gaga over glass

The Holiday Sale in the studio is coming up in just a few days,

 so the sneak previews will continue!

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

Preview night and artist's reception:

Friday Evening, December 4th  •  6-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday

December 5th & 6th  •  10am - 6pm

4458 NE Brazee, between NE 44th & 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

Joining us for the sale once again, we have two wonderful glass artists:

First up, Jenelle Kathan from Moonbeam Glassworks

 Her latest ornaments will be available at the sale on Friday evening…come early for the best selection!

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Kathy Kollenburn makes beautiful bowls, plates and decorative pieces

and she's been quite busy putting together new pieces for the show.

Hope to see you this weekend!

beautiful, functional pottery

The Holiday Sale in the studio is coming right up, and joining me will be some very talented potters and sculptors who have been (literally!) up to their elbows in clay and glazes to bring you beautiful and functional works of art for your home.

 Julie Stewart's gorgeous glazes evoke the sea,

and her serving and dining pieces are dishwasher safe and lead free.

Her stacked Raku "rock" lamps bring a rustic elegance to Portland's Craftsman homes.

 Courtney Wilson's modern, clean lined style...

and lastly, Elisabeth Cook Sullivan is a master animal sculptor, 

whose current passion is building carousels and horses.

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

Preview night and artist's reception:

Friday Evening, December 4th  •  6-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday

December 5th & 6th  •  10am - 6pm

4458 NE Brazee, between NE 44th & 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

Holiday Sale 2014

I'm happy to announce that in less than two weeks, 

Camp Cactus Studio will again be magically transformed into a warm and cozy gallery and boutique, featuring the art and craft of 24 fantastically gifted local artists and craftspeople.

As always, we'll be donating a portion of all sales to the Oregon Food Bank.

Please join us on Friday Evening, December 5th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for our preview evening, and a chance to meet many of the artists, sip wine, nibble delicious goodies, and shop for locally made treasures.

Hours:

Friday, December 5th  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday

December 6th & 7th  10:00 am-6:00 pm

We're located on NE Brazee, between 44th and 45th Avenues in Portland's Hollywood District.

Stop by and have a cup of hot cider 

and share some holiday cheer.

Stay tuned... in the days to come I'll be sharing sneak peeks 

of what our artists are working on to bring to the show!

upcoming classes in the studio

Dia de los Muertos Art

(photo borrowed from here)

In Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a traditional holiday dedicated to the memory of departed loved ones. It is a day to celebrate and remember them with joy and thanks, rather than sorrow.

(photo borrowed from here)

Altars are made in honor of friends and family members (even beloved pets!) and are displayed with bright colors, mementos, favorite snacks and decorations in a place of honor in the home.

We'll learn a little about this custom (in a non-scary way) and build our own altars for people or pets who were dear to us.
Bring a photo or memento to use in your project.

Saturday, November 1          1 - 3 pm          cost: $25
Ages 6-up  •  class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

Sorry, this class is cancelled.

Boot Stuffers

Take care of your boots! Don't you hate how they flop over and get creased in your closet? Make these stylish and aromatic stuffers to keep your boots crease-free, smelling fresh and ready for the cold weather.  Bring your boots for a custom fit.

All stuffing and trim materials included for one pair.  Materials for additional pairs are available for $5.
Fabric yardage requirements will be sent upon registration.

Saturday, November 8th   7-9 pm                  cost: $35     

Ages 13 - Adult   •   Class size is limited
Sorry, this class is cancelled. 


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Fabulous Fairy Footwear

Make your very own designer Fairy or Elf shoes. We'll draft a custom-sized pattern and sew and embellish with threads and buttons and ribbons and magic. No prior sewing experience necessary. All materials provided.

Monday afternoon, November 10th   1:30-4:30 pm       $30   

Ages 6 and up  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

number of students

one student $30.00 USD  two students $60.00 USD  three students $90.00 USD

 

More art!

Maura Greenblum brought some beautiful

repurposed paper wreaths, perfect for your 

Shabby Chic decorating

New to Camp Cactus this year: 

earthy, functional ceramics by Greg Sparks

And Kris Zorko is back with her gorgeous Note Totes,
paper tile mirrors and plaques.

Come and check out all these goodies and more
 this weekend only, our last sale of the year:

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale
Preview evening: Friday, December 6th from 6 - 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 10 am - 6 pm
4458 NE Brazee,  between 44th & 45th Avenues
in Portland's Hollywood district
See you there!

a sneak peek at the holiday sale

The Camp Cactus Holiday Sale is exactly 6 days away, and our wonderful artists are working away in their studios making fantastic art!

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

 Preview Evening: Friday, December 6th  •  6 - 9pm

Saturday & Sunday December 7th & 8th  •  10am - 6pm
We're located at 4458 NE Brazee, 
between NE 44th & 45th Avenues
in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

Here's a small sampling of work by mosaic artist Pauline Dugas Tait, who's shown with us for many years. This year, in addition to her incredible mosaics, she's bringing her jewelry work. I can't wait to see her new designs!

© 2013 Pauline Dugas Tait

© 2013 Pauline Dugas Tait

coming right up!

I got a phone call today from one of our wonderful and loyal customers, asking if the Holiday Sale is happening this year….oops. Guess I've kind of fallen down on the job this year! (Sorry about that) Never fear though, because I've just now put on my public relations/advertising/town crier hat to announce:

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! 
The 2013 Camp Cactus Holiday Sale is coming!

Preview Evening: Friday, December 6th  •  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, December 7th & 8th  •  10:00 am-6:00 pm

4458 NE Brazee, in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

Here's the postcard:

(click to enlarge)

Stay tuned for photos and info about our fantastic local artists!

let it snow!

This afternoon we had a fantastic group

 of young artists join us in the studio

to build a snow village.

They were incredibly prolific, 

 and churned out house after house...

 a whole neighborhood of tiny houses,

 each one a unique expression of its architect.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

happy december!

The 20th annual Holiday Sale is in its last hours...new art has been arriving all day!

 Hand blown glass

the knucklehead pups may not be art, but they are certainly entertaining

 Gretchen Boylan still has a few pieces left...

 Judee Moonbeam's fabulous bags

 gorgeous earrings by Lori Presthus

 Malas by Michele Avanti

 Matt Brown's photography

 Rachael Ramos

 Joy

...and more Joy!

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

4458 NE Brazee

in Portland

Open Sunday Dec. 2  •  10 - 6

See you there!

in other news...

I've just loaded some new items in the Camp Cactus Etsy shop, just in time for holiday decorating.

Click on the photos in the sidebar to peruse the goods.

two more hours!

The Camp Cactus Holiday sale is winding down! 

We'll be open today until six pm, but we still have some wonderful treasures, 

all handcrafted by local artists.

Like these groovy signed letterpress posters by Sarah Fagan:

 and recycled leather flower cuffs by Susan Hurst: 

 Cozy crochet hats and handwarmers by Rachael Ramos and fused glass by Kelly Boverman

 elegant neck-warming scarves by Ann Wilson:

 Adorable upcycled skirts and organic cotton onesies by Joan Heart:

 and last, but not least:

We still have a few boxes of Fern's Famous Fudge!

Camp Cactus Studio

4458 NE Brazee

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

holiday sale hours

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

Preview evening: 
Friday, December 2nd 

6:00pm - 9:00pm

(come on Friday and enjoy wine and hors d'oeurves 

and meet the artists!)

Saturday & Sunday
 December  3rd & 4th

10am - 6 pm

NE Brazee @ 45th Avenue in Portland

(click here for the map)