Portland Chapter Meeting

An evening with Award Winning Glass Artist, Marty Kremer

Wednesday, June 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
at the Beaverton Resource Center
Small Community Room
12500 SW Allen Blvd (map)
Beaverton, OR.

Please note that this is not at our usual meeting location

Award winning artist, Marty Kremer, will be in town for BECon and has
generously offered to be a speaker at our June meeting and to present
a one day seminar (see details below). Marty's work has appeared in Glass
Craftsman magazine, Niche magazine and multiple books. You can see
examples of Marty's impressive work on his website at
http://www.kremerglass.com.

In order to accommodate Marty's schedule, we will be meeting earlier than usual,
on June 17th, the day before the start of BECon, and Marty will present his
seminar on June 21st, the day after BECon. Also please note that this meeting
is being held at the Beaverton Resource Center, but in the small meeting room
right next to the entrance, as that was the only space available. The city claims
that it has room for 58, but there is probably only seating for half that many and
this is liable to be a popular meeting so come early to be sure of getting a seat.

For more information, please contact Bob Heath

All OGG meetings are open to the public and members from all chapters.

One Day Seminar with Marty Kremer

Sunday, June 21st., 8:30am - 3:00pm
(Note that the time has changed since the original posting)
at John Groth's Studio
333 NE Lincoln St. (map)
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Award Winning Artist, Marty Kremer will present a step-by-step process for
the creation of his "Ventana" series. He will demonstrate the different stages
using the various cold-working equipment available, in addition to
presenting slides of these techniques as practiced in his own studio.

Come hear the hard-earned tips and tricks of this accomplished artist, including
topics like the reasons for hear work, selling one's work, and making better work.

Note that this is not intended to be a hands-on class for the students.
This is primarily an opportunity to watch, listen and ask questions as Marty
demonstrates techniques and explains with slide presentations.

Cost: $75 for OGG members, $100 for non-members.
Lunch will be provided.

Also please note that June 21st is Father's Day. We apologize for the
timing of this, but this was our only opportunity to get Marty while he was
in town. We're getting an early start so those that want to, will still be able
to celebrate Father's day with their families after the class.
If Dad is into glass and you haven't decided what to get him for
Dad's day, this would make an excellent gift !

Attendance at this class will be limited by the space available at the
studio, so don't delay in sending in your registration. If the class fills
to capacity, preference will be given to OGG members until June 17th, in
the order that checks are received. Multiple checks received on the same
date will be ordered by random drawing. After June 17th, non-members
will be given equal status with members and admitted on a space available basis.

Parking in the vicinity of John's studio is limited and we will be in competition
with the Hillsboro Sunday market, so car-pooling is recommended.

Please make your checks payable to Oregon Glass Guild
and mail them to:

Bob Heath
2215 SW 187th Ave.
Aloha, Oregon 97006-3050

Bob will send email confirmations of checks received and whether or not
space was available. The OGG website will also be updated to show when the
class has filled.

For more information, please contact Bob Heath

Empty Bowls Sale
at Portland Blues Festival
Waterfront Park
July 2nd - 5th, 2009

Again this year, OGG will share a booth with the Oregon Potters Association
at the Waterfront Blues Festival. The purpose of the booth is to sell glass and
pottery to raise funds for the Oregon Food Bank.

Each year the Portland chapter holds a fuse-a-thon at Uroboros glass at
which members use materials donated by Uroboros to create glass bowls
for sale at the Blues Festival. Many members also donate pieces of their
own work for sale at this fund raiser.

Members who donate work and also work shifts at the booth during the
festival may also earn the right to sell some of their own work during the
final two days of the festival where the proceeds are split between the artist
and the Oregon Food Bank.

If you would like to participate in this year's Empty Bowls sale, either by making
a donation or by working at the booth during the event, please contact
Sharon Dunham.