The Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts In America

View the Oral Histories in this project

Adela Akers (b. 1933)
Fiber artist, Guerneville, CA
Interview with Adela Akers conducted by Mija Riedel, March 4 and 6, 2008

Neda Al–Hilali (b. 1938)
Fiber artist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Neda Al–Hilali conducted by Mija Riedel, July 18–19, 2006

Arthur Amiotte [Wanblí Ta Hócoka Washté or Good Eagle Center] (b. 1942) 
Collage artist, Custer, ND
Interview with Arthur Amiotte conducted by Mija Riedel. August 18–19, 2010

Edgar Anderson (b. 1922) 
Woodworker, Morristown, NJ
Interview with Edgar Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, Sept. 17–18, 2002 

Joyce Anderson (b.1923)
Woodworker, Morristown, NJ
Interview with Joyce Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, September 17 and 18, 2002 

Edgar and Joyce Anderson 
Woodworkers, Morristown, NJ 
Combined interview with Edgar and Joyce Anderson conducted by Donna Gold, September 17 and 19, 2002 

Janine Antoni (b. 1964)
Multimedia performance artist, New York, NY
Interview with Janine Antoni conducted by Judith Richards, Dec. 10–19, 2012

Glenda Arentzen (b. 1941) 
Metalsmith 
Interview with Glenda Arentzen conducted by Jeannine Falino, Nov. 12–13, 2012

Ralph Bacerra (b. 1938) 
Ceramist, Eagle Rock, CA 
Interview with Ralph Bacerra conducted by Frank Lloyd, April 12 and 19, 2004

Harold Balazs (b. 1928)
Sculptor
Interview with Harold Balazs conducted by Lloyd E. Herman

Boris Bally (b.1961)
Metalsmith, designer, Providence, RI.
Interview with Boris Bally conducted by Mija Riedel, May 26–27, 2009

Dorothy Gill Barnes (b. 1927)
Fiber artist, Worthington, OH
Interview with Dorothy Gill Barnes conducted by Joanne Cubbs, May 2 and 7, 2003

James Bassler (b. 1933) 
Fiber Artist, San Pedro, CA
Interview with James Bassler conducted by Sharon Emmanuelli, February 11, 14 and April 9, 2002

Bennett Bean (b. 1941) 
Ceramicist, Blairstown, NJ
Interview with Bennett Bean conducted by Mija Riedel, June 16–17, 2011

Howard Ben Tré (b. 1949) 
Glass artist, Pawtucket, RI
Interview with Howard Ben Tré conducted by Josephine Shea, July 7, 2007

Garry Knox Bennett (b. 1934)
Woodworker, Oakland, CA
Interview with Garry Knox Bennett conducted by Glenn Adamson, February 7 and 8, 2002

Paulus Berensohn (b. 1933) 
Ceramist, Penland, NC
Interview with Paulus Berensohn conducted by Mark Shapiro, March 20– 21, 2009

Dror Benshetrit (b. 1977) 
Designer, New York, NY 
Interview with Dror Benshetrit conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 30 and Dec. 3, 2012

David Best (b. 1945) 
Woodworker, Petaluma, CA
Interview with David Best conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 23 and Dec. 6, 2007

Michael Bierut (b. 1957) 
Graphic designer, New York, NY 
Interview with Michael Bierut conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 13, 2011

J. B. Blunk (1926 –2002) 
Woodworker, Inverness, CA
Interview with J.B. Blunk conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 16, 2002

Christina Bothwell (b. 1960) 
Glass sculptor, Stillwater, PA 
Interview with Christina Bothwell conducted by Mija Riedel, June 17–18, 2010

Robert Brady (b. 1946)
Ceramist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Robert Brady conducted by Mija Riedel, March 10 and 12, 2008

Irena Brynner (1917–2003)
Metalsmith, New York City
Interview with Irena Brynner conducted by Arline M. Fisch, April 26 and 27, 2001

John Eric Byers (b. 1959) 
Painter, sculptor, designer, furniture designer
Newfield, New York
Interview with John Eric Byers conducted by Mija Riedel, June 13–14, 2011

Harlan Butt (b. 1950) 
Metalsmith, Denton, TX
Interview with Harlan Butt conducted by Mija Riedel, July 27–28, 2009

Joyce Marquess Carey (b. 1936)
Quiltmaker, Madison, WI 
Interview with Joyce Marquess Carey conducted by Glenn Adamson, June 16, 2002

William Carlson (b. 1950) 
Glass artist, Miami, FL 
Interview with William Carlson conducted by Mija Riedel, June 24–25, 2009

Arthur Espenet Carpenter (b. 1920)
Woodworker, Bolinas, CA.
Interview with Arthur Espenet Carpenter conducted by Kathleen Hanna, June 20 and September 4, 2001

