Michael Cohen

We have the blue tiles and some lovely memories; also handprint plates of our younger two children. Thank you for your talent. Bill and Karen Thompson

Michael became my neighbor in the mid 60s. I worked part time for Michael throwing and preparing clay, etc during HS. A few years ago, while I was showing my art at Art Prize in Grand Rapids, Mi., I contacted Michael. We talked on the phone for quite a long time, talking about old times, and what adventures we had been through over the years. I was blessed to have been neighbors and friends. Lucky me! Michael was a gifted man and artist, who helped me grasp meanings of art and life far beyond...

I met Michael in Maine in 1976 where I was an apprentice in the studio of Ron Burke who had attended Cranbrook with Ron. I was firing Ron´s kiln for the first time with all my own pots. As I worried out loud about the results Michael chimed. " No worries. You can always fire them again!" He was an inspiration for many, myself included.

He was a very funny person-some of his pieces were a hoot. He was at our wedding in 1984. His cobalt blue stamped tiles are EVERYWHERE.

I have some of his beautiful pottery. i will treasure his beautiful work. God Bless you and your family.

I am a very good friend of Josh, Michael´s son, have been friends since way back in 1987. I adored Michael, always so welcoming and funny. We got to make some pretty cool pottery back in the day, definitely miss those daysMuch love to the family during this time, always love and peace, Joni

Marilyn and I were saddened to hear of Michael's passing. A truly good humanbeing and great artisan. He will be missed. Marilyn & Steve Monsein