From left to right: Kingston & Cameron (grandchildren), Allison (daughter-in-law and owner), Kyle (son), Austin (founder), Gabby (daughter)

Family owned for over 21 years!

Mimosa’s doors opened in 2001, welcoming everyone, no matter what skill level, to experience the fun of painting pottery. The studio is a place where both kids and adults discover the joy and pride of painting something all their own. Pottery, paint, instruction and friendly personal attention is provided.

“Mimosa Studios is named in memory of my grandmother, Jessie Collins, or as everyone who knew and loved her, Nannee. Although primarily a silk-screen artist, Nannee was an artist of many mediums. She was always exploring new ideas with metals, fabric, bamboo and leaves.

When we were young, my sister Collin and I spent our summers with our grandparents, Nannee and Papaw, in Dallas, Texas. Papaw had built a small studio on their property, and it was here that we spent most of our time, learning to paint and explore and laugh at our mistakes.

It was hot in Texas, but the studio was shaded by a huge Mimosa tree, creating fragrant shadows as we worked among the smells of oil, thinner and paint. These are some of my most profound memories, where I first learned the joy of creating art among others. I take many life lessons from this studio, all of them under the protective shade of that majestic Mimosa tree. ”

~ Austin Raglione, Founder

Love and Family

Our amazing, and loving founder passed away on August 3rd, 2024 after fighting cancer for over 8 years. She endured over 100 chemotherapy treatments, and shared her joy and light with everyone around her. During the holidays, she would bring holiday cookies and blinky Christmas lights for fellow patients and the wonderful health care team. Austin was a devoted friend, grandmother, mother, daughter, and sister. She was also a huge fans of sports, especially the Oregon Ducks and the Portland Thorns.

“Mimosa Studios is one of the most special places for me, and I feel Austin’s presence in this studio. She taught me the ropes of running the business, supported my crazy ideas and we were an amazing team together.

Over the years, we had year-over-year growth and were able to do events together that we wouldn’t have been able to do alone. We were able to figure out systems to increase efficiency and most importantly wanted every painter to have a wonderful experience at our studio.

Austin was a mother to me. She loved, and accepted me unconditionally, she was a cheerleader for all aspects of my life. She showed Kyle, Cameron, Kingston, and me what unconditional love is, how to take accountability for our actions, and strive to make the world a better place. Reflecting on our time together, and the impact she had on our community fills me with gratitude to have had the honor of knowing and loving her. ”

~ Allison Chown, daughter-in-law and owner

Our Values

  • We are a part of our community, have community seating and groups sit with others they may not know, donate to numerous nonprofits and collaborate with other local small businesses.

  • Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender, background or artistic training

  • We inspire creativity, create a fun atmosphere, listen to upbeat music, share positive energy and offer encouragement.

  • This business began after Austin got sober in 2001. Mimosa Studios has supported many recovery efforts and folks along the way.