James C. Watkins

James C. Watkins

Keynote Speaker: Professional Ceramic Artist and Co-Author

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James C. Watkins Biography

James C. Watkins is a ceramic artist who has been working professional with clay for over 30 years. His work is included in the White House Collection of American Crafts, and the Shigaraki Institute of Ceramic Studies in Shigaraki, Japan. Mr. Watkins is a Paul Whitfield Horn Professor. The Horn Professorship is the highest honor that Texas Tech University may bestow on members of its faculty. Horn Professorships are granted to professors in recognition of national and international distinction for outstanding research or other creative scholarly achievements. Mr. Watkins teaches Architectural Ceramics and Architectural Delineation in the College of Architecture.

James is also a recipient of the Texas Tech University President’s Excellence in Teaching Award. He is a 2005 Fulbright Scholar, Teaching in Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture. He is the co-author of two books, “Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques” published by Lark Books and “Architectural Delineation, Presentation Techniques and Projects” published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. His work is also the subject of a book entitled “A Meditation of Fire the Art of James C. Watkins” by Kippra D. Hopper published by Texas Tech University Press. He received his B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute, and his M.F.A. from Indiana University.

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James C. Watkins Speaking Topics

Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques

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James Watkins Demo Part 2 - YouTube

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James C. Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Author and Workshop.

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James C. Watkins generally travels from Lubbock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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James C. Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Author and Workshop. The estimated speaking fee range to book James C. Watkins for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James C. Watkins generally travels from Lubbock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mary Poffenroth, Elliot Felix and Paolo Taticchi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James C. Watkins for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

James C. Watkins Speaking Topics

  • Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques

James C. Watkins Videos

James Watkins Demo Part 2 - YouTube
  • How do I book James C. Watkins to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James C. Watkins for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James C. Watkins, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James C. Watkins or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James C. Watkins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James C. Watkins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James C. Watkins, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James C. Watkins speak about?

    James C. Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Author and Workshop.
  • Where does James C. Watkins travel from?

    James C. Watkins generally travels from Lubbock, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James C. Watkins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James C. Watkins for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James C. Watkins for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James C. Watkins or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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