Catlin Community Arts Programs

When Catlin Gabel acquired the OCAC campus in 2019, we committed to continue the community arts legacy of the college. We invite you to explore and sign up.

COVID-19 Safety Requirements

We are requiring all students and teachers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for Summer term 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required. Make a copy of your vaccination card (CDC card or record from health care provider) and bring it to the first meeting of your class or email it to rawlsb@catlin.edu We won’t store a copy of the record. For those with a medical or non-medical exemption to the vaccine requirement, we will ask that you take special precautions to protect others in the classrooms. With rates of Covid-19 rising some we will leave our rules for wearing a mask in the studio as TBD. We still encourage studio members to be aware of the needs of others. For now, all food must be consumed outside.

Summer 2022: June 27-August 26

Summer Workshops

OIL PAINTING: COLOR AND FORM (JULY 11-15 AND JULY 25-29)

Workshop: 10 Days, 3 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Mary Josephson
Dates: July 11-15 and July 25-29
Days and Time: Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $375
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: A workshop to dive into the use of color through the medium of oil paints. We will paint still life and figure, with a focus on the face and hands in this two week, Monday through Friday, workshop.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Mary Josephson a Portland artist, studied in Paris, France, at the École National Superior des Beaux Arts before receiving a BFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. She has been exhibiting her work since 1983 including shows at the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Health Sciences University, the University of Austin in Texas, and the Bellevue Art Museum, WA. She is represented by Russo Lee Gallery in Portland.

Prominent collections include Safeco, Microsoft, Oregon State University, Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital, Tacoma Art Museum, and the Portland Art Museum. Commissions include work for Southern Oregon University, the Tigard Public Library, OR, Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Portland Fire and Rescue in conjunction with RACC, OR, Oregon Food Bank, Multnomah County’s Juvenile Justice Center in Portland, OR, and the Arnold Rue Community Center, in Stockton, CA.

“The love of color and form has permeated every aspect of my life from earliest memory. It is a very powerful weapon and tool. Painting has allowed me to express how I feel about the world more clearly than any other mode of communication. Through it I am able to express what is constant about the cycle of life and what continuously rings true although metamorphosing and changing.

Have questions? Please email: Mary Josephson

THE LANDSCAPE & BEYOND: PREPARATION FOR PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTING (JULY 18-JULY 21)

Workshop: 4 Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: July 18-21
Days and Time: Mon-Thurs, 10am-2pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and Intermediate
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $200
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: One of the best ways to truly see and understand color is to paint the landscape in plein air. During this four-day workshop, students will start off in the studio the first day to learn some basic watercolor techniques, how to plan a landscape painting, and setting up for plein air watercolor painting. The next three days we will embark on exploring our surroundings and paint outdoors. We will head out to beautiful Sauvie Island to paint on site: the wide-open landscapes, bodies of water, and ever changing skies. Join Ronna Fujisawa, a long time “adventure painter” and nature enthusiast to learn the art of plein air watercolor painting. All locations will have possible cover in case of weather.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration. Recommended supplies for this class are fine watercolor and some gouache paints, good quality paper such as Arches, and a variety of watercolor brushes.

Ronna Fujisawa is a long-time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA.

Have questions? Please email: Ronna Fujisawa

CERAMIC SURFACE DECORATION USING SILKSCREEN UNDERGLAZES (JULY 18, JULY 20, JULY 25)

Workshop: 3 Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: Mon July 18, Wed July 20, Mon July 25
Day and Time: Three Days, 10am-2pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, prior Ceramic experience is required
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $220. ($160+$60 materials/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: Introduction to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Learn how to create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, using underglaze, and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. Students have one Open Studio session following each day of the workshop to work on work that was made during the workshop. No outside clay is allowed to be brought in. 10 lbs. of clay for each student is provided for the workshop. The studio is for educational and recreational use, commercial or production work that is produced for sale, is not allowed.

Supply List: Screens will be supplied, Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks.

