Karlin was born in 1944
1964-68 Stourbridge College of Art.
In 1971 he set up his first studio in Sussex 1973-74
Taught glass at Manchester Polytechnic 1974
Moved to Herefordshire 1979-82
Taught glass at Bristol Polytechnic 1979-81
Chairman of British artists in glass 1978
Collections:
Dudley Glass Museum
Dan Klein Collection
Manchester City Art Galleries
British Craft Council
Victoria and Albert
Shipley Art Gallery