Join us for Greeters for complimentary coffee, treats, prizes and networking. 8:30-9:30 am.

Greeters gatherings are typically held the first Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 am at various Chamber member host locations throughout Philomath.

Come network in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! It's a great opportunity to visit Philomath Chamber members and show support for our business community. This program gives business owners an opportunity to promote their operations to a core group of actively involved business people in the community. Lively and uplifting, there's no better way to make connections and build professional relationships. Greeters is a networking program available to all Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce members (and their employees)

An unexpected move for Slipstream Clay Studio has become an opportunity to add an artist gallery and a ceramic supply shop. The new shop at 1233 Main St, Philomath, Oregon 97370 is being called the Philomath Arts Building and houses all three art endeavors. Join us for a Grand Opening Celebration on October 4th, 2025 from 5-7pm and find us on the Philomath Open Studios Tour on the last two weekends in October. 

The newly formed Green Heron Gallery occupies about ⅓ of the building and is co-operatively run by its artist members. Started with nine local painters, sculptors, ceramicists and mixed media artists, the gallery is changing and growing day by day. “We intend to add a rotating exhibition of artists from the Corvallis Art Guild and the Willamette Ceramics Guild, as well as an invited artist area. We want to keep the work fresh so that art lovers will stay engaged with our very talented art community” says Wilson. The current members are: Sandy Wilson, Jennifer Jo Deily, Avie Meadows, Beth Kattleman, Jess Felix, Vicki Wilson, Debra Garley, Jennifer Lommers and Sandy Roumagoux.

Slipstream Clay Studio students and members can be seen working away in the adjacent studio. Wilson is currently offering eight week courses and a series of one session “Try-It” classes. Registration is online at www.slipstreamclay.com. Since the studio has a limited capacity, those who can’t get into a class can order a take-home kit for a specific project. They can make a project with a video tutorial, or work independently. Firing is included. 

Ceramics artists can also shop in the Slipstream supply store, located in the front of the studio. This store features Cone 6 Stoneware and porcelain clay and glazes. Slipstream is becoming a distributor for Georgies Ceramic and Clay in Portland, Oregon. “It’s a funny kind of full circle for me, having been employed by Georgies nearly 30 years ago, when I was in school, and then using these products ever since. I never thought I’d be at the register again.”, says Wilson.