Porcelain To Heirlooms

Our passion is about the fine art of porcelain, visual journaling, and watercolor.  We also feature various items for great gifts, lessons, watercolor, history of the art, seminars and our blank china store.

 

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WOCP

 

WOCP MUSEUM

The World Organization of China Painting Museum in Oklahoma City, OK is wonderful!  All china painters should try to schedule a trip to see the excellent displays.  The rooms go on an on and are filled with exquisite pieces of artwork.  There are class rooms where educational opportunities are held each week.  The staff doesn't hesitate to take time out of their busy schedules to answer questions and make you welcome.

PPIO

PPIO is an online site for Porcelain Artists.  Lessons, Artist's sites, artists addresses world-wide, and what is going on with porcelain art in the world are just a few of the things you can learn. 

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Great Gift Ideas!

Handmade jewelry

handmade note cards

bookmark thongs

trinket Boxes

painted cups and saucers

Christmas ornaments

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Model Train Buffs:

We have had a request for train pictures on porcelain tiles.  Our nephew is a model train buff and is excited about the prospect of personalized train pictures to hang in the train room.  Send your photos of your train specialty to the studio if you are interested in this idea.

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cremation urns

When doing your Estate Planning consider ordering a personalized cremation urn.  The urns are designed to honor the talent or interest of your loved one.

See custom work page for more completed personalized urns.

 

Pet urns are are also available.  Your pet's portrait can be incorporated into the design.

UNIQUE GIFTS AVAILABLE

Melted wine bottles decorated with grapes and cheese knife.  These make a great cheese or cracker tray while tasting your favorite wine.

$22.50 each

What to do with the corks? Why, make trivets of course!

$18.00 each

$45.00

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

The studio will be closed June 11-14th and again July 12-21. Come to the World Show in Omaha!!!!!

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what's new in the studio

Keep us in mind for unusual wedding, anniversary, birthday or going away gifts.

 

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WATERCOLOR CLASSES

We have discontinued the watercolor classes until October. Please take pictures and make sketches with watercolor in mind as you vacation this summer.

This is the result of our March class.  Icelandic Poppies

 Sign up today!

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Baby shoes for that new baby, grand-baby or great grand-baby. Made to order especially for that little girl or boy.

Allow two weeks for delivery.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

We will be selling the porcelain molds and the tools necessary to pour porcelain this year.  Make an offer by contacting the studio.

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CLASSES OFFERED

Regular Classes: Tuesdays and Fridays each week from 10:00am to 4:00pm,  china painting classes. 

The Shop is open by appointment on non-class days.  Call 605 787-4597 if you wish to shop any day.

 

watercolor CLASSES

(See above notice)

 

 

 

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SEMINAR NEWS

There are no seminars scheduled at this time. 

See seminar page on this site for details on booking a seminar and subjects available.

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Check out some great artist's work!

www.andreworr.com

Congratulation Andrew on your latest award!  Hey people! Click on this link. His work is wonderful!!!!!

www.vidascollectibles.com

 

 

PROJECT OF THE MONTH

June

The Friday class is learning Dresden in the Leta Clemons method.  We had hoped to "Paint on a Wheel" using Alice Pignatelli's method. Alice is from Portugal and we met her in Grand Rapids at the 2007 convention.  After a series of setbacks we finally received her DVD. When we went to watch it in preparation to do the lesson, we discovered the DVD is in Portuguese! We will still try, it will just take a little longer.

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January/February Results

May's sea scene

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SOFIE

 

 

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Last update

6/6/09

PET PORTRAITS

We have recently been doing portraits of a favorite pet from mule, horse, dogs and cats...or birds.  These can be done in watercolor or on a porcelain tile suitable for framing.  Call or write for more information and pricing.

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 proposed projects 2009

June - Friday class, Dresden and Tuesday class "Paint on a Wheel"

July - WOCP World Convention July 13 - 18.  Plan to come to Omaha! We will paint mugs for the Cancer Society to take to Omaha. 

August - Central States Fair projects  and Jewelry  using techniques of Helene Applebaum from Belgium

September - Due to the fall art shows and seminars out of state as well as the Black Hills Art Association annual show, regular classes will not be held this month.

October - Small bird on bird house with fall leaves

November - Mushrooms

December - Poinsettia Tray

Please note changes to these subjects will be at the discretion of the teacher

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WOCP World Show

Mark your calendars to go to Omaha in July 13-18, 2009.  Paige Gray and her committee are working hard to make this a great experience in the Midwest!

For more information see the January/February issue of China Painter or email the studio for a registration form. 

MAKE PLANS NOW TO COME TO OMAHA!!!

 

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SEND IN YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR THE WORLD SHOW.  CHECK THE INSIDE COVER OF THE CHINA PAINTER MAGAZINE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS.

(Or call the studio.  We will send you one!)

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We accept  Money Orders and Personal Checks (merchandise will not be shipped until your check has cleared.  Allow 15 days.)

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