I am an artist, a husband, a son, an uncle, an instructor, a friend and a pet parent among many other things and titles. I am the Manager for the two Pottery Studios at Perkins Center and instruct classes for both adults and children. For the past 13 years, Perkins Center has been more than a job to me, it has been a home, a sanctuary, and a school. I formed friendships with staff, students and colleagues that will last a lifetime.

 

In the mid 2000’s while living in Cape May County I took a hiatus from all things artistic while working for a large cable corporation. After four (4) years I was ready to move back to Camden County. When I learned of an opening for a Pottery Studio Tech, I knew I had to go for it and that was the beginning of my journey here.

1.      What would people never guess you do in your role at Perkins Center?

People might not know that in my role at Perkins I also clean gutters, install window AC units take out the trash and on occasion unclog a toilet. Charming I know!

 

2.      What is the best perk you have ever enjoyed at a job?

The best perk about being the studio guy is the accessibility to the studio and the equipment like the Raku and wood kilns.

 

3.      Cats or dogs?

There is no choosing between cats or dogs as we have both, 2 dogs and 6 cats! I would adopt more if I could.

 

4.      Would you rather have invisibility or flight?

Given the choice between invisibility and flight I’d choose flight, but only if I couldn’t choose both.

 

5.      If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why?

There are way too many historical figures I’d love to meet and chat up but if I had to choose one, it would be Leonardo Da Vinci, provided we could speak the same language.

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