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Help Wanted
ATTN: Teachers in the Eugene-Springfield Area
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Treetop Academics LLC offers after-school enrichment classes to elementary and middle-school students in the Eugene-Springfield area. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and professional individuals who are dedicated to providing educational opportunities to students in a manner that is both best for kids, and supportive to the academic goals of our schools. Starting in January, Treetop Academics is looking to fill multiple positions, and at multiple schools, in Art, Science, and Spanish. Click the image at left to download a PDF with more information, including where and how to apply. |
Workshops & Special Events
June 15-19 at Lane Community College in Eugene
5-Day Figure Sculpture Intensive!
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In this workshop Lisa Clague will share her exploration of dipping fabric, stuffed animals and metal in casting slip to create interesting sculptural forms. This workshop will provide a wide range of information that opens doors to exciting possibilities with clay.
The workshop size is limited to 15. Prerequisite knowledge of handbuilding skills is essential to your success and enjoyment of this workshop.
- Explore the human figure in combinations of clay, fabric and metal.
- Take a field trip to local thrift shops and hardware stores to gather materials.
- Construct a medium-to-life-size torso.
- Learn multiple surface treatments, glazes, and post-fired finishes, such as powdered metals, graphite, and encaustic wax.
- Observe hands-on demonstrations and slide presentations.
- Firing and finishing techniques will be discussed.
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The workshop will be held at Lane Community College in Eugene on June 15-19. For more information and to register, please contact Karen Russo at knrusso333@gmail.com. Click the flyer image at left to download a PDF information sheet about the workshop. |
Classes & Instruction
Do you offer classes, tutoring, or private instruction in your studio or business? Send us the info, and we'll post it to help prospective students find you.
Adrienne Stacey Pottery (SE Portland)
Contact Adrienne to inquire about class availability.
503.232.4393 • adriennestacey@mac.com
www.adriennestaceypottery.com
Wheelthrowing and Handbuilding
Cost is $240.00 for six sessions, which you can use whenever you want. Fee covers everything. Student lab times available for $10 per hour. Private tutoring sometimes available at $60 per two-hour session, tailored for you.
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!
Click the image flyer at left to open, print or save a full-page information flyer. |
For Sale
Available in Portland
Skutt KM1227PK Transformer Kit
This is a special configuration of two 1227 kilns made especially to work together harmoniously stacked for firing your tall clay sculptures! They work beautifully at lowfire or highfire temperatures, and they are real powerhouses.
They ALSO work perfectly as two separate kilns!
- Two years old.
- Less than 60 firings!
- Kilns are in great shape.
- Elements are in great shape too!
- The bottom row of brick in the bottom kiln is a little thinner, compressed by the weight of stacking the kilns.
- Kilns will be ready to sell as a pair or separately on May 18, 2014.
- Photo shows the "bottom" kiln in the foreground, and the "top" kiln in the background.
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KM1227PK Specs:
KM-1227PK/240V, 60A 14300W single phase
Cone 10 (2350°F)
28.13 x 28.13 inches across, 27 inches x 2 kilns high
For more information visit:
http://skutt.com/products-page/ceramics-kilns/km-1227pk/ |
Asking $6,030 with shelves and stands.
Interested? Contact Ruth at 503.320.2624 orruth@rfgtile.com.
Gallery News
If You Show It, They Will Come...
Professional Services
Photography: Wedlake Digital Studio
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"Wedlake Digital Studio focuses on the photography of artists' work and commercial products. WDS can manage the entire photographic workflow, from lighting setup and photography, to image colour correcting and post-processing. Images can be prepared for web or catalogue, or printed on premium archival paper. I am experienced in working with a wide variety of different mediums including ceramics, glass, fine art paintings, drawings, wood, leather, and textiles. |
"My website contains more information about my personal background, examples of my personal and commercial work, and a full list of the services I offer. Wedlake Digital Studio can also be found on Facebook as a public page, where you can review a larger portfolio of my work. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you." -- Andrew Wedlake
Contact Andrew at 503.729.8965 (mobile) or
Wedlake Digital Studio:Website •On Facebook
Repair & Restoration: Dolls by Arlene
"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, Arlene offers:
- 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 emailarlenedoll@aol.com.
Submissions & Calls for Entry
Are you organizing an art show, a sale, or a competition coming up? If you publicize it, they will come...
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