At age 14 I started as an apprentice in Moenchengladbach,Germany, immigrated to the USA in '76 and finally ended up in the North Geaorgia mountains where I have my own studio.There I spend time with my machines and metals.I like contemporary shapes,clean lines and highly polished surfaces.My pieces are never hollowed out. I believe all things should be done right or not at all.; http://www.hansallwicher.com