A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (BA), the University of Regina (BFA Ceramics), and the Alberta College of Art + Design (MFA Craft Media), Rob began his professional ceramic practice in Japan, where he exhibited extensively while operating a studio in Shizuoka prefecture from 1998-2015. Since attending the first Medalta Shaw International Centre for Ceramics Residency in Medicine Hat in 2009 as an invited artist, Rob has maintained a regular working connection with Medalta while making return trips to Japan. He is currently based at Medalta as an Artist in Residence where he is furthering his work with soda fired pottery and ceramic installation.