James Carpenter (b. 1949) 
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with James Carpenter conducted by Jo Lauria, Feb. 25, 2008

Wendell Castle (b. 1932) 
Sculptor, furniture designer, Scottsdale, NY 
Interview with Wendell Castle conducted by Jeannine Falino, Feb. 22-24, 2012

Marek Cecula (b. 1944) 
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Marek Cecula conducted by Mija Riedel, May 19–20, 2009

John Cederquist (b. 1946) 
Furniture maker, Capistrano Beach, CA
Interview with John Cederquist conducted by Mija Riedel, April 14–15, 2009

José Chardiet (b. 1956) 
Glass artist, Pawtucket, RI 
Interview with José Chardiet conducted by Josephine Shea, July 29, 2009

Chunghi Choo (b. 1938) 
Metal artist, Iowa City, IA
Interview with Chunghi Choo conducted by Jane Milosch, July 30–31, 2007

Fong Chow (b. 1923) 
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Fong Chow conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, February 2, 2002 

Michael Cohen (b. 1936)
Ceramist, Pelham, MA 
Interview with Michael Cohen conducted by Gerry Williams, August 11, 2001

Lia Cook (b. 1942)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Lia Cook conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, August 22 and 29, 2006

Betty Cooke (b. 1924) 
Metalsmith, Jeweler, Baltimore, MD 
Interview with Betty Cooke conducted by Jan Yager, July 1–2, 2004 

Petah Coyne (b. 1953)
Sculptor, New York, NY
Interview with Petah Coyne conducted by Judith Olch Richards, Dec. 12–13, 2011

Nancy Crow (b. 1943) 
Quiltmaker, Baltimore, OH 
Interview with Nancy Crow conducted by Jean Robertson, December 18, 2002 

Frank E. Cummings III (b. 1938) 
Woodworker, Long Beach, CA
Interview with Frank E. Cummings III conducted by Jo Lauria, December 28, 2006 and January 5, 2007

Michael A. Cummings (b. 1945)
Fiber artist, New York, NY 
Interview with Michael A. Cummings conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 25–26, 2012

Anne Currier (b. 1950)
Ceramicist, Scio, NY
Interview with Anne Currier conducted by Mary Drach McInnes, May 22, 24, and June 16, 2006

Val Cushing (b. 1931)
Ceramist, Alfred Station, NY
Interview with Val Cushing conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, April 16, 2001 

Dan Dailey (b. 1947) 
Glass artist, Kensington, NH
Interview with Dan Dailey conducted by Tina Oldknow, Jan. 21, 2008

William Daley (b. 1925)
Ceramist, Elkins Park, PA 
Interview with William Daley conducted by Helen Drutt English, August 7, and December 2, 2004 

Willis "Bing" Davis (b. 1937)
Metal artist, Dayton, OH
Interview with Willis "Bing" Davis conducted by Josephine Shea, August 11, 2007

Niels Diffrient (b. 1928)
Furniture designer, New York, NY 
Interview with Niels Diffrient conducted by Matilda McQuaid, July 28 and August 31, 2010 

Dominic Di Mare (b. 1932)
Fiber artist, Tiburon, CA
Interview with Dominic Di Mare conducted by Signe Mayfield, May 29, June 4 and 10, 2002

Katherine Kalehuapuakeaula "Lehua" Domingo (b. 1935)
Lauhala weaver, Kealakekua, HI
Interview with Katherine Kalehuapuakeaula "Lehua" Domingo conducted by Mija Riedel, April 24–25, 2010

Eddie Dominguez (b. 1957) 
Ceramicist, Roswell, NM
Interview with Eddie Dominguez conducted by Stephen Fleming, July 27–28 and August 1, 2006

Michele Oka Doner (b. 1945) 
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with Michele Oka Doner conducted by Josephine Shea, August 20 and Nov. 17, 2007

Fritz Dreisbach (b. 1941) 
Glass artist, Tuscon, AZ 
Interview with Fritz Dreisbach conducted by Suzanne Frantz, April 21–22, 2004

Ruth Duckworth (b. 1919) 
Ceramist, Chicago, IL
Interview with Ruth Duckworth conducted by Kenneth Trapp, April 27, 2001

Jack Earl (b. 1934) 
Ceramist, Lakeview, OH 
Interview with Jack Earl conducted by Jane Milosch, June 19 and 20, 2007

Robert Ebendorf (b. 1938) 
Metalsmith, Rosedale, NY
Interview with Robert Ebendorf conducted by Tacey Rosolowski, April 16–18, 2004

Edward Eberle (b. 1944)
Ceramist, Pittsburgh, PA 
Interview with Edward Eberle conducted by Mija Riedel, June 14–15, 2010

