AMY SONG

Amy Song is a ceramic artist working out of Plainfield, IL. She holds a BA in studio art and ceramics from Hope College. She fell in love with wood firing at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL. She opened River Song Pottery in Plano, IL in 2018 and built a train kiln with Ted Neal and a group of local potters. River Song hosted its first workshops open to the public in 2019 and is excited to be a hub for spreading the love of wood firing in the Chicagoland area. 

The love of ceramics is closely related to my relationship with food and drink. I create pots that are intended to bring joy to the small moments in life. A pot of tea elevates a moment away from work. A tiny handmade dish corrals my kids’ daily vitamins, then makes an appearance at dinner containing aioli for fries.  Generous bowls serve up a stew, making for a functional centerpiece at the table. My work is wood fired in a train kiln.  The firing process takes my simple forms and does a lovely job of doing the rest— trapping carbon on the surface, highlighting the iron present in the clay, and pooling natural glaze in a crevice.  The result is earthy and humble. Perfect for serving up dinner!