John Driscoll taught for 17 years at the Department of Design at the University of California, Davis. His focus was graphic design, web design and application development. After moving to Portland in 2017 John pursued ceramic classes at the then OCAC. He’s also an avid fisherman and knife maker. John holds a BA from Western Washington University in Graphic Arts and an MFA from the University of Puget Sound in Printmaking/Ceramics

Have questions? Please email: John Driscoll

Summer Weekly Classes

CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY: ITALIC (JULY 22-AUGUST 26)

6 Week Class, 3 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: July 22 – Aug 26
Day and Time: Fridays, 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $225
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! We will look at historic Italic calligraphy as it was developed during the Renaissance and practice a contemporary style revived by Lloyd Reynolds here in Portland. We'll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, practice achieving elegant and consistent lettering. We will spend time experimenting with non-conventional tools and writing surfaces. A materials list will be provided upon registration.

Supply List: Available at Columbia Art Supply or (www.johnnealbooks.com)

Marilyn Zornado is a Calligrapher, Animator, and Book Artist, Marilyn combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.

Have questions? Please email: Marilyn Zornado

BEGINNING POTTERY - MONDAYS (JULY 11-AUGUST 22)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

7 Week Class, 3 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: July 11 – Aug 22
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuition: $350 ($260+90 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is for educational and recreational use, commercial or production work that is produced for sale, is not allowed.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 3 bags of clay, glazing/firing of pieces.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

POTTERY - THURSDAYS (JULY 7-AUGUST 25)

8 Week Class, 3 Hours Per Class, Hands-On
Instructor: WiL LaBelle
Dates: July 7-Aug 25
Day and Time: Thursdays 9am-12 pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $400 ($300+100 materials/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is for educational and recreational use, commercial or production work that is produced for sale, is not allowed.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay, glazing/firing of pieces.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

HAND AND WHEEL (JULY 1-AUGUST 26)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: July 1- Aug 26
Day and Time: Fridays, 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $435 ($335+100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: A beginning level class for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include: slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include: basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is for educational and recreational use, commercial or production work that is produced for sale, is not allowed.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay, glazing/firing of pieces.

Have Questions? Please email: Dale Rawls

INTERMEDIATE POTTERY (JULY 8-AUGUST 26)

8 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: July 8-Aug 26
Day and Time: Fridays, 6-9 pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $400 ($300+100 materials/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Class Description: This Class will explore more advanced projects such as: Teapots, Pitchers, altered vessels, and lidded jars, while incorporating slab and coil techniques. Students attending this course should be proficient on the wheel; able to center and throw cylinders and bowl forms with regularity. We will focus on increasing efficiency, expanding ability, and developing instincts for the medium. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay, glazing/firing of pieces.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

MAKER SPACE CERAMICS (JUNE 27-AUGUST 26)

9 Weeks During Open Studio
Times: Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval required for sign up
Dates: June 27-Aug 26
Days and Time: Monday 2-6 pm, Tuesday 12-4pm, Wednesday 3-7 pm, Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday 12-4 pm (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Class Size: TBD
Tuition: $400 ($375+$25 material/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Summer term

Description: Maker Space participants work in a self-directed course of studio (no teacher). Artists need to have appropriate training, understand how a clay studio functions and fully understand clay and glazes. We are doing a subtle redirection with Maker Space. Sign up is no longer contingent on who signs up first. The goal is to encourage studio-members to describe a thesis, their skills, training and studio histories. The Maker Space Application will guide the selection of Maker Space participants. You must have the Studio Manager’s okay, to work in Maker Space. You will need to complete an application for Maker Space Ceramics and turn it in by email to the Studio Manager by June 24th, 2022. There is a mandatory Maker Space meeting, Monday, June 27th at 2 pm.

Please note that fees do not cover materials. All materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. No outside glazes and clay bodies can be used unless they are approved by studio manager and tested for use in the studio. Failure to do this may result in loss of studio access. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is for educational and recreational use, commercial or production work that is produced for sale, is not allowed. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for outside firing.

Registration is contingent upon meeting the criteria in the Maker Space Application and upon Studio Manager’s approval. Do not register online. Please contact the Studio Manager, Dale Rawls, to receive the Maker Space Application which is due June 24th.

