7th ANNUAL CLAY OLYMPICS
A great day was had by all on Saturday, October 24th 2009. Pictures available.
Dulce Ramirez won a brand new Skutt KS1018 at the close of the event.
Congratulations Dulce!

At our Clay Olympics in October 08 Matthew Connelly won a Skutt KM1018 Kiln.
Matthew and Mike Sievers of Skutt are pictured here.

 

CONGRATULATIONS !

 

MARJON CATALOG
We now offer our catalog in a digital format! That's right, you can pop
a CD into your computer and plan your order. Let us know if you need a copy.

DELIVERY CHARGES
Please call for the current rates to your site.

MARJON CERAMICS will meet or beat any local, written quote on kilns
and equipment. Just bring us the paperwork and we'll go to work for you.

COMMUNICATION, IS EMAIL YOUR PREFERENCE?
We use this method of communication for almost all of our announcements
and we need your response to make this happen. More and more
information is being shared via the internet and we'd like to make sure that
you receive it too. Some of the manufacturers give a sneak peek at their
most current products via email. We'd like to share them with you. Provide us
with your email address and we'll do just that! You can email us by clicking
here marjonpx@marjonceramics.com
or contact the Tucson store by clicking here marjontn@marjonceramics.com

GET TO KNOW RANDY ASHENFELTER!!!
Randy is the Director of "Arizona School of Fired Arts". He has all kinds of interesting
things planned with you in mind. These are just some of the educational classes that
are coming up:
Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Clay Cooking, Glaze Formulating, How to Fire,
Whistle Making, Slump Hump Molds, Mask Making, Raku Firing, Saggar Firing,
Large Scale Ceramics, Terra Sigillata, Crystalline Glazes, Intro to Kiln Fired Glass,
Tile Mosaic Making & Installation
If there is subject that you want to learn about and don't see it on our
calendar, just ask! We'll do our best to satisfy you.

ARIZONA SCHOOL OF FIRED ARTS
We invite you to come to our remodeled teaching & working FIRED ART STUDIO!
The sessions begin approximately every 10 weeks. Our next Handbuilding and
Throwing sessions begin the week of September 13th, 2010 and will be 13 weeks.

This session we've added a Tuesday evening to our schedule. That gives you
three evenings week to choose from. What better way to spend a "date night"?
You & your friend can join us for some quality time learning new things about clay!
Registration is now open! Don't wait, sign up early & guarantee yourself a place!

Enrolled students are encouraged to use the studio space for practice during
open studio hours too. If you don't want to commit to a complete session, try
some of our one day classes.

We have some very talented people to teach Wheel Throwing, Slab Building and
Hand Building. There are some beautiful examples of the instructors' work on display.
Come by and check it out.

REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT SESSION OPENS ON AUGUST 16TH.
Classes will begin the week of September 13, 2010. Sign up early as space is available first
come first served. Give us a call today and we'll get you enrolled!

FALL 2010 ARIZONA SCHOOL OF FIRED ARTS FLYER

Class Descriptions

How to Fire Your Electric Kiln
Are you intimidated by your kiln? Ever wonder the difference between cone 6 and cone 06?
What is kiln wash? learn these answers and more at this informative class designed to take
the mystery out of firing. We will be covering manual and digital kilns, loading techniques
and kiln accessories. DID YOU KNOW: If you've purchased a kiln from Marjon's
you're invited to attend a "How to Fire" class as our guest?

Class #	Day & Time	Dates	Length	Instructor	Price
EKF092	Friday, 2 - 4 p.m.	Sept. 24th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 25.00
EKF093	Friday, 2 - 4 p.m.	Nov. 12th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 25.00

Ceramics 101
This class is an intro to ceramics that focuses on wheel thrown pottery
as well as handbuilding techniques. It is the perfect course for the individual
that would like a sample of many techniques in ceramics.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
BTM1041	Mondays 9 a.m. - Noon	September 13th	13 weeks	Peter Flynn	$234.00
BTM1042	Mondays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.	September 13th	13 weeks	Peter Flynn	$234.00

