The January 2011 issue of Ceramics Monthly (p.26) features a review of John's show at the
Northwest Craft Center in Seattle.
A recent issue of The Log Book (Issue 35 2008) features Harstine Island Wood Kilns and the work of Colleen
Gallagher and John Benn. They discuss kiln building and how they fire their work. Color photos illustrate.
thelogbook.net
John won two awards for his two entries in the "Strictly Functional Pottery National 2010" --
the Second Place award, and the Bailey Pottery Equipment Purchase Award.
See the show at http://www.strictlyfunctionalpottery.net/sfpn2010.html
John won The Carol Duke Award for Excellence at the 2011 Bellevue Art Museum Artfair, Bellevue WA
Shows
Feb 11- March 12, 2012; "Daze -- Chocolate & Sogetsu"; Trax Gallery, Berkekey, CA 510-540-8729
March 1-31: "West Coast Wood-Fire" invitational; Fire Arts Center, Arcata/Eureka CA
NCECA 2012 in SEATTLE SHOWS:
March 2-April 6, 2021; "100 Wood-Fired Cups" invitational; POTS Gallery, Seattle WA
receptions Fri March 2 6-9pm and Thurs March 29 6-9pm
March 26-April 6, 2021; "Wood Fire Kiln Show"; POTS Gallery, Seattle WA
reception Thurs March 29 6-9pm
March 3-April 4, 2021; "Bridging the Gap"; Art Not Terminal Gallery, Seattle WA 206-233-0680
receptions Sat March 3 7-10pm and Thurs March 29 6-9pm
March 26-31, 2012; "IKEBANA-GAMA -- Ikebana Floral Arrangements in Containers
Fired at Harstine Island Wood Kilns"; NCECA Shows at Seattle Design Center
reception Tues March 27 5-8pm
March 27-31, 2012; "Centered on the Northwest" invitational; Clay Art Center, Tacoma, WA
reception Tues March 27 5:30-8:30pm
March 26-30, 2012; "Teaware from thr Edge: Traditional to the Avant-Garde" invitational;
Tacoma Community College; reception Tues March 27 6-9pm
March 26-31, 2012 (tentative); "NCECA Mingei Pottery Show"; Honeychurch Antiques, Seattle WA
March 16-May 20, 2012; "The Art of Storage"; Childhood's End Gallery, Olympia WA
Workshops and Classes
Feb 15-20, 2012; "Woodfiring the Mongrelgama" (the long woodkiln);
with John Benn and Colleen Gallagher;
fee $325 includes firing space. (currently full)
June 7-10, 2012, kiln opening June 16; "Woodfiring the Salt Kiln"
with John Benn and Colleen Gallagher;
fee $225 includes 2 cu.ft. firing space.
HARSTINE ISLAND WOODKILNS WORKSHOPS
On beautifully forested Harstine Island in Puget Sound, south of Seattle, Washington, John
Benn and Colleen Gallagher fire in two wood burning kilns: a salt kiln with a Bourry-style firebox and a 25 foot long two-chambered kiln.
Their studio is a converted boatbuilding workshop. A spacious kiln shed allows loading and stoking in comfort in all weather. For
workshop participants there will be a few glazes available (Shinos mostly) for lining pots. Workshop participants will observe and help
loading the kiln and will be assigned to a firing crew shift. Philosophy, theories and opinions on woodfiring are freely dispensed,
whether requested or not. A loft in the pottery studio has floor space for sleeping, or you may prefer to sleep in your own camper or
tent. Indoor shower and plumbing! Firing crew members are responsible for their own breakfast and lunch. Refrigerator, microwave and
propane campstove are available for use. Dinners are more social, with shared responsibility. Workshop fee of $225 for the Salt Kiln
includes 2 cu.ft. of firing space.