Graham Sheehan

Graham Sheehan has been a potter for more than 30 years operating Sunstone Pottery on Gabriola Island, British Columbia where he produces a wide range of functional ware. He has pursued both high-fire reduction and wood-fired pottery, making an ever changing array of pots for domestic use.

A multi-talented craftsman, Graham brings a wealth of practical experience to ceramics education. He was an instructor in the ceramics program at Malaspina University College for five years, as well as leading numerous workshops in various aspects of pottery. For the past 15 years Graham has offered introductory programs in ceramics for children and adults from his home studio.

With a degree in civil engineering, Graham also has a solid understanding of the more technical aspects of being a potter. Over the years he has built more than fifteen kilns, both gas and wood fired.