Carol Eckert (b. 1945)
Fiber artist, Tempe, AZ 
Interview with Carol Eckert conducted by Jo Lauria, June 18 and 19, 2007

Tom Eckert (b. 1942)
Woodworker, Tempe, AZ
Interview with Tom Eckert conducted by Jo Lauria, June 19, 2007

David Ellsworth (b. 1944) 
Woodworker, Quakertown, PA.
Interview with David Ellsworth conducted by Josephine Shea, July 16, 2007

Fred Fenster (b. 1934)
Metalsmith, Sun Prarie, WI 
Interview with Fred Fenster conducted by Jan Yager, August 9–10, 2004 

Arline M. Fisch (b. 1931)
Metalsmith, San Diego, CA
Interview with Arline M. Fisch conducted by Sharon Church, July 29 and 30, 2001

Jody Folwell–Turipa (b. 1942) 
Potter, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
Interview with Jody Folwell–Turipa conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 10, 2011

David C. Freda (b.1953) 
Metalsmith, San Clemente, CA
Interview with David C. Freda conducted by Mija Riedel, April 16–17, 2009

Michael Frimkess (b. 1937) 
Ceramist, Venice, CA
Interview with Michael and Magdalena Suarez Frimkess conducted by Paul J. Karlstrom, March 8, 22, and April 17, 2001

Thomas Gentille (b. 1936) 
Jeweler, New York, NY
Interview with Thomas Gentille conducted by Ursula Ilse Neuman, August 5, 2009

Imogene "Tex" Gieling (b. 1923)
Metalsmith, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Imogene "Tex" Gieling conducted by Jo Lauria, Nov. 21, 2008

Mary Giles (b. 1944)
Fiber artist, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Mary Giles conducted by Jane Sauer, July 18, 2006

Lisa Gralnick (b. 1956) 
Metalsmith, Madison, WI
Interview with Lisa Gralnick conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 29–30, 2007

Gary Griffin (b.1945) 
Metalsmith, Bloomfield Hills, MI 
Interview with Gary Griffin conducted by Glenn Adamson, August 4, 2004 

Henry Halem (b. 1938)
Glass, Kent, OH
Interview with Henry Halem conducted by William Warmus, May 14, 2005

William Harper (b. 1944) 
Enamelist, New York, NY 
Interview with William Harper conducted by Harold B. Nelson, January 12–13, 2004 

Peggie L. Hartwell (b. 1939)
Quiltmaker, Summerville, SC
Interview with Peggie L. Hartwell conducted by Patricia Malarcher, June 3 and 10, 2002 

Helena Hernmarck (b. 1941)
Fiber artist, New York, NY
Interview with Helena Hernmarck conducted by Matilda McQuaid, July 28 and August 31, 2010 

Sheila Hicks (b. 1934) 
Fiber Artist, Paris, France 
Interview with Sheila Hicks conducted by Monique Lévi–Strauss, February 3, 10 and March 11, 2004 
Interview with Sheila Hicks conducted by Cristobal Zañartu, March 18, 2004

Frances Higgins (1912–2004) 
Glass artist, Riverside, IL 
Interview with Frances Higgins conducted by Glenn Adamson, November 8, 2003 

David Holzapfel (b. 1950)
Woodworker, Marlboro, VT
Interview with David Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 26 and March 2, 2008

Michelle Holzapfel (b. 1958) 
Woodworker, Marlboro, VT
Interview with Michelle Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 26 and March 2, 2008

David and Michelle Holzapfel (b. 1950 and 1958)
Woodworkers, Marlboro, VT
Interview with David and Michelle Holzapfel conducted by Josephine Shea, January 26 and March 2, 2008

Mary Lee Hu (b. 1943) 
Metalsmith, Seattle, WA
Interview with Mary Lee Hu conducted by Mija Riedel, March 18–19, 2009

James Hubbell (b. 1931)
Designer, Santa Ysabel, CA
Interview with James Hubbell conducted by Jo Lauria, July 30, 2012

Kent Ipsen (b. 1933) 
Glass artist, Richmond, VA 
Interview with Kent Ipsen conducted by Josephine Shea, July 4, 2009

Sergei Isupov (b. 1963)
Ceramicist, Cummington, MA 
Interview with Sergei Isupov conducted by Mark Shapiro, December 21 and 22, 2010

Ritzi Jacobi (b. 1941)
Fiber artist, Berlin, Germany
Interview with Ritzi Jacobi conducted by Jane Milosch, July 1–2, 2010

Ferne Jacobs (b. 1942)
Fiber artist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Ferne Jacobs conducted by Mija Riedel, August 30–31, 2005

Michael James (b. 1949)
Quiltmaker, Lincoln, NE 
Interview with Michael James conducted by Patricia Harris and David Lyon, January 4 and 5, 2003 

