Tour studios of Oregon potters and ceramic artists. See how they make their work
The weekend after NCECA March 11th and 12th
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You are invited to visit the studios of Portland-area potters and ceramic artists. Artists in the Portland area will have their studios open on the Saturday afternoon following NCECA. Artists farther out of town will be open on Sunday or on both days.

The following studios will be open Saturday, March 11 from noon to 5pm:

#1: Thurman Street Studios
2774 NW Thurman
Portland, Oregon 97210
503-228-2477
bdsrawls@teleport.com
For 28 years, this studio has been an artists' cooperative space. Ten artists currently work here, half of them in clay. Their storefront gallery will feature an exhibition by Ray Grimm, one of the most influential teachers and artists in clay in the Northwest. Ray brought ceramics to Oregon and set up one of the first glass studios on the west coast.

From downtown Portland: Take W Burnside St west. Turn right on NW 23 rd , go about 20 blocks and turn left on NW Thurman.

#2: Kenneth Pincus
14754 NW Ash St
Portland, Oregon 97231
503-285-4784
kenpincus@comcast.net
This custom built studio has a gas kiln and a newly built (Nov. 2005) catenary arch wood kiln.

From Portland: Take I-405 north to Hwy 30 west. Go several miles, pass under the St Johns Bridge, turn left at the light onto Germantown Rd. Go several miles to a four-way stop, turn right on Skyline Rd, go 1.8 miles, turn left on Ash St.

#3: Gail Pendergrass
4832 NE Simpson St
Portland, Oregon 97218
503-282-3605
studio@gailpendergrass.com
This is a huge urban studio on ½ acre city lot. Gail works at cone 6, making colorful handbuilt and thrown work.

From the Convention Center: Take Martin Luther King Blvd or I-5 north. Exit or turn right on Killingsworth St, turn left on NE 42 nd Ave, turn right on NE Simpson St, studio is on right.

#4: Jennifer Kenworth
7136 NE Emerson St
Portland, Oregon 97218
503-239-4097
jenkenworth@yahoo.com
“I create life size figures inspired by the idiosyncrasies of people I observe.” An urban studio in a converted garage.

From the Convention Center: Take Martin Luther King Blvd or I-5 north to NE Killingsworth. Turn right (east), turn right on NE 72 nd , then right again on NE Emerson.

#5: Ruth Frances Greenberg
1123 NE Fremont St
Portland, Oregon 97212
503-235-2882
ruth@ruthfrancesgreenberg.com
This studio features ceramic tile mosaic work. These mosaics are hand-cut from wet clay slabs and are quite intricate and unusual. Most of this work is for residential installations, some is also commercial or public works commissions.

From downtown Portland: Take NW Broadway north from W Burnside, cross the Broadway Bridge, you will then be on NE Weidler. Turn left (north) onto NE 15 th , then turn left (east) onto NE Fremont. Go 3-4 blocks to the corner of NE 11 th and Fremont.
From the Convention Center: Take NE Grand Ave north from the Convention Center, turn right on NE Weidler, then follow directions above.

#6: Victoria Christen
5708 N Syracuse
Portland, Oregon 97203
503-735-1783
victoriachristen@msn.com
This is a charming studio with an urban soda kiln in the garden.

From central Portland: Take I-5 north. Take the Lombard westbound exit, turn left on N Portsmouth Ave, then right on N Syracuse.

#7: J.D. Perkin
9255 N Trumbull Ave
Portland, Oregon 97203
503-289-5421
anneandjd@earthlink.net
At this studio, large scale figurative sculptures employ a variety of construction techniques and assembly methods. This work combines steel and wood in unique ways.

From downtown Portland: Take I-405 north to Hwy 30 west. From Hwy 30 cross the St Johns Bridge, turn left at the first light (Ivanhoe). From Ivanhoe, turn right on St Louis, go about 5 blocks, turn left on Windle, go one block to Trumbull. Look for the rhino head.

#8: Suzy Root
2704 N Terry
Portland, Oregon 97217
503-247-7297
snroo@hotmail.com
“I work in a mixture of clay and fabric using the elements and processes of both mediums to create objects and installations investing ideas of home and place.”

From central Portland: Take I-5 north, exit at Lombard St westbound, go west on Lombard, pass N Denver Ave, turn right on N Burrage, go to corner of N Terry and Burrage. The studio is on the Burrage side, enter through back gate

#9: Lure Studios
Eric Ferrari, Bartek Prusiewicz, Chris Jones, Roxanne Jackson, Micki Skudlarczyk, Leah Nobilette
2502 SE 11 th Ave #206
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-553-9323, 503-750-3684
mickiskud@hotmail.com
This is collective of young, fresh and motivated artists creating contemporary sculpture and functional wares. The work is often confrontational, challenging and sometimes offensive. Engaging, dynamic and never dull.

From the Convention Center: Take NE Grand Ave south. Turn left (east) at Belmont (this is a strange little street under the Morrison Bridge). Turn right (south) on SE 11 th , proceed to SE Division St. The Ford Building is on the southwest corner of the intersection at 11 th and Division.

