Porcelain/Pottery Teachers
The following is a list of all Porcelain/Pottery AOR/CCA teacher members, listed alphabetically by location, that offer instructional training in the field. If you are looking at making a career in this fascinating business or just want to develop the skills for you own personal use, I suggest contacting each and requesting their literature. All teachers and institutions listed are active members of the AOR/CCA and abide by the “Guidelines of Integrity.”
AZ, Chandler
TS Restoration
Judy Denson 480-963-3148
Years in business 32
Teaching years in business 26
Paint base Lacquer - Oil
Provides - Supplies and hard to find products
Videos - Written lesson series
Follow up - By phone
Comments - Students should strive to understand products they are using
CA, Carmichael
Karoly’s Porcelain Restoration
Barbara Karoly 916-944-4847
Email -
Years in business 7
Teaching years in business 5
Number of students in class 1 to 4
Paint Base Lacquer
Securing Products Auto. Paint stores, hdw./hobby & art stores
Written Material Handouts and Manual
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support By phone
Equipment and Supplies Airbrush, Drills w/bits, Brushes
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Offers one-on-one for an additional fee
CA, La Mesa
Hadley Restorations
Carla Powell 619-462-5290
Email -
Years in business 7
Teaching years in business 6
Number of students in class 1 to 4
Paint Base Lacquer
Securing Products Through teacher
Written Material Handouts, Manual & Video
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support 1 day personal time plus phone
Equipment and Supplies Airbrush/hose, Compressor, Misc.
Small Tools, Brushes, Paints/Solvents, Adhesives, and Fillers
Payment Plan - Yes (3 payments)
Personal Comments No one has to be an artist, needs to be
detailed orientated
CA, San Jose
Gusten’s Restoration Studio
Lenore Gusten 408-294-9662
Email -
Years in business 5
Teaching years in business 2
Number of students in class 3 to 4
Paint Base Lacquer
Securing Products Auto. paint stores, hdw/hobby and art stores
Written Material Handouts, Manual & Supplier catalogs
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support Is available
Equipment and Supplies Brushes, Adhesives, Fillers,
Sandpaper
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Business plan, workshop design,
business ethics, safety
CO, Golden
Restorations by Michael, Inc
Michael Blair 303-384-9121
Email -
Years in business 15
Teaching years in business 6
Number of students in class 1 to 3
Paint Base Water and Oil
Securing Products All supplies available through Restorers
Supplies
Written Material Handouts
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support By phone and email
Equipment and Supplies Please inquire
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Each student is interviewed and an
assessment is made to qualify
Fl, Daytona Beach
Richford’s Restoration
Sharon Richford 904-239-0936
Email -
Years in business 15
Teaching years in business 5
Number of students in class 1 to 10
Paint Base Lacquer
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, Manual
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support By phone, email and mail
Equipment and Supplies Airbrush/hose, Drill w/bits, Misc.
