Ron Patterson majored in ceramics and sculpture at California State University Long Beach in the 1970’s. After 15 years of production pottery Ron moved to Sechelt, British Columbia and began experimenting with the Japanese method of “ Raku”, which originated with the Zen Buddhist Tea Ceremony.

Ron has been perfecting his techniques over the past 20 years. His line of pots include masks, baskets, vessels and wishing jars, all distinctively unique and without duplication.

“Since 1970 when I threw my first pot I have always been fascinated with the workability of clay and its transformation to a functional piece of everyday life.  My journey to nonfunctional pottery was a personal struggle at first. I now love to hear people tell me how they made wishes in my wishing jars and how much joy they have gotten from my work.”

“Making Raku is like Christmas day every time you fire, pulling the work out of the bucket is like unwrapping a gift, you just never get tired of it! Each new firing is like a beautiful trail at Lake Tahoe that beckons you to go just a little further, and so you do.”

Ron has moved back to Reno where he started his first pottery in 1975. Ron enjoys sharing his knowledge and techniques and regularly conducts workshops in his studio.

Ron is thrilled to be back in the high desert hiking in the Sierra with his high school sweetheart and their dog Rome.