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• Study art and craft at OCAC
• CMBA Members Connect
• Ice and snow ahead
• Sunset Credit Union donates $1,000
• Move It Yourselfers
• Village Gallery

Study art and craft at OCAC

You’re invited to learn more about undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Oregon College of Art and Craft, and how to become a part of their creative community at these upcoming events. Tours of facilities include specialized studios for Book Arts/Print, Ceramics, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles, Metals/Jewelry, Painting, Photography and Wood/Furniture Design.

Undergraduate, Saturday November 8 at 2 pm

Learn about the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, bring your art portfolio for review by faculty, find out about scholarships and financial aid, attend a presentation on admissions, have your transfer questions answered and view the OCAC Juried Student Exhibition in the Hoffman Gallery.

Graduate, Saturday, November 22 at 2 pm

OCAC offers three distinct programs in contemporary craft for those seeking to advance their studies beyond the bachelor’s level: Master of Fine Arts in Craft, Master of Fine Arts in Applied Craft and Design and the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Craft. Attend the event and meet graduate faculty, tour campus, learn about the programs and find out how to apply.

For questions, contact the Admissions Office at 971-255-4192 or admissions@ocac.edu.

CMBA Members Connect

Last month, members of the Cedar Mill Business Association got together to connect at Cedar Mill’s newly established Schmizza Pub and Grub on Cornell Rd. Hosts Jean and Rick Brogan provided the perfect space for food and good conversation. Business owners along with their employees enjoyed a buffet of pizza, breadsticks and salad. M

embers were treated to several tastings from Pelican Brewery and five lucky attendees won prizes from Pelican.

The evening was considered a success by those in attendance. One guest said, “It’s great to meet people who work and have businesses in Cedar Mill. Those relationships are important to me.”  Many business cards were exchanged and acquaintances made. The CMBA will hold more of these mixers to connect our Cedar Mill business community with each other.

Join the CMBA so that you too can connect and get to know those who serve our community and do business in Cedar Mill. You can join now for $125, which will take you through to December 2015. Yearly memberships begin in January at $100 for the year. See our website for more information on how to join and learn about the benefits of being a member of the CMBA at cedarmillbiz.com.

Ice and snow ahead

Bud Holden, owner of Sunset Tire Factory, reminds you that it’s now legal to use studded tires on your vehicle. Come in now to select the best tires for your needs. Sunset Tire Factory is locally owned, and Bud’s been in the business since he was a kid! (His father helped start the original company.)

Sunset Tire Factory is located at 301 NW Murray, just south of the Sunset Highway. Turn on NW Millcreek, past “The Greek” and pull into the parking area.

Sunset Credit Union donates $1,000

In a couple of weeks, a few Oak Hills Elementary School classrooms are going to get a new look thanks to Sunset Credit Union. The credit union, which now visits the school each Wednesday to teach the students about money and money-management skills, held a contest at the school.

Students were asked to write short essays on why they felt their classroom deserved a makeover. The winning classroom received $500 to be used to makeover their classroom. Second place received a check for $300 and third place a $200 check. Visit Sunset CU’s website to see the classroom makeovers

Sunset Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution serving people who live, work, or attend school in Cedar Mill. To learn more, visit sspfcu.com.

Move It Yourselfers

Moving can be stressful, not to mention back-breaking. Whether Grandma has left you her baby grand piano or Uncle Eddie has bequeathed you his trophy-winning marlin, you need to figure out how to transport them safely. A survey commissioned by The UPS Store revealed that of the items Americans would least like to move, a piano topped the list, with 52% of respondents not wanting to move one alone; electronics followed with 38 percent stating it was too difficult; and one-third of Americans (33%) would be hesitant to move antiques or heirloom furniture without the help of experts.

For move-it-yourselfers, utilizing the freight services at the Peterkort UPS Store can be a reliable alternative to standard movers. Their packing experts can help you move those larger-than-life items without breaking a sweat, let alone your back.

The UPS freight services are a great option for the move-it-yourselfer who needs to ship a large or heavy item, but wants to entrust packing and handling to a trained professional. Their trained staff will not only pack it properly but also arrange to have it delivered right to the customer’s front door. Additionally, The UPS Store carries a variety of moving supplies, such as small, medium and large boxes, dish pack and wardrobe boxes, tape, bubble pack and foam packaging peanuts.

In addition to custom crating and shipping for large items, and packaging supplies, The UPS Store offers domestic and international shipping; full-service packaging; digital printing and online printing; black-and-white and color copies; document finishing (binding, laminating, etc.); printing services (business cards, letterhead, rubber stamps, etc.); notary; mailbox and postal services; and more. For more information, call 503-646-9999.

