Dave Ferrin began potting over 40 years ago in the 60's when he was in high school. In the 70's, as a lab technician for the Grossmont College Ceramics Studio, he experimented with mixing glazes and raku firing. In 1973 Dave worked as the manager of Stoneware 'N Stuff, a production and retail studio. He taught ceramics at Yavapoi College and Prescott College. Dave established his own company, Stoneriver Pottery, in 1978. He sold wholesale at the Los Angeles Gift Show and the Beckman Gift Show. He also sold retail at the Harvest Festivals and Steve Powers Craft Sales. Today, Dave works at his home studio and sells rice crocks to a health food company, and makes functional and decorative pieces.