#10: Dorothy Steele Studio
1100 SE Woodward
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-309-1259
steelepots@aol.com
This studio combines a retail sales gallery, pottery classes and a co-operative studio space where a group of artists work.

From downtown: Take SW Madison, cross the Hawthorne Bridge, turn right on SE 11 th . Pass SE Division, turn right on SE Woodward.

Left to right - Babette Harvey, Jack Walsch, Brad Menninga, Natalie Warrens
#11: Stark Street Studio and Gallery

Jen Forti, Carol Greiwe, Michael Grubar, Babette Harvey, Carol Lebreton, Brad Menninga, Lana Maupin, Charles Piatt, Jan Rentenaar, Ann Selberg, Victoria Shaw, Jack Walsh, Natalie Warrens, Barb Campbell
2809 SE Stark St
Portland, Oregon 97214
503-238-0973
nw2x@comcast.net
This studio is the oldest and largest all clay co-operative studio in the Portland area. The sixteen members of the studio work in low fire, mid range, high fire and wood fire.

From downtown: Take SW Madison, cross the Hawthorne Bridge, turn left on SE 12 th , then right on SE Stark

#12: Janet Buskirk and Jim Koudelka
4614 SE Salmon St
Portland, Oregon 97215
503-231-2810
janetbuskirk@yahoo.com
An enormous urban studio with a gas kiln out in the garden. This studio combines Janet's production work and Jim's unique sculptural work.

From the Convention Center: take Martin Luther King Blvd south, turn left on SE Hawthorne, turn left on SE 46 th , go 3 blocks to Salmon St. You will see the kiln.
From downtown: take SW Madison Street to the Hawthorne Bridge, it will put you on SE Hawthorne Blvd, follow directions above

#13: The Funny Thing Studio: Michelle Gallagher
2519 SE 35 th Pl
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-232-9094
michelle@thefunnything.com
“My studio has been called a Hobbit Hole because you enter at the back of the house by way of the garden, going down to the basement. Watch your head, the ceiling is low.”

From the Convention Center: Take Martin Luther King Blvd south, turn left on Hawthorne Blvd. Turn right on SE 11 th , turn left on Division, turn right on SE 35 th Place, 1 st house on right.
From downtown, take SW Madison, cross the Hawthorne Bridge, you will be on SE Hawthorne Blvd, then follow directions above.

#14: Adrienne Stacey
3434 SE Brooklyn
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-232-4393
adriennestacey@mac.com
This studio is a three-story addition onto an old Portland style house. Classes in wheelthrowing and handbuilding are taught in the 20x25 foot middle floor. An urban gas kiln is in a yard crammed full of native, ornamental and edible plants.

From downtown: Take SW Madison, cross the Hawthorne bridge, turn right on SE 11 th , turn left on SE Division, turn right on SE 33 rd , turn left on SE Brooklyn.

#15: Jeanne Henry
3290 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97214
503-232-9473
henryjl@teleport.com
A one-person studio in a 1910 vintage building. Thrown and sculptural work, Minnesota flattop kiln. Newly remodeled with efficient swinging displays for test tiles and wall pieces.

From downtown: take SW Madison across the Hawthorne Bridge, follow Hawthorne Blvd east, turn right on SE 34 th , turn right on SE Harrison St.

#16: Katy McFadden
313 SW Maricara St
Portland, Oregon 97219
503-244-1351
kmcfadden@yahoo.com
Artist Katy McFadden is known for her large sculpture. Her studio is adjacent to a state park and has a large sculpture garden.

From Portland: Take I-5 south, take the Terwilliger exit, veer right onto Terwilliger (toward Lewis and Clark College), bear right on Boones Ferry Rd, take 1 st left on SW 4 th Ave, follow signs to studio.

#17: Jan Edwards
2650 SW Custer
Portland, Oregon 97219
503-245-1583
clayjan@mac.com
Jan Edwards is known for both her elegant porcelain and her colorful earthenware work. Her newly rebuilt studio features a passive solar heating system that holds heat in stored clay.

From Portland: Take I-5 south, take Multnomah Blvd exit. Take Multnomah Blvd several blocks, turn right on SW 31 st , turn right on SW Capitol Hwy, go one block, turn right on SW Custer. Go to corner of Custer and 27 th . Enter studio from SW 27 th .

The following studios will be open both Saturday, March 11 from noon to 5pm and Sunday, March 12 from 11am to 5pm

#18: Stephen Mickey
19806 NE 224 th Ave
Brush Prarie, Washington 98606
360-896-1596
mickeys@mhcc.edu
This is the kiln site for Stephen Mickey's Soulgama Anagama, a 20 foot long stepped kiln with a barrel arch. Stephen Mickey, a Minnesota trained potter, works with both his wood kiln and a traditional gas kiln when making dinnerware. He teaches at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon.