Village Gallery

12505 NW Cornell Road, Tuesday - Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 12 – 4 pm

Featured Artist: Donna Zenobia Saffir

Paint and collage, by Donna Saffir

November 4-30, Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 12-4 pm

Reception: November 9, 2-4 pm

Donna Saffir earned a BFA and an MFA in theater arts from Boston University and has taught acting, directing, mime, mask making and improvisational theater. She has also acted extensively on the East Coast and in Portland. In the 1980’s she created and managed Zenobia, a boutique baker in Lake Oswego. She won many artistic and culinary awards with wedding cakes and masterpieces of the chocolate arts. She graduated from Marylhurst College with a BFA in painting 1995, and has been learning and practicing painting ever since. “ The concept of her exhibit at Village Gallery began as a child, when she discovered sea shells and other beautiful treasures of the sea. Later in life, she discovered the 16th century contemporary portraits of Queen Elizabeth I, which are visually stunning with their rich texture, color, ornamentation, and over the top glamour. The paintings Donna Zenobia Saffir has on display this month at Village Gallery are inspired by those portraits of royal subjects, and are lavishly embellished with shells and other treasures from the sea.

Artists Reception and Open House

Sunday, November 9, 2 - 4 pm

Drop in and meet their November featured artists. Take part in a free art-making activity and enjoy light refreshments with other guests and members of Village Gallery, while viewing the work of their featured artists and other artist members who have work on display this month. The event is free and open to the public.

Classes & Workshops!

Kristi Roberts - Children’s Art Classes

Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, ages 7 - 11 years, $40 per month

Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 pm, ages 11 - 14 years, $40 per month

Wednesdays, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, ages 7 - 11 years, $50 per month

Children learn a variety of artistic techniques in this weekly class. Instructor Kristi Roberts will explore where each individual student is starting, in addition to developing the group’s existing artist abilities. Students will have opportunities to try out different mediums to discover what the enjoy. Units will be covered in drawing, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, clay and mixed media. Fine art concepts and techniques will be included with each lesson. This is a weekly class and registration is at the beginning of every month.

Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: kristisfineart.com

Aditi Dongre - Children’s Creative Doodling Class

Sundays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7 and 14. $60.

Doodling is a very creative fun way to create beautiful art by just using simple shapes and repeated patterns. It helps children express their imagination in a very artistic way. Kids will learn in a step-by-step process, gradually creating an intricate design. Different applications of designs will be discussed during the class, such as greeting cards, gifts, scrapbooks, etc. Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: aditidesigns.com

Mary Burgess - Beginning Watercolor

Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 and 17, 9:30 - 12:30 pm. $180.

This class is for beginners in watercolor who are looking for ongoing, structured instruction in the basics of this dynamic medium. Each class will consist of a hands-on lesson in watercolor technique and design followed by individual help with planning and developing your own paintings. Various painting styles will be covered. Join in for a fun and friendly introduction to watercolor.

Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: maryburgessart.com

Ruth Armitage - Creating Textures With Gelli-Plate Printing

3 Day Workshop, Thursday - Saturday, November 6, 7 and 8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. $235.

All levels welcome. Get hooked on the latest way to print: Gelli-printing! This class will thrill entry-level students as well as professionals! Using Golden’s Open Acrylics, students will explore new ways to layer color, achieve pattern and texture, and use hand-made papers as collage elements in their work. Come explore the endless variety of surface treatments, from direct brushwork to stenciling, to masks and stamping. Create papers perfect for collage and journaling, as well as creating original monotypes or collographs.

Class details available at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: rutharmitage.com

Liz Walker - acrylic explorations on canvas board & paper!

Friday, Nov. 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. $60.

All levels, all supplies provided. Create a small 5x7 inch finished painting in one session and learn some new methods of applying acrylic paint on prepared papers and canvas boards. This workshop is ideal for all levels of painters, providing a fresh, fool-proof way to paint without fear.

Liz will guide you every step of the way, providing templates, color suggestions, and ideas for adding texture and pattern to your piece. Using acrylics, students will explore composition, atmospheric layers, and textures with a bit of mixed media and collage.

Class details at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: lizwalkerartist.com

Mary Burgess - Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky)

Friday, December 5, 10 am – 2 pm. $50.

No Experience Necessary! Learn how to create beautiful intricate patterns on egg shells using a wax resist method in the traditional Ukrainian way. Egg shells are waxed and dyed using a kristka, a special waxing tool used to “write” patterns on the egg. Colorful dyes are applied in succession for dramatic effect. The finished pysanky can be used as a holiday ornament. All tools and materials are provided during the workshop.

Complete class details available at villagegalleryarts.org

Artist Website: maryburgessart.com

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