Eric Arthur Dahlin

I began my senior year at Encina in 1977. I was in a tight spot. I was significantly short of units needed to graduate. I took on a full schedule of classes, plus two night classes. I met Eric Dahlin in a night class. He was an engaging teacher. He gently nudged me along, until I found my creative side. Despite my efforts, in the spring I found myself still short a few units. I went to see Eric. In an arrangement of his design, I provided him with a number of finished projects.
He gave...

It is with fondest memories that I recall my days in the Encina art department from 1969-1972. Gary Pruner, Eric Dahlin, Ron Peetz, Bill Chambers, Joe Patitucci, and the countless students these gifted artists and teachers inspired was truly a Golden Age for Encina. Offering both a safe haven and unconditional acceptance to the, shall we say, less conventional students, these teachers inspired many future artists to fully realize their potential and unique viewpoints.
Eric Dahlin was...

I don't know how Eric survived his career at Encina after all the clay lobbed at the classroom clock. Classroom memories with Eric are unforgettableespecially the ones where the clay made it to the kilnand the twinkle in Eric's eyesthank you Cheryl for sharing the photos.

I was a student in the early 80's and returned to substitute once for Mr. Dahlin. He struck me as kind and very caring about the kids in his classes. Thank you, Mr. Dahlin, for being a teacher who really connected with kids.

I did not know Eric, but I am wondering if he is related in some way to Ron Dahlin. Somehow I see a resemblance. I went to El Camino with Ron who has also passed.

He was my ceramics teacher while I was in high school in the early 80s. It was very cool and fun in his classes. I remember all the students enjoyed him as a teacher. Rest in Peace.

While our paths never crossed, I love your art, I still have three of your fun and creative pieces....
RIP....