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• West Coast Clay Convergence and Woodfire Lottery Registration

  • When
    Fri, April 03, 2020

  
  

  

  REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JAN. 12th

  LOTTERY ON JAN 13th

  NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE EMAILED ON JAN 17th 

  OPA has reserved 30 cubic feet of space in April 2020's Pre-Conference woodfire at East Creek Anagama.  This will be a great opportunity for anyone who has a love for the wood fire process or is interested in exploring this firing process.  This is a rather momentous occasion as we'll be firing along side a group from AMOCA and a group of Seattle based potters.  We plan to have a gallery show set up in conjunction with the NWWFC that will be taking place in early June of 2020!!

  We will have our 30 Cubic feet of space randomly allocated to any OPA members who are interested in participating.  We plan to have workshares of 1 to 1.5 cubic feet allocated per person depending on the level of interest.  

  If you'd like to participate, please register to this event prior to January 12th, 2020 as we will be randomly allocating our 30 cubic feet of space on Monday the 13th after our 1st General Meeting on January the 10th, 2020.  If you indicate interest by registering to this event, you will be included in the lottery allocation for a workshare.    

  Joe Robinson (Current steward of East Creek Anagama) will be presenting at our January 10th meeting.  Come check it out if you're interested in learning more. 

  Important dates to consider: 

  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!

     April Firing Schedule

  • 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) 

  Cost: 1 cubic ft = $35.00  

  
  

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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
    15

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  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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• *New* Ceramic Showcase 2020 Application

  • Start
    Fri, May 01, 2020
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, May 03, 2020
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Oregon Convention Center Hall A-A1, Portland OR

  Register

  Deadline to Apply: November 18, 2019
  Show Dates: May 1-3, 2020
  

  Please click the links below for information about this application. If you have questions about the application, contact Showcase Registrar, Chris McClelland 971-242-9337.

  2020 Application Instructions.pdf (Updated 10/30)

  Ceramic Showcase Policies > (PDF)
  
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• Ceramic Showcase 2020

  • Start
    Fri, May 01, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, May 03, 2020
  •  
    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, Oregon Glass Guild, Oregon Potters Association, Portland Bead Society and Portland Handweavers Guild.

  Admission is free 

  Show Hours: 

  • Friday, May 1st - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 2nd - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 3rd - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  
  

  Featuring:

  • Daily artist demonstrations
    
  • Live music
    
  • Family-friendly crafts & education
    
  • 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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• North West Wood Fire Conference RSVP

  • Start
    Thu, June 04, 2020
  • End
    Sat, June 06, 2020
  • Location
    Chehalem Cultural Center 415 E Sheridan St, Newberg, OR 97132
  • Registered
    39 registrants

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  East Creek Anangama is holding a North West Wood Fire Conference in June 2020 and as an OPA member you can register at a discounted rate!! 

  The early bird conference pass is $80 and as an OPA member you can purchase a pass at a 25% discounted rate of $60.  Please indicate your interest in a discounted conference pass by registering here.  Last day to register is the 31st of January. 

  We will be collecting the discounted registration fees in early February 2020 to all OPA members who register to this event.  OPA will coordinate our group payment and distribute conference passes to all who register through OPA. 

  Please RSVP to indicate your interest and an email will be sent out in January 2020 to facilitate final payment!

  The NWWFC will have keynote speakers, multiple concurrent shows, workshops, presentations and more.  Check out the website for more info.  

  
  

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