We look forward to welcoming you to the Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat!.
This will be our Tenth year, and we are anticipating it to be every bit as fun as in the past.
Register, pick an instructor, pack your china painting supplies and join us for some
educational and fun-filled days at the ocean!
2012 OPAR INSTRUCTORS & THEIR SUBJECTS
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 12th 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
ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER.
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 and some of your hotels will have continnental for you.
LUNCH & DINNER
Choose from many local restaurants within walking or driving distance.
BANQUET - Friday May 11, 2012
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.
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.
The Best Western 800-234-8439 located on the waterfront (beach)
Rivertide Suites 877-871-8433 Website: www.rivertidesuites.com also located across from convention center.
Shilo Inns 800-222-2244 located on the waterfront (beach)
JERRI BARTON
Portrait
"Yum-Yum"
NANCY BENEDETTI
If Mermaids
wore shoes!
GERRY BURCHILL
Hydrangeas
Gisela Bylund
Hydrangeas
Dianne DesOrnmeaux
Purple Iris
NANCY FISHER
Roses on
Tankard
with Air
Brushing
Jeanette
Gulickson
Electric Grapes.
Vicki
Hand
Wolf
Pup
Marie
Nafzgar
Squirrel
in the
Maples
Rickie
Nishi
Crane on
Gold box
KARLA PENDLETON
Plums on
a box
MARY ASHCROFT SEEHAGEN
Country scene
Michael Sullivan
Craftsman Style of the 40's
Joanna
Barker
Momma and baby
loons
Janet
Nelson
Paint your
pet
Peggy Adams
Portrait
Melanie
SHIRLEY DYER- WESTON
Choice of
Gold Iris, tulip or Poppies
on Black
Charlotte Wilson
Poppy Vase
When making reservations, state that you are attending OPAR to receive the special rates shown..
INFORMATION YOU'LL WANT TO HAVE
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 $79 King $79
2 Queen $89
2 Bedroom Suite $154
Plus taxes
Up to four in the room at no additional cost.
Continental Breakfast included with room.
Please mail the completed registration form to:
Linda Ott
PO Box 1363
Lakeview, OR 97630
Make checks payable to: OPAR 2012
THE OPAR COST OF $275. INCLUDES:
Hospitality Bag Classes Firing Entry to the Market Place
Admission to all evening 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, 2012. Payment plans available just contact Linda Ott, OPARTreasurer
IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT OPAR 2012
(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):
