Born and raised in Colorado, Adam earned his BA in art from Fort Lewis College. He began his full-time studio practice in the San Francisco Bay Area before relocating to Maui, where he established a successful studio. In 2008, he studied traditional Korean pottery in Icheon under Onggi master Kim Ill Maan. He later premiered HIDE-N-SEEKAH at the 2013 NCECA conference. After five years in Durango, CO, Adam became a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT, where he now works as a full-time studio potter. His work is found in collections and kitchens worldwide.

My interest in becoming a mentor with Cohorts.Art is rooted in gratitude. Over the past 28 years of working with clay, I’ve been continually inspired by the generosity of the ceramics community. I’ve been fortunate to learn from many incredible mentors—whether through workshop instructors, college professors, production pottery employers, or friends and peers making amazing work in this field.

That generosity has shaped my path in countless ways, and I know I would have had a much harder time reaching my professional and personal goals without the support, guidance, and encouragement of others. Becoming part of Cohorts.Art offers a meaningful opportunity to give back—to share what I’ve learned and contribute to the growth of others through a thoughtful and well-structured format.

Even more exciting is the potential for cohort members to carry that same spirit of generosity forward. By building strong connections and sharing knowledge, they become part of a living tradition—one that will continue to nurture and expand the clay community for years to come.