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What's Happening Around Washington

Resources ...

Ceramic Decal Printing Information

Click on the image below for more information about custom ceramic decals and silkscreens. Contact sales@ceramicdecalprinting.com or 678-743-6691.

Overglaze Firing!

Robert Houghten will fire your gold overglaze projects! He charges a flat fee of $25, and does firings twice a month around the 15th and the 30th . Call him at 541-248-9305.

Morning Ceramics does custom overglaze firing as well. Call 408-406-0001 or go to their website at www.morningceramics.com.

Hand Casting

Jeannie will cast hands of babies, old hands, or any hands that you would like.
You can call her at 541-530-8808.

Molds Wanted!

If you have ceramic molds that you would like to donate, contact Cassie Fort with Oregon State Hospital at 509-595-0944 (cell) or 503-947-0038 (desk). You can also contact her by email at cassie.s.fort@dhsoha.state.or.us

Help Wanted

email dana@georgies.com if you have positions available and we will spread the word...

Ongoing Classes & Instruction

Heirloom Ceramic Studio (Sellwood)

Heirloom Ceramic Studio - They offer beginning and advanced classes, workshops, membership options, and community engagement in a welcoming studio environment. Open Monday - Sunday from 8am - 10pm. Located at 8063 SE 17th Ave, Portland OR, 97202 Click the image at left to go to the website.

Pursuits Studio (North Portland)

Pusuits Studio - They offer classes, workshops, and private lessons for small groups in a welcoming studio environment. Located at 2127 N Albina Ave #320, Portland OR Click on the image to go to the website. Click the link to see their classes: Pursuits studio

Jaja PDX (SE Portland)

JaJa Clay Creative Space - JaJa PDX is a performance art space, wood shop, ceramic studio, healing space and a collective of creatives. We have formed a group of diverse, like-minded individuals who come together to share ideas, learn from each other, build community, and create magic. Click on the image at left to go to their website for more information. Located at 819 SE Taylor St. Click the link to go to see their classes: JaJa PDX classes

Slipstream Clay Studio (Corvallis - NEW LOCATION!)

Vicki Wilson's Studio in a Corvallis - Open House celebration on June 21st from 10am-3pm. • 5 & 10 week classes begin July 1 - registration June 1st! • Single night classes • Full day artist workshops • "Clay at Home" kits - individual project with tutorial then returned for firing • Custom firing • Available for commissions! Website Link: Slipstream Clay or call 503-730-7577

Monster Making - James DeRosso (SE Portland)

Monster Making Party at your house or his ... I can bring a Monster Making Party to any location in the Portland vicinity, or it can happen at my studio in lower SE Portland. It can be kids or adults or a mixture of both. I teach some basics on working with clay and some monster making techniques, and then we spend 90 minutes making monsters together. I supply the clay, glaze, and tools. Glazing and firing is included.  The price for a private monster party is $35 per monster maker. There is a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 25. Email James at james@monster8all.com or call 503-381-1801

Morning Ceramics Studio (SE Portland)

Wheelthrowing Classes $250.00 for six sessions of introductory wheel throwing class taught by Victoria Buchler. Class is held on Monday mornings from 9-12pm with additional studio hours available. All clay, equipment & firing is provdided. Click the link to go to her website: Wheel Classes

Cathi Newlin Ceramics (NE Portland)

Classes available in the Portland area. Cathy offers classes and workshops throughout the year using handbuilding techniques. Contact Cathi for details: Cathi Newlin Ceramics

Tumalo School of Pottery and Craft (Bend)

Clay Classes with Yvonne: Weekly wheel classes and special workshops on advanced subjects The website is new and will be linked to the photo as soon as possible. For now, please contact Yvonne below ... call 458-202-9430 or email her at yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com

Norris Arts Studio & Gallery (Camas, WA)

Classes and open studio ... Now re-opened under phase 3 Camas, WA guidelines! No walk-in traffic at this time. All formal classes & studio time must be booked in advance. Raku firing will be available again! Contact Ted for more information at 360-824-5449 or email norrisarts@gmail.com

Custom Firing Services

You can always contact us! Click HERE for pricing and the In-Take Form. But, if we are
inconvenient, try searching for someone in your area via www.kilnshare.com

