Carole became hooked on ceramics while teaching elementary school.  There was a bag of clay in the art supply cupboard and she knew immediately that she wanted to explore its possibilities.  After starting a family she retired from teaching and expanded her skills and knowledge through practice and workshops as her children were growing up.  John began helping as Carole became busier, helping with shows, being the studio mechanic, electrician, plumber etc.  Soon he wanted to get directly involved in the creative process and now works full time in clay.