Spring 2022: April 11-June 10

Spring Workshop

CERAMIC SURFACE DECORATION USING SILKSCREEN UNDERGLAZES (April 30, May 7 and May 14)
HAND-BUILT AND TEXTURED CLAY: FORM AND SURFACE (June 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7)

CERAMIC SURFACE DECORATION USING SILKSCREEN UNDERGLAZES (April 30, May 7 and May 14)

Workshop: 3 Saturdays, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: April 30, May 7, and May 14
Day and Time: Three Saturdays, 1-5pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, prior Ceramic experience is required
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $250. ($190+$60 materials/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: Introduction to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Learn how to create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, using underglaze, and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. Students have one Open Studio session the week following each Saturday workshop to work during the workshop. No outside clay is allowed to be brought in. 10 lbs. of clay for each student is provided for the workshop. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Supply List: Screens will be supplied, Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks.

John Driscoll taught for 17 years at the Department of Design at the University of California, Davis. His focus was graphic design, web design and application development. After moving to Portland in 2017 John pursued ceramic classes at the then OCAC. He’s also an avid fisherman and knife maker. John holds a BA from Western Washington University in Graphic Arts and an MFA from the University of Puget Sound in Printmaking/Ceramics.

Have questions? Please email John Driscoll.

HAND-BUILT AND TEXTURED CLAY: FORM AND SURFACE (June 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7)

Workshop: 5 Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Roberta Lampert
Dates: June 1, June 2, June 3, June 6, and June 7
Day and Time: Wed: 9-1, Thurs: 1-4, Fri: 1-4, Mon: 9-1 and Tues: 9-1
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Tuition: $290 ($260 + $30 materials/firing fee)
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: Explore hand building using hump mold, hollow form, and slump mold, added slab sides and coils, spouts, handles, feet and lids. Use of carved, pressed, and added surface texture to enhance surface and glazes, methods of applying slips, glazes, and oxide washes will be part of the class. Each day includes a demonstration and individual studio practice. The week progresses with easiest processes first, moving to more complex construction and surface, ending with glaze application. Demonstrations, paired with conversation, will include making patterns for slab pieces, measuring, joins, interior and exterior textures, and how different types of molds suit specific results. Each student will receive 25 lbs of clay with the workshop. Students will have 8 hours in Open Studio outside of the workshop to complete and glaze workshop projects. No additional work may be made after the workshop week. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons.

Have questions? Please email Roberta Lampert.

Spring Weekly Classes

BEGINNING POTTERY (APRIL 11-JUNE 6; NO CLASS ON MEMORIAL DAY)

8 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: April 11-June 6 (No meeting on Memorial Day)
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuition: $398 ($298+$100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Supply List: Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay, glazing/firing of pieces.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

CRAFT AND CREATIVITY IN CLAY ART (April 14-June 9)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Mark Prieto
Dates: April 14-June 9
Day and Time: Thursdays 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $435 ($335+100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: This course will focus on the technical and creative skills involved in making functional pieces. Each week we will focus on a different form such as bowls, vases, plates, teapots, lidded jars, and pitchers. Surface decoration and glazing will be demonstrated. Instruction will include handbuilding and press molding techniques, including the integration of botanical motifs in the design process. Underlying your work in the class will be the development of your craft skills to facilitate the creative expression of your ideas. In addition, at each class, a brief introduction will be given to a different ceramic tradition or style and some of the leading artists in that area. The majority of class time will be devoted to your work and your own projects. I will move through the studio as you work giving individual feedback and additional instruction, as appropriate, to help you realize your goals for the piece. You may choose to work on projects of your own design, including sculptural work, in place of any week’s designated form. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Mark Prieto is a life-long clay artist. He began his formal training at California College of Arts and Crafts and received his B.F.A. in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design. He has also studied at the Greenwich House Pottery and the Art Students League in New York City. Previous teaching experience includes the Walnut Creek Center for Community Art and Studio One Art Center in Oakland. In Portland he taught at the Multnomah Arts Center. Mark continues to work as a studio potter making both sculptural and functional pieces. Teaching for Mark is a way of sharing his love of ceramics with his students.