Michael John Jerry (b. 1937) 
Metalsmith, Santa Fe, NM 
Interview with Michael John Jerry conducted by Jan Yager, November 15–16, 2004 

Tom Joyce (b. 1956) 
Blacksmith, Santa Fe, NM 
Interview with Tom Joyce conducted by Jan Yager, Nov. 18–19, 2004 

Vladimir Kagan (b. 1927) 
Designer, sculptor, New York, NY
Interview with Vladimir Kagan conducted by Mija Riedel, June 10–11, 2010

Jun Kaneko (b. 1942)
Ceramist, Omaha, NE
Interview with Jun Kaneko conducted by Mary McInnes, May 23–24, 2005

Karen Karnes (b.1925)
Ceramist, Morgan, VT
Interview with Karen Karnes conducted by Mark Shapiro, August 9, 2005

Ron Kent (b. 1931)
Wood artist, Kailua, HI
Interview with Ron Kent conducted by Mija Riedel, April 20 and 22, 2010

Glen Kaufman (b. 1932)
Fiber artist, Athens, GA
Interview with Glen Kaufman conducted by Josephine Shea, Jan. 22 and Feb. 23, 2008

William Keyser, Jr. (b. 1936) 
Woodworker, Victor, NY 
Interview with William Keyser, Jr. conducted by Edward S. Cooke, April 25 and May 2, 2003

L. Brent Kington (b. 1934) 
Metalsmith, Makanda, IL
Interview with L. Brent Kington conducted by Mary Douglas, May 3 and 4, 2001

Joey Kirkpatrick (b. 1952)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005

Gerhardt Knodel (b. 1940) 
Fiber artist, Bloomfield Hills, MI 
Interview with Gerhardt Knodel conducted by Glenn Adamson, August 3, 2004 

Silas Kopf (b. 1949) 
Woodworker, Northhampton, MA Northhampton, MA 
Interview with Silas Kopf conducted by Edward S. Cooke Jr., November 1, 2004 

Cindy Kolodziejski (b. 1962) 
Ceramist, Venice, CA
Interview with Cindy Kolodziejski conducted by Frank Lloyd, May 5, 7, 14, and 16, 2007

James Krenov (b. 1920) 
Woodworker, Fort Bragg, CA 
Interview with James Krenov conducted by Oscar Fitzgerald, August 12–13, 2004

Earl Krentzin (b. 1929)
Metalsmith, Grosse Point Farms, MI
Interview with Earl Krentzin conducted by Jan Yager, August 30 and 31, 2002 

Nanette L. Laitman (b. 1924) 
Philanthropist, New York, NY
Interview with Nanette L. Laitman conducted by Mija Riedel, May 29, 2009

Gyöngy Laky (b. 1944)
Fiber artist, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Gyöngy Laky conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 11 and 13, 2007

Karen LaMonte (b. 1967) 
Glass artist, Prague, Czech Republic
Interview with Karen LaMonte conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 2–3, 2012

Kenneth Jay Lane (b. 1930) 
Jeweler, New York, NY 
Interview with Kenneth Jay Lane conducted by Mija Riedel, June 9–10, 2011

Jack Lenor Larsen (b. 1927)
Fiber artist, East Hampton, NY
Interview with Jack Lenor Larsen conducted by Arline M. Fisch, February 6–8, 2004 

Rob Levin (b. 1948) 
Glass artist, Burnsville, NC 
Interview with Rob Levin conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, Dec. 11, 2004

Marilyn Levine (b. 1935) 
Ceramist, Oakland, CA
Interview with Marilyn Levine conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 15, 2002

Mark Lindquist (b. 1949) 
Sculptor, woodworker, Quincy, FL
Interview with Mark Lindquist conducted by Paul Smith, August 12, 2009

Beth Lipman (b. 1971) 
Glass artist, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Interview with Beth Lipman conducted by Mary Savig, Sept. 18–19, 2012 

Marvin Lipofsky (b. 1938) 
Glass artist, Berkeley, CA 
Interview with Marvin Lipofsky conducted by Paul J. Karlstrom, July 30–31 and August 5, 2003 

Harvey K. Littleton (b. 1922) 
Glass artist, Spruce Pine, NC
Interview with Harvey K. Littleton conducted by Joan F. Byrd, March 15, 2001

Martha Longenecker (b. 1920)
Founder, Mingei International Museum, La Jolla, CA
Interview with Martha Longenecker conducted by Jo Lauria, July 29, 2008

Michael Lucero (b. 1953)
Ceramist, Upper Nyack, NY
Interview with Michael Lucero conducted by Jo Lauria, February 26, 2008

