Mimosa Studios is a "paint your own pottery" studio located in Portland's Alberta Arts District. Mimosa's doors opened in 2001, welcoming everyone, no matter what skill level, to experience the fun in pottery painting. The studio is a place where both kids and adults discover the joy and pride of making something all their own. Ceramics, paint, instruction, and friendly personal attention is provided.

Come see our wide range of projects -- ceramic tile coasters, picture frames, coffee mugs, plates, bowls, pet dishes, piggy banks, vases, bird feeders, tile tables, wall murals and more!

"Mimosa Studios is named in memory of my grandmother, Jessie Collins, or as everyone who knew and loved her, Nannee. Although primarily a silk-screen artist, Nannee was an artist of many mediums. She was always exploring new ideas with metals, fabric, bamboo and leaves.

When we were young, my sister Collin and I spent our summers with our grandparents, Nannee and Papaw, in Dallas, Texas. Papaw had built a small studio on their property, and it was here that we spent most of our time, learning to paint and explore and laugh at our mistakes.

It was hot in Texas, but the studio was shaded by a huge Mimosa tree, creating fragrant shadows as we worked among the smells of oil, thinner and paint. These are some of my most profound memories, where I first learned the joy of creating art among others. I take many life lessons from this studio, all of them under the protective shade of that majestic Mimosa tree. "
--Austin Raglione

Austin Raglione - Studio Owner
After a 20 year career in politics, studio owner Austin Raglione opened Mimosa Studios in November 2001. She wanted to share her love of painting pottery and the fun of making art with others.

Austin works as a "Potter" during the week (as deputy chief of staff to Mayor Tom Potter) and a "pot painter" on the weekends where she catches up with customers and works on her own creations. Austin's biggest joy is watching customers relax and have fun, getting to know fellow painters, and experiencing the joy of creating together.

Dana Estrada - Studio Manager
Dana is a daughter; sister; wife; mother of four; animal lover; friend to few (a select awesome few); inspired daily by music, laughter, & random beauty; a recovering obsessive cleaner; completely captivated by the Eiffel Tower and Paris; and yes, somewhat of an artist (French Kitty) with no formal training.

In 2002 Dana started painting at Mimosa Studios and instantly fell in love with the place- the diversity of the clientele and the cheerful, welcoming mood of the studio. Dana remembers, “Austin telling me I was crazy when I brought in a picture of the Eiffel Tower and said, 'I want to paint this on a platter!' And that's all I've been painting ever since."

Now the full time studio manager and creative advisor, Dana embodies the warm and cozy spirit of Mimosa Studios and is an expert at coaxing paw prints from our canine friends!