Have questions? Please email Mark Prieto.

HAND AND WHEEL (April 15-June 10)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: April 15-June 10
Day and Time: Fridays, 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $435 ($335+100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: A beginning level class for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include: slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include: basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.

INTERMEDIATE POTTERY (APRIL 15-JUNE 10)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: April 15-June 10
Day and Time: Fridays, 6-9 pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $435 ($335+100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: This Class will explore more advanced projects such as: Teapots, Pitchers, altered vessels, and lidded jars, while incorporating slab and coil techniques. Students attending this course should be proficient on the wheel; able to center and throw cylinders and bowl forms with regularity. We will focus on increasing efficiency, expanding ability, and developing instincts for the medium. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

MAKER SPACE CERAMICS (April 11-June 10)

9 Weeks During Open Studio Times: Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval required for sign up
Dates: April 11-June 10
Day and Time: Monday 2-6 pm, Tuesday 2-6 pm, Wednesday 3-7 pm, Thursday 12-4 pm, Friday 12-4 pm (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $400 ($375+$25 material/firing fee)
Class Size: TBD
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: Maker Space participants work in a self-directed course of studio (no teacher). Artists need to have appropriate training, understand how a clay studio functions and fully understand clay and glazes. We are doing a subtle redirection with Maker Space. Sign up is no longer contingent on who signs up first. The goal is to encourage studio-members to describe a thesis, their skills, training and studio histories. The Maker Space Application will guide the selection of Maker Space participants. You must have the Studio Manager’s ok, to work in Maker Space. You will need to complete an application for Maker Space Ceramics and turn it in by email to the Studio Manager by 3/22/22. There is a mandatory Maker Space meeting, Monday, April 11th at 2:00 pm.

Please note that fees do not cover materials. All materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. No outside glazes and clay bodies can be used unless they are approved by studio manager and tested for use in the studio. Failure to do this may result in loss of studio access. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a production or commercial studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowable.

Maker Space Ceramics is not available for outside firing. Registration is contingent upon meeting the criteria in the Maker Space Application and upon Studio Manager’s approval. Do not register online. Please contact the Studio Manager, to receive the Maker Space Application which is due 3/22/22. Contact: Dale Rawls

CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY: ITALIC (April 11-June 6, No meeting on Memorial Day)

8 Week Class: 2.5 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: April 11-June 6 (No meeting on Memorial Day)
Day and Time: Mondays, 7pm-9:30 pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $248
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! We will look at historic Italic calligraphy as it was developed during the Renaissance and practice a contemporary style revived by Lloyd Reynolds here in Portland. We'll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, practice achieving elegant and consistent lettering. We will spend time experimenting with non-conventional tools and writing surfaces. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

Supply List: Available at Columbia Art Supply or (John Neal Books)

Marilyn Zornado is a Calligrapher, Animator, and Book Artist, Marilyn combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.

Have questions? Please email Marilyn Zornado.

BOOK ARTS (April 13-June 8)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: April 13-June 8
Day and Time: Wednesday, 9am-12pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner — Advanced
Tuition: $370 ($335+$35 materials fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 10 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 202
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: This course covers an array of structures including single signature binding, coptic binding, perfect bound books, traditional case bound books, as well as constructing boxes and portfolios. Students will have the opportunity to make their own bookcloth, repair books, and experiment with book forms and structures. All levels of experience welcome.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Kat Mergens is a teaching artist, art handler, and bookbinder holding an MFA in Pictorial Arts from San Jose State University. Their research driven and craft-focused practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging and watercolor painting, and focuses on mapping, surveillance, and the wilderness. They are the owner of Oxide Press and Bindery and Gallery Coordinator for the Art and Design Department at Portland State University.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.

