Troy is an accomplished ceramic artist whose contributions to the art of woodfiring are legendary. He has participated in hundreds of ceramics conferences and exhibited internationally. A colleague of David Shaner, Jack Troy's essay " The Shaner Way " is featured in the recently published  The Ceramic Art of David Shaner: Following the Rhythms of Life. Troy will be speaking about his working relationship with David Shaner and will share his insights into ceramics and the woodfire process. Troy will also present at the University of Montana on Monday, April 14 and participate in events at the Clay Studio of Missoula on Saturday, April 12 .