Justin Rothshank NCECA 2026

person 14 connections Est. 1978

About

Studio potter working in Goshen, Indiana since 2009. BA Ceramics & Sculpture from Goshen College (2000). Author of "Low Fire Soda" (2020). Creator of instructional DVD "Ceramic Decals: New Ideas and Techniques" (2012). Co-founder of Union Project (Pittsburgh nonprofit), Michiana Pottery Tour, Northern Indiana Clay Alliance (President), and Indiana Clay Conference. 2019 Traditional Arts Indiana Master Artist. 2009 American Craft Council Award of Excellence. 2007 Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist. Work in High Museum (Atlanta), Frick Museum (Pittsburgh), Museum of Fine Arts (Springfield), San Angelo Museum. Specializes in soda-fired earthenware with decal transfers, wood firing, and politically-engaged pottery.

Connections

Studied at (2)

→ Goshen College institution BA

→ Indiana University institution MFA

Artist in Residence (2)

→ Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts organization Instructor 2013

→ Penland School of Craft institution Instructor/concentration 2014

Known for (1)

→ Functional Pottery technique Studio potter, functional work

Practices (1)

→ Soda Firing technique Soda-fired work

Founded (2)

→ Indiana Clay Conference event Co-founder 2019

→ Northern Indiana Clay Alliance organization Co-founder & President 2023

Presenting at (1)

→ NCECA 2026 event Panel: Low-temp Soda Firing

Co-panelist (3)

← Mark Shapiro person Low-temp Soda Firing panel 2026

→ Mathew Meunier person Low-temp Soda Firing panel 2026

→ Teresa Pietsch person Low-temp Soda Firing panel 2026

Located near (1)

← Dick Lehman person Both based in Goshen, Indiana

Co-residency (1)

→ Israel Davis person