Antoinette Badenhorst interviews ceramic artist Connie Christensen in a fascinating discussion about Shino glazing techniques, ceramic surfaces, and the artistic possibilities of atmospheric firing.
In this inspiring interview, Connie Christensen shares her experience working with Shino glazes — one of the most admired glaze styles in ceramics, known for its warm tones, carbon trapping, soft textures, and rich surface variation. The conversation explores how Shino glazing combines chemistry, firing atmosphere, and artistic intuition to create expressive ceramic surfaces.
Connie took classes at art centers, community colleges and she attended numerous workshops. She realized that working in clay is a combination of art and science. 
Her online Shino workshop at TeachinArt is just that: a combination between art and science.