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Nov 20,2008
Hermitage is a Home
by Julie D
I dropped into Hermitage this week and had my usual head spinning desire for everything in the shop. Jennifer June is the talented proprietress of Hermitage, with an exquisite eye for the stupendously cool and unique. One of the things Jennifer does best is bring work from independent artists living outside of Portland into Portland. I like that when I go to her shop, I can say, who is this by? Instead of ... oh I love this, it is by so and so, right? While Hermitage is the home to many lovely home accessories, the main focus here is on wallpaper. Jennifer retails some of the most unique and special wallpaper designers I have come across. Much is handmade, screen printed, block printed or hand painted. A perusal of her books made me consider wallpapering my whole house. But I have refrained. For now. If this sounds too good to be true, it is. Jennifer will be closing Hermitage's Portland doors in January and relocating to Seattle. I am not sure what Seattle has done to deserve suc
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Nov 12,2008
Call for Artists
by Julie D
The Pearl Design Center is organizing a holiday event called the North Pearl Wonderland and they need artists! An art and craft sale is scheduled as part of the event and they are inviting and encouraging local artists to participate. Participation is free, and space is limited. This event is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 29th at NW 14th and Raleigh. All interested in participating should contact Sabrina Park. Sabrina.Park@Intrinsic-Design.com
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Nov 8,2008
Rachel Ann Austin
by Julie D
Rachel Austin , carpenter turned painter, is a delightful artist living in SE Portland. She is inspired by small precious moments often missed in the hustle of the day. I love the shapes and colors that she uses, and in addition to her oil paintings, she uses various other mediums, such as watercolor and mixed media. She has a private studio, but you can buy and view her work at some really cute local shops. Cheeky B , Tilde , and Noun to name a few. She will also be showing at a couple of sales in person this winter: The Sunday Best , November 30th The Crafty Wonderland , December 14th Read More...
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Nov 5,2008
Pretty Paper Maven
by Julie D
There is a snappy new book shop in town! Only it's not a place to purchase books. It's a place to repair them, create them and treasure them. Meet the fabulous book, box and paper maven Molly Lewis. One visit to her studio will have you wishing you could re-cover all of your old books with the most amazing handmade covers you have ever seen. Molly is the founder of Hinged Strung Stitched and specializes in making custom presentation boxes, photo albums and books. She can build you a beautiful journal from scratch, or create an intricate clamshell case to hold your treasures in. Call her up to schedule a visit at her studio and you'll find yourself unable to pull yourself away. One could lounge for hours on one of her white tuffet stools, drinking tea and talking paper. She is a friendly girl with a wealth of knowledge who will gladly tell you anything you ever wanted to know about the art of book binding. If you don't make it to her studio, though you really should, you can catch
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Nov 5,2008
Museum of Contemporary Craft Downsizes
by shooter
DK Row at The Oregonian reports that the Museum of Contemporary Craft has announced budget and staff reductions. Row reports that the reductions are anticipatory. The museum sees corporate, foundation, and possibly individual grants shrinking in the near future, and wants to keep the institution sustainable as the economy continues into a recession. More information will be forthcoming.Plan a visit to the museum and give this great institution your support.
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Oct 16,2008
Spooky Times in Portland
by TeachStreet
There are many ways to have a great time in Portland this Halloween, especially if you're on a budget. Ever thought about learning how to make homemade pumpkin pie ? How about designing your own costume from scratch? Halloween is also a great time to brush up on your arts and crafts skills in preparation for the great holiday season to come. You may want to start with putting together your own haunted flower arrangement . There's no need to fear this year-if you weren't invited to a Halloween bash that is! Luckily for you, there's plenty of spooky and haunting things to do in the Portland area for “el Dia de Los Muertos” (the Day of the Dead). Portland happens to be a vibrant city where the ghosts of the past like to linger and play. There is a lot to do and see before the month is over. Here are some event links for Portla
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Oct 7,2008
School's Out / Craft's In!
by nancy
Looking for stimulating and interesting activities for your child on PPS closure days? Check out School's Out! / Craft's In! at the Museum of Contemporary Craft . Open to children ages 7 to 12. This fall, when school is out, your child can explore museum exhibitions and craft collaborative works using everyday materials. School's Out! / Craft's In! aims to enhance students' appreciation and understanding of craft while fostering observation, language and critical thinking skills. The theme for fall is Collaboration in Craft. Space is Limited. Come to one or all sessions. Sign up by calling 503.223.2654 x120 or visit the website for details. session 1 · Friday, October 24 Decoupage: Using Found Words and Objects session 2 · Thursday-Friday, November 6-7
Collaborative Masks and Reusing Everyday Objects session 3 · Tuesday, November 11
Problem-solving and Design: Foam Furniture session 4 · Monday-Wednesday,
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Sep 9,2008
Isobel's Clubhouse Wish List
by nancy
We've been having a blast at Isobel's Clubhouse. You can check out pictures of our activities here , including sock puppets, arts & crafts, dress up, ice cream making and story time. Parents, grandparents, business people and caring neighbors have welcomed us to the neighborhood. And they've donated furniture, rugs, art supplies, gear, time and expertise to make this space cozy and fun for kids; central Portland's family room. Many of you have asked what we need, and expressed an interest in helping out. Thank you all for your generosity, and for your desire to make this space even more fun. Here's our wish list: Big map of the world to hang on the wall update: donated, thank you ! Posters made from our Flickr page photos to hang on the walls Carpet, as those cement floors will be pretty cold when the weather changes Cubbies and a coat rack , as the rain will come soon update: coat rack is donated, thank you Plants that are non-toxi
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Aug 26,2008
New NW Boutique is Absolutely Unique!
by northwest nola
Today I visited what surely must be one of Portland's most unique spaces -- a new boutique art gallery tucked quietly into Northwest Portland. The Life Jacket Design Shop & Gallery, which opened about 6 weeks ago, is home to all things original: one-of-a-kind artwork, mixed media, accessories and home decor. Owner and resident Carol Christensen, a Seattle native who recently relocated to Portland after spending 18 years in New York, is both curator and artisan of this little museum. She will proudly guide you on a tour of her small space, telling you many of the stories that accompany her creative expressions. Carol named the gallery, Life Jacket, at least partially in reference to the fact that it's her new project aimed at taking her mind off of her son going away to college. In essence, it is her "lifejacket," though she is sure to note that she is not quite that desperate! A lifejacket, she thinks, tends to wrap itself around you and keep you above the "st
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Aug 26,2008
Isobel's Clubhouse September Schedule
by nancy
Many thanks to all of you who responded to our survey and told us the best days/times for you to come and play at Isobel's Clubhouse. Isobel's Clubhouse is Central Portland's family room. It's a not-for-profit place for families to gather and play, and we hope to see you there. Based on your input, here's the schedule for September: M* 3:30 - 5:00 Stories and Open Play T* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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W* 3:30 - 5:00 Messy Projects
Th* 9:30 - 11:30 Arts and Crafts
F* 9:30 - 11:30 Stories and Open Play * You'll still want to check the weekly schedule that we post on Neighborhood Notes . If there's some field trip or adventure that's too good to pass up... well, then we won't pass it up :) Stories and Open Play: We have lots of donated books and art supplies. Depending on what mood you're in that day, we might paint, draw, make paper crafts, work with play dough, read stories, dress up i
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