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• OPA 40th Anniversary Party

  • When
    Sat, September 19, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, OR
  • Spaces left
    276

  POSTPONED.  MORE INFORMATION SOON
  

  
  

  You’re invited to the OPA

  RED FLAME JUBILEE

  WHERE WERE YOU IN 1980? CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF FIRED-ON FRIENDSHIP IN OREGON!

  All who love clay are invited to celebrate the Oregon Potters’ Association’s 40^thyear! It’s going to be an epic gathering of potters, clay nerds, ceramic carvers, and kiln techies and we will dance to the music of our association's birth - the 80s!  It’s a party where clay unifies us as we revel in our common experiences.  Help us remember the past and talk about the future at the Historic Pavilion at Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland September 19 2020. We hope every Potter and Ceramic Artist in the area joins us to celebrate!

  We feed you dinner and drinks. You bring your smiling face, a plate for the plate exchange, and some anecdotes about OPA, clay, and/or 1980

  Dressing up is encouraged, but dressing down is fine too. Or you can dress as your favorite 1980s character (Magnum PI? Devo? Mount Saint Helens? Someone from The Empire Strikes Back?). If you like to dance, we’ll play your favorite 80s music!

  We are still working on the details, but think about these things: Food! Dessert! Wine & Beer! Photo Booths! Dancing! 80s music! Costumes! New Plates! Weird Ceramic Raffle Items!

  You don’t have to be a member of OPA to come to our party- if you like clay, we like you! Join us for the evening! Questions? Contact Deborah Shapiro or Janet Buskirk, ShapiroPorcelain@yahoo.com, JanetBuskirk@gmail.com.

  $21 per person (includes $1 processing fee)

  Saturday September 19, 2020, 6-10pm

  At the Historic Pavilion at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland

  Register between April 15 and August 15, 2020.
  
  Should postponing the event be necessary, the committee will decide this by August 19th and offer all attendees a refund.
  

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• How to Throw a Squared Lidded Jar with a Round Lid with Patrick Horsley

  • When
    Wed, September 23, 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Online, Zoom link will be emailed
  • Spaces left
    45

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  I will demo the throwing and altering of a tall cylinder . The throwing of a round lid and flange to attach to the squared cylinder and its sizing .The extrudes of parts for applied feet and attaching . The throwing of a knob and its manipulation. A discussion about clay, slips and the final glaze treatment.
  
  

  You will learn:

  The ease to discover and expand simple thrown shapes into more complcated shapes. The use of dies and extrudes to make editions to your work. The idea of engineering and planning to broaden your view of what can be made as a potter.
  
  

  Materials needed:

  A notebook for taking notes and drawing ideas, and slip glaze info
  

  
  

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• Intro to Image Transfer through Decal Application with Alicia Craft

  • When
    Thu, October 01, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Online, Zoom link will be emailed
  • Spaces left
    50

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  The use of decals for surface design on ceramics is one of many ways to transfer imagery onto clay. Both commercially made and individually produced decals can provide a range of colors, photographic likenesses, and detailed imagery. In this course, Alicia Craft will introduce the fundamentals of ceramic decals: appropriate application, tips to avoid problematic transfer issues, firing work, and problem solving. Alicia will also discuss how she creates the decals she uses within her own work, altering and adjusting imagery for crisp transfers. Please note, this course will not go into depth on Photoshop or other image editing software which is largely outside of the scope of the allotted time.

  You will learn:

  1) Discuss varieties of decals available to ceramic artist which can be fired onto clay

  2) Decal application and problem solving

  3) Firing variables, potential defects, and testing

  Materials needed:

  No materials are required to learn the decal application process. However, if participants would like to apply decals alongside the workshop demonstration:

  • Fully fired ceramic item- glazed or unglazed (no bisqueware)
  • Pre-made ceramic decals
  • Container with clean water
  • Clean sponge
  • Scissors

  
  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday October 6th

  • When
    Tue, October 06, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

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  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• Making Pottery with Dwayne Sackey

  • When
    Wed, October 07, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Online, Zoom Link Will Be Emailed
  • Spaces left
    47

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  In my workshop I will be taking the audience through my process of making mugs, bowls and plates. I will show how I throw, trim, pull handles and glaze/decorate. I will move swiftly through each process as I do on a normal day and describe what I’m doing as I work.

