Visionary, idealistic and in love, Laurie Anderson and Dan Hennig were married while attending San Jose State University in California. It was 1968, and the smoke was still clearing in Berkeley as they took their B.A. degrees in Art and traveled abroad to explore the museums and art enclaves of Europe.  Adventure and opportunity led them to teaching positions in the Caribbean where for almost two  years the rhythm of life in the West Indies influenced their work and lives.

In 1972 they were lured back to California by the great resurgence of culture and the arts that had been taking place since the late 60's. Camp Climax Pottery was begun in a remodeled garage in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The decision to establish the studio at their home reflected their desire to integrate their lifestyle, allowing the environment of family and community to  effect the clay process. Their 20 plus year involvement with the Renaissance Pleasure Faire began at this time. Together they explored the playful mood of "the Faire" to develop their own wild style, incorporating wheel-thrown stoneware and porcelain, constructions and sculpture. Eventually their work and markets have expanded to include major craft shows and galleries throughout the United States and Europe.

Supplementing this experience has been an ongoing commitment to the arts in their own community, including; home and charter school ceramics classes, apprenticeship as well as involvement in the diverse and multi-ethnic music scene in Santa Cruz County. Sharing the vision has also taken form in events they have helped coordinate and produce. The Redwood Mountain Faire and Music Festival, the Metro Gallery in Santa Cruz and, most recently, the development and creation of the Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center in Ben Lomond.

Through their involvement in numerous cultural and service organizations they have helped to secure a place for the arts in their community.  The influence of working with Daniel Rhodes, a well known and respected ceramic artist and author initiated a new overstanding of clay. A quest is sometimes like stepping into the abyss and signals a need to move ahead. One is sometimes not aware of the challenge until a teacher like Daniel Rhodes brings attention to the basic elements, as revealed by the rocky surfaces of his stone guardians.