The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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1928 Born
2003 Died
EDUCATION
1952 BA University of British Columbia
1987 MA Theology New College Berkeley, California
APPRENCICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
1959 Pond Farm with Marguerite Wildenhain
1988-1989 Artists (with his wife Susan) in Residence at Princeton Seminary, New Jersey
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
1954-1957 Heath Ceramics, Sausalito, California
1966-1970 College of the Redwoods, Mendocino, California
BIOGRAPHY
Sasha Makovkin typically threw pieces which his wife Susan decorated. His work ranged from functional stoneware forms to sculpture and architectural installations.
Makovkin dug the stoneware clay he used for his functional pieces from Mt Tamalpias. Long before it was popular, Makovkin fired his work in a diesel fueled kiln using a mixture of used motor oils.
Bibliography
http://hildapertha.blogspot.com/2013/09/sasha-and-sue-makovkin.html
Artist's Studio: California
Citation: "The Marks Project." Last modified April 14, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org:443/marks/makovkin