Kiln & Wheel Repair Services

Kiln & Wheel Repair: John Alland Technical Services in Portland

Contact by phone at 503-867-7932

Kiln Repair: Jesus Gutierrez in Portland

Contact by phone at 503-628-9934 - email: jesusgutierrez555@yahoo.com

Kiln & Wheel Repair: Ellison's Kiln Works in Lake Oswego

Contact by phone at 503-636-8559 or cell 503-860-7074
email: mitch@ellisonkilnworks.com

Kiln Repair: Anna Stehle in Eugene

Contact by phone/text at 541-335-9847 - email: artsceramics@comcast.net

Kiln Repair: Jess Volk in Bend/Central Oregon

Skutt Kiln elements, bricks, and parts.
Contact by phone/text at 541-797-8333 - email: jess@slipstud.io

Repair & Restoration:

"Oh no, it's broken! What do we do now?"

It's a common question, and we get calls like that every week at Georgies.

Arlene Martinez may have the answer to your question! Contact Arlene at her studio in Battle Ground, WA ...

• Museum quality restoration of antique and modern dolls.
• Restoration of items made of ceramic, porcelain, and other mediums or materials.
• Appraisal services from one piece to complete collections.
• Dollmaking Classes
• Authentic reproduction dolls
• Specialized firing available
• Complete kiln repair

Contact Arlene at 360.687.4321 or email her at arlenedoll@aol.com

-- OR --

Jason Jones Sculpture Studio
does repairs and may be able to help you from his studio in Hillsboro, OR ...
contact him at 503-522-7287 or talesofstone@gmail.com

In Search Of ...

email dana@georgies.com if you are looking for equipment and we will spread the word...

Used Pottery Wheel ...

• Aysiana is looking for a used electric pottery wheel with foot pedal, removable splash pan, and adjustable stool for $700 or less. Lives in the Bay Area, but willing to travel to PNW for a good deal. Text 510-585-4261 or email apclay@proton.me.

• Louise Miller is looking for a used Pacifica 800 pottery wheel, but will take a 400 if available. Willing to pay a fair price. Contact her at 530-921-9103 or lulusplc@gmail.com.

• Alison Gray is looking for a used pottery wheel, electric preferred under $500.
She is also willing to look at a used kick wheel for under $250.00.
Please contact her at alisongrayyy@gmail.com.

• Kaitlyn Dasler is looking for a used electric Shimpo wheel, but open to any quality wheel under $1000. Please contact her at kaitlyntebbs@gmail.com or text her at 503-550-9242.

• Noel Higa is looking for a used Soldner electric wheel model P100 or P200 (preferred),
but will consider an S series, or a Lockerbie Willie wheel would also be an option!
Located in Twisp, WA - but willing to travel to Portland for the right wheel.
Please contact Noel at noelhiga@gmail.com or 425-239-1701.

• Meg Justice is looking for a used Pottery Wheel and a used Kiln for around $400-$700. Please contact her at mjustice8888@gmail.com or text her at 541-517-2894.

• Kimberley Priestley is looking for a used Pottery Wheel for her daughter. Please contact her at bigpetiedog@aol.com or call/text her at 503-756-6018.

• Kristy Kavonian is looking for a used Pottery Wheel with a price range of $300-$400. Please contact her at kriskavo@gmail.com or call/text her at 682-557-5830.

• Sean Vierra is looking for a used Pottery Wheel with a max price range of around $800. Please contact him at sean.vierra@gmail.com or call/text him at 541-913-3831.

• Kristine Schultz is looking for a motorized Kick Wheel for around $500.
Call her at 971-212-8162 or email her at kristine.schultz@gmail.com.

• Marc Bloch is looking for a good, used Pottery Wheel for around $300-$400. (Max $500 budget) Call him at 541-953-6804 or email him at mbloch100@gmail.com.

Used Kiln ...

• Madelyn Tarara is looking for a used kiln under $1000.
Please contact her at mtarara51@gmail.com or text 650-207-6331.

• Kaitlyn Dasler is looking for a used kiln under $1000.
Please contact her at kaitlyntebbs@gmail.com or text 503-550-9242.

Used Extruder ...

• Pati Gould is looking for an extruder. Email her at cairnpup@gmail.com

Submissions & Calls for Entry ...

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Georgies Ceramic & Clay Co. • 756 NE Lombard • Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-283-1353 • Email: info@georgies.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00a-5:00p Pacific time • CLOSED Saturday & Sunday