A few years ago, while I was a student of clay at the Hawaii Potters Guild, a Board member asked if I could provide a ride to their 100+ year old instructor who stopped driving. Little did I know that this would lead to a very sweet friendship with a very special lady, Esther Nowell.

Over the past year, PBS filmed Esther teaching classes in watercolor and ceramics as well as interviews with students and associates.  It was such a great segment on “Here is Home”. 

Here it is in full.  Esther’s part is in the middle:

Waikele Christmas Lights, Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi, Esther Nowell