Tony Lukino

Tony grew up in Detroit and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design at Wayne State University. He had a long and rewarding career in Interior Services, primarily as the Director of Interior Design at Bloomingdales in Chestnut Hill, MA. His introduction to pottery occurred in the 80’s at Mudflat, the leading center for teaching the art and craft of clay in the Boston area, where he took numerous courses in both wheel-throwing and hand-building. Since returning to Vermont in 2014 he has been able to concentrate exclusively on work in clay, in addition to taking further classes at CraftStudies and Earth Star Pottery. He is currently working at CraftStudies as a studio monitor and instructor.

Tony brings a focus on play and inventiveness to his work, usually expressed through unconventional shapes and surface treatments. Rather than imitating traditional forms or other artists, he follows his own path where the clay leads him. While he enjoys sharing this approach with others, he appreciates and fosters the exchange of diverse ideas with anyone who wishes to express themselves in clay, regardless of their goals or level of experience.