Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat

O P A R

(Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat)

Sponsored by Oregon WOCP China Painting Clubs

May 3, 4, 5, 6, 2011 Seaside, Oregon

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat!.

This is our tenth year, and we are anticipating it will be even more successful than before.

educational and fun-filled days at the ocean!

THE OPAR COST OF $250 INCLUDES:

Hospitality Bag Classes Firing Entry to the Market Place

Admission to all evening classes/demo's as well as the Friday Banquet and Auction

REGISTRATION:

Please complete the printable registration form. (CLICK HERE)

Class assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Although every effort is made to give students their choice of teachers, there are many times when this is impossible. If the registration form is incomplete, the student will be placed in a class which has an opening. Deposit is due with registration and the balance is due no later than February 1, 2011. Payment plans available just contact Linda Ott, OPARTreasurer

CONTACT:

IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT OPAR 2011

(OREGON PORCELAIN ART RETREAT):

JO THACKERY, OPAR DIRECTOR

P.O. Box 671

CLATSKANIE, OR 97016

PHONE: 503-728-3767

Email: skydancer54@gmail.com

IF YOU WOULD LIKE INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP

IN THE WORLD ORGANIZATION OF CHINA PAINTERS (WOCP):

WORLD ORGANIZATION OF CHINA PAINTERS

2641 NW 10th ST

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73107-5400

PHONE: 405-521-1234

E-MAIL: wocporg@theshop.net

WEBSITE: http://www.theshop.net/wocporg

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ACCOMODATIONS - RV PARKS:

RV Parks are nearby. Please let us know if you need more information

BLANK CHINA FOR CLASS

You must purchase your class project porcelain from the school store and only porcelain purchased from the school store will be accepted for firing.

FIRING

All class pieces will be fired each evening. Extra pieces will be fired kiln upon space availability,

Evening demo projects will be fired next morning. Firing charge applies for extra pieces and evening demo projects. We will be firing on Friday and you may pick up your pieces in the kiln room Saturday, May 7th from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m..

MEMBERSHIP IN WOCP

You do NOT have to be a member of WOCP to attend OPAR. It is the goal of Oregon

WOCP to promote the art of china painting through its educational objectives.

WEATHER

Seaside weather can be cool in the spring. Be sure and bring along a jacket and an umbrella.

WOCP MUSEUM SELECTION

This event will be during OPAR and all Oregon WOCP members are encouraged to enter

their hand-painted porcelain (bisque or glazed) to be voted upon for the WOCP Museum

selection. All entries must have been painted within the current membership year. Only

WOCP members will be able to vote. Winning pieces will be on display at the WOCP

Museum (in Oklahoma City) for one year.

YOUTH COMPETITION

WOCP membership is not required to enter. The only requirement is that entries must be

painted on porcelain and must be the work of a child between the ages of 6 and 17. All

attendees are encouraged to vote. The winning piece in each age category will be on

display at the WOCP Museum for one year.

Thank you for visiting our OPAR site.

We hope you'll join us in Seaside!

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING PORCELAIN ART

AROUND THE WORLD - CHECK OUT:

PPIO Forum (Porcelain Painters International Online)

WEBSITE: http://www.porcelainpainters.com

2010 OPAR INFORMATION

MEALS

BREAKFAST

Those of you wishing to begin your day with food or beverage may find what you're looking for at any of the local restaurants prior to class.

LUNCH and Dinner

Choose from many local restaurants within walking or driving distance.

BANQUET - Friday May 6, 2011

The Graduation Banquet will be held on Friday evening, and is a part of your OPAR package. There will be raffle pieces and an auction. Don't miss our final evening of camaraderie and good food.

INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED

ACCOMMODATIONS - HOTEL

INN AT SEASIDE

441 2nd Avenue

Seaside, Oregon 97138

(800) 699-5070 (503) 738-9581

(Across from the Convention Center)

Rates: 1 Queen $74 King $74

2 Queen $84 Queen with Kitchenette $84

Junior Suite 2 Queens and 1 King $114

2 Bedroom Suite $144

Up to four in the room no additional cost.

Continental Breakfast included with room.

When making reservations, state that you are attending OPAR to receive the special rates shown.

Disclaimer: The information in this website is presented in good faith. No warranty is given to the user relating to the material used. Since Oregon WOCP has no control over the physical conditions surrounding the application of the information contained herein. Oregon WOCP will not be liable for any untoward results, or charges made for claims of patent or copyright infringement.

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