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MARJON CERAMICS INC. 3434 W. EARLL DR. PHOENIX, AZ 85017 PHONE (602) 272-6585 FAX (602) 272-1507 426 W. ALTURAS TUCSON, AZ 85705 PHONE (520) 624-2872 FAX (520) 624-3127 |
Our hours to 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
We accept Visa & Mastercard. Local delivery available and
we ship via UPS and motor freight daily.
Please call your orders in 48 hours ahead of time and we'll have them
here
and ready for you.
On Saturdays we operate with a "skeleton crew".
If you need a little more attention than usual, we suggest you schedule
your
visit between Monday and Friday.
If you need private consultation, please call for information on
appointment times
and costs.
HOLIDAY
HOURS
We will be closed September 4th 5th and 6th for Labor day. Our family
wishes
you
and your family a safe, happy holiday.
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!
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?
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Dates |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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EKF092 |
Friday, 2 - 4 p.m. |
Sept. 24th |
one time |
Randy Ashenfelter |
$ 25.00 |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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BTM1041 |
Mondays 9 a.m. - Noon |
September 13th |
13 weeks |
Peter Flynn |
$234.00 |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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ATW1041 |
Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
September 15th |
13 weeks |
Peter Flynn |
$234.00 |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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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).
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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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
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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watch for fall dates |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
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Instructor |
Price |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Start Date |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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not scheduled |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Dates |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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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.
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Dates |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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BGM091 |
Friday, 2 - 4 p.m. |
Aug. 27th |
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Class # |
Day & Time |
Dates |
Length |
Instructor |
Price |
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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
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 youNEW
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
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.