323: Justin Rothshank on low temperature soda firing

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an
interview with Justin Rothshank. Working from his home studio in
Goshen, IN Justin has been making functional pottery and
experimenting with low-temperature firing techniques for many
years. He recently published his first full-length book Low Fire
Soda, which outlines his experimentation and development of
atmospheric-fired earthenware. In our interview we talk about the
advantages of switching to low temperature firing, the dynamics
of a good soda firing clay, and his recent project A Year of
Shared Intention, which mixes shared mindfulness with artmaking.
To see examples of his work or to purchase the book visit
www.rothshank.com.


 


On today’s AMACO Community Corkboard we have the application
deadline for the The Clay Studio National. This biannual
juried exhibition showcases the depth and breadth of the ceramic
art field in the United States. This year's guest juror
is Lauren Sandler, Assistant Professor and Program Head of
Ceramics at Tyler School of Art, Temple University. The
entry has been waived this year and artists should apply by
May 25. For more information visit
www.theclaystudio.org/apply. I’d like to thank Amaco/Brent for
sponsoring the community corkboard. Brent Equipment is
celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year and have created a
Limited Edition Black CXC wheel. For more information visit
www.amaco.com.


 


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