Biography

Bob Acton continually revives his 10-year-old self by poking under rocks while walking shorelines. He loves being in the bush (as he calls it) or in nature (as others call it) and the energy we share with the world around us.

He obtained his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. Bob developed an early interest in pottery but didn’t actively take it up until a back injury made him realize that life is precious and often fleeting. He realized that he needed to do what was important to him today, and not put it off until tomorrow. He then created his own art studio and began taking pottery classes. He maintains an active practice of learning through reading, taking workshops and training with world experts. He has learned from Dave Settles, Adrian Golban, Alessandro Gallo, Hayne Bayless, Adrian Arleo, Christina Cordova, and most recently with Brendan Hesmondhalgh in the UK.

When not in his studio, you’ll find him in his garden, cooking in the kitchen, listening to music, playing with his Labrador dog, or out in the bush. Bob and his family live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Living aside the Rocky Mountains fills his heart with ideas for his work. Bob’s work is held in private collections across Canada.