Flora Mace (b. 1949)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005

Flora Mace (b. 1949) and Joey Kirkpatrick (b. 1952)
Glass artists, Seattle, WA
Interview with Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick conducted by Lloyd Herman, August 17–18, 2005

Warren MacKenzie (b. 1924)
Ceramist, Stillwater, MN
Interview with Warren MacKenzie conducted by Robert Silberman, October 29, 2002 

Dante Marioni (b. 1964) 
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Dante Marioni conducted by Mija Riedel, Oct. 15–16, 2012

Paul Marioni (b. 1941)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Paul Marioni conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 18–19, 2006

Richard Marquis (b. 1945)
Glass artist, Whidbey Island, WA
Interview with Richard Marquis conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 15–16, 2006

Tony Marsh (b. 1954)
Ceramist, Long Beach, CA
Interview with Tony Marsh conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 10–11, 2009 

John Marshall (b. 1936)
Metalsmith, Edmonds, WA
Interview with John Marshall conducted by Lloyd E. Herman, April 5, 2001

Wendy Maruyama (b. 1952)
Furniture designer, San Diego, CA 
Interview with Wendy Maruyama conducted by Mija Riedel, March 3– 6, 2010

John Mason (b. 1927)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with John Mason conducted by Paul Smith, August 28, 2006

Richard Mawdsley (b. 1945) 
Metalsmith, Carterville, IL
Interview with Richard Mawdsley conducted by Mija Riedel, August 21–22, 2010

Beverly Mayeri (b. 1944)
Ceramist, Mill Valley, CA
Interview with Beverly Mayeri conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 15 and Oct. 3, 2007

Carolyn Mazloomi (b. 1948)
Fiber artist, West Chester, OH 
Interview with Carolyn Mazloomi conducted by Joanne Cubbs, September 17 and 30, 2002 

Tom McGlauchlin (b. 1934)
Glass artist, Toledo, OH
Interview with Tom McGlauchlin conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, Oct. 13, 2006

Judy Kensley McKie (b. 1944) 
Furniture maker, Cambridge, MA 
Interview with Judy Kensley McKie conducted by Edward S. Cooke, Jr., November 22, 2004 

Nan McKinnell (b. 1913)
Ceramist, Fort Collins, CO
Interview with Nan McKinnell conducted by Kathy Holt, June 12 and 13, 2005

James Melchert (b. 1930)
Ceramist, Oakland, CA
Interview with James Melchert conducted by Renny Pritikin, September 18, and 19, 2002

Mary Merkel–Hess (b. 1949) 
Fiber artist, Iowa City, IA
Interview with Mary Merkel–Hess conducted by Mija Riedel, August 24–25, 2010

Bruce Metcalf (b. 1949) 
Jeweler, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Interview with Bruce Metcalf conducted by Ned Cooke, June 10, 2009

John Paul Miller (b. 1918) 
Metalsmith, Brecksville, OH 
Interview with John Paul Miller conducted by Jan Yager, August 22–23, 2004 

Myra Mimlitsch–Gray (b. 1962)
Metalsmith, educator, Stone Ridge, NY 
Interview with Myra Mimlitsch–Gray conducted by Mija Riedel, June 23–24, 2010

Norma Minkowitz (b. 1937)
Fiber artist, Westport, CT
Interview with Norma Minkowitz conducted by Patricia Malarcher, September 17 and November 16, 2001

Mineo Mizuno (b. 1944) 
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Mineo Mizuno conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 8–9, 2009

Jeffrey Mongrain (b. 1955)
Ceramist, professor, New York, NY
Interview with Jeffrey Mongrain conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 16–17, 2011

Clifton Monteith (b. 1944)
Furniture maker, Lake Ann, MI
Interview with Clifton Monteith conducted by Mija Riedel, July 9–10, 2012

Robert Lee Morris (b. 1947)
Jewelry artist, New York, NY
Interview with Robert Lee Morris conducted by Carly Gerrity, April 13, 2007 and Jan. 5, 2008 

William Morris (b. 1950) 
Glass artist, Stanwood, WA
Interview with William Morris conducted by Mija Riedel, July 13–14, 2009

Ed Moulthrop (1916–2003) 
Woodworker, Atlanta, GA
Interview with Ed Moulthrop conducted by Mary Douglas, April 2, 2001

Ted Muehling (b. 1953) 
Jewelry designer, New York, NY
Interview with Ted Muehling conducted by Jane Milosch, Nov. 17–18, 2007

Joel Philip Myers (b. 1934)
Glass artist, Marietta, PA
Interview with Joel Philip Myers conducted by Dan Klein, May 1, 2007

Ron Nagle (b. 1939) 
Ceramic artist, San Francisco, CA 
Interview with Ron Nagle conducted by Bill Berkson, July 8–9, 2003

