From an early age, travel first, then pottery have held my deepest interest. I took my first pottery lessons at Achimota School, participating in my first wood firing at the age of 16. I found my calling that year. After graduating from the College of Art (UST) Kumasi, I decided to seek and discover what the world of clay had to offer me. I have since lived and traveled through Togo, Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States- all in the name of clay. The one place from which I drew so much inspiration was the Ceramic Workcenter, Heusden, now EKWC. The idea of bringing people from various cultures, languages and backgrounds with a common purpose of expressing oneself in clay transformed my work and view of life. I have been fortunate to participate in residencies with Baltimore Clayworks, John Michael Kohler Arts/Industry Program, Art Institute of Chicago, and several other workshop and lecture opportunities. I completed my graduate degree in Ceramics at SIU (Carbondale) in 1995. My work in clay is large scale, sculptural, and references African architecture. Large wheel-thrown pottery makes up the other half of my interests.

As a beneficiary of such influence I have a 15 year first-hand knowledge of the full benefits of such a residency.

Our residency program in Ghana is all about interaction, people, culture and spirit. We are committed to providing artists of all levels an opportunity to live and work in Ghana beyond a typical casual tourist encounter. Interact with the artist who sing songs, make pots, weave baskets, carve wood, transform gold and master iron.

See the markets, catch the rhythms of Ghana, taste the food, place the language on your tongue. Yes, inspire your mind through critical interaction in a completely remarkable environment. You will not leave the same. We provide a fully equipped studio and comfortable lodging. Several opportunities for working and visiting tours to Ghanaian artists working in contemporary and traditional styles will be provided. Wonderful relationships and exchange of ideas always take root in such settings. You will have the opportunity to visit places of interest. Our greatest obligation to you is to create a healthy climate to enhance your experience, thought, and work as an artist.

Two hostels are located in residential sections of Accra. Ako-Adjei, the primary residence is located in the heart of culturally diverse Osu. Shopping districts, internet cafes, restaurants and night life are just around the corner. The Atlantic Ocean is minutes away. The second site, located at Gbawe is located on the west margins of Accra. Residents will be shuttled to Ako-Adjei.

Welcome to Ghana.

We know your experience will be a wonderful one.

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