Visit Skutt at CCSA September 4-8, 2025
Skutt is thrilled to be back at the Contemporary Ceramic Studio Association’s annual conference in Denton, Texas for five days of learning, inspiration, and education.
This year, Skutt’s ridin’ into Denton with a full crew of kiln experts and a whole lotta knowledge to share. We’re bringin’ the heat—and the people who know how to handle it. From hands-on demos in the exhibit hall to a can’t-miss class with the Head Kiln Master himself, Jim Skutt, you’ll get real-world kiln guidance straight from the source.
Kiln Mastery – Best Practices
Instructor: Jim Skutt, Board Chair, Skutt Ceramic Products
Session 3 – Sunday, September 7 | 2:25–3:45 PM
Join Jim Skutt for a practical, no-nonsense session on kiln care, firing best practices, and troubleshooting. With decades of experience and a signature blend of warmth, humor, and know-how, Jim shares real-world tips to keep your firings consistent and your studio running smooth.
You’ll learn how to:
-Perform an essential pre-firing checklist for safety and success
-Load your kiln to reduce hot/cold spots
-Implement preventative maintenance that extends the life of your kiln
-Troubleshoot common problems using built-in diagnostic tools
-And more!
This is a rare chance to learn directly from the source. Studio owners, educators, and kiln caretakers won’t want to miss it.
Get the full round-up on this class.
Live Kiln Demos at Skutt booth
Visit the Skutt Booth in the Exhibit Hall
Roll on over to the Skutt booth for up-close kiln demos with Scotty McMillan, Skutt’s legendary Technical Support Lead. Scotty’s helped hundreds of studios solve firing mysteries, fine-tune their process, and get the most out of their kilns—and now he’s sharing his top tips live at CCSA.
Whether you’ve got a burning question, want to see best practices in action, or just love geeking out over kilns, Scotty’s your guy.
Demo Schedule
Saturday, September 6
- 1:30 PM – Relays
- 2:30 PM – Elements
- 3:30 PM – Thermocouples
Sunday, September 7
- 9:30 AM – Relays
- 10:30 AM – Elements
- 11:30 AM – Thermocouples
Swing by, say hey, and leave with a few tricks that’ll make your next firing smoother, safer, and more successful.
A Day of Clay – Pre-Convention Event
Thursday, September 4 | 9:00 PM–4:00 PM
New this year! A Day of Clay is a hands-on experience designed to help PYOP studios confidently add clay. Learn from top instructors how to set up, price, and profit with clay—and try out 12 ready-to-teach projects you can bring back to your studio. This is also your chance to take a Skutt Prodigy pottery wheel for a spin!
- Morning: Supplies, pricing, profitability
- Afternoon: Hands-on with 12 clay project
Skutt Wheel & Kiln Roundup
We’re bringin’ a bunch of our favorite studio tools to CCSA this year—from trusty kilns to studio-favorite pottery wheels. Swing by the Skutt booth and get hands-on with the equipment studios love most.
KMT-1222
With a low profile and wide diameter, the KMT-1222 is ideal for studios that need easy loading without sacrificing capacity—perfect for platters, tiles, and large loads. Learn more.
KMT-1227
Our most popular production kiln, offering maximum capacity and power for high-volume studios that fire often and need reliable, consistent results. Learn more.
Prodigy pottery wheel
Beginner-friendly, easy to clean, and tough enough to handle daily use—the Prodigy is the perfect wheel to wrangle in some new clay experiences. Learn more.
Legend pottery wheel
The Skutt Legend pottery wheel is a high-performance workhorse—perfect for offering pro-level wheel time in your studio. Learn more.
