Opening Week

As you may have heard, Artistic Portland is moving Downtown!  Co-op members are currently prepping our new space on 318 SW Taylor St., creating a home for all our locally made art. We are excited to open our doors to the public on June 1st, and in honor of the occasion have a week of artistic goodness planned. Many of our Co-op members (who also happen to be fantastic local artists) will be demonstrating their art every day of opening week from 11-1:30.  This will culminate on Saturday, the day of the Rose Festival Parade, when we will open our doors at 8 am and have a day full of artistic activities planned. 

So that you know what to expect here is a list of what artists will be there each day:

Monday - June 1st    

Deb Beechy of Beechy Designs: Clocks from bike and motorcycle gears and parts

Ammi Brooks of Ammi's Art: Felted scarf

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Tuesday - June 2nd

Susie Hart-Walker of WoolYWhimsey: Felted flying dragon

Beth Adams of OliveMeArtsie: Watercolor paintings

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Wednesday - June 3rd

Helene Hughart of HHKnits: Knitted flower basket card

Karin Kaufmann of Nadelwerk: Nadelspiel knitting

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Thursday June - 4th

Ben Gilbert of Crayon and Cardboard: Water pencils and pastel drawings

Kelly Casperson of Seven Stars Studio: Bamboo painting

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Friday - June 5th

Karin Kaufmann of Nadelwerk: Broomstick lace

Deb Counts-Tabor of Sage and Sea Farms: Champagne shrub tasting

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Saturday - June 6th:
Rose Festival Parade Day!  Demonstrations start at 8:00 am and continue throughout the day.

Susan Hunter of Bodie Design Studio: Fabricating fine silver jewelry

Colleen Patricia Williams: Illuminated mosaics

Susie Hart-Walker of WoolYWhimsey: Paper roses make-and-take

Denise Krueger: Ceramic Pod Making

After writing about all these great artists, I can say that I am truly overwhelmed (in a good way) to be a part of this amazing art Co-op.  Artistic Portland is bursting at the seems with creativity and spirit. Not only will it be fascinating to watch these guys create, but they are also great people to be around.  So make sure you make your way to 318 SW Taylor Street the first week of June.

- Laura