Meet an OPA Member: Sarah Chenoweth Davis

Three things about Sarah that have nothing to do with clay.

1. I have a degree in biology from the College of Wooster, and studied wolf howling for my senior thesis.

2. I have a marvelous collection of PEZ dispensers. My favorite is Wonder Woman (although she has a broken foot). The most valuable is Silver Glow, a silver classic PEZ dispenser with no head (looks like a cigarette lighter).

3. I played French horn for 5 years (5th-9th grade). Marching band was super fun, but I don't think I ever really learned how to sight read music. I stopped playing after my family moved, and I didn't enjoy playing at my new school.

OPA on OPB

Tune in and watch OPA Member, Maria Simon, she will be featured on Oregon Art Beat, on Oregon Public Broadcast TV (check your local listings), on Thursday, January 7th, at 8 p.m. Program repeats on Sunday Jan.10th at 6:00 p.m

someone appreciates our fine craftsmanship

bowl by Carol Lebreton

Potters talkin' Pottery

As part of the holiday gallery feature at the Museum of Contemporary Craft, don't miss Meet the Artists: Informing Tradition, Saturday, December 12 from 2-3 p.m. Artists Victoria Christen, Kowkie Durst, Sam Morgan and Wally Schwab will discuss their work.

Out & About this weekend

Check out the OPA website for a listing of OPA members Holiday Studio Sales going on this weekend and next. Stay local, buy local and support local artisans.

Meet an OPA Member: Sandy Segna

Three things about Sandy that have nothing to do with clay.

1. Loves to sip a good microbrew and dance while cooking dinner.

2. Loves her garden and growing her own food.

3. Is working to get Italian citizenship with her brothers and sisters.

Informing Tradition-Functional Ceramics from 7 Oregon Potters

Now showing at the Museum of Contemporary Craft. When you're down in the Pearl District this month, check out this great showing of local talent. Potter's featured are Richey Bellinger, Barb Campbell, Victoria Christen, Wally Schwab, Kowkie Durst, Sam Morgan and David Piper. And don't forget all of the Holiday Sales going on around town - if you are going to be opening your wallet this holiday season, buy local - support your local artisan!

studio cat

I'm sure I'm not the only potter with a studio cat

OPA Members at OFB

I never thought working in the cold room at the Oregon Food Bank, packing frozen ears of corn, would have been as much fun as it was. It was a great opportunity to meet fellow OPA members. Twenty-one strong and a great time was had by all and for such a great cause. And what attractive headwear, gloves and beard guards that we got to wear. Can't wait until the next time. If you are thinking of arranging your own group to volunteer at the Food Bank - after the holidays is a good time to go - the Food Bank is always short of volunteers after the holidays. See you there! Pictured are Brenda Scott, Chayo Wilson, Jenny Lakeman, Ken Pincus, and Meaghan Kunzmann.

Meet an OPA Member:Ted Ernst

3 Things about Ted that have nothing to do with clay

1. Has a secret life as an environmental statistician.
2. Is very social, yet loves to spend a week or two backpacking alone in the mountains.
3. Is an avid birder.

P.S. I just want to add that Ted is a heck of a nice guy. Oh, and that is Natalie Warrens in the background