Advanced Throwing
Learn more advanced throwing techniques for throwing larger forms, lidded jars,
and altering thrown forms. This class will also cover other options for finishing
pieces with washes, engobes, and glaze combinations.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
ATW1041	Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.	September 15th	13 weeks	Peter Flynn	$234.00
ATW0932	Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	September 15th	13 weeks	Peter Flynn	$234.00

Handbuilding with Clay
Explore various ways of clay construction including
pinch, coil and slab building as well as a general
knowledge of working with clay.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
BHB0932	Fridays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	September 16th	13 weeks	Randy Ashenfelter	$234.00

Sculpture & Handbuilding
Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. This class will focus
on sculptural forms. Learn how to use armatures and handbuilding
techniques to make decorative, functional and abstract sculptures.
The potters wheel can be used to create forms to be altered for
sculpture (must have intermediate to advanced skill level to use the
wheel in this class).

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
BHB1041	Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	September 14th	13 weeks	Peter Flynn	$234.00

Raku Firing Workshop
Come experience this dynamic and unique firing method first developed in ancient Japan and then
modified by Southern California potters during the 1960's. Please bring no more than two bisque
fired stoneware pieces

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
RFC101	Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	October 15th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 45.00
RFC102	Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.	December 17th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 45.00

Foil Saggar Firing Workshop
Get results similar to Raku without all the smoke and flame. The pots are subtly
colored by the fuming process in the firing. This firing method is actually the reverse
of the process used for thousands of years. Participants should bring 1 - 2 small, white,
bisque fired stoneware pots for the saggar. The loading will take place on Friday with
the unloading on Saturday.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
		watch for fall dates

Clay Whistles
Make an ocarina-style clay whistle and then turn it into a whimsical
creature or caricature. This class is excellent for those who have never
worked with clay or are wondering if a clay class will be right for them. It
teaches all the basics of working with clay in a fun, one-night class.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
CWC102	Monday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.	November 12th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 35.00

Mask Making Workshop
Express the “inner you” in this fun mask class! Learn to use a paper
mold to make your form and create a mask that is as tame or as wild
as your imagination will allow.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
		not scheduled

Crystalline Glaze Workshop
Learn the process from start to finish for creating fantastic crystal glazed pots! Learn about
making and attaching catchers, seeding pots, glazing, firing and removing catchers once the
pots are complete. The highly technical glazes are unique and the results are truly amazing.
Spaces are limited and there is a bit of prep for this class, so sign up early.

Class #	Day & Time	Start Date	Length	Instructor	Price
		not scheduled

Glaze Solutions
Ever have a glaze recipe that ran too much, didn't fit or just wasn't the right
color for your clay body? Find out how to fix the glazes you have and, even
create new ones.

Class #	Day & Time	Dates	Length	Instructor	Price
		not scheduled

Basics of Glaze Mixing
Ever want to mix a dry glaze or have a recipe for a glaze that you've
wanted to mix from scratch but weren't quite sure how to do it? Glaze
mixing is a basic and very necessary skill for anyone interested in pottery.

Class #	Day & Time	Dates	Length	Instructor	Price
BGM091	Friday, 2 - 4 p.m.	Aug. 27th	one time	Randy Ashenfelter	$ 25.00

Open Book Airbrush
Ever want to create an exciting airbrush finish on your pieces?
This class will teach you how to embellish those surfaces in new
ways. The airbrushes are provided during class and you will learn
how to use them and how to take care of them.

Class #	Day & Time	Dates	Length	Instructor	Price
	Sunday 8:45 a. - 4 pm	November 7th	one time	David Hoff	$ 45.00

Open Studio Hours
When ever there isn't a class scheduled you may work up until
one hour before closing. Please check with us for classes that
may conflict with your time.
Come and work with our studio equipment for $10.00 per hour (1 hour
minimum), per person, during open studio hours. This price does not include
instruction,clay, glazes or firing.

Class cancellations/Refunds
We will make every effort to fill all the classes that are scheduled, but if minimum
registration is not met, the class will be canceled. Participants will be notified by phone
if the class is canceled and will have the option of enrolling in another class if space is
available. Reimbursement checks will be mailed out in approximately two weeks. No refunds
are given unless the class is canceled due to insufficient registration.

MARJON CERAMICS will meet or beat any local, written quote on kilns
and equipment. Just bring us the paperwork and we'll go to work for you.

