Hi, I’m
Steph Kubish
Ceramicist
Newington,CT
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Wesleyan Potters
Studio Technician & Social Media Manager
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Cone 10 reduction kiln and Raku firing
- Process clay and glaze waste, including recycling , pugging clay, and mucking out buckets
- Load and unload kilns, clean kiln shelves
- Kiln Maintenance and upkeep
- General upkeep and cleaning of facilities, including restrooms, all studio spaces and equipment, sweeping, mopping, stocking paper goods and cleaning clay traps. Inventory maintenance and general clay and tools sales.
- Teach Youth Handbuilding and Teen pottery
Wesleyan Potters
Intern
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
Assistant Studio Manager, in charge of general studio upkeep, glaze upkeep and making, kiln operation and maintenance, community building
Donald Mckay K-8 School
ELL Teachers Assistant
09.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
Assisted a group of english language learning second graders one-on-one in reading and comprehension two days a week.
Beverly Middle School
Teacher's Assistant
02.2020 - 02.2020
Job overview
Assisted 5-8th grade art classroom with projects.
Dodd Middle School
Intern
01.2020 - 01.2020
Job overview
Assisted 5-8th grade art classes with various art subjects. Taught and created lessons. Participated in faculty and staff meetings.
Newington High School
Intern
01.2019 - 01.2019
Job overview
Assisted 9-12th grade art classrooms in studio art and digital media. Participated in faculty and staff meetings.
Skills
- Proficient in various ceramic techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building, slab construction, and sculpture
- Experience in loading, firing, and unloading kilns, ensuring proper temperature control, and understanding various firing techniques
- Proficient in using and maintaining ceramic tools, equipment, and studio machinery, including kilns, pottery wheels, and extruders
- Ability to mix clay from raw materials, handle different clay bodies, and wedging, recycling, and reclaiming clay
- Knowledge of glaze materials and the ability to formulate and apply glazes
- Aptitude in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to clay, glazes, firing, and clay body formulation
- Demonstrates innovative thinking, continuously exploring new techniques, materials, and forms to push boundaries and create unique ceramic artwork
- Able to maintain a clean and organized studio, including equipment maintenance, clay and glaze mixing, and inventory management
- Electric and gas kiln repair and maintenance
- Ability to create molds and cast ceramic objects using slip casting techniques
- Experience working collaboratively in a studio setting or taking commissions, as well as effective communication with colleagues, clients, and potential buyers
- Experience working with and educating children and adults between the ages of 6-80
- In charge of Social Media Promotion, Posts, and Engagement, as well as creating eye catching graphics for promotions
education and Residencies
education and Residencies
Post Baccalaureate | Ceramics Fall 2022-Spring 2023
University of Hartford Art School, West Hartford CT
TA introductory ceramic classes
Created cohesive body of work for concluding show.
Bachelor of Fine Arts | Studio Art May 2022
Endicott College, Beverly MA
Intermedia concentration
Unofficial minor in Art Education
Exhibitions & Awards
Exhibitions & Awards
Catapalooza 2023
Atelier Florian, Upper Gallery
Golden
Wesleyan Potters 75th Anniversary Show 2023
Wesleyan Potters Gallery
Frog Boy, Fish Woman and Frogs
Oasis 2023
Institute Library Gallery, Upper Gallery
Frog Boy, Fish Woman and Fish
Inter-Sections Exhibit 2023
University of Hartford, Joseloff Gallery
The More I Sink
Thesis Show 2022
Walter J Manninen Center for the Visual and Preforming Arts
Garden of Womanly Delights
Permanent Installation 2022
Misselwood Events at Endicott College, Wine Room
Vineyard, Wine I & Wine II
Student Invitational | 1st Place award 2021
Walter J Manninen Center for the Visual and Preforming Arts,
Carol Garillo Gallery
Golden
Student Invitational 2019
Walter J Manninen Center for the arts, Carol Garillo Gallery
Don't Let The Money Get To Your Head
CT Scholastic Art Show | Gold Key Award 2018
University of Hartford Art School, Silpe Gallery
Portfolio of Black and White Portraits
Availability
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Timeline
Studio Technician & Social Media Manager
Wesleyan Potters
05.2022 - Current
Intern
Wesleyan Potters
09.2021 - 12.2021
ELL Teachers Assistant
Donald Mckay K-8 School
09.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Beverly Middle School
02.2020 - 02.2020
Intern
Dodd Middle School
01.2020 - 01.2020
Intern
Newington High School
01.2019 - 01.2019
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