PRINTMAKING: LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING (April 13-June 8)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: April 13-June 8
Day and Time: Wednesday, 1-4pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner — Intermediate
Tuition: $360 ($335+25 materials fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 10 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 202
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: Linoleum block printing is one of the easiest and most accessible forms of printmaking and can even be done at home. This course will be skills focused and students will learn how to cut images onto blocks, roll ink, create single and multiple color prints, and proper studio maintenance. We will print by hand (great for kitchen table printmaking!) as well as on the studio’s flat press and Vandercook proof press. The course will culminate in a series of prints that relate through concept, subject, and material.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.

TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR PAINTING: FROM LANDSCAPE TO ABSTRACTION (April 13-June 8)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: April 13-June 8
Day and Time: Wednesday, 1-4pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and Intermediate
Tuition: $335
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: One of the most engaging characteristics of watercolor painting is the transparent quality. The layered washes, luminous glazes, and subtle colors are what makes watercolor so appealing. In this course we will look at ways to amplify this transparency by contrasting with areas of opacity using watercolors and gouache. We will start with the fundamentals of landscape painting which will lead to abstract compositions based on the landscape.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration. Recommended supplies for this class are fine watercolor and some gouache paints, good quality paper such as Arches, and a variety of watercolor brushes.

Ronna Fujisawa is a long-time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA.

Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.

LAYERS AND COLORS - ACRYLICS (April 14-June 9)

9 Week Class: 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: April 14-June 9
Day and Time: Thursdays, 10am-1pm
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and Intermediate
Tuition: $335
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 masking requirements TBD for Spring term

Class Description: This painting class is taught by renowned artist William Hernandez. He will introduce still life painting, composition, and color, drawing exercises, figures and portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Portland in the early 2000s, he’s dedicated himself to introducing art to the wider community. He has been an artist-in-residence for the Milagros Theater, held workshops through the Portland Art Museum, and teaches painting classes for all ages, including for immigrant workers at VOZ Worker Rights Education Project in Portland. “I want students to learn to trust their own voices and be honest without worrying about making mistakes. I try to show them the ‘big picture’ of the amazing process of making art.”

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.

Winter 2022: January 18-March 25

Winter Workshop

Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5)

Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5)

Three Saturdays, 4 hours each, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: January 22, January 29, February 5
Day and Time: Three Saturdays, 1-5p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, prior ceramic experience is required
Tuition: $264 ($204+$60 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Introduction to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Learn how to create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, using underglaze and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. Students have one Open Studio session the week following each Saturday workshop to complete work that is created during the workshop. No outside clay is allowed to be brought in. 10 lbs. of clay for each student is provided for the workshop. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed.

Supply List: Screens will be supplied, students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons, and masks.

Have questions? Please email John Driscoll.

Winter Weekly Classes

Drawing 1 (Jan 18-Mar 22 )

10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: January 18-March 22
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced: all welcome
Tuition: $380
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Using traditional materials - paper, charcoal, and graphite - we will explore representational drawing from a series of still life sessions. By rendering still life and landscape we will explore dynamic composition, pay attention to line sensitivity, translate color into value, render texture including metal and glass, and practice sighting techniques. Students are encouraged to develop their individual language of mark making through experimentation with a variety of tools for blending, erasing, and creating texture.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Kat Mergens is an artist, small business owner, and educator who holds a Pictorial Arts MFA from San José State University. Her research driven and craft based practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging, and oil and watercolor painting.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.

Printmaking: Linoleum Block Printing (Jan 18-Mar 22)

10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: January 18-March 22
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Tuition: $395
Class Size: 6 minimum, 10 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 202
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Linoleum block printing is one of the easiest and most accessible forms of printmaking and can even be done at home. This course will be skills focused and students will learn how to cut images onto blocks, roll ink, create single and multiple color prints, and proper studio maintenance. We will print by hand (great for kitchen table printmaking!) as well as on the studio’s flat press and Vandercook proof press. The course will culminate in a series of prints that relate through concept, subject, and material.

