until 1975    law studies in Kiel and Berlin-West

1976  ceramical education in Westerwald

1978  bilding of the own workshop with Beate Thiesmeyer

1980  new workshop in Kaub

since 1981 reconstruction of traditional stoneware

1981  master craftsman diploma in Höhr-Grenzhausen

since 1985  start working with porcelain

since 1986  design of gas fired kilns, foundig ZEPHYR^®-KILNS company

1987 apply for a patent: „ enviroment friendly salt-glaze”

1992  invitation to the 1. international porcelain - symposium in Kahla

1996  teaching assignment for „Institut for Ceramic Arts” in Höhr-Grenzhausen

1999  teaching assignment at Ceramic Design Centre Höhr-Grenzhausen, 
design and construction of enviroment-friendly woodfired kilns

since 1999 second workshop in France

2000  teaching assignment at Ceramic Design Centre Höhr-Grenzhausen, 
design and construction of a studio bronce-melting kiln

since 2003  design of kilns for development aid projects in africa and asia

2007  invitation to the salt-glaze symposium in  Bandol / France

since 1982 Regular single and group exibitions and participation in competitions at home and abroad.

Works in public and private collections.