Joseph was born and raised in the small, southern Minnesota town of Austin.
He graduated from Austin High School in 2001 and then headed up north to the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Joseph had the opportunity to spend part of his junior year abroad studying art in Cortona, Italy through the University of Georgia-Athens. Early on in his senior year he met his wife, Amanda, at a wedding in Duluth.
At about the same time, Joseph was chosen as one of the recipients of the Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship through the University of Minnesota. This award allowed him to continue his studies by providing funding for a fifth-year of college education abroad. Joseph used his scholarship money to attend the University of Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton, England.
It was during his time in England that Joseph decided to become a potter. After visiting and spending time with full-time potters, Joseph knew that this was the life for him.
In 2006, Joseph graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in General Studio Art with a ceramics emphasis.
Shortly after graduation, Joseph left for North Carolina where he completed a three and a half year apprenticeship under master potter Mark Hewitt. Joseph will always be indebted to Mark and Carol Hewitt for teaching him the finer points of being not only a professional potter, but also showing him a great example of how to balance work and family.
In the summer of 2009, Joseph and Amanda purchased a home and property to set up a pottery near Randleman, North Carolina. They are excited to share with you the development of their property and will keep you updated on the progress.
Recently Joseph was featured in Craft in America
In 2006, Joseph graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in General Studio Art with a ceramics emphasis.
Shortly after graduation, Joseph left for North Carolina where he completed a three and a half year apprenticeship under master potter Mark Hewitt. Joseph will always be indebted to Mark and Carol Hewitt for teaching him the finer points of being not only a professional potter, but also showing him a great example of how to balance work and family.
In the summer of 2009, Joseph and Amanda purchased a home and property to set up a pottery near Randleman, North Carolina. They are excited to share with you the development of their property and will keep you updated on the progress.
Recently Joseph was featured in Craft in America