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Born Louisville, Kentucky
EDUCATION
1994 BA Philosophy, Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana
—Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
—University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
2002 MFA Ceramics, College of Creative Arts, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
APPRENTICESHIPS AND RESIDENCIES
2001Jingdezhen Ceramic College, Jingdezhen, People’s Republic of China
2004-2004 Resident Artist in Clay, Energy Xchange, Burnsville, North Carolina
PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE
2000-2001 Ceramics Instructor, Zen Clay Studios, Morgantown, West Virginia
2001-2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
2002—Studio Potter
2005-2007 Adjunct Faculty, Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia
2009—Associate Faculty, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, Arizona
2009—Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
BIOGRAPHY
Jason Bohnert makes utilitarian thrown stoneware vessels using atmospheric firings in a hybrid gas/wood/soda kiln. Surface techniques include both glazed and unglazed surfaces.
Bohnert's extensive travel in Chinais reflected in the formal aspects of his work. Over the years, he has explored the miniature scale of the Yixing teapot while at the same time working on a larger scale, making decorative urns, jars, and boxes, inspired by early Tang and Song Dynasty pieces.
Bohnert has taught throughout his career.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum, Jingdezhen, People’s Republic of China
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Britt, John. The Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2005.
“Energy Xchange: Trash to Treasure.” American Craft 64 no. 2.
Gess, Terry. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2006.
Reason, Emily. Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2010.
Tourtillott, Suzanne J. 500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Form. New York, NY: Lark Books, 2003.
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