| Fall Clay Classes Start September 7th |
| Meet Our New Teachers! |
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| Andrew Kail |
WiL Labelle |
Jason Starin |
Much as we'll miss Kristy Lombard, it takes three people to take her place! We'd like to introduce you to our new teaching staff here at Georgies. We have two new teachers along with Andrew Kail, who began teaching some classes last year.
• ANDREW KAIL is a functional potter and also works here at Georgies, assisting with your daily purchases and doing all of our custom firing. He just finished setting up his home studio. Andrew bring his love of life into the works he creates as everyday objects. Isn't that what handmade pottery is all about?
• JASON STARIN is a recent MFA graduate from OCAC with a focus on sculpture. Sculpture is a creative and often innovative way of thinking and working with clay. Jason will bring his enthusiasm and this fresh approach into the classroom.
• WIL LABELLE is originally from the coast of Maine. He began studying ceramics in 2001. He has worked in production potteries both large and small. He has done commissions both private and commercial. He is always looking for new ideas and inspirations to raise the bar of his own production. He produces dishes, wall hangings and sculpture.
Some things don't change: as always, our 8-week clay classes include clay, a wide variety of glazes, and firing. Our focus is on personal enrichment, having fun and learning a great life skill. |
Fall classes begin
next Tuesday!
We have seats available in most classes. Click the vase to see our full schedule for the current September - December term.
(Georgies will be closed next Monday for Labor Day.) |
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| Working at Cone 6 with Mayco Colors |
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Mayco's Paula WynDham returns on November 16th for a second hands-on workshop using Mayco lowfire (cone 06) and stoneware (cone 6) products together. You will work on two projects: using Stroke-&-Coats as washes with stoneware glazes, and using Mayco's pigments as media for image transfer. The pictures at left show both projects. Click on the thumbnails for more details.
Georgies will supply the colors and 6" bisque tile for the image transfer project. The lowfire wash project is BYOV: Bring Your Own Vase! The vase should be up to 12" tall, made with ^6 or ^10 clay, and bisque-fired to cone 04.
GLAZE FIRING AFTER THE WORKSHOP
IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CLASS FEE.
Wednesday, November 16, 10am - 1pm
25 seats available
SEL850 • $20
Call soon to sign up:
Paula's first workshop with us filled up fast! |
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is coming to Georgies!
The Peep Plug Show, sponsored by Skutt, has become an annual tradition at the NCECA conference*. Peep plug sculptures by their nature offer an exhilarating combination of whimsical humor and function: one of the rules of the show is that they have to work! Besides the cash prizes, it's a great opportunity for young artists to display their work at a high level in the K-12 competition.
Jamie M, K-12 Winner 2011 --> |
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Skutt says that the Peep Show is "at its heart a brilliant scheme set in motion by Skutt Ceramic Products Inc. to shamelessly promote their kilns while at the same time develop a private collection of the most valuable Peep Hole Plugs on earth for pennies on the dollar."
We're not sure if we believe the "brilliant scheme" part. But, hey, all that fire has to come from somewhere, right? |
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Dee Schaad's2009 entry |
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| Aaaand Speak of the Devil: New Kilns! |
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Teachers and potters told Skutt they needed a line of kilns to hold lots of pots while still being easy for shorter potters to load. The people spoke, and Skutt listened! This new line of kilns provide that perfect mix of volume, safety and comfort for those who have difficulty opening and loading 27" deep kilns due to the height.
These new kilns come in three sizes: model KM822 measures 17.5"w by 22"d across the chamber, model KM1022 measures 23.5"w by 22"d, and model KM1222-3 measures 28.13"w by 22"d. Plus a great new glaze test kiln that really reaches cone 10!
Click the photo to visit the Skutt ceramic kiln page for more information. |
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| "Envision" the Look of Enamelware |
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New from Duncan: Envision Sprinkle Glazes
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| Click the color samples to visit our shopping page for these new colors. |
What fun! The look of old-time enamelware in ten colors, all nontoxic and foodsafe. These colors also match the colors of the Concept Sprinkles. Hmmm... enamelware majolica techniques, anyone? The mind boggles with all the creative color possibilities!
Click the mushroom to visit Duncan's website for a technique sheet with these new products. |
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| Used Wheels Now In Stock |
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We have them in stock now, but they won't last long. They never do!
Click any wheel to place a hold order from our Used Equipment webpage.
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• USED BRENT B WHEEL
With splash pan and in excellent condition. Sells new for $1250. USED719 • $795
• USED BRENT C WHEEL
With splash pan and in excellent condition. Sells new for $1375. USED736 • $900 |
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• Used Brent Model K Kickwheel
In excellent condition with splash pan included. These sell new for $1495 plus shipping.
USED722 • $795 |
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• Used Pacifica GT400
In excellent condition, clean, with splash pan. Sells new for $895.
USED730 • $675 |
Glass kilns, ceramic kilns, and kiln shelves
also available in our Used Equipment area.
Plus potters wheels at Georgies in Eugene!
Click here for more info about our current used equipment.
| September Mold Blowout |
From September 1 - 30
Your choice of
ALL used molds
in stock:
$1.00 each
(First come, first served while supplies last. No phone checks for stock or mold shapes. |
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| Special Events This Fall |
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Have you checked our online Bulletin Board webpage? We're happy to spread the news and support special events by posting information there. We can also post information on the events boards or the classified bulletin boards at our stores. For events to post or include, send your information to morgan@georgies.com.
This is the busiest and most exciting time of the year! Here are just a few of the special events coming up. Click on the group or event logos for more information from their websites.
| • Art In The Pearl |
| Portland's 15th Annual street celebration of crafts and fine art. A wonderful community event where many clay artists of all kinds display and sell their work. |
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| • Art Trails of SW Washington |
| Spend the 3rd and 4th weekends of September traveling the towns and exploring the back roads of SW Washington to enjoy the creative and artistic diversity of the region. The studio tour is free and self-guided. Visit the ART Trails website for more information! |
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| • Portland Open Studios Tour |
| Visit with artists in their studios and learn about their everyday creative realities in an annual tour of 100 studios all around Portland during the 2nd & 3rd weekends of October. Tour guides available at Georgies in Portland! |
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| • Oregon Art Educators Fall Conference |
| This year's conference, titled "Reflections & Directions," will be October 14th & 15th at the University of Oregon and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Click the OAEA logo for more specifics. We'll be there supporting the clay arts in Oregon! |
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| • Mural Workshop with Efren Gonzalez in Ashland |
| Ashland Art Center is excited to bring Mexican artist Efren Gonzalez to Souther Oregon for a workshop in Clay Murals. Inspired by pre-Hispanic stone murals, Efren developed a unique 3-dimensional ceramic mural technique that he uses to tell stories of Mexican history. Each participant will build a small 36x36" mural of their own design and will learn the tools to create exponentially larger ones. |
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