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens

Classic Calligraphy: Italic (Jan 18-Mar 22 )

10 Week Class, 2.5 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: January 18-March 22
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $325
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! We will look at historic Italic calligraphy as it was developed during the Renaissance and practice a contemporary style revived by Lloyd Reynolds here in Portland. We'll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, practice achieving elegant and consistent lettering. We will spend time experimenting with non-conventional tools and writing surfaces. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

Marilyn Zornado is a Calligrapher, Animator, and Book Artist. Marilyn combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. She has been doing calligraphy since she was 16 years old. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.

Supply List: All supplies are available at Columbia Art

Have questions? Please email Marilyn Zornado.

Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (Jan 19-Mar 23)

10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: January 19-March 23
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Tuition: $370
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Ronna Fujisawa is a long time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA.

Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.

Layers and Colors - Acrylics (Jan 21-Mar 25)

10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: January 21-March 25
Day and Time: Fridays, 10a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $370
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This painting class is taught by renowned artist William Hernandez. He will introduce still life painting, composition and color, drawing exercises, figures and portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Portland in the early 2000s, he’s dedicated himself to introducing art to the wider community. He has been an artist-in-residence for the Milagros Theater, held workshops through the Portland Art Museum, and teaches painting classes for all ages, including for immigrant workers at VOZ Worker Rights Education Project in Portland. “I want students to learn to trust their own voices and be honest without worrying about making mistakes. I try to show them the ‘big picture’ of the amazing process of making art.”

Supply List: Will be provided upon registration.

Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.

Beginning Pottery (Jan 24-Mar 21; No class on Presidents' Day)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

8 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: January 24-March 21 (No class on Presidents' Day)
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuition: $396 ($296+$100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

Intermediate Pottery (Jan 21-Mar 25)

10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: January 21-March 25
Day and Time: Fridays, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $470 ($370 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This Class will explore more advanced projects such as: Teapots, Pitchers, altered vessels, and lidded jars, while incorporating slab and coil techniques. Students attending this course should be proficient on the wheel; able to center and throw cylinders and bowl forms with regularity. We will focus on increasing efficiency, expanding ability, and developing instincts for the medium. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

Lidded Vessels & Altered Forms (Jan 20-Mar 24)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Richey Bellinger
Dates: January 20-March 24
Day and Time: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $470 ($370 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This class will focus on exploring ideas and developing skills related to creating Lidded Vessels (Jars), and Altered Forms, in the context of work on the potter’s wheel. Basic centering skills will be very helpful, as these are not necessarily “beginner” forms. I will, however, be starting with simpler techniques, and then get progressively more challenging as the term goes on. Each class will involve a demonstration of a technique or two, and will include a discussion of design elements, decoration strategies, workflow issues (drying), etc. There will also be plenty of studio time during class where I will plan on circulating around the studio and giving individual instruction as needed. A demonstration on glazing techniques (some specific to Jars and Altered Forms), will also be an important part of the class. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed.

Richey Bellinger earned a BFA (1982), and a MFA (1985), in Ceramics from Northern Illinois University. He has worked as a production potter, and as a ceramics educator (PCC), here in Oregon for the last 30 years. He also worked at a local ceramics supply company, served as president of the Oregon Potters Association, and has been involved with the design and building of at least a dozen kilns. He brings a wealth of experience to his teaching role.

Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.

Hand and Wheel (Jan 21-Mar 25)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: January 21-March 25
Day and Time: Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $470 ($370 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

A beginning level class for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include: slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include: basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are expected to follow curriculum and do the majority of the assignments. Included are 3 Open Studio sessions per week as a part of tuition. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed.

Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.

Maker Space Ceramics (Jan 18-Mar 25)

10 Weeks of Open Studio Time, Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: January 18-March 25
Day and Time:Monday 2-6p.m., Tuesday 2-6p.m., Wednesday 3-7p.m., Thursday 12-4p.m., Friday 12-4p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $425 ($400 + $25 materials/firing fee)
Participant Size: TBD
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Maker Space participants work in a self-directed course of studio (no teacher). Artists need to have appropriate training, understand how a clay studio functions and fully understand clay and glazes. We are doing a subtle redirection with Maker Space. Sign up is no longer contingent on who signs up first. The goal is to encourage studio-members to describe a thesis, their skills, training and studio histories. To that end, the Maker Space Application will guide the selection of Maker Space participants.