Sall Tools, Brushes, Paints/Solvents, Adhesives, Fillers, Sandpaper
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Includes one year membership in
AOR.CCA. Three full days of Airbrushing & Color Matching
LA, Layfayette
The Restoration Shoppe, LTD
Jean PreJean 337-269-0420
Email -
Years in business 7
Teaching years in business 1
Number of students in class 1 to 16
Paint Base Lacquer, Water, Epoxy
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, Manual
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support By phone, email and mail
Equipment and Supplies Drill w/bits, Brushes, Paints/Solvents,
Adhesives, Fillers, Sandpaper
Payment Plan - Yes, will work with student
Personal Comments Emphasis on health safety and ethical
restoration
MD, Baltimore
Zorella Ceramic Restoration
Sharon Zorella 410-225-2141
Email -
Years in business 8
Teaching years in business 3
Number of students in class 1 to 6
Paint Base Water
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, Manual
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support By phone and email
Equipment and Supplies Student needs to purchase separately
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Personal attention (one-on-one)
Student only needs desire to succeed
MI, Flushing
Antiques Restoration Services
Svetlana Shchukina - 810-659-0505
Email -
Years in business 10
Teaching years in business 1
Number of students in class 1
Paint Base Lacquer, Water
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts
Level of Training Novice and Advanced
Follow-up Support By phone and email
Equipment and Supplies Student needs to purchase separately
Payment Plan - No
MI, Lansing
Hackmann Restoration Services
Anne Hackmann 517-351-2011
Years in business 20
Teaching years in business 10
Number of students in class 1 to 2
Paint Base Lacquer and Epoxy
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, Manual. Book loaned
Level of Training Novice
Follow-up Support Informal meetings at studio
Equipment and Supplies Misc. small tools, Brushes, Adhesives, Fillers, Sandpaper
Payment Plan - Yes
Personal Comments Flexible teaching schedule
Mo, Ballwin
Hamlin’s Porcelain Restoration Studio
Gloria Hamlin 636-256-8579
Email -
Years in business 20
Teaching years in business 3
Number of students in class 1 to 2
Paint Base Lacquer and Epoxy
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, Manual
Level of Training Novice and Advance
Follow-up Support By phone
Equipment and Supplies - Airbrush/hose, Misc. small tools, Paints/Solvents, Adhesives, Fillers, Sandpaper
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Authorized restorer by Lladro and
Capodimonte, plan includes membership in AOR/CCA , emphasis
is on conservation methodsNH, East Swanzey Sharon Manos Restorations Sharon Manos Email: shaman100@hotmail.com
Years in business: 15 Teaching years in business: 2 Nunber of students in class: 1 to 3 Paint base: Water, Lacquer Products: Readily available through local art supply and hardware stores, etc. Written Material: Full how-to manual, business structure, marketing, etc. Training: Novice - advanced Follow up support: Yes. Through email and by phone Equipment and supplies: Use of studio materials during instruction. Full start-up kit, including materials and tools. Payment plan: Yes. Two payments Personal comments: Intensive, hands-on training, utilizing a non-airbrush technique.
NY, New Hartford
Restorers of America
Andrea Daley 315-733-1952
Years in business 34
Teaching years in business 28
Number of students in class one-on-one at students location
Paint Base Lacquer and Water
Securing Products Recommended resources
Written Material Handouts, several recommended books and
books loaned
Level of Training Novice and Advance
Follow-up Support By phone, email and membership in
AOR/CCA
Equipment and Supplies - Airbrush/hose, Compressor, Drills w/bits, Heat lamp, Misc. small tools, Brushes, Chemical Mask, Air Purifier, Paints/Solvents, Adhesives, Fillers, Sandpaper
Payment Plan - No
Personal Comments Inc. Shop set up, Info on ventilation
system, Business and Marketing Plan, Estimating, and one day in
field securing work
TN, Nashville
Tindell’s Restoration School & Studio
DiAnna Tindell 615-885-1029
Email - info@tindellrestorationschools.com
Years in business 10
Teaching years in business 3
Number of students in class 1 to 4
Paint Base Lacquer, Water, Oil, Enamel
Securing Products All supplies available at school
Written Material Handouts, Manual, Books (over 200 pages)
Level of Training Novice and Advance
Follow-up Support By phone, email and visitations
Equipment and Supplies - All supplies are available at school
Payment Plan - Pre-payment plan only
Personal Comments Permanent year round school. Full
library, complete workstations for each student, lodging available.
South Africa
The South Africa Academy of Ceramic Conservation
Dalene Olivier (Program Coordinator)
Ph: +274422731567
Fax: +274422732177
Email:
Years in business Established in 1994
Number of students in class 6 to 14
Paint Base Mainly Epoxy
Securing Products International mail order of all supplies
Written Material Handouts, Manual and recommended reading
Level of Training Novice, Advance and Experienced
Professionals
Follow-up Support By phone, email, established day visits
Equipment and Supplies - Misc. small tools, Brushes, Paints/Solvents, Adhesives Fillers and Sandpaper
Payment Plan - N0
Personal Comments:
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