MARJON GUEST ARTIST CASE  
The featured Artist for the month of August
Anna Bartosz
Artist Statement

"My work is inspired by my friends and the people around me. The work you see is
an illustration of stories they shared, outfits worn when we went out, feelings,
attitudes, moments.
Typically a painter, my work includes traditional mediums clay, paper collage,
assemblage pieces (made from found objects), pens and pencil sketches."
This is fun artwork, come see!

NEW PRODUCTS

NEW CONE 10 CLAY BODIES

Vegas Buff isn't really new, but it is now in stock! If you haven't seen it,
come in and look at this nice warm colored clay body.

Gault Paper Clay is also here for your pleasure. Come take a look at how you can
use it to increase your options in pottery!
We've had very positive response to these additions. Order yours today!

NEW CONE 06 CLAY BODY

This white earthenware clay body is easy to get along with! It'll even let you
throw with it! A lot of earthenware clays just don't work well on the wheel. This
one does. Give it a try, we think you'll agree.

NEW LIGHTER, STRONGER KILN SHELVES
CORELITE Cone 10 KILN SHELVES are available in 10 and 12 sided half and full shelves and in
12x24x1 rectangles. Their structural design and higher mullite content translates to better strength,
more crack resistance and superior sag resistance. Flatter, hollow core shelves means lighter weight
(up to 50% lighter!) & lower firing costs.

COYOTE CONE 6 GLAZES

Click HERE. to view the beautiful Coyote colors that are available.
Just use the back arrow to return.

MAYCO'S NEW COLORS
Clay Art Glazes are a collection of specialty glazes developed for clay artists, studio potters,
and anyone who loves to experiment with clay, glazes and firing processes.

*Mayco's Stoneware Glazes have been formulated for mid-range
and high fire clay bodies. Mayco's commitment to quality assures the
user of consistent and reliable results - both in use and final fired finish.
Stoneware glazes do not run during the firing process -friendly to the
user and the kiln. These cone 5-6 glazes will perform well at cone 9 - 10
in oxidation and reduction firings. All glazes in this line are non-toxic and
food safe.
Stoneware glazes are packaged in wide mouth, squat pint jars.
Stoneware Glazes include 11 colors: Blue Surf, Stoned Denim, Silver Sage, Sisal,
Black Walnut, Frost Blue, Alabaster, Dunes, Green Tea, Capri Blue and Oyster.
*Mayco's Raku Glazes produce a variety of metallic, luster and
crackled finishes. Varying your firing methods, choice of combustible materials,
etc. will produce dramatically different results.
Raku glazes are packaged in 16 oz wide mouth (3" diameter), squat pints. They
can be purchased by the pint (or case of 6). All are all non-toxic formulas.
Raku Glazes include 6 colors: Black Metallic, Copper Metallic, Patina Metallic,
White Crackle, Red and Copper Penny
*Mayco's Crystalline Glaze program creates opalescent crystals with
more consistency, higher probability of growth and with a greater level of control over
the location of crystal development. This system involves the use of three products:
Engobes, Seeding Media and Crystalline Clear. Mayco Crystalline glazes are non-toxic
and food safe.
Engobes and glazes are packaged in wide mouth, squat pint jars.
The Seeding Media is packaged in 4-oz jars.
The Crystalline system includes 7 products - 5 Engobes: Dark Blue, Light Blue, White, Black
and Pink; 1 Seeding Media and; 1 Crystalline Clear glaze

CLAY TRAPS
The Gleco Trap is perfect for: schools, universities, art centers, hobbyists, studio potters, labs and more! This
handy clay trap provides you with an economical plumbing trap that is easily installed and maintained. The Gleco
Trap is connected below the sink and collects solids in a bottle, which has a fill line. When the solids reach the
fill line, the trap is drained through a valve, the bottle is exchanged with a replacement bottle, the valve shut and
the trap is back in service. Bottle exchange is rapid and done without the need of tools. Most of all, there is no
mess and no chance of water spillage.
There are two different packages available, you choose the model that will fit under your sink. The larger size
requires 15.5" of clearance from the drain pipe to the floor. The smaller size requires 11.5" of clearance.
Key Benefits of the Gleco Trap

a.      Adapts easily to existing plumbing, wherever there is a p-trap (u-shaped joint).

b.     Smaller bottle means less odors generated in and emitted from the trap.

c.      Clear bottle enables you to see the contents of the trap at any time.

d.     Fill line easily and quickly shows when the trap needs to be serviced.

e.      Drain valve allows for all the water above the bottle to be drained prior to
removal, eliminating spillage.

f.       Replacing the bottle takes less than 2 minutes from start to finish, with no tools,
no risk of spillage, and no risk of coming into contact with the solids contained
within the Gleco Trap.

