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Cone Art Kilns @Cone.Art.Kilns #CountOnConeArt www.ceramicsmonthly.org 4 january 2019 www.ceramicsmonthly.org www.ceramicsmonthly.org january 2019 5 contentsjanuary 2019 volume 67, number 1 editorial 8 From the Editor Jessica Knapp quick tip 10 Sponges Forever by Jared Zehmer exposure 12 Images from Current and Upcoming Exhibitions reviews 46 New Forms, New Voices: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics reviewed by Elizabeth Kozlowski An exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art displayed contemporary and historical Japanese ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection. 50 Ceramics from Rankin Inlet reviewed by Heidi McKenzie The Art Gallery of Burlington exhibited contemporary ceramics from Rankin Inlet, Canada, showcasing figurative sculptures that tell stories in the round. techno file 58 Rapid Bisque Firing by Larry Camm Most beginning potters pay little attention to bisque firings until they experience an explosion. More often than not, glaze blemishes can be traced directly to improper bisque firings. Taking a cue from industry, we can learn better bisque firing techniques. tips and tools 62 Knockdown Cup Display Shelves by Madeleine Coomey Are you on the pottery show circuit? Or just want to show off some pots? Try these plans for simple, collapsible shelves. resources 66 Residencies and Fellowships Need some seriously focused studio time? Need a creative jump start? Need a place to work and make connections? Need a change of scenery? Apply for a residency! 77 Call for Entries Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. 78 Classifieds Looking to buy? Looking to sell? Look no further. 79 Index to Advertisers 12 spotlight 80 Finding an Artistic Voice Ronnie and Peggy Avants share the benefits of creating with clay for adult students at The Caddo Kiowa Technical Center in western Oklahoma. 6 january 2019 www.ceramicsmonthly.org clay culture 16 Sonoma Ash Project by Gregory Roberts This ceramic artist fostered healing within a community devastated by the 2017 Tubbs Fire by incorporating the ash of lost homes into the glaze on symbolic vessels. 20 Nurturing Community by Julie Wilson Stemming from one artist’s desire to mentor and reconnect, The Village Potters Clay Center offers a supportive and knowledgable community studio environment for artists to develop their skills and find their perspective in clay. studio visit 24 Kristine Poole, Santa Fe, New Mexico Built to suit the active practices of two artists, this home and studio features walls of windows that allow the surrounding mountains and landscape to serve as the backdrop for sculpting, researching, and running a business. features 28 Practice and Problem Finding by A. Blair Clemo In order to progress, A. Blair Clemo actively seeks out problems in his work. While this may seem counterintuitive, Clemo demonstrates how addressing the right problems can focus your creative exploration and lead to growth. 32 Neil Forrest: Ships and Voids by Glen R.