Eric has been immersed in traditional basket and Shaker box making for over twenty years. In 1983, he entered an apprenticeship under nationally-recognized basket maker, Martha Wetherbee, learning the history and art of basket making. During this time, Eric advanced his technique of steam bending hardwoods, mold making, and the process of preparing Black Ash materials. In 1988, his interest in Shaker box making developed, where he was recognized by Early American Magazine’s Directory of 200 American Craftsmen 1990-91. His box work has been featured in museum gift shops, such as the Whitney Museum and Museum of American Folk Art, in New York, where he became known for his Shaker miniatures. Eric’s “Double Swallowtail Nest of Boxes” won the Woodworkers Gallery Wood Award at the 15th Annual Juried Exhibit for the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Foundation.

In 1994 Eric returned to Wetherbee’s basket shop and began teaching basketry nationally. His love for working with wood and the Black Ash tree inspired him to experiment further in the art, where he embarked on creating his unique contemporary designs that combined the elements of the Shaker and Nantucket baskets. Eric has since, been an instructor at every Association of Michigan Basket Makers and North Carolina Basket Makers convention since 1995.

In 2007, Eric was one of the basket makers featured in the book Weaving History: A Basket Heritage Project, which was a collaboration of Michigan State University and the Association of Michigan Basket Makers. In 2009, Eric won two awards for one of his latest pieces at the 76th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair, Living with Crafts Exhibit. His basket “Burgundy Arch” received 'Best in Basketry' and the overall 'Best in Traditional Design' awards.

Eric currently lives and works in central New Hampshire and is looking forward to marrying his fiance, Lynne, in July.