Come and see us or give us a call. We'll be glad to get you the new
items that you need!

NEW & UNIQUE BOOKS

We have a huge selection of beautiful and informative books all on the wonderful subject
of ceramics. Come in for the newest titles that you'll want to add to your library.

USED EQUIPMENT-COME & GET IT!

In addition to the highest quality new equipment in the industry, we get a
variety of used equipment too. When we take in used equipment and our technicians
go through them replacing worn out or broken parts. When the item has passed inspection
we offer it for sale at an extremely reasonable price.
Come by and check this out if you're in the market!

MARX HIGH FIRE MENDER

If you've used Marx Magic Mender you know what a terrific job it does.
Now you can get the same quality mender in a high fire product.
Marx High Fire Mender is formulated to be mixed with your own slip or clay.
This way it's the same color as the piece you're working on and, it fires at
the same temperature! We know you're going to like it.

MARJON CERAMICS will meet or beat any local, written quote on kilns
and equipment. Just bring us the paperwork and we'll go to work for you.

INTERNET-CURSE OR BLESSING?

MARJON CERAMICS is dedicated to supporting a method
of distribution which supplies both the products and the support
that enable the consumer to be successful with those products.
In this fast paced age of communication and internet usage we all
need to evaluate our priorities when making our buying
decisions. What is necessary to make you successful with your
ceramics? Do you want the convenience of having a store in your
neighborhood (or city for that matter) that will not only provide you
with product but is a source of expert information? Your local
merchant may also hold classes or seminars that are a major part
of the learning process. At the same time providing you with
a meeting room/classroom that is a place not only to learn but to
enjoy contact with others who enjoy what you enjoy! The fact is,
the storefront where you shop is only there because of you and
your visits. It's easy to surmise that if you don't trade at that store,
they may not be able to meet their overhead and won't be there next
time you want to run over and pick something up!
YOU are the most important part of any business.
All successful business owners know this. Without YOU the independent
business operators and their stores are gone!

NEW DUNCAN COLOR BROCHURES

Duncan has come out with all new, absolutely FREE color brochures!
These brochures feature separate product lines ie: EZ Strokes,
Concepts, Cover Coats, Envision Glazes, Opaque Stains....
There's no reason everyone shouldn't have a complete set
for their own reference. Come in today and pick yours up.

What would you like?

We all see things from time to time that we'd like to add to our selection
Marjon's is working hard to be the kind of distributor that you need to
help you be profitable business people. Discounts aren't the only way
to make you profit! We schedule orders frequently and keep inventory
levels high enough that you don't experience stock outs. (Summer
ordering is less frequent.) There are of course those exceptions to the
rule that no one can predict. Don't get caught without product to sell.
Review your best sellers for the upcoming season and make a commitment
to stock heavier in those supplies.

Let us deliver your merchandise while it's great to see you here shopping
and picking up new ideas, we realize that sometimes you can't take time
out of your busy day to run after supplies. We will bring your order to you!
A $250.00 order will get you FREE delivery (exceptions are clay, slip, molds,
bisque and other bulky merchandise). Our truck goes to a different area of
the valley daily, just give us 48 hours and we'll have it ready. We use UPS for
smaller orders and, to outlying areas.

SERVICE WITH A SMILE Please allow us to service you the best way possible.
Call, fax and email orders 24 - 48 hours prior to picking them up. We like happy
customers and will have your order ready for you when you get here.
If time has gotten away from you during your busy schedule and you just
can't allow 24 hours, bring your shopping list and be prepared to take
advantage of our beautiful self service show room. If you have materials
that will have to be pulled & staged from our warehouse, bring a book
and relax while you wait.