Goings-On

The Willamette Art Center is Salem's only community art studio. We welcome everyone to come in and experience art.

Our Equipment and Supplies

We specialize in the Ceramic Arts. This medium requires a lot of large, specialized equipment that is not easily accessible for the average person. Our students and members have ready access to:

Electric pottery wheels
Kick wheel
Electric, gas, and Raku kilns and firing services
Variety of colors of cone 6, cone 10, and Raku glazes
Selection of white, red, buff clay for purchase
HUGE collection of plaster molds
Slipcasting bench
Large Slab Roller
Wall-mounted Extruder with large set of dies
Canvas work tables for handbuilding
Meeting/class room suitable for Birthday Parties and more
Sales gallery featuring our members' artwork

Raku Firing at the WAC

We offer Raku Firing during our scheduled Raku class (usually on Mon or Wed nights--see class schedule for details). Up to three loads will be fired per night, as needed.

All are welcome to bring their Bisqued pottery for Raku Firing.

Firing is free for current Students and Open Studio Pass holders.
For members of the Friends not currently enrolled in the Raku class, Firing Fees are $5 per kiln or $15 per evening.
For nonmembers, Firing Fees are $10 per kiln or $30 per evening.

If you have a lot of pieces to fire, you may need to set up a private firing at another time. Contact us for more information!

Other activities at the wac

The Artisan's Village at the Oregon State Fair
Coming Soon: After School Programs