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• OPA Wood Firing at East Creek Anagama - Special Member Selection

  • Start
    Fri, April 03, 2020
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  • End
    Sat, April 18, 2020
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    East Creek Art 12251 SW East Creek Rd, Willamina, OR 9739
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Please confirm your participation below and process your payment for 1 cubic feet of space ($35 + 1% processing fee).

  You will be joining Scott Ross, members of AMOCA in Los Angeles, and others from OR and WA for this Left Coast firing!  Secure your place in the conversation and in the last firing before the North West Wood Firing Conference coming June 4-6.

  Important dates for your calendar:
  

  • 4/3 (Friday) - Glazing day
  • 4/4 (Saturday) - Loading - pots need to be delivered by this date!!!
  • 4/5 (Sunday) - continue loading 
  • 4/6 (Monday) - Complete loading and candle
  • Fire all week 
  • Planning to complete on 4/11 (Saturday) - will continue if temp is not reached 
  • The big reveal on 4/18 (Saturday) 

  Your pots will need to be delivered to East Creek on April the 4th.  Additional participation is welcome throughout the firing process and firing shifts will be determined during the loading process that begins on the 4th!

  
  

  As we approach the loading date, Scott Ross or Joe Robinson will have a handout with more information including; logistical details, lodging, food, safety and all pertinent details for a fun and safe experience.

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday April 7th

  • When
    Tue, April 07, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our April Board Meeting Tuesday the 7th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday May 5th

  • When
    Tue, May 05, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our May Board Meeting Tuesday the 5th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday June 2nd

  • When
    Tue, June 02, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our June Board Meeting Tuesday the 2nd from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday July 7th

  • When
    Tue, July 07, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our July Board Meeting Tuesday the 7th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday August 4th

  • When
    Tue, August 04, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our August Board Meeting Tuesday the 4th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday September 1st

  • When
    Tue, September 01, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our September Board Meeting Tuesday the 1st from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Call for Artist: Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

  • Start
    Sat, September 05, 2020
  • End
    Mon, September 07, 2020
  • Location
    Portland North Park Blocks

  
  

  Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual juried arts event held Labor Day weekend under a canopy of trees in the historic North Park Blocks of the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. Known for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences, the Pearl District is an affluent vibrant community that thrives on art and culture.

  The show features the artwork of 130 exceptional visual artists and draws an estimated 100,000 attendees. Art In The Pearl features exceptional visual artists, artist demonstrations, an interactive art area for children of all ages, a songwriters stage, and a variety of unique food.

  Run by a nonprofit organization founded and produced by a dedicated volunteer board of local artists, our focus is on promoting the arts, educating the public, and strengthening creative and educational bonds within the community.

  Apply Now on Zapplication

  Watch here to learn more!
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday October 6th

  • When
    Tue, October 06, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

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  Join us at our October Board Meeting Tuesday the 6th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday November 3rd

  • When
    Tue, November 03, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our November Board Meeting Tuesday the 3rd from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday December 1st

  • When
    Tue, December 01, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

  Register

  Join us at our December Board Meeting Tuesday the 1st from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

  We will be meeting at Taborspace in the "Art Room." 

  
  

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• Ceramic Showcase 2021

  • Start
    Fri, April 30, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, May 02, 2021
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Portland Convention Center, 777 NE MLK Blvd Hall A & A1, Portland, Oregon

  
  

  
  

  Ceramic Showcase 

  Join us for the 38th Annual Ceramic Showcase!  

  This three day event showcases over 150 Oregon Potters Association members who make sculptures, wall art and functional pottery for the home, garden, and work. Special areas for children to play with clay and pottery demonstrations run throughout the show.

  Ceramic Showcase is joined by the Gathering of the Guilds: Creative Metal Arts Guild, Guild of Oregon Woodworkers, Pacific Northwest Glass Guild, Oregon Potters Association, Portland Bead Society and Portland Handweavers Guild.

  Admission is free 

  Show Hours: 

  • Friday, April 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, May 1st - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, May 2nd - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Featuring:

  • Daily artist demonstrations

  • Family-friendly crafts & education

  • NEW – Visit our Emerging Artists booth

  • This year’s fundraising installation theme is “Plant A Little Love.” A wide variety of planters – from indoor to outdoor, tabletop to wall mounted, with and without plants – will be created and donated by OPA members. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the OPA Clay in Education fund and will be available for purchase in the OPA donations booth.

  • Hourly door prizes 11am-4pm each day

  • Gift certificate drawing twice a day

  You could win a $50 Ceramic Showcase Gift Certificate! Fill out a mailing list form and drop it in one of the collection boxes located throughout the show. Names will be drawn at 1pm and 5pm Friday, 12pm and 4pm Saturday, and 12pm and 3pm Sunday.

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