Mira Nakashima (b. 1942)
Furniture designer, New Hope, PA
Interview with Mira Nakashima conducted by James McElhinney, March 11, 2010

Tony Natsoulas (b. 1949) 
Ceramist, Sacramento, CA 
Interview with Tony Natsoulas conducted by Liza Kirwin, August 9, 11, 2004 

Gary Lee Noffke (b. 1943) 
Goldsmith, Farmington, GA
Interview with Gary Lee Noffke conducted by Mary Douglas, Dec. 4–5, 2010

Richard Notkin (b. 1948) 
Ceramist, Helena, MT
Interview with Richard Notkin conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 18–19, 2007

Walter Nottingham (b. 1930)
Fiber artist, Hilo, HI
Interview with Walter Nottingham conducted by Carol Owen, July 14, 15 and 18, 2002 

Harold O'Connor (b. 1941)
Goldsmith artist, Salida, CO
Interview with Harold O'Connor conducted by Dinah Zeiger, Oct. 11 and 31, 2007

Jere Osgood (b. 1936)
Woodworker, Wilton, NH
Interview with Jere Osgood conducted by Donna Gold, September 19 and October 1, 2001

Rude Osolnik (1915–2001)
Woodworker, Berea, KY
Interview with Rude Osolnik conducted by Mary Douglas, May 1, 2001

Alice Kagawa Parrott (b. 1929)
Fiber artist, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Alice Kagawa Parrott conducted by Paul J. Smith, July 10, 2005

Tom Patti (b. 1943)
Glass artist, Plainfield, MA
Interview with Tom Patti conducted by Mija Riedel, Jan. 18–19, 2010

Mark Peiser (b. 1938) 
Glass Artist, Penland, NC 
Interview with Mark Peiser conducted by Henry Hallem, Feb. 26, 2004 

Susan Peterson (b. 1925) 
Ceramicist, Carefree, AZ 
Interview with Susan Peterson conducted by Paul J. Smith, March 1, 2004 

Raymond Charles Pierotti (b. 1932)
Former director of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tenn, Seattle, WA
Interview with Raymond Charles Pierotti conducted by Lloyd Herman, September 4, 2005 

Eugene Pijanowski (b. 1938)
Metalsmith, Honolulu, HI
Interview with Eugene Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 13–14, 2003 

Hiroko Sato Pijanowski (b. 1942)
Metalsmith, Honolulu, HI
Interview with Hiroko Sato Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 13–15, 2003 

Eugene and Hiroko Pijanowski 
Metalsmiths, Honolulu, HI 
Combined interview with Eugene and Hiroko Pijanowski conducted by Arline M. Fisch, May 15–16, 2003 

Al Qöyawayma (b. 1938)
Ceramist, Prescott, AZ
Interview with Al Qöyawayma conducted by Mija Riedel, March 30–31, 2010

Elsa Rady (b. 1943)
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA 
Interview with Elsa Rady conducted by Mija Riedel, August 12–13, 2010

Merry Renk (b. 1921)
Metalsmith, painter, San Francisco, CA
Interview with Merry Renk conducted by Arline M. Fisch, January 18, 2001

Don Rietz (b. 1929)
Ceramicist, Clarksdale, AZ
Interview with Don Rietz conducted by Mija Riedel, June 6–7, 2006

Jon Eric Riis (b. 1945) 
Fiber artist, Atlanta, GA
Interview with Jon Eric Riis conducted by Mija Riedel, June 27–28, 2009

Richard Ritter (b. 1940) 
Glass artist, Bakersville, NC
Interview with Richard Ritter conducted by Joan Falconer Byrd, August 2, 2005

John Roloff (b. 1947) 
Sculptor, educador, Oakland, CA
Interview with John Roloff conducted by Mija Riedel, August 17–18, 2009

Ed Rossbach (1914–2002) 
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA 
Interview with Ed Rossbach conducted by Carole Austin, August 27, 28, and 29, 2002 
Finalized; not available online. Patron must use Archives copy.

Jerry Rothman (b. 1933) 
Ceramicist, San Miguel del Allende, Mexico
Interview with Jerry Rothman conducted by Mija Riedel, August 30–31, 2010

Ginny Ruffner (b. 1952)
Glass artist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Ginny Ruffner conducted by Mija Riedel, Sept. 13–14, 2006

Christy Rupp (1949)
Environmental artist, New York, NY
Interview with Christy Rupp conducted by Judith Richards, July 16–17, 2012

Stefan Sagmeister (b. 1962)
Graphic designer, New York, NY 
Interview with Stefan Sagmeister conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 4–5, 2012

Ramona Sakiestewa (b. 1948)
Fiber artist, painter, Santa Fe, NM
Interview with Ramona Sakiestewa conducted by Alice Zrebiec, July 21–22, 2010

