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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)

Vicki Wilson's Home Studio specializing in: • "Clay at Home" kits - individual projects with tutorial then returned for firing • Hand thrown bisque for painting/glazing (small amounts) • Customized zoom classes with kits and firing • Custom firing (small amounts and by arrangement only) • Gift Certificates • Available for commissions! Click here to go to her website: Slipstream Studio

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 here 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

My Masterpiece Art Studio (Beaverton)

Fabulous, fun, affordable art classes, workshops, Open Studio, camps, and creative activities designed for children and families! For classes click on MY Masterpice

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

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: 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

• 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 Slab Roller

• 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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Georgies Ceramic & Clay Co. • 756 NE Lombard • Portland OR 97211 • 503.283.1353
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Fax numbers: Portland 503.283.1387 • Eugene 541.338.7565
Portland Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00a to 5:00p Pacific time
Eugene Store Hours: Sunday & Monday CLOSED • Tuesday-Saturday 10:00a-4:00p Pacific time