I first became interested in ceramics my junior year of high school at Lancaster Country Day. Caroline Henderson, my ceramics teacher, introduced me to the world of pottery. In 2010, I graduated from Elizabethtown College, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Although I did not major in ceramics or art, I enrolled in a few ceramics classes while attending. I was privileged to continue learning the trade under the guidance of Milton Friedly. After some years of working with clay, I realized that ceramics is more than an interest; it's a lifestyle I have come to love. Through this venture I look to grow as an individual and an artist. As passions evolve and life experiences take place, my work will be ever changing.

I take on a utilitarian approach in designing and creating pottery. However, I also enjoy creating decorative work as well. My work is either thrown on a pottery wheel, hand built, or a combination of both methods. I am always experimenting with shapes and different glaze combinations to get the most interesting effects. My firing methods consists of high-fire gas and raku; however, you may find some of my work may not be fired by either of those means as I look to learn about other techniques.

My studio is situated at Kevin Lehman’s Pottery, which is located in the city of Lancaster, PA. Feel free to email me at crgclay [!at] gmail.com