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OPA Annual Ceramic Showcase
April 28 - 30, 2023
Friday 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Ceramic Showcaseβs 40th anniversary at the Oregon Convention Center (Hall A) is almost here! Come celebrate the art of clay β you can watch professional demonstrations, play in the Clay Exploration area, and enjoy βHappy Hour Shoppingβ on Friday 3-7pm & Saturday 4-6pm. Special highlights include a 40th Founders Gallery, a silent auction of work by Ellen Currans, and drawings for 3 grand prize packages! FREE admission!
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Blackfish Gallery
Creative Diveristy Abides 2/28 - 3/25
The gallery boasts 1500 sq feet of exhibition space, showcasing multi-media works from a diverse and extraordinary range of artists.
Come and visit with the artists on First Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm.
Located at 938 NW Everett St, Portland OR. Regular galllery hours Tue- Sat, 11am-5pm
Contact the gallery for more information at director@blackfish.com
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Eutectic Gallery
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Go to Eutectic.com to order online! |
What's Happening Around Oregon City
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What's Happening Around Astoria
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What's Happening Around Willamina
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East Creek Art
So many classes and workshops are available in beautiful Willamina, OR.
Click on the image at left to go to their homepage.
Click to see more - Workshops & Firing
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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 |
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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
Pursuits Studio (Portland, OR)
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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 (Portland, OR)
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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 (Waldport, OR)
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Vicki Wilson's Oregon Coast Studio specializing in:
β’ 5 & 10 week classes
β’ Single night classes
β’ Full day artist workshops
β’ "Clay at Home" kits - individual project with tutorial
then returned for firing
β’ Custom firing
β’ Available for commissions!
Click the link to go to her website: Slipstream Clay |
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 the link 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 |
Tumalo School of Pottery and Craft (Bend, OR)
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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)
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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 or email
norrisarts@gmail.com |
Overglaze Firing Services
Lusters, Decals, China Paints:
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β’ Use of a full Kiln - up to 2.5 cubic ft - for a fixed price
β’ Custom firing schedule to fit your overglaze product
β’ Drop off your work or BYO overglaze to apply at the studio
... 92nd & Halsey)
β’ Ready for pick-up in 48 hours
Contact Jules by phone/text at 813-506-9966
or email her at jsweiss96@gmail.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 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! 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
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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 equipment and we will spread the word...
Used Pottery Wheel ...
β’ 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
β’ 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.
β’ 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.
β’ 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.
β’ 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.
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 Kiln ...
β’ Kaitlyn Dasler is looking for a used kiln under $1000.
Please contact her at kaitlyntebbs@gmail.com or text her at 503-550-9242.
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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