| Come watch me melt glass! |
[Jul. 9th, 2008|04:42 pm] |
http://www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org/programs_craftpdx.php
I will be there making beads on a torch from 11am - 1 pm
It's free
Celebrate the Museum's one year anniversary in its new home!
Attended last summer by more than 8,000 community members, Craft PDX is Museum of Contemporary Craft’s biggest event of the year. From live music, food and art activities outside on the park, to lectures and artist talks inside the Museum, Craft PDX allows people of all ages to get creative, have fun and connect through craft.
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Craft PDX: A Block Party
Sunday, July 13, 11 AM-6 PM, North Park Blocks - NW 8th & Davis; Free and open to the public
Free art activities include:
• Glass blowing demonstrations by the Museum of Glass Mobile Hot Shop
• Clay town art activity for kids
• Raku pottery glazing and firing
• Stich-o-rama embroidery project
• Regional craft guild demos |
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| Toy Art Show Submissions Deadline Sunday |
[May. 8th, 2008|07:40 pm] |
Please have your submissions in by Sunday May 11th, www.toyartpdx.org
thanks
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| Contributors needed for a Halloween Crafting book |
[May. 6th, 2008|06:19 pm] |
Hey, Portland area crafters! I hope it's O.K. to post this sort of thing here...
I am in the thick of writing a how-to book on Halloween crafts and am looking for guest contributions from fellow crafters. Contributions can be anything from a photo of a costume, prop or party display that fits into the book's Halloween/horror/dark fantasy/scifi theme, to a full step-by-step tutorial of an appropriate crafting technique.
Sadly, this isn't a paying gig - The publisher's budget doesn't include anything for guest contributors at all -- but I can give each contributor a copy of the book and credit within, including a link to your own crafting website if you've got one. The book will also have a promo website and I'll be including contributor links there as well, so there's definitely a chance for some free publicity.
The catch? I'm in need of contributions right away. As in, within the next two to three weeks! (Yeah.... yikes!)
If you're interested and want to know all the details, please check out my request for contributions post here, or just click to the main page of my LJ and you'll see the post at the top with handy internal links for easy navigation. :-)
Thanks much and I look forward to hearing from anyone who might have some appropriately ghoulish crafts to share!
~Robin |
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| knit hat class at twisted |
[Apr. 29th, 2008|10:03 pm] |
hello pdx crafty ones! i just wanted to tell you about this class i'm teaching on sunday at twisted because it's turning out that knitting a hat when spring is finally here (well, just about) is not what most people want to do. but knitting hats is superfun, yeah! i knit them year round, you can't stop me, hats are the best!
so i'm teaching this hat i designed:
twisted listed it as an "intermediate" class, but really i'd call it "adventurous beginner". i think if you know how to do a knit and purl stitch, and you are excited about learning more, i wouldn't have a problem with teaching you this hat. it's much easier than it looks!
the class is on sunday, so if it looks cool to you, sign up right away! i'll be superduper excited to teach you stuff!! |
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| crafty book event at Powells - Monday night |
[Apr. 4th, 2008|12:56 pm] |
Hey everyone,
I wanted to announce my upcoming Bead Simple book event at the downtown Powell's Books on Monday night -- if you're free, I hope you can make it over!
I'll show a bunch of the 150 jewelry projects from the book, and my Portland guest designers will be there with their work, too. Plus everyone who comes is invited to make a pair of Solo Earrings to bring home as part of a little jewelry 101 demo -- I'll bring pliers, supplies, and a big stash of vintage beads from my collection (like these sparklers) for people to use.
Please pass the word on to friends and crafty types and I hope to see you next week! :)
Bead Simple event at Powell's (upstairs in the Basil Hayward Gallery)
1005 W. Burnside St., downtown Portland
Monday, April 7 at 7:30 pm |
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| Toy Art Show Looking for Submssions |
[Mar. 25th, 2008|12:39 pm] |
Toys make everyone happy, they rekindle the experiences of our childhood.
What is your artwork that is related to toys?
Toy Art can be anything toy themed. Bicycles, puppets, sculpture, pinatas, dolls, games, fashion, robots, and more encouraged.
This show is also in search of toy related talent to preform.( Hula hoopers, fire, jugglers, klowns, puppets...)
www.flickr.com/groups/toyartshow2008/
* We welcome a variety of medium (photography, digital, illustration, collage, mix media, painting. sculpture...) There are no restrictions on size.
* Submissions should be uploaded digitally through flickr: www.flickr.com
* Up to 5 images will be considered for the exhibition. Images must be in jpeg format. Posted to the Toy Art Show 2008 on flickr.
* No Entry Fee Required! (But if the piece sells during the show a small percentage will go to the venue)
* The deadline for Submissions is Sunday May 11th, I understand that being creativity and procrastination go hand in hand sometimes so if you have an idea that you plan on getting done by the show June 6th let me know, and I may be able to hold a spot for you.
* The Show is June 6th @ Watershed please come celebrate toys with us!
STEPS FOR SUBMISSION:
1. Join the Toy Art Show 2008 group: www.flickr.com/groups/toyartshow2008/
2. To add a photo to the group, select the photo in your account you will see options for adding the photo to the group directly above the photo.
3. Please DO NOT submit more than 5 images.
4. We will be contacting you through your flickr mail account, so please check that account. |
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| CRAFT: release party this Sunday afternoon! |
[Mar. 7th, 2008|01:50 pm] |
If you're free on Sunday, please stop by the the CRAFT: release party that Diane and I are hosting, we'd love to see you! You can see Moxie's cover project monster demo in action and make yourself some pretty little Pantyhose Flowers to take home, and we'll have plenty of refreshments on hand, too.
