Get Into Art!
The Willamette Art Center is available for all kinds of activities! Whether you'd like to join us at one of our many workshops or fundraisers, or want to throw a one-of-a-kind Birthday or Office party, we can set you up right!
Pottery Painting and Potluck
The Italian art form of painting ceramics with bright colors over a white base glaze is known as Majolica. The Friends host a public Majolica party once a month, complete with a Potluck dinner. Everyone's welcome--bring the whole family!
Please see our Calendar of Events
for the next scheduled party!
When: 6-9PM
Where: The WAC Admission:
$10 per adult, $5 per child.Admission fee includes up to three hours of studio use, all glazes, and the kiln firing.
Ceramics are priced individually and are purchased separately.
A selection of ceramic pieces in all shapes, sizes, and prices are available for purchase. These are already dipped in the white base glaze and ready for some serious decorating. We provide dozens of colored glazes, brushes, palettes, books for inspiration, and even a little coaching if needed! Make yourself that perfect vase, plate, or teapot and unleash your inner artist.
Host a private pottery Painting Party
"Majolica" parties are a fun, unique way to celebrate a birthday, show employee appreciation, or give your club or group a craftsy activity! Young and old can enjoy painting with food-safe, permanent glazes for a handmade treasure they can use and enjoy for years to come.
Call or come by the studio for information and prices.Plan on spending:
~ $25 per hour for an instructor (larger groups may require two or more instructors).
~ Cost of ceramics (we can make or order anything from Christmas ornaments to platters, at prices from $3-20 each).
~ Kiln and studio fees based on head count.
Birthday Parties
The WAC is available for Birthday Parties, Scout troopsWe have everything you need to meet all the requirements for your Girl or Boy Scout merit badge in Pottery / Ceramics!, teams, clubs and other groups. Come in and make your own awards, mascots, or just plain fun stuff! We'll provide clay and an instructor to guide you through a project of the Birthday Child's choice, and fire the pieces once they're finished.
Clay Party Prices: $35 per hour ~ OR ~ $5 per child per hour (whichever is greater)
Salem Saturday Market
The Friends operate a regular monthly booth at the Salem Saturday Market. During Market Season, come on by our tent on the First Saturday of the month, and find out about classes, workshops, kid's summer activities, and more! We'll have "Back the WAC" T-shirts for sale, as well as pottery and other goodies, so even if you can't take a class right now, we'd love it if you'd come and show your support for the WAC!
Throw-A-Thons
Can't get enough of making pottery? Prove it! Our Throw-A-Thons are a wonderful volunteer opportunity for all potters: Beginner or advanced, wheel throwers or handbuilders. We supply the clay, you work it into bowls or other vessels.
The pots made at these events will be used for our Fundraisers--either for the "Empty Bowls" event (more below), or for our Raku Pottery Experience at the State Fair. "EB" pots will be sold to benefit the Marion-Polk Food Share, while Raku "tea bowls" will be sold at the Fair to help fund our very own WAC.
A great way to turn fun into cash supportOur 2007 Empty Bowls Sale raised $8604 for the Food Share, and the 2008 sale has been even more successful so far! for two great causes! You don't have to be a member or student at the WAC to come in and throw some pots with us. Come on in for an artful afternoon with friends!
Empty Bowls Fundraiser Gala
Held in late November, this is our gala party at the WAC for our popular Empty Bowls fundraiser. A great chance to purchase some beautiful holiday gifts, while supporting the Marion-Polk Food Share, ! Check the Calendar and our Home Page for the latest information.
2008 Calendar of Events
Pottery Painting
Wonderful Majolica Nite creations
Empty Bowls
2007 greenware, bowls, and the check!
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