Kenneth Tinklenberg earned his BFA in Ceramics from Northern Arizona University, a well renowned program for its many wood kilns and other atmospheric firing processes. He has since attended many ceramic residencies including Starworks in Seagrove North Carolina, considered by many to be "the handmade pottery capital of the United States". He maintains a business selling functional ceramic wares. Focusing on atmospheric wood and soda firing, he has worked to create a unique style balancing elegance with function.