BIOGRAPHY​
Frank Vickery has dedicated more than twenty years to the exploration of ceramic arts. While he continues to evolve within his own studio practice, his work is equally informed by a deep commitment to teaching—sharing both the joy of making and a thoughtful understanding of clay with those drawn to the material.His ceramic practice and instructional philosophy are rooted in a comprehensive educational model that blends workshops, academic study, and sustained studio work.
Frank discovered his calling as an educator early in his career while teaching middle school art in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He later completed his graduate studies at Western Carolina University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2012.​Currently, Frank serves as Director of Ceramics at The Bascom, where he instructs artists of all ages and backgrounds in the practice of ceramic arts. Known for the quality of his work, his dedication to the field, and his generous, enthusiastic approach to teaching,
Frank continues to make a lasting impact throughout the Western North Carolina region.​“Working with clay has never been a supplemental part of my life; rather, it is an essential component of my existence. My love for clay began in childhood—becoming aware of the abundant material beneath my feet and the endless possibilities held within mud. Since then, this intrinsically humble material has offered me boundless opportunities for imaginative exploration. As I study, practice, and evolve in my work, my understanding of clay as a medium of creation has grown far beyond the mud puddles of my youth. A part of me—and the journey that brought me here—exists in every piece.”
