Events-Past

Member meetup and Studio tour March 29

On March 29th at 7PM we will meeting with Patrick Gracewood at his studio located at 4920 NE 55th Ave – Google Maps.

Recent relief sculpture by Patrick Gracewood.

Patrick describes himself: “As an artist, I carve space, materials, and time. For over twenty years, I designed and created architectural ornament for new buildings and restored historic terra-cotta facades. This professional work influenced both philosophically and technically my own fine art.”

You can see some of his works here Sculpture, Bas Relief, Fine Art, Wood Carving – Gracewood Studio and watch a video about one of his works which is part of the trolley trail https://vimeo.com/308802097

Bring something for the potluck

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Microsoft Teams Introduction

Good day.

On Wednesday, March 15th at 10 AM and 7 PM I’ll be hosting a Microsoft teams meeting.

In this meeting I will showcase how Microsoft teams works and answer any questions you may have about this new application which is replacing zoom.

Prior to this day you can visit these sources for training and details on Microsoft teams.

Microsoft Teams video training – Microsoft Support

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Weekend beach Raku event

For those hearty souls looking for adventure, my neighbor Nathan and I are doing a weekend Raku firing out on Longbeach this coming weekend, March 4 & 5th. The weather doesn’t look favorable but we will set up under shelter on the beach adjacent to where we are staying. https://www.bloomerestates.com/washington-coast-vacation-rentals/weather-beach

Our theme is “marine life” and we will provide bisquewear for participants to glaze and fire. It’s all for fun, no fees required.

March 1st, 2023 Meeting

Reschedule details – Now set for March 1st

Please make time to place this event on your calendar. We will be visiting the new home of Past Lives. We will be meeting at their space on March 1st starting at 7 PM.

They were once a tenant at Art Design Xchange

Now have their own space at 2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland 97202.

They are an open community of makers with the following:

Woodworking Shop, Metalworking Shop, Screen printing, Fabric Arts Shop, Stained Glass Shop, Tech Hub, Electronics Fab Bench and Art Framing Studio.
Make art and rent one of our Private Studios by the month. We have a range of sizes available.
Get creative at our Common Area’s worktables & easels.
Rent a storage shelf or cubby for a modest fee.
Day-use lockers are free and first-come/first-serve.
Bins of scrap materials in shops are free to use

We will tour the facility, and spend some time with the founder Morlock to hear him speak on his background, goals and purpose in creating this space.

Here is their website Home – PAST LIVES if you wish to visit in “advance.”

Also here is the Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5034591009

Mask Making Workshop with Russ Ford

Only 20 seats available.

Members (or potential members) are invited to join this two-session workshop on the 8th and 15th of January 2023. The event is a team-building experience and an opportunity to push around some clay, (no prior experience required). Do your own thing,. Share the experience with a team of fellow sculptors ready to start the new year off in a little different direction. We will gather in the main OSA classroom from 2-5 on January 8th for a 3hr. sculpture class where you will produce a mask that you will revisit one week later on January 15th for the Raku firing at my studio in Vancouver.

If you come with an idea of what you want to do, you should be aware that their will be size restrictions (17”x15″) and shape considerations specific to working with clay. If you have an animal (other than human) you want to explore do a Google search to familiarize yourself with the sculptural features you may want to reference but avoid being over prepared as the experience can be frustrating unless you come with ideas that are adaptable.

We will find room for up to 20 participants and we are asking that you not commit unless you have every intention of participating in both events. I and a team of volunteers will be donating our time in order be sure that no one is excluded but you will be asked to donate $20.-$30. To cover the cost of clay, glaze and gas.

• January 8th 2023 sculpture workshop- 2-5pm. OSA 2185 SW Park Pl. Portland

• January 5th glazing and Raku firing- noon till we are done. 610 E. 19th St. Vancouver Wa

A week of prep is needed for the sculptures to dry and to be pre-fired. The Raku firing itself will be an all afternoon affair with a team of experts assisting.

Your day of glazing and firing could be as little as 1 ½ hrs. but more typically a few hours to glaze the pieces and see them through the firing and cooling process. Your place in the firing queue is: first glazed, first fired. Friends and or family are invited to observe.