Bachelors of Art in Fine Arts, Washington State University
Apprenticeships and Residencies
2001-2009 Studio Manager for Kate Malone, Ceramicist, London, England
2000-2001 Apprentice to Kate Malone, Ceramicist, London, England
2001 Summer Artist in Residence, Ceramics, Martha’s Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp, USA
2000 Summer Artist in Residence, Ceramics, Martha’s Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp, USA
1998-2000 Artist in Residence, Studio Potter, Pottery Northwest, Seattle, USA
Affiliations
Pottery Northwest, since 1997
Washington Potters Association, member 1998-2001
Exhibits and Shows
2007 Hidden Art Open Studio Weekend, Balls Pond Studio, London
2006 Hidden Art Open Studio Weekend, Balls Pond Studio, London
2006 Les 4 Saisons, L’Autonne Kate Malone et ses assistants, Beddington Fine Art, Bargemon, France
2005 Hidden Art Open Studio Weekend, Balls Pond Studio, London
2004 Hidden Art Open Studio Weekend, Balls Pond Studio, London
2003 Hidden Art Open Studio Weekend, Balls Pond Studio, London
2003 Spring Open Studio, Balls Pond Studio, London
2002 Hidden Art Design Fair, London
2001 Hidden Art Craft Market at Spittlefields, Spittlefields Market, London
1999 – 2001 Permanent Display, Pottery Northwest Gallery, Seattle WA
2000 Annual Spring Open, Out of Hand Gallery, Seattle WA
1999 Holiday Show, Out of Hand Gallery, Seattle WA
1999 Winter Open, Pratt Fine Art Centre, Seattle WA
1999 Holiday Open, Pottery Northwest Gallery, Seattle WA
1999 Martha’s Vineyard Art and Pottery Show, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
1999 Washington Potters Association Annual Juried Show, Northwest Craft Centre, Seattle WA
1998 – 2000 Permanent Display, Out of Hand Gallery Seattle WA
1998 Holiday Open, Pottery Northwest, Seattle WA
1998 Martha’s Vineyard Art and Pottery Show, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
1998 Washington Potters Association Member Show, Gallery One, Ellensburg WA
Awards
1999 Jurors Choice Award, Washington Potters Association Annual Juried Show
Professional Development
Cone 6 Soda Reduction with Julia Galloway, 1999
Form and Expression with Jamie Walker, 1999
Altering Forms with Josh DeWeese, 1999
Glaze Formulation with Blake Williams, 1998
Mastering the Plaster Mould, Pratt Fine Art Centre, 1998
Pottery Northwest, throwing and hand building classes, 1997-1998
Bellevue Community College, intermediate ceramics class 1992
Ceramics by Michelle Aitken
Michelle’s work is hand built, both functional and sculptural, utilising different clay types and glazes to make the best pieces by design and use. More...
Education & Exhibitions
Education
Apprenticeships and Residencies
Affiliations
Exhibits and Shows
Awards
Professional Development