Gary Huntoon started working with clay in California in 1962 while attending UCLA. Gary worked both in hand-building and wheel-thrown techniques, although his preference was hand-building. He taught Ceramics & 3D Art at Parish Episcopal Day School and was an instructor for High School & Middle School. He also taught Continuing Ed Ceramic classes at Richland Junior College, and workshops throughout the State of Texas, particularly at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram. He also taught at the Museum School in Houston and Collin Community College in Plano. Later in life, he relocated to Travelers Rest, SC, and taught ceramics at Spartanburg Art Museum from 2014 until his passing in 2022. 

Gary was much beloved by his students and SAM staff alike, and his talent, passion, and sense of humor is sorely missed.