CV

         I trained and worked as a Design Engineer for many years.
         Began making pots in 1965. Left engineering to train as an
         teacher at Neville's Cross College, Durham. Taught art and
         craft pottery at a comprehensive school in Gateshead. Left
         full time teaching to work as a self employed potter in my own
         studio workshop at Washington Arts Centre for 20years.
        Was a founder member of the Northern Potters Asso.. Now work
         from home studio making one off smoke decorated pots.
         Exhibited extensively over the years.


A chronology
1950 Left school and began an apprenticship as a draughtsman
         design engineer.
1956 National service, RAF.
1958 Returned to engineering design after service.
1960 Appointed chairman of Washington Arts Group, and exhibited
          drawings with Northern Arts Federation.
1972 Left engineering and attended Neville's Cross Teacher Training
          College, Durham, 3yr course to become an art teacher.
1975 Taught art at Highfield comprehensive school, Gateshead.
1977 Took a pottery studio at Washington Arts Centre. Self employed
          potter. Also taught pottery for local education authority and
          Sunderland Art College. Evening classes and summer weekend
          courses.
1978  One man pottery show, Washington Arts Centre Gallery
1991  Built own pottery studio at home. Developed new glazes and
          design techniques. Left Washington Arts Centre to work at
          home.
1992  Ceramic review magazine. Article May-June issue.

          Some exhibitions
1976    King Edward School Gallery, Morpeth. One man painting show.
1978    Northern Potters Exhibition, Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead.
1980    Washington Arts Centre. One man show, Pottery.
1986    Northern Potters Exhibition, Marie Jordan Gallery. Wakefield.
1987    Goldborogh Gallery, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. NPA exh.
1988    Grosmont Gallery, Yorkshire. Pottery.
1990    The Chelsea Art & Craft Fair. London.
2009    Pots in the Pens, International Ceramics Fair,Penrith,Cumbria.
2010    Pots in the Pens, Penrith
2010    Christmas Present Show, Shipley Art Galley. Gateshead.
2011    Northern Clay 2011, Newcastle Arts Centre.
2011    Earth & Fire 2011, Rufford Park, Nottingham.
2011    Pots in the Pens, Penrith, Cumbria
2011    Gallery 1611, Alston, Cumbria, all of October.