1953 born Burg/Fehmarn 1973 Matriculation 1973-78 studies at the "Pädagogische Hochschule Kiel" (Biology and Arts) 1978 State examination, Masters degree received in Education 1979-83 Goldsmith apprenticeship with Wilhelm Buchert 1983-89 Employed by Wilhelm Buchert 1989 "Master" Examination Goldsmith 1992 Independent studio, Hohenhude
			Awards: 1979 Honorable Mention "Schmuck am Objekt" 1982 2nd prize and Honourable Mention in "Degussa Wettschmieden", an International Competition 1986 1st prize/supporting prize "Form im Kreis in Elfenbein", an International Competition Public Collections: Deutsches Elfenbeinmuseum Erbach Various National and International Exhibitions