EDUCATION
Sheridan College
September 2016- April 2020

• BA in Craft and Design, major in Ceramics

NSCAD University
September 2015 - April 2016

• Majored in Ceramics
• Minored in Art History and Textiles

H.B. Beal Secondary School— Diploma
September 2010 - June 2015

• Enrolled in BealArt, a fine arts high school course program
  
  
  

WORK EXPERIENCE
Crack Pot Studio-- Teacher/Shop Assistant
June 2018 - Present

• Instructed singular 2hr long child, teen, and adult wheel throwing and hand-building classes
• Instructed multiple 10-week long adult classes 
• Provided decoration and sculpture demonstrations
• Glazed pieces and loaded electric kilns
• Hosted birthday parties, corporate events, team building workshops, and group events
  
  

Joan Bruneau- Nova Terra Cotta-- Production/Shop/Gallery Assistant
June 2019 - Present

• Assembled functional earthenware objects from start to finish
• Mixed slips and glazes
• Applied slip and terra sigillata to pieces in preparation of decoration and glazing
• Waxed bisque ware for glazing
• Engaged and educated the public on ceramic processes 
• Demonstrated for the public and worked in an open studio for public to see the process
• Assisted customers in the gallery/shop with questions and sales
• Cleaned and maintained the shop, gallery space, the studio, and the building

Sheridan College— Ceramics Studio Monitor
September 2017- Present

• Ensured proper material and studio safety following WHIMIS 2015 
• Monitored studio after-hours
• Stocked bulk materials in the studio
• Mixed studio glazes, slips, and clay
• Educated and assisted with any questions regarding studio practice, studio technology, pottery and sculpting techniques, mixing materials, and firing kilns
  
  
  

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sheridan College- Clay Club— Volunteer
2016 - 2020

• Formally First Year Representative, Treasurer, and President
• Sold art pieces to the public
• Handled bookkeeping tasks
• Organized program events and sales
• Provided demonstrations to the public, information about the program, the objects in our collection, and toured the studios during Open House
• Created  ongoing marketing efforts
  
  

Fusion Clay and Glass Association— Student Assistant
March 2017

• Assisted Harlan House and Fusion during an extensive workshop
• Ensured needs were met while Harlan was demonstrating
• Transported works and controlled the drying and workability of his work
• Ensured comfort and assisted with needs of attendees
  
  

BealArt- Volunteer 
September 2013 - April 2015

• Assisted in the organization of three successful BealArt shows in 2013, 2014, and 2015
• Assisted in labor, sales, and bookkeeping tasks
• Provided tours, demonstrations, and general information to the public
  
  
  

RESIDENCIES
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON
September 2020-2021

Medalta, Medicine Hat, AB
May 2018


POPUPS/SALES
Wicked and Whimsy Craft Show, Stratford, ON
October 2019

Mud-Ties NCECA Pop-Up, Number 12 Cider, Minneapolis, MN 
March 2019

Victorian Christmas Market, London, ON 
December 2018


SHOWS/EXHIBITIONS

‘Spark Reflection’, SAMARA Contemporary, Toronto, ON
December 2020

‘Lucid’, Gardiner Museum on Ceramic Arts, Toronto, ON
November 2020
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Sheridan Craft and Design Graduating Show, Mississauga, ON
April 2020

Sheridan College Ceramics Exhibition, Oakville, ON
2017, 2018, 2019

‘Made in Canada’, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Arts, Toronto, ON
March 2017

BealArt, Year End Show, London, ON
2013, 2014, 2015


HONORS AND AWARDS
Joan Bennet Award, 2020

Pottery Supply House Award, 2019

Medalta Potteries Student Residency Award, 2018

Best in Show, ‘Made in Canada’, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 2017
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PUBLICATIONS
Low-Fire Soda by Justin Rothshank
February 2020

• Focused on soda firing earthenware at a low temperature range
• Includes personal research and images