Ted Ney
Designer + Furniture MakerIn the middle of December, 2012, I walked into my shop just like any other day. I went to work, cutting maple on my table…
Shawn O’Connor
CeramicistI underwent an emergency surgery to correct an obstructed small intestine. At the time of the surgery (October 2014) I was unfortunately uninsured due to…
Brian Nettles
Studio PotterWhen Brian Nettles opened Nettles Pottery in 1997 in Pass Christian, Mississippi, he’d always see CERF+’s boothat clay conferences he attended around the country. I’d…
Jacob Mitas
Violin Bow MakerAs a violin bow maker and restorer, losing the use of my hands is the worst thing that could happen to my career. And indeed…
Billie Mitchell
CeramicistGeorgia ceramicist Billie Mitchell began her career as a painter, but two bouts of Hodgkin’s lymphoma left her with shaky hands—so she turned to clay…
George McCauley
Ceramic ArtistI found out about The Craft Emergency Relief Fund, CERF+, through friends who were helped years ago in their time of need. I just knew…
Michael Kline
PotterI am writing to let you know how incredibly grateful and moved I am by CERF+’s response to my accident. It came at a time…
Jim Kelso
Jeweler + MetalsmithIn 1995 a fire destroyed a good portion of our home and my studio, leaving significant loss and damage to tools, equipment, materials, and no…
Carol Keiser
Studio ArtistI am forever grateful that CERF+ was there for me when I needed them with a quick and easy loan that helped me get through…