Workshops
Northern Indiana has a long tradition of collaboration and continued education amongst the ceramic artists found throughout the region. Periodically, NICA provides opportunities for its members, and non-members alike, to come together through workshops and other opportunities. Discounts are available for members. For more information, reach out to hello@indianaclay.org.
Spring Surfaces Workshop
April 25-27, 2025
$350 or $300 with NICA membership
Justin Rothshank will be sharing about his experiences with low-fire soda firings, offering attendees the opportunity to see his kiln in action and use his glazes to decorate pieces. Attendees will see how to load the kiln on Friday night, fire it and spray soda Saturday morning, and unload on Sunday afternoon.
Jesse Woodworth will open his studio for this workshop on Saturday, showcasing his decal workflow and providing attendees with the opportunity to apply their own custom decals to pots. These wares will be fired overnight and returned on Sunday.
Dick Lehman has traveled extensively over his 50+ year career in clay, exploring different firing methods, while also conducting his own research into complex glazing strategies. Dick will open his studio to workshop attendees for a presentation on his Oni Glazing philosophy, sharing about his career as a production and retail ceramic artist, and a Q&A session.
The Spring Surfaces Workshop includes two kiln firings, materials, and glazes. Lodging and food not included. Attendees should plan to bring 15 mug-sized pieces.
To secure your spot in this workshop, email interest to hello@indianaclay.org.
Previous Workshops
Low-fire Soda with Justin Rothshank
April 26-28, 2024
$250 or $200 with NICA membership
In this workshop participants will learn from Justin Rothshank about firing earthenware in the soda kiln. Participants are invited to bring 8-12 cups or bowls for a cone 3 firing in the soda kiln. On Friday afternoon we’ll glaze the work, and load it into the kiln. Saturday, while the kiln is firing, Justin will offer wheel throwing demonstrations, and answer questions about the soda firing process. Sunday we will unload the fired works from the kiln!
Trevor Daugherty, executive director of Northern Indiana Clay Alliance, will assist with this workshop. We anticipate firing two kilns simultaneously. One kiln located at Rothshank Artworks and the other at Trevor Daugherty’s studio.
Friday 3pm – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday 1 pm – 3 pm
Participants should come with 8-12 bisk fired cups/bowls. Items should be made with earthenware clay. Recommended clays: Highwater Clay Earthen Red, Standard Clay #104, Standard Clay #308.
Lodging and food not included.
To secure your spot in this workshop, email interest to hello@indianaclay.org.