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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.
Mark Moore - Studio Manager
Mark has been with Mimosa since summer 2008, and he's loving every minute of it.As a former regular customer, Mark knows all about how magnetic the studio is. He came in one day to paint and hasn't left since! He has lots of experience with the materials and loves to chat with pot painters of all ages.
He's also full of great design ideas and helpful hints, so don't hesitate to take advantage of his instruction. And be sure to ask about his masterpiece - a puff-paint covered mug that has become something of a Mimosa celebrity.
