The Holiday Sale is coming right up!

It's that time of year again, where a bunch of hand-picked local artists gather their wares and help turn the studio into a magical holiday boutique.

We'll have beautiful, contemporary ceramics from Vancouver's Ruby Farms, gorgeous bags and totes by Beaverton's Sew Sisters,  jewelry and accessories by Kris Zorko, Sharon Wing, Lulu and T, and 45th Avenue's own Iris Lomax. Hand knit scarves of impossibly soft German wool by Caitie Brown, tiny Fairy shoes and dresses, and Fern's Famous Fudge, too.

Check back here for a sneak peek at lots more... I'll be taking pics and sharing them as the goods are delivered, so stay tuned!

Here are the details:

Sale Hours:

Preview evening and Artist reception:

Friday, December 7th 

6 - 9 pm

Saturday & Sunday, December 8th & 9th

10 am - 6 pm

Remember, the Holiday Sale comes but once a year, so drop by and say hello!

controlled chaos...

The day before a Camp Cactus sale is always full of chaos and color, with totes full of ceramics, glass, and all kinds of art piled high, waiting to be arranged, dusted and displayed. In a space of two days or so, the studio becomes a gallery and boutique showing the creations of our fantastic local artists.

Somehow, it all comes together with the help of family, friends and artists, who pitch in and get the job done!
Here's a sneak preview of what you'll see this weekend:

 Judee Moonbeam works with the brightest and cheeriest colors to bring you functional art that you can wear and use every day...

 Tiny terrariums by yours truly...

 Miniature desert landscapes...

 Beautifully coordinated and eminently useful softgoods by Tamara King...

…and I'll have some of my recent paintings of nests for sale as well!

Please stop by and check us out this weekend.

Your purchases help support local artists and a percentage of all sales is donated to Oregon Food Bank.

Summer Sale Hours:

 Preview Evening: Friday,  June 5th • 6 - 9 pm

Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th • 10 am - 6 pm

Camp Cactus Studio is located at 4458 NE Brazee

between NE 44th & 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood district.

Here's a link to the map

It's a knockout!

 In boxing terminology, the letters TKO mean "technical knockout", but around Portland "TKO" stands for a knockout of another kind…

Tamara King is a fiber artist whose stunning color and fabric combinations knock me out every time I see them. She's been a part of Camp Cactus sales for many years, and has quite a following of fans.

A long-time quilter, she lets her fabulous color sense guide her in sewing everything from tote bags to backpacks to accessories. This year she's making tea towels and potholders in happy colors that are destined to brighten many a Portland kitchen this winter.

Since her meticulous attention to detail requires a ridiculous amount of work, her items will be in short supply, and each piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art, destined to become a cherished heirloom.

Tamara King Originals…a total knockout!
They can be found exclusively at the Camp Cactus Holiday Sale next weekend.
Click here for all the details: Camp Cactus Holiday Sale.

the summer sale is right around the corner

Wow.  The time has really gotten away from me! I've been so crazy busy in the studio drawing, painting and making all sorts of new things, that the blog has been sorely neglected…but I'm back on track, and in the next few days, I promise to show you some previews of what's to come!
 In the meantime, here is the who, what, when, where and why:

What? 

Camp Cactus Summer Sale

cool stuff handmade by local artists

When?

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

Saturday & Sunday, June 7th & 8th • 10 am - 6 pm

Where?

Camp Cactus Studio

NE Brazee, between 44th & 45th Avenues

Portland, Oregon 97213

Who?

Local artists and craftspeople, including:

Michele Avanti 

(mystical, magical delights)

Jan Behrs 

(tiny little succulent gardens)

Bruce Bensen

(handmade mason bee houses)

Kelly Boverman

(delightful fused glass garden ornaments)

Matthew Brown 

(urban cool photography)

Darris Dietz

(pottery in cheerful, retro colors)

Maura Greenblum 

(it's always a surprise!)

Holly Hestand 

(jeweler extraordinaire)

Tamara King

(hip and coordinated fabric items)

Judee Moonbeam 

(fabulous wearable art and accessories)

Tonia Twigger McConnell 

(travel photography and inspirational books)

Roberta Palmer 

(fantastic cast-concrete leaves)

Rachael Ramos 

(crochet accessories and other delights)

Jane Russell 

(enchanting fairy couture and original art)

Laura Russell 

(witty signs and home decor)

Siri Schillios

(whimsical paintings and prints)

Greg Sparks 

(earthy and functional pottery)

Laurie Stabenow 

(colorful aprons for kids)

Julie Stewart 

(hand-thrown ceramics)

Elisabeth Cook Sullivan

(ceramic prayer flags and realistic bird sculptures)

Pauline Dugas Tait 

(gorgeous mosaics)

Tiffany Williams

(jewelry and aliens!)

Kris Zorko 

(fabulous paper goods and handmade soaps)

Why?

To support our local craftspeople and artists

and, we all donate a portion of our sales to
  Oregon Food Bank!

Hope to see you there!

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!

accessories galore!

We're happy to have the opportunity to showcase some cool accessories this season.
First up is Tamara King, whose gorgeous and hip color and print combinations make me want to run directly to the nearest fabric store and start hoarding colorful cottons...then I remind myself that I don't have to -  I can just buy from Tamara and she can supply me with my fix!

 Such happy colors!

 I want one of each of these little pouches!

 The linings are as cool as the outsides, don't you think?

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale hours:

Opening Night:

Friday, November 30  •  6:00 - 9:00pm

Saturday & Sunday, December 1 & 2:

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The studio is located on NE Brazee Ave. between NE 44th an 45th avenue

click here to see a map