coming soon!

I'll be posting the summer class schedule here later on this afternoon...in the meantime, have a safe and happy Independence Day!

one more day!

The sun is out and the weather is warm, perfect for strolling through the beautiful and historic Hollywood neighborhood.  While you're at it, stop by and find something that makes your heart sing!
Tomorrow is the last day we'll be open until December, and not all our artists will be returning for the Winter show, so take a walk and come see us!

Camp Cactus Summer Sale 

Sunday Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

4458 NE Brazee, between 44th and 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

here's how to find us:

for the garden

Sculptor Roberta Palmer is back with more 

amazing cast-concrete leaves.

 They are all cast from leaves grown in her gorgeous garden.

 Her inventory is limited this year,

 as she's booked in more than one show this weekend, so come early for the best selection!

birdies, birdies everywhere!

The summer sale is happening in the studio this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and a flock of birds has come to roost! Here's a sneak peek at a few of them:

Glass artist Kelly Boverman is back with a new series 

of her cheerful little bird garden ornaments

Ceramic sculpter Elisabeth Cook Sullivan has

studied her Audubon bird book and captured the essence of

a large variety of feathered friends,

from chickadees to snowy owls.

Artist and cellist extraordinaire Lori Presthus paints exquisite birds in egg tempera,

and also has a gorgeous line of jewelry

 featuring her birds and flowers.

Stop by this weekend for some bird watching!

Darris has been busy!

Good news, pottery fans! Darris Dietz has been back in his studio throwing pots like crazy...and he'll be at the Summer Sale next weekend. Come for the preview Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 for the best selection, and a chance to meet the artist!

Camp Cactus Summer Sale 

Preview evening: Friday, June 7th • 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, June 8th & 9th • 10:00am - 6:00 pm

4458 NE Brazee, between 44th and 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

here's how to find us:

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summer sale update!

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The Summer Sale is less than a month away!

Stay tuned for a list of our participating artists...

Camp Cactus Summer Sale 

Preview evening: Friday, June 7th • 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, June 8th & 9th • 10:00am - 6:00 pm

4458 NE Brazee, between 44th and 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

here's how to find us:

View Larger Map

may classes update

New!  DIY Friday: Needle Felting with Maggie

Guided by multi-talented artist, urban farmer, and chicken aficionado Maggie Kearns-Willbach, you'll learn the basics of needle felting by making a cute little birdie similar to the one shown above. 

This is a great class for a group of crafty friends to take together.
We'll even have treats to nibble and drinks to sip.

(additional $5 materials fee payable to instructor at beginning of class)

Sorry, this class is cancelled. 
Please contact us by email : campcactusmail{at}yahoo.com 
to schedule a group of 4 or more for this class!

Friday, May 10th     7:00- 9:00 pm                       $35

Adult   •   Class sized limited to 10

Minimum class size: 4 students

Instructor: Maggie Kearns-Willbach