Residency — Heirloom Ceramic Studios

At Heirloom Ceramic Studio, we believe in supporting the growth of art and culture through providing residency and internship programs. Each of our programs aim to support artists at varying levels to improve their making practices and have an accessible space to create. Each Program provides materials, full facility usage, and customized residency plans to help you develop your artistic practice.

With a focus on material and glaze science, personal business development, and finding an artistic voice, our programs look to bring in artists who wish to develop an understanding of complex and personalized ceramic materials, find economic stability in their ceramic practice, and put in the time to advance their body of work.

A dedicated glaze lab and material library allow our residents to create and test a multitude of glazes, clays, and ceramic materials. Full studio access gives our residents the opportunity to create significant amounts of work in a space that can support their growth and experimentation. Each resident also receives a personalized mentorship to aid in meeting their unique goals.

Our Current Programs

Artist in Residence

Focusing on emerging artists, this program aims to provide space and materials to an artist looking to hone in their body of work and develop their glaze and ceramic material knowledge. Residents aim to come out of this program with in depth glaze/material knowledge, personal business development, and a large body of work. Resident artists receive a monthly stipend, full glaze lab access, full material usage, full studio access, and paid teaching opportunities.

Current REsidents

James Alby (2024-2025 Resident Artist)

My work draws from the shadows of my personal history, Chamorro heritage, and the environments that shape me- from the island of Guam, where I was born, to the city of Portland, where I currently live and create. I began my pottery journey in July 2023. My wheel-thrown creations are as much about the form as they are about the technical work in the creation of the piece.

Like a Chamorro Latte Stone, my work stands as both foundation and memory… Holding up what once was, and offering strength for what’s yet to come.

Laura De Anda-Hall (2024-2025 Resident Artist)

Though I've crafted and made art my entire life, it wasn't until reaching a difficult point in my journey with motherhood and PPD/PPA that I discovered my obsession with pottery. Making ceramics allows me to rebel against my inner critic and get to say "Yes!" to the things that bring me joy. My hope is that when others take in my work, they can see and feel the play involved in my process.