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!

no school on friday? let's make some art!

I just realized there's no school on Friday, April 10th…who wants to come over to the studio to make some art?

Painting Workshop:
Georgia O'Keeffe
Sorry, registration for this class is closed
We'll do some painting on canvas in the style of this famous artist, and you can choose to paint a still life, or work from a photograph, or simply copy one of her beautiful paintings.
All materials included.

Friday afternoon, April 10th    1-4 pm         $35 

Ages 6 and up  •  Class size limited to 6 students
Preregistration required

The very busy hands of Rachael Ramos!

Rachael Ramos is a serial crafter. She seems to always be doing something fun and creative with her hands. We never know what she's going to bring to Camp Cactus, but it's always unique and beautiful!

Here are some examples of her work from past sales:

And here's a little bit about Rachael in her own words:

I learned to make things and be thrifty from my grandma. It was her most valuable gift to me.

My handmade items are mostly crocheted, sewn or knitted, but there isn't a craft out there that I don't like, so you never know what I will do. Most of my materials are partial skeins of yarn and vintage fabrics and beads, found at thrift stores, yard and estate sales - so items are often one of a kind because of the limited materials.

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I hope you can come and shop locally this year
 and meet all our talented artisans!
Click here for all the details: Camp Cactus 2014 Holiday Sale

last chance to sign up for classes

The last two classes of the summer session are coming up this Wednesday and Thursday.

Sign up now, while there are still a few spaces available! Scroll down to sign up…

Also, If you missed the Third Annual Hollywood Fairy House Tour, you can now purchase and download the map and directions in the Camp Cactus Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/199827175/map-of-fairy-houses-hollywood?ref=shop_home_feat_3 

The map will only be available for a limited time.

(photo of Jackson Pollock courtesy Life magazine)

Painting Abstract Expressionism:

Jackson Pollock

Modern artist Jackson Pollock was a pioneer in the form of art known as abstract expressionism, and was known for his "drip and splash" style of painting. This style of action painting is uniquely suited to stirring up fun and creativity. In this class, we'll paint a t-shirt or canvas in the Pollock style (and make a heck of a happy mess, too!)

All materials and t-shirt or canvas included.

Come prepared to get messy.

Thursday, August 21st     1 - 3 pm                       cost: $30

Ages 5- adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required by Thursday, Aug 14
(registration after August 14th may not guarantee tee shirt availability)

Number of students attending

One student $30.00 USD  Two students $60.00 USD  Three students $90.00 USD

 

(photo borrowed from this site)

Making Environmental Art: 

Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy is a contemporary British sculptor, artist and photographer who utilizes natural materials from the landscape to create beautiful but short-lived works of art. In this workshop, we'll create our own art from materials we'll gather on site, then photograph the finished products and take home a print to keep.

Friday, August 22nd    1 - 3 pm                       cost: $25

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

Number of students attending

One student $25.00 USD  Two students $50.00 USD  Three students $75.00 USD

 

it's true!

(photo borrowed from here)

just do it, already