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Ceramic Showcase + Gathering of the Guilds
-- April 30th - May 2nd, 2021 --
Visit the website and register to win one of 3 GRAND PRIZES, valued at $200 each!
Ceramic Showcase and The Gathering of the Guilds are hosting their first virtual show together. The website will feature more than 200 exceptional artists, from 6 Pacific Northwest guilds, working in Metals, Glass, Wood, Beads, Fibers and Clay! Find your favorite artists and learn the best way to purchase from them β ranging from online shops to COVID-safe, in-person events. Treat yourself to a beautifully crafted piece, something for your home & garden, as well as beautiful gifts for Motherβs Day, weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations.
The six guilds participating in the show include Creative Metal Arts Guild, Pacific Northwest Glass Guild (formerly Oregon Glass Guild), Guild of Oregon Woodworkers, Portland Bead Society, Portland Handweavers Guild, and the Oregon Potters Association.
Go to nwguildsshowcase to visit online!
Ceramic Showcase Facebook page
Ceramic Showcase Instagram:
handle/name: @ceramicshowcase
Ceramic Showcase twitter:
handle/name: @ceramicshowcase |
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Eutectic Gallery
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go to the website.
Go to Eutectic.com to order online! |
What's Happening Around Willamina
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website for the 2021 workshops, studio
rental and
Anagama firing opportunities.
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East Creek Firing & Workshops
All class registrations include free camping at East Creek, use of our shared kitchen and bath facilities, and specific included materials. Email subscribers get first dibs - weβll start sharing on social media, with OPA, and with local studios 3/22/21.
Go to the website and click on "Email Sign Up" to to get on their email list and get first dibs!! |
What's Happening Around Eugene
What's Happening Around Bend
email dana@georgies.com and we will spread the word ...
What's Happening Around Washington
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Kirkland Arts Center:
Take a Class Online!
Itβs the perfect time to try something new or reconnect with an instructor youβre missing. By taking a class through KAC online this Spring, you support the teaching artists you love and Kirkland Arts Center, a non-profit organization.
to Sign Up - Register Here |
What's Happening Around Northern California
email dana@georgies.com and we will spread the word ...
Resources ...
Ceramic Decal Printing Information
Georgies offers custom firing for cone 04 bisque, plus cone 05 and cone 6 glaze firing service. The form below can be printed for your reference. We load and unload our kilns on Monday and Thursday afternoon. Bring your pieces in with the name of the clay body and the temperature range that you want us to fire your work. You can always call us at the Portland store if you have any questions: 503-283-1353.
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
Slipstream Clay Studio (SE Portland)
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Vicki Wilson's Home Studio specializing in:
β’ "Clay at Home" kits - individual projects with tutorial then returned for firing
β’ Hand thrown bisque for painting/glazing (small amounts)
β’ Customized zoom classes with kits and firing
β’ Custom firing (small amounts and by arrangement only)
β’ Gift Certificates
β’ Available for commissions!
Click here to go to her website: Slipstream Studio |
Monster Making - James DeRosso (SE Portland)
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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.Β
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)
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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 here to go to her website: Wheel Classes |
Cathi Newlin Ceramics (NE Portland)
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Classes available in the Portland area.
Cathy offers classes and workshops throughout the year using handbuilding techniques.
Contact Cathi for details: Cathi Newlin Ceramics |
My Masterpiece Art Studio (Beaverton)
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Fabulous, fun, affordable art classes, workshops, Open Studio, camps, and creative activities designed for children and families!
For classes click on MY Masterpice
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Norris Arts Studio & Gallery (Camas, WA)
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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
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norrisarts@gmail.com |
Kiln & Wheel Repair Services
Kiln & Wheel Repair: John Alland Technical Services in Portland
Contact by phone at 503-867-7932
Kiln & Wheel Repair: Mitch Ellison in Lake Oswego
Contact by phone at 503-636-8559 - email: mitch@ellisonkilnworks.com
Kiln Repair: Robert Battey for Bend & Central Oregon
Northwest Pottery Supply LLC - phone 541-410-3266 or 800-259-1423 x106
Kiln Repair: Anna Stehle in Eugene
Contact her at 541-335-9847 - email: artsceramics@comcast.net
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! From 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
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Jason Jones Sculpture Studio may be able to help you from his studio in Hillsboro OR ... contact him at 503-522-7287 or Jason@jasonsculpturestudio.com
In Search Of ...
email dana@georgies.com if you are looking for some equipment and we will spread the word...
Used Pottery Wheel
β’ 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.
β’ 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
β’ 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
β’ 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 Slab Roller
β’ Matt Smylie is looking for a used Slab Roller, about 30x50 and 4' tall. He is flexible and willing to drive anywhere to find one at a good price..
Call him at 541-609-0541 or email hIm at smylie@gmail.com
Submissions & Calls for Entry ...
email dana@georgies.com and we will spread the word ...
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Artists sought for Artwork Commission at the
Oregon Supreme Court Building
Open to all artists/teams (national & International).
Artists living in Oregon are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply is 5pm on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Click on image at left for PDF listing all of the information and contact procedures. You can also contact Peg Butler, Percent for Art project Manager at - pegbutlerart@gmail.com - |
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