We look forward to welcoming you to the Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat!.
This is our nineth year, and we are anticipating it will be even more successful than before.
Register, pick an instructor, pack your china painting supplies and join us for some
educational and fun-filled days at the ocean!
THE OPAR COST OF $250 INCLUDES:
Welcome Dinner (Orientation & ORWOCP) . Hospitality Bag Classes Firing . Entry to the Market Place
Admission to all evening classes/demonstrations . Graduation Banquet .
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, 2010 Payment plans available just contact Marge Madaris, Treasurer
Please mail the completed registration form to:
Marge Madaris, OPAR Treasurer
808 S.E. 119th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
Make checks payable to: OPAR 2010
SCHEDULE
CONTACT:
IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT OPAR 2009
(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):
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. This enables us to keep the cost of the school low. 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 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 9th 8 a.m. - 10 a.m..
KILNS
Once again, we will have kilns available for purchase at the conclusion of the school. See Kiln Master for details.
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
Design Class - Learn to create your own beautiful paintings with the knowledge/tools Paula gives you in this class.
2010 OPAR INFORMATION
MEALS
Welcome Dinner - Orientation and ORWOCP Installation - Tuesday May 5, 2009 included with your tuition.
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 7, 2009
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'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 $69 King $69
2 Queen $79 Queen with Kitchenette $79
Junior Suite 2 Queens and 1 King $109
2 Bedroom Suite $139
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.
Consuelo Vargas
Dresden
KARLA PENDLETON
Roses on a 10" box
with Easy scrolling
Schedule will be sent with your student package
JOANNA BARKER
Bear on Stein
Ann Zitterkopf
A Beautiful Pansy Tray
Peggy Adams
Portrait on a tile
NANCY FISHER
Roses with air-brushing on a Vase
SHIRLEY DYER WESTON
Poinsettia or Holly on High Heels with Gold
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)
All of these facilities are offering special rates for OPAR.
