Ron Roy
Ron's online class: Glazing with Ron Roy
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Ron is co-author along with John Hesselberth of "Mastering Cone 6 Glazes" a "best seller" book on glaze stability published in 2001.
After finishing his formal education in ceramics at the Ontario College of Art in 1963 Ron established his studio in Scarborough. From that time until 1971 he was a studio potter and part-time educator in ceramics. During this period he participated in many shows, won numerous awards, executed several architectural commissions, laid the foundation for Rodaco Clay, and served as a volunteer in two major craft organizations. He set up the studio, developed the curriculum, and taught at Centennial College continuing education department from 1967 to 1985. 1971 marked the incorporation of Rodaco Clay in response to the community's need for well-designed and quality processed clay. In June 1981 Rodaco was taken over by his partner and Ron returned to the creative life of a studio potter and the task of re-establishing himself in the more demanding discipline of porcelain. After a few group shows he entered the “Perfect Setting” dinnerware show which opened at Government House in Ottawa and won the special Award for Contemporary Design. He won a special judges award in the 89 Mino international ceramics competition. |
He was a consultant to Tuckers Pottery Supplies formulating clay and maintaining quality control as well as assisting customers with glaze problems for 20 years.
Over the last 30 years he has given many lectures and workshops on the use of glaze calculation software. He still uses it to help potters solve ongoing problems including substitution of glaze materials and evaluation of glazes for use on tableware. Solving clay/glaze fit problems is a specialty.
Ron is currently concentrating on technical writing and consulting to studio potters. He is also an active member and contributor to ClayArt - an internet group of potters.
Over the last 30 years he has given many lectures and workshops on the use of glaze calculation software. He still uses it to help potters solve ongoing problems including substitution of glaze materials and evaluation of glazes for use on tableware. Solving clay/glaze fit problems is a specialty.
Ron is currently concentrating on technical writing and consulting to studio potters. He is also an active member and contributor to ClayArt - an internet group of potters.
Antoinette interview with Ron Roy
During this interview, Ron announced that the book he and John Hesselberth authored, Mastering Cone 6 Glazes, are again back for purchase.
Examples of Ron's work
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Reviews of TeachinArt.
Ron is someone who has helped me through many years of struggles in ceramic glaze land. Here, he provided the material with as thorough a way as he could find. It seemed he made repeated efforts to get points across which he considers to be essential. Yet, he also did this in a generous way, offering direction to other sources, leaving me with the impression of a true and valuable humbleness. Barry Salaberry (Canada)
Ron is someone who has helped me through many years of struggles in ceramic glaze land. Here, he provided the material with as thorough a way as he could find. It seemed he made repeated efforts to get points across which he considers to be essential. Yet, he also did this in a generous way, offering direction to other sources, leaving me with the impression of a true and valuable humbleness. Barry Salaberry (Canada)