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• Northwest Wood Fire Conference Payment

  • Start
    Sat, February 15, 2020
  • End
    Sun, March 01, 2020
  • Location
    Chehalem Cultural Center 415 E Sheridan St, Newberg, OR 97132

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

  Please use this event to pay for your OPA discounted Northwest Wood Fire Conference event registration. 

  This event costs $80 for registration normally but as an OPA member you get an exclusive opportunity of a 25% discounted registration only costing $60.

  Please pay your registration fee by Wednesday February 26th in order secure your event discount. 

  OPA will coordinate our group payment and distribute conference passes to all who register through OPA. 

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

  
  

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday March 3rd

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

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

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

  
  

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• MARCH 6TH Showcase Booth Picking Meeting & General Meeting

  • When
    Fri, March 06, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

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  Join us for Booth Picking at our March General Meeting! One of our largest meetings of the year and if you're participating in Showcase you won't want to miss it! If you are able, please bring a food or beverage to share for the potluck. Help cut back on paper plates and plastic by bring a plate and utensils too. 

  Never been to a booth picking meeting? Never been a part of showcase? 

  Don't worry there will be showcase experts walking around to help out newcomers to this process.

  Location: Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 

  Date: Friday, March 6th, potluck beings at 6:00 and meeting begins at 6:30 followed by booth picking 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• First OPA Showcase Installation Workshop

  • Start
    Fri, March 13, 2020
  • End
    Sat, March 14, 2020
  • Location
    Mt Hood Community College: 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030

  Our First OPA Showcase Installation Workshop – In March - 2020

  
  

  Our first OPA Installation workshop to throw “Planters – Plant a Little Love” will take place on the Mt. Hood Community College Campus, Gresham, in the Ceramics Studio building (VA6). John Hasegawa, our workshop coordinator, is opening up the ceramics studio and pottery wheels to throw and hand build planters on Friday March 13th, with two sessions. Then we will trim the pottery on Saturday March 14th, with one session. John will also invite us back to glaze our pottery on Saturday March 21st from 11am – 3 pm.

  
  

  Friday March 13th

   11am-3pm Session 1

   3pm-9pm Session 2

  
  

  Saturday March 14th

   11am-3pm Trimming

  
  

  Saturday March 21st

   11am-3pm Glazing

  
  

  Every year our OPA potters are afforded these ceramic workshops to create ceramic wares to donate to the OPA Showcase Installation booth to be sold to our constituents to raise money for our OPA “Clay In Education” program to help pay for our potters who teach ceramics in our schools AND for giving out Student Scholarships in Oregon and Washington.

  
  

  TO REGISTER: 

  Please contact Michael Simmons, OPA Installation

  Chair, by sending an email with your intention to participate at

  seldomsceneartworks@gmail.com. Please include your telephone number so he can either email you or call you if there is inclement weather. Thank you for your support!

  
  

  Workshop will be held in the Visual Arts Mall Building #6

  
  

  
  

  Entrances for the campus will be available on Stark St. (North Side of Campus), Kane Dr. (At the main gate) Free parking is available at parking lots AM and J. Handicapped access is available at parking lot AM, and the small parking lot above AM in the Painting Lab (Building #17).

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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
    14

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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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• 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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• *New* Ceramic Showcase 2020 Application

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

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  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)
  
  Work Shift Job descriptions >
  
  Committee Job Descriptions >
  

  
  

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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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• 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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• 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
    38 registrants

  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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• 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

  Register

  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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