  You will learn:

  Learning how to work in a flow state. Finding efficient throwing, trimming and glazing techniques. Learning what’s going on inside Dwayne’s head while he’s making pottery!

  Materials needed:

  A notebook and pen
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday October 20th

  • When
    Tue, October 20, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

  Register

  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• Board Meeting Tuesday November 3rd

  • When
    Tue, November 03, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

  Register

  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• East Creek Anagama November Firing

  • Start
    Sat, November 07, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM (PST)
  • End
    Sat, November 28, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Willamina, OR

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  Join the East Creek Anagama firing crew in firing your pots for 5 days and nights in Willamina, OR. Each firing will be led by experienced wood fire-ers and provide the opportunity to learn, connect, and serve your inner pyro. Sign up for your chance to participate in November's firing! 

  Your Pots: You can sign up for up to 2 cubic feet in each firing- a second purchase opportunity for more space will come as each firing approaches, if space allows.

  Loading: Your bisque fired pieces must arrive at East Creek by 9:30am on Saturday, November 7. Opportunities for portland drop off and for in person delivery will be available. In case of COVID escalation, a pickup service may be established. The OPA will help to organize these logistics for each firing.

  The firing: You'll have the opportunity to visit the firing Nov. 10-15. An online scheduling mechanism will be available.

  Your finished pots: Unloading will take place on Saturday, November 28, Thanksgiving weekend. An online scheduler will be available to participants for socially-distanced pickup times.

  This offering is available for OPA members only.

  
  

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• Board Meeting Tuesday November 17th

  • When
    Tue, November 17, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

  Register

  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• Board Meeting Tuesday December 1st

  • When
    Tue, December 01, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

  Register

  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• Board Meeting Tuesday December 15th

  • When
    Tue, December 15, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting on Zoom

  Register

  Join us for our virtual meeting! 

  Topic: OPA | Board Meeting Room
  
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/92446141847
  
  Meeting ID: 924 4614 1847
  Dial in number: 253 215 8782

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• Pre-Recorded Online Workshop: Can You Handle It? with Samuel Newman

  • When
    Thu, December 31, 2020
  •  
    (PST)
  • Location
    Online, Link Will Be Emailed Immediately Upon Purchase

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  Handles are like chess, simple to learn but difficult to master. An intentional handle can really elevate the most basic form. Come join me in this 2 hour hands-on workshop as I demonstrate and articulate my view points on what makes a successful handle. We'll primarily focus on pulling a handle off of the mug with an emphasis on harmony and function. There will be time at the end to practice the techniques demonstrated while sharing your video feed to receive feedback.

  You Will Learn:
  

  1. How to pull a handle off the mug.
     
  2. Why handles need more attention than the actual vessel.
     
  3. How to find balance and harmony through your handle on a difficult form.

  Suggested for Workshop:
  

  • Leather hard mug
    
  • Wedged ball of clay - 1 lb
    
  • Scoring tool
    
  • Sponge
    
  • Water
    
  • Clay Journal for notes

  This is a video recording of a workshop which took place on July 8th, 2020. Run time is 2:00:22. 

  A link to the cloud-based video recording will be sent in the payment confirmation email. The video link will expire on 1/1/2021.

  This listing is for personal use only. For non-personal use & licensing questions, please contact president@oregonpotters.org.

  Final sale, no refunds permitted.

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• Ceramic Showcase 2021

  • Start
    Fri, April 30, 2021
  •  
    10:00 AM (PDT)
  • End
    Sun, May 02, 2021
  •  
    4:00 PM (PDT)
  • 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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