You must have the Studio Manager’s ok, to work in Maker Space. You will need to complete an application for Maker Space Ceramics and turn it in by email to the Studio Manager by January 5, 2022. There is a mandatory Maker Space meeting on Monday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Please note that fees do not cover materials. All materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. No outside glazes and clay bodies can be used unless they are approved by studio manager and tested for use in the studio. Failure to do this may result in loss of studio access. We will make every effort to get work glaze fired but may not get everything fired by the end of the term. The studio is not a commercial or production studio. The studio is for educational and recreational use only. The sale of work made in the studio is not allowed. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for outside firing.

Registration is contingent upon meeting the criteria in the Maker Space Application and upon Studio Manager’s approval. Do not register online. Please contact Dale Rawls, Studio Manager, to receive the Maker Space Application which is due January 5, 2022.

Fall 2021: September 20-November 19

Fall Workshops

Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Oct 2, Oct 9)
Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (Nov 1-5)

Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Oct 2, Oct 9)

Two Saturdays, 4 hours each, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: October 2, October 9
Day and Time: Two Saturdays, 1-5p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $175 (includes materials and supplies)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Introduction to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Learn how to create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, using underglaze and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. You should bring your own personal ceramic tools and aprons to the sessions. You will have one Open Studio session the week following each Saturday workshop to complete work that is created during the workshop. You will get 5 lbs. of clay each for the workshop.

Have questions? Please email John Driscoll.

Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (Nov 1-5)

5 Consecutive Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Roberta Lampert
Dates: November 1-5
Day and Time: Monday-Wednesday, 9a.m.-1p.m., Thursday-Friday 12-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $280
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Explore hand building using hump mold, hollow form, and slump mold, added slab sides and coils, spouts, handles, feet and lids. Use of carved, pressed, and added surface texture to enhance surface and glazes, methods of applying slips, glazes, and oxide washes will be part of the class. Each day includes a demonstration and individual studio practice. The week progresses with easiest processes first, moving to more complex construction and surface, ending with glaze application. Demonstrations, paired with conversation, will include making patterns for slab pieces, measuring, joins, interior and exterior textures, and how different types of molds suit specific results. Each student will receive 25 lbs of clay with the workshop. Students will have 8 hours in Open Studio outside of the workshop to complete and glaze workshop projects. No additional work may be made after the workshop week. Bring your own clay tools, apron and mask.

Have questions? Please email Roberta Lampert.

Fall Weekly Classes

Calligraphy: 4th-8th Century Uncial (Sept 20-Nov 15)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 2.5 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: September 20-November 15
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-8:30p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $297
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This nine-week class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! The Uncial calligraphic style was used from the 4th to 8th centuries in medieval manuscripts. Although it looks complicated, it is one of the easiest calligraphy styles to learn, so you will soon be impressing your friends. As an entry-level style, it is often referred to as “habit-forming,” but it is beloved by calligraphers of all skill levels. We will study from historical examples and modern adaptations. We will also learn the Greek Alphabet, cut a reed pen, and write on papyrus. We’ll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, seeking elegant and consistent lettering. A supply list will be provided upon registration.

Marilyn Zornado, Instructor, Calligrapher, Animator, and Book Artist, Marilyn Zornado combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. She has been doing calligraphy since she was 16 years old. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.

Supply List: All supplies are available at Columbia Art & Drafting or John Neal Brooks.

Have questions? Please email Marilyn Zornado.

Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (Sept 22-Nov 17)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

Nine Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: September 22-November 17
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

One of the most engaging characteristics of watercolor painting is the transparent quality. The layered washes, luminous glazes, and subtle colors are what makes watercolor so appealing. In this course we will look at ways to amplify this transparency by contrasting with areas of opacity using watercolors and gouache. We will start with the basic fundamentals of landscape painting which will lead to abstract compositions based on the landscape. Come join Ronna Fujisawa, a long time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA. Recommended supplies for this class are fine watercolor and some gouache paints, good quality paper such as Arches, and a variety of watercolor brushes. Supply list will be provided upon registration.

Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.

Layers and Colors - Acrylics (Sept 24-Nov 19)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Fridays, 10a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.

Drawing 1 (Sept 21-Nov 16)

9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: September 21-November 16
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner Accessible
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Using traditional materials - paper and charcoal - students will learn foundational drawing skills using composition, contour, line, value, shape, volume, and perspective. This class is designed to aid students in developing their individual language of mark-making from a series of still life sessions. Students will learn to use sighting and measurement techniques to render what they see accurately within dynamic and organized compositions. Kat Mergens is an artist, small business owner, and educator who holds a Pictorial Arts MFA from San José State University. Her research driven and craft based practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging, and oil and watercolor painting.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.

Monoprint (Sept 29-Dec 1)

9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: September 29-December 1 (No class on November 24)
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner Accessible
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 8 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 202
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

While most printmaking techniques prize reproducibility, monoprints are one of a kind, painterly works that have the depth of etchings. With an emphasis on experimentation, this class will cover additive and reductive techniques, stenciling, gesture, and experimental drawing with different mediums. After exploring a variety of mark-making strategies, students will create a final series of monoprints that relate through concept, subject, and material. Kat Mergens is an artist, small business owner, and educator who holds a Pictorial Arts MFA from San José State University. Her research driven and craft based practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging, and oil and watercolor painting.

Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens at kmergens@protonmail.com.

Beginning Pottery (Sept 20-Nov 15)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: September 20-November 15
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

Hand and Wheel (Sept 24-Nov 19)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Fridays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

A beginning level class for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include; slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include; basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces.

Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.

Intermediate Pottery (Sept 24-Nov 19)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Friday, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

This Class will explore more advanced projects such as: Teapots, Pitchers, altered vessels, and lidded jars, while incorporating slab and coil techniques. Students attending this course should be proficient on the wheel; able to center and throw cylinders and bowl forms with regularity. We will focus on increasing efficiency, expanding ability, and developing instincts for the medium. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.

Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.

Dinner Party (Sept 23-Nov 18)

Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.

9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: September 23-November 18
Day and Time: Thursdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Have you ever been so impressed with the table ware that you almost didn’t notice the food? Let’s look at how to make table ware that shares a continuity with process, craft and design. And what if, on the other side of the table we make a work like the artist Judy Chicago? She invited 39 different artists that created clay table settings that celebrated women, feminism and made wonderful social statements. What if we each chose a theme or idea to celebrate? Let’s make work that makes a statement. Some previous experience with clay is required. Work can be wheel thrown or hand-built. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces.

Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.

Maker Space Ceramics (Sept 20-Nov 19)

9 Weeks of Open Studio Time, Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: September 20-November 19
Day and Time:Monday 2-6p.m., Tuesday 2-6p.m., Wednesday 3-7p.m., Thursday 12-4p.m., Friday 12-4p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $365 ($340 + $25 materials/firing fee)
Participant Size: TBD
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.

Maker Space participants work in a self-directed course of studio (no teacher). Artists need to have appropriate training, understand how a clay studio functions and fully understand clay and glazes.

We are doing a subtle redirection with Maker Space. Sign up is no longer contingent on who signs up first. The goal is to encourage studio-members to describe a thesis, their skills, training and studio histories. To that end, the Maker Space Application will guide the selection of Maker Space participants. You must have the Studio Manager’s ok, to work in Maker Space. You will need to complete an application for Maker Space Ceramics and turn it in by email to the Studio Manager by September 12, 2021. There is a mandatory Maker Space meeting, Monday, September 20 at 2p.m.

Registration is contingent upon meeting the criteria in the Maker Space Application and upon Studio Manager’s approval. Do not register online, please contact Studio Manager, Dale Rawls to receive the Maker Space application which is due September 12, 2021.

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Catlin Gabel East Campus Map (PDF)