Jason Bohnert

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

      2024-2025 Resident Artist, Warehouse    Studios, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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—2023Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona

BIOGRAPHY

Jason Bohnert is best known for 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.

Website: https://www.jasonbohnertpottery.com/

Southern Highland Craft Guild