Trevor Youngberg Studio & The New England Wood Firing Conference
Woodbridge CT
Host: Trevor Youngberg
Guest Artist: Kate Casner
Visit Trevor Youngberg’s home studio and discover the New England Woodfiring Conference (NEWFC). This unique, 11-day celebration invites potters of all levels to join one of NEWFC’s active Host Kiln crews for a true wood-firing immersion.
Participants can fire their own high-fire work in a selected Host Kiln, visit additional firings and unloadings, enjoy studio sales and demonstrations, and connect with the vibrant New England wood-firing community. The experience culminates in a weekend of centralized conference programming in the greater New Haven, CT area.
Trevor Youngberg is a ceramic artist and wood-firing potter based in Woodbridge, Connecticut, known for his dedication to traditional firing methods and community-centered clay education. Working primarily with high-fire stoneware, Trevor’s work reflects the dynamic surfaces and natural ash effects created in anagama and other wood-fired kilns. In addition to producing his own functional and sculptural pieces, he is an active organizer and facilitator within the regional ceramics community, most notably through his involvement in the New England Woodfiring Conference and his collaborations with fellow potters across the Northeast. His studio serves as both a creative workspace and a gathering place for artists passionate about the craft and culture of wood firing.
Kate Casner
Kate is a studio potter and ceramics instructor based in central Connecticut. She is thrilled to be helping establish the Connecticut Clay Guild as Managing Director.
Seeking balance in all forms, Kate makes functional wares that nestle into your everyday life. She explores shadow and negative space to create the illusion of movement and invite interaction.

