Steven Rolf lives and works as a studio potter in River Falls, WI, creating one-of-a-kind functional pots. His work reflects an ongoing search to unite his ideas with the generosity and the intimacy that the functional pot offers. He holds an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and a BS in broad area arts from the University of Wisconsin River Falls. He apprenticed under Wang Hui Ming, a master painter and wood engraver. He exhibits his work throughout the United States and has received a number of national awards. He lectures and teaches workshops throughout the country, and his work resides in noted private, national and international museum collections, as well as numerous kitchen cupboards.

Each visiting artist or scholar spends one to three days on campus. They meet with our classes, participate in critiques, and often give demonstrations.

Every visiting artist or scholar gives at least one major lecture that is open to the public.