Adrian Saxe (b. 1943) 
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Adrian Saxe conducted by Jo Lauria, Oct. 10 and 15, 2007

Merryl Saylan (b. 1936)
Wood artist, London, UK
Interview with Merryl Saylan conducted by Glenn Adamson, May 20, June 1 and 5, 2006

Judy Schaechter (b. 1961) 
Stained glass artist, Philadelphia, PA 
Interview with Judy Schaechter conducted by Mija Riedel, July 19–20, 2011

Mary Ann Scherr (b. 1931)
Jeweler, Raleigh, NC
Interview with Mary Ann Scherr conducted by Mary Douglas, April 6 and 7, 2001

Marjorie Schick (b. 1941) 
Metalsmith, Pittsburg, KS 
Interview with Marjorie Schick conducted by Tacey Rosolowski, April 4, 2004 

Cynthia Schira (b. 1934)
Fiber artist, Westport, NY
Interview with Cynthia Schira conducted by Margo Mensing, July 25 and 26, 2001

Ruth Adler Schnee (b. 1923)
Textile designer, Southfield, MI
Interview with Ruth Adler Schnee conducted by Anita Schnee, November 24–30, 2002 

Richard Schultz (b. 1962)
Furniture designer, Brattleboro, VT
Interview with Richard Schultz conducted by Jeannine Falino, Sept. 25–26, 2012

Trudy Schultz (b. 1927)
Furniture designer, Brattleboro, VT
Interview with Trudy Schultz conducted by Jeannine Falino, Sept. 25–26, 2012

June Schwarcz (b. 1918)
Metalsmith, Sausalito, CA
Interview with June Schwarcz conducted by Arline M. Fisch, January 27, 2001

Joyce Scott (b. 1948) 
Visual and performance artist, Baltimore, MD
Interview with Joyce Scott conducted by Rob Silberman, July 22, 2009

Kay Sekimachi, see Stocksdale

Frances Senska (b. 1914)
Ceramist, Bozeman, MT
Interview with Frances Senska conducted by Donna Forbes, April 16, 2001

Heikki Seppä (b. 1927) 
Jeweler, Bainbridge Island, WA
Interview with Heikki Seppä conducted by Lloyd E. Herman, May 6, 2001

David Shaner (1934 – 2002) 
Ceramist, Big Fork, MT
Interview with David Shaner conducted by Gerry Williams, June 18, 2001

Mary Shaffer (b. 1947)
Glass artist, Taos, NM
Interview with Mary Shaffer conducted by Josephine Shea, April 13–14, 2008

Helen Shirk (b. 1942)
Metalsmith, La Mesa, CA
Interview with Helen Shirk conducted by Jo Lauria, July 29, 2012

Peter Shire (b. 1947) 
Ceramist, Los Angeles, CA
Interview with Peter Shire conducted by Jo Lauria, September 18 and 19, 2007

Ken Shores (b. 1928)
Ceramist, Portland, OR
Interview with Ken Shores conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 13–14, 2007

Philip Simmons (b. 1912) 
Blacksmith, Charleston, SC
Interview with Philip Simmons conducted by Mary Douglas, April 4 and 5, 2001

Michael Simon (b. 1947)
Ceramist, Colbert, Georgia
Interview with Michael Simon conducted by Mark Shapiro, September 27–28, 2005

Charles Simonds (b. 1945) 
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Charles Simonds conducted by Christopher Lyon

Tommy Simpson (b. 1939) 
Furniture maker, Washington, CT 
Interview with Tommy Simpson conducted by Edward S. Cooke Jr., May 6 and July 2, 2004 

Preston Singletary (b. 1963) 
Glass artist, Seattle, WA 
Interview with Preston Singletary conducted by Mary Savig, March 23–24, 2011

Kiff Slemmons (b. 1944) 
Metal artist, Chicago, IL
Interview with Kiff Slemmons conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 1–2, 2007

Barbara Lee Smith (b. 1938)
Mixed media artist, Gig Harbor, WA
Interview with Barbara Lee Smith conducted by Mija Riedel, March 16–17, 2009

Richard Zane Smith (b. 1955) 
Ceramist, Wyandotte, OK 
Interview with Richard Zane Smith conducted by Linda Sioui, August 26, 2010

Ramona Solberg (b. 1921)
Jeweler, Seattle, WA
Interview with Ramona Solberg conducted by Vicki Halper, March 23, 2001

Paul Soldner (b. 1921) 
Ceramist, Claremont, CA
Interview with Paul Soldner conducted by Mija Riedel, April 27–28, 2003 

Rosanne Somerson (b. 1954)
Furniture designer and maker, Westport, MA
Interview with Rosanne Somerson conducted by Thomas Michie, August 7, 2006 and June 22, 2007

