OCAF Sponsors

PATRONS

JOHN & BECKY QUACKENBUSH

ENTHUSIAST

KATHY PRESCOTT & GRADY THRASHER

ROBERT & JOAN RUSHTON

ADVOCATE

DR GREG WARE DMD

Office & Gallery Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday- Saturday

OCAF is located at 34 School Street in Historic Watkinsville Georgia.

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity that is not supported by tax dollars of any kind. All of our programs are open to the public regardless of what county they live in. OCAF members receive valuable discounts on classes, workshops and special events. Although membership is suggested it is not required.

Upcoming Events & Exhibits

All exhibitions open to the public the evening of the opening reception.

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THE JOURNEY

Black History Month Celebration

Exhibition: January 27- February 24, 2012

Reception: Friday, January 27th, 6-8 PM

OCAF Thrift Sale

March 16 & 17, 2012

CALL FOR DONATIONS! OCAF THRIFT SALE is seeking new or used items for its annual Thrift Sale, March 16-17th. Please donate your surplus usable furniture, toys, clothing, books, tools, hardware, electronics, small appliances, vehicles, lawn & garden supplies, antiques, exercise equipment, etc... Proceeds will benefit art & art education at OCAF.

February Drop off times: Wenesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Wednesday evening 5 PM – 7 PM to Rocket Hall at 34 School Street in Watkinsville. To schedule a pickup of larger items call 706-769-4565.

Upcoming Art Classes & Workshops

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Meredith Lachin

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Kie Johnson

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Mark Williams

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Nancy Carter & Peggy Pitts

Spring 2012

FEBRUARY & MARCH

VISUAL ARTS

FREE Demonstration with: Meredith Lachin

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Oil Painting: Using the Photograph Correctly

Instructor: Meredith Lachin

Dates: Saturdays, March 10 - 24, 2012. Three Sessions

Beginning Watercolor

Instructor: Kie Johnson

Dates: Thursdays, March 8 to May 19, 2012. A six week Class. Note: No class March 15

Intermediate Watercolor

Instructor: Kie Johnson

Dates: Wednesdays, March 7 to May 18, 2012. A seven week Class.

CLAY ARTS

FREE Demonstration with: Mark "the Other Brother" Williams

Date: Thursday, February 23

"Face Jug" and "Folk Pottery" Sculpture

Instructor: Mark "the Other Brother" Williams

Dates: Thursday, March 8- 29, 2012

BOOK & PAPER-MAKING

Bookmaking

Instructor: Peggy Pitts

Dates: Tuesdays, March 6 to March 27, 2012. Class will meet for two hours

Paper Making Workshops

Instructors: Nancy Carter and Peggy Pitts

Dates Times:

Weekend Session 1

Saturday, March 17, 10 AM – 2 PM

Sunday, March 18, 1 – 3 PM

Weekend Session 2

Saturday, March 31, 10 AM – 2 PM

Sunday, April 11, 1 – 3 PM

To find out more about these and other upcoming classes at OCAF, please click here....

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Ongoing

Clay Open Studio

Open studio fee: $50 per month, or $5 per day pay as you go.

Clay cost: $30/25 lb. bag, includes bisque firing, glazing and firing.

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Open studio time is available for people 16 or older who have previously taken OCAF ceramics classes or have previous experience working in another ceramics studio. Clay used in the studio must be purchased from OCAF. Open Studio time determined by monthly need.

For questions about these or other classes/events at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, please contact us directly by using the information provided below.

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

Address: 34 School Street

Mailing address: P.O. Box 631

Watkinsville GA, 30677

Phone# 706-769-4565

Fax# 888-804-6581

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