From Portland: (45 minute drive) Take I-5 north, pass over the Columbia River. After crossing the river into Vancouver, Washington, take exit #2 (SR 500 east to Orchards). Go east on SR 500 for 5.9 miles. At 503 N (also called 117 th Ave) go north 1.1 miles. At Padden Parkway bear right. Go 2.2 miles to Ward Rd and bear left. Continue on Ward Rd for 5.5 miles (it becomes 182 Ave). Turn right on 184 th St (at Alderbrook sign), go 2.2 miles and turn left on 222 th . Go 0.4 mile and turn left on 224 th Ave. Go to the 3 rd house on the left (at the “Pottery Sale” sign)

#19: Seven Cedars: Ron Linn and Bob McIlhattan
24709 SE Rugg Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
503-661-2288
7cedars@internetnorthwest.net
“Our kilns are the focus of our studio.” There are two woodfire kilns. One is the newest in the area, built at a workshop by Donovan Palmquist in the week prior to NCECA. It is a Bourry box train kiln with an arch top. The other kiln is a downdraft Bourry box that is used for salt and soda firing.

From Portland: take I-84 east, take exit 16 and go south (right) on 242/Hogan Rd. Pass through Gresham. After you pass the Persimmon Golf Course on the right, turn left at the flashing yellow light. Go 1/3 of a mile to the first house on the left. Park in the driveway or in the circle driveway across the street. DO NOT park on the busy country road.

#20: Portland Saturday Market
www.saturdaymarket.org

Featuring local potters Charlie Piatt, Deborah Shapiro, Theresa Smith, Jim Stevens, Sandra Kvalheim, Alissa Clark, Jim Sloss and more.

Okay, this is not a studio. Saturday Market is the longest running open-air crafts market in the USA. Local crafts are sold and there is an International Food Court. Many local craftspeople make their entire living selling work at Saturday Market.

Located under the west end of the Burnside Bridge, next to the Willamette River. Take the Max light rail train between downtown and the Convention Center, get off at the Skidmore Fountain stop. Saturday Market is open Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-4:30pm.

The following studios will be open Sunday, March 12 from 11am to 5pm:

#21: Susannah Lints
2210 NE 185 th Ave
Vancouver, Washington 98684
360-260-9083
Slints1@comcast.net
This custom built studio has both a ceramic studio and a wood shop overlooking a beautiful 1-acre garden with perennials, herbs and roses.

From Portland: Take I-5 north, cross the river into Vancouver, Washington. Take SR-14 east toward Camas. Take the 162 nd exit on your right. Go north on 162 nd , pass Mill Plain. Turn right (east) onto NE 18 th , go ¾ mile. Turn left onto NE 185 th Ave (just past large church on left).

#22: Ginger Steele
3285 NW Susbauer Rd
Cornelius, Oregon 97113
503-809-9353
gingersteele@insomniapottery.com
Artist and nursery owner Ginger Steele recently went through a transformation from low fired, highly decorated, work to salt fired stoneware and porcelain. Situated in the middle of a retail nursery, this is a beautiful studio with a salt fired kiln.

Open on Sunday, March 12, 11am-5pm

Directions: take Hwy 26 (Sunset Hwy) west from Portland, exit at exit #57 (North Plains). Turn left at top of ramp onto Glencoe Rd. Travel south on Glencoe Rd to the first big intersection. Turn right onto Zion Church Rd, travel west 1.6 miles. Turn left at flashing yellow light onto Susbauer Rd, travel 2 miles south. Studio is on your right, in the New Leaf Greenhouse.

From Ginger Steele's studio, you can take a beautiful drive through Oregon Wine Country to reach Ruri's kiln. Take Hwy 47 from Cornelius toward McMinnville. When you reach McMinnville, follow signs toward Hwy 18 and the coast. When you reach the town of Sheridan, follow directions below to each of the wood fired kilns.

#23: FuuKooGama (Wind-Light Kiln), studio of Ruri

Also Michael Fromme, Rhea Shea, Carol Lebreton, Melissa Ray, Wally Schwab. Also some work from invited artists Takshi Nakazato, Yasuo Watanabe, Shooichi Kamiya, Doug Casebeer, Jill Oberman and Bob McWilliams.
18526 SW Rock Creek Rd
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
503-843-4375
firefunru@aol.com

Visit an ana-nobori kiln, an anagama with an extra chamber, that produces yohen effects. This is one of the newer anagama kilns in the Northwest. The kiln will be unloaded just prior to NCECA so visitors can view not only the kiln but also see how the firing went.

Directions: From Portland (55 miles, about 1 ½ hrs), take I-5 south, exit at the Tigard exit, you will merge onto Hwy 99w. Continue on this road many miles, after passing through Dundee, turn west on Hwy 18 (toward the coast). Turn onto Business Hwy 18 into Sheridan, going through Sheridan, heading toward Willamina. 2 miles after the traffic light, turn north (right) onto Rock Creek Rd. Go up a winding 2 ½ miles, you will see a concrete mailbox stand with the number 18526, turn left into the driveway. When the driveway splits into a “Y”, take the right fork and go all the way to the end of the driveway.