Paul Stankard (b. 1943) 
Glass artist, New York, NY
Interview with Paul Stankard conducted by Douglas Heller, June 9 and August 20, 2006

Bob Stocksdale (1913–2003) 
Woodworker, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Bob Stocksdale conducted by Signe Mayfield, February 16 and 21, and March 8 and 21, 2001

Kay Sekimachi Stocksdale (b. 1926) 
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Kay Sekimachi Stocksdale conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, July 26, 30 and August 3 and 6, 2001

Randy James Stromsöe (b. 1954)
Silversmith, Templeton, CA
Interview with Randy James Stromsöe conducted by Jo Lauria, June 4–6, 2012

Billie Ruth Sudduth (b. 1945) 
Basketmaker, Bakersville, NC
Interview with Billie Ruth Sudduth conducted by Mija Riedel, July 26–27, 2007

Mara Superior (b. 1934)
Ceramist, Williamsburg, MA 
Interview with Mara Superior conducted by Mija Riedel, July 1–2, 2010

Roy Superior (b. 1951)
Wood artist, Williamsburg, MA
Interview with Roy Superior conducted by Mija Riedel, June 29–30, 2010

Roxanne Swentzell (b. 1962)
Sculptor, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
Interview with Roxanne Swentzell conducted by Mija Riedel, Nov. 8–9, 2011

Lino Tagliapietra (b. 1934) 
Glass artist, Venice, Italy
Interview with Lino Tagliapietra conducted by Jane Milosch, Feb. 21 and 23, 2008

Toshiko Takaezu (b. 1922) 
Ceramist, Quakertown, NJ
Interview with Toshiko Takaezu conducted by Gerry Williams, June 16, 2003 

Akio Takamori (b. 1950)
Ceramist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Akio Takamori conducted by Mija Riedel, March 20–21, 2009

James L. Tanner (b. 1941) 
Painter, sculptor, ceramicist, Janesville, MN
Interview with James L. Tanner conducted by Mary Savig, Oct. 7–8, 2011

Bob Trotman (b. 1947)
Woodworker, Casar, NC
Interview with Bob Trotman conducted by Carla Hanzal, September 14, 2005

Robert Turner (1913–2005) 
Ceramist, Sandy Spring, MD
Interview with Robert Turner conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, June 11, 2001

William Underhill (b. 1933)
Metalsmith, Wellsville, NY
Interview with William Underhill conducted by Dr. Margaret Carney, June 8, 2002 

Consuelo Jimenez Underwood (b. 1949)
Weaver, educator, Cupertino, California 
Interview with Consuelo Jimenez Underwood conducted by Mija Riedel, July 5–6, 2011

Massimo Vignelli (b. 1931) 
Designer, New York, NY 
Interview Massimo Vignelli conducted by Mija Riedel, June 6–7, 2011 

Kay WalkingStick (b. 1935) 
Painter, educator, Queens, NY
Interview with Kay WalkingStick conducted by Mija Riedel, Dec. 14–15, 2011

Patti Warashina (b. 1940) 
Ceramist, Seattle, WA
Interview with Patti Warashina conducted by Doug Jeck, September 8, 2005

Kurt Weiser (b. 1950)
Ceramicist, Tempe, AZ
Interview with Kurt Weiser conducted by Peter Held, May 22, 2006

Katherine Westphal (b. 1914)
Fiber artist, Berkeley, CA
Interview with Katherine Westphal conducted by Carole Austin, September 3, and 5, 2002

Anne Wilson (b. 1949)
Fiber artist, Evanston, IL 
Interview with Anne Wilson conducted by Mija Riedel, July 6–7, 2012

Paula Winokur (b. 1935)
Ceramicist, Horsham, PA 
Interview with Paula Winokur conducted by Mija Riedel, July 21–22, 2011

Robert Winokur (b. 1933) 
Ceramicist, Horsham, PA 
Interview with Robert Winokur conducted by Mija Riedel, July 23–24, 2011

Bob Winston (1915–2003)
Metalsmith, Walnut Creek, CA
Interview with Bob Winston conducted by Suzanne Baizerman, July 31, August 7 and 15, September 18, October 10, 2002 

J. Fred Woell (b. 1934)
Jeweler, Deer Isle, ME
Interview with J. Fred Woell conducted by Donna Gold, June 6 and 11, 2001, and January 9, 2002

Betty Woodman (b. 1930)
Ceramist, New York, NY
Interview with Betty Woodman conducted by John Perreault, April 22 and 29, 2003 

Toots Zynsky (b. 1951) 
Glass artist, Providence, RI
Interview with Toots Zynsky conducted by Tina Oldknow, July 27–28, 2007