Horace Caulkins

Biography

Horace Caulkins was a noted inventor and innovator whose work in kiln technology advanced the American ceramics movement. Born a dentist, he later devoted himself to crafting precise furnaces that helped potters fire durable works of art and utility.

Deeply committed to fostering Detroit’s artistic heritage, Caulkins mentored artisans and encouraged the thoughtful blending of craft and engineering, setting a high standard for quality that endured long after his passing in 1923.