25th
Annual
All Oregon Calligraphers Conference
What's Your Line?
October 21, 2006
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Portland, OR
[Return to main AOCC page or view the brochure to register]
Registration
View & print the brochure to register. Pre-registration for AOCC is available only by mail. Lunch is included only through pre-registration. Deadline for pre-registration is October 10. No refunds after that date, but registration is transferable. All refunds subject to a $5 service fee. Returned checks are subject to a $20 service fee.
Contacts
General Information: Meri Taylor (503-645-6328)
Vendors & AOCC Logo: Alesia Zorn
Registration: Gloria Bryen
4"x4" Exhibit: Susan Cole
Schedule of events
Saturday, October 21 ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ~ PCC Event Center, Building 9
9-10 a.m.
Registration & Hospitality, Vendors Open, Displays, 4"x4" Exhibit, Show & Share10-10:30 a.m.
Introductions, Oregon Art Annual Report10:30 a.m.-noon
Keynote: Denis Brown, "Dangerous Lines"Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch12:30
Hands-on "Try Me Tools": Demo area open all afternoon1:15-2:45 p.m.
Session I Classes (view the brochure to see them all)3-4:30 p.m.
Session II Classes (view the brochure to see them all)Registered attendees may take two classes. Over 16 experienced instructors will be teaching a wide variety of classes. Class sizes will be litmited, so register promptly on or after August 15.
Pre and Post AOCC Workshop
Flourishing: A One-Day Workshop with Denis Brown
Friday, October 20 OR Sunday, October 22
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Max: 20 students
$45
view the flyer (PDF)
[please note: this workshop is full]Tools and Materials: Broad edged calligraphy felt-tip markers, calligraphy dip-pens (Brause size 3mm & 4mm particularly suggested in addition to students' own preferred brand: we will also have a supply of Brause nibs available for purchase), ink, gouache paints, palette, mixing brushes, ruler, pencils, eraser, compass, paper for practice and one or two quality sheets.
You may bring a lunch or there are two restaurants nearby.
Location:
Portland Fire & Rescue Station 16
Community Room
1715 SW Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97221The fire station is located approximately one block north of the US 26 at the Sylvan exit.
From the west:
Take US 26 eastbound to the Sylvan exit 71a
Take the Sylvan exit #71A toward SW Scholls Ferry Rd - go 0.2 mi
Turn Left on SW Scholls Ferry Rd - go < 0.1 mi
SW Scholls Ferry Rd becomes SW Skyline Blvd - go 0.2 mi
Portland Fire & Rescue Station 16 will be on the leftFrom the east:
Take US-26 westbound toward Beaverton
Take the Sylvan exit #71B onto SW Skyline Blvd toward Sylvan - go 0.4 mi, turn right
Portland Fire & Rescue Station 16 will be on the leftParking is limited. Please unload and park across the street, as a courtesy to the firemen, unless you need the handicap parking at the firehouse.
Questions? Please contact Mary Ann David (503.635.5596)
Additional workshops with Denis Brown
Denis will be teaching additional workshops in the Portland area beginning October 17. Portland Society for Calligraphy members will have registration preference until September 1, 2006 and then registration wil be open to non-members. We also welcome new members at any time.
Exhibits
4"x4" exhibit: What's Your Line?
Call for entries: we invite all calligraphers to share their artwork!
- Finished piece maybe matted or not
- Finished size must measure 4"x 4"
- Must include lettering in some form
- Open to any calligrapher, attendance not required
- Name & address on back
- Please prepare an identification tag for display measuring 2 1/2"x 1 1/4" . Include your name, title (if any) and materials used.
- Mail with a self addressed stamped return envelope or arrange for a guild representative to pick it up your artwork.
- You may enter up to 3 pieces
- Mail no later than October 13
- Mail to:
Susan Cole
3917 NE 44th St
Vancouver, WA 98661Show & share
All participants are invided to bring artwork to show & share. Each piece of artwork must be labeled. You will take your pieces with you when you leave.
Vendors (more to be added)
- Denis Brown
- Paper & Ink Arts
- Don & Ardyth Brown
- Green Heron Book Arts
- Bridie's Irish Faire: Celtic and Book
of Kells inspired jewelry,
cross-stitch patterns and other merchandise
John Neal, Bookseller
The Portland Society of Calligraphers will again be selling books by John Neal, Bookseller at the All Oregon Calligraphy Conference. You are encouraged to pre-order books and supplies by browsing the John Neal website and then sending your list of requested items to Diane Flack. Phone: 503-297-1248; Email: flackd@oes.edu; Mail: 3845 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR 97225. All preorder requests must be received by September 30, 2006 for pick-up at AOCC. Earlier is better! The Portland Society of Calligraphers benefits from your purchases.
Scholarships
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available to high school and college students. To apply, send a letter in your everyday handwriting stating why you would like to attend. Include your name, telephone number, e-mail address and name of your school. Mail by September 10 to:
Portland Society for Calligraphy
Attn: AOCC Scholarship
P.O. Box 4621
Portland, OR 97208Questions only, please contact meriscribe@comcast.net
How to get to PCC Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Rd.
Portland, ORFrom Salem:
Take I-5 North to OR 217 N exit 292 follow to Hwy 26 W
Continue west to NW 185th Avenue exit #64
Turn right at NW 185th Ave – go 2. miles
Turn right at NW Springville Rd –go 0.4 mile
Turn left at entrance to PCC Rock Creek Campus
Park in Free Event parking next to Building 9From the East Side:
Bear left into the I-405 entry ramp to Zoo (US-26 W) Forestry Ctr.
– go 0.2
Take US-26 W 9.6 miles
Take the 185th Ave exit 64 to PCC Rock Creek –go 0.3 mi
Turn right at NW 185th Ave – go 1.4
Turn right at NW Springville RD – go 0.4 mi
Turn left at entrance to PCC Rock Creek Campus
Park in Free Event parking next to Building #9
Near-by accomodations
Phoenix Inn Suites
15402 NW Cornell Rd.
Beaverton
503-614-8100Fairfield Inn & Suites Beaverton
15583 NW Gateway Ct
Beaverton
800-444-6835Courtyard by Marriott
Portland Hillsboro (next to streets of Tanasbourne Mall)
3050 NW Stucki Pl
Hillsboro
800-754-6835Hilton Garden Inn
15520 NW Gateway Ct
Beaverton
503-466-2042
AOCC 2006 logo by Alesia Zorn