There will be some great crafty raffle prizes up for grabs, like these three awesome books: Get Your Crochet On, I Heart Felt, and The Pillow Book.
You can also win one of two CRAFT: box sets of magazines (valued at $60!) or some lovely merchandise from our wonderful venue, Twisted.
The party is from 1 to 4 pm and we'll be giving away prizes every hour on the hour.
Portland CRAFT: release party
Sunday, March 9 from 1 - 4 pm at Twisted
2310 NE Broadway, Portland, 97232
503-922-1150
And don't forget to stop by Crafty Wonderland from 11-4 at Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St, Portland while you're out and about! |
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| Origami paper |
[Feb. 7th, 2008|12:10 pm] |
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I'm looking for a good local source for origami paper, specifically in the traditional indigo and white prints. I have a friend who is having a baby and wants to hang origami cranes in the baby's nursery. Thanks! |
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| I thought some of you Portland craft people might be interested in this... |
[Feb. 6th, 2008|04:38 pm] |
We have confirmed the dates for the 2008 Portland Zine Symposium!
August 2-3, 2008
For more information if you would like to create a flier for the even go here
Stay tuned for website updates for tabling and workshop planning. We don't have a handle on the website yet, but you can still post on the message board here |
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| fun with glass! |
[Feb. 5th, 2008|09:40 am] |
I work with glass artist Leah Pellegrini at Aquila Art Glass in north Portland. Last night, we made fun videos of Leah doing some torchworking.
Also... if anybody's interested in playing with glass, Aquila welcomes anyone and everyone on the third Thursday of the month to make fused glass pendants for children with cancer. February 21st from 6-8pm if you're interested! No experience necessary. :) |
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| Help With Snaps |
[Feb. 3rd, 2008|10:26 am] |
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Do any of you crafty people out there have any tricks or tips on how to attach snaps to fabric? I bought a set of snaps that come with a little blue thingy that helps line the snaps up correctly, then you're supposed to bang it with a hammer a few times to attach the snaps. Every time I do this, though, the snaps never really attach firmly enough. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to buy a better snap attachment tool? Any help would be greatly appreciated :) |
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| Copper foil tape? |
[Jan. 28th, 2008|10:22 am] |
Hi!
I'd like to get some copper foil tape, preferably 1/2" wide, but all the craft/art stores I've been to lately haven't had any. Any suggestions/recommendations (especially on the east side) would be appreciated. :) |
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| Can Haz Inspeerashun Plz? |
[Jan. 26th, 2008|11:10 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
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| [ | mood |
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howdy gang!
May I please have some ideas of what your favorite jewelry designs are. Please note that I string, I wrap, I design wuhteeever you like but the problem is - I'm not inspired today. I'm not able to come up with ideas... I'm in a crunch and I need to sell some jewlery for extra cash. I need to make it first.
Can haz halp?
Gimme some links please of your favorite designs/peices maybe that you already own. Don't worry - I'm not a copy cat. I just need inspiration. I have links to my work if you'd like to see that too
Thanks! |
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| 24 g half hard sterling silver wire |
[Jan. 25th, 2008|12:50 pm] |
Hello ! I need to know if there is someone local that can beat $23.99 /oz for sterling silver 24 g half hard jewelry wire.
I'm a jewelry designer by the way :)
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| Buttons and things |
[Jan. 25th, 2008|09:11 am] |
I want a button machine so I can make pins out of my pugs and other things!
I know some of you are crafty, where can I find one of these magical contraptions in stores???
Also, I want to learn how to knit and sew. Are there any tutorials anywhere online? Any local places that has classes or do you feel like spreading the love and teaching me? |
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| Artist Trading Card Swap! |
[Jan. 15th, 2008|01:41 pm] |
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Hey, are any of you Portland crafty people into making, collecting, and trading Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)? ATCs are 2 1/2 x 3 1/2" cards that you create. They can be sewn, beaded, sculpted, drawn, painted, collaged, etc. If you are interested in checking out an ATC swap, one is taking place this Monday, January 21st from 6-8 p.m. at the Revive Espresso and Coffeehouse located at 1323 N.W. 23rd Ave. No need to RSVP or anything, just show up and have fun. You can bring as many cards as you find time to produce. If you don't have time to make cards, but would like to come and check things out, that's great too! |
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| Granny Panties Craft Bazaar Taking Submissions |
[Jan. 4th, 2008|10:40 am] |
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Granny Panties Craft Bazaar is now accepting vendor applications for their Valentine's event. It's all going down at the Aalto Lounge on February 9 from 11 am to 4 pm. If you're interested in selling your wares, be sure to get your application in soon, as the deadline is January 22 (and they've already filled some of the spaces). More info, including vendor application, can be found right here. |
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| Crafting in the NYT! |
[Dec. 18th, 2007|12:10 pm] |
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Check out this pretty cool article in the New York Times all about the booming craft scene. |
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| scrapbooking contest someone posted about on craftster |
[Dec. 15th, 2007|08:59 pm] |
it's open to folks in oregon, washington, and idaho.
there's a competition open to folks in those states...
why i love craftster
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Is anyone out there a scrapbooker in Oregon or Washington? If so, Craft Warehouse stores are calling for entries for their 2008 Design Team (see flyer below). The prize for serving a 6-month term is free product, monthly assignment challenges, a Craft Warehouse store discount (!!) and publicity of your work.
http://www.craftwarehouse.com/dt/2008%20design%20team%20flyer.pdf
You can visit http://www.craftwarehouse.com/dt/designteam.html to see past members work. Fun fun!
Tara |
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