Holiday Sale coming right up!

It's Thanksgiving Eve already, and I'm happy to announce that our annual Holiday Sale will be happening in the studio next weekend.
I don't have much time, since I'm in the middle of frantically cleaning my house before family and friends join us tomorrow for a potluck feast. (I think it's good to have dinner parties and sales...it lights a fire under me to clean up!)

So, without further ado, here are the pertinent details:

Preview Evening: 

Friday, December 1st 

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday, December 2nd & Sunday, December 3rd

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Stay tuned for some sneak peeks of lots of cool stuff

 handmade by local artists,

and have a Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

As always, a portion of every sale is donated to Oregon Food Bank.

Happy Holidays!

Abbie's holiday fashion statement 

Many thanks to all who attended our 2016 Holiday Sale.

I also want to thank everyone who supported me and many other artists and small business people this year.

May you all have a wonderful holiday full of joy, love and laughter!

Hugs from Jane,  Abbie and the rest of us at Camp Cactus.

more Holiday Sale...

Courtney Wilson and her husband make beautiful, contemporary pottery and screen printed soft goods under the name Ruby Farms. Come check out their work Friday at the Camp Cactus Holiday Sale! 

a sneak peek at the Holiday Sale!

Rene van der Spuy creates distinct eye-catching designs inspired by nature, travel and everyday experiences. Her original, limited edition prints (some black and white; others embellished with watercolor paint, paper or thread) are carved and printed by hand on a press. 

More recently she's  connected with her inner seamstress; making pillows inspired by her collages and prints. Screen printed with water based ink onto heavyweight 100% cotton fabric, she adds felt, buttons and hand-embroidery for a special touch.

Born and raised in South Africa, Rene has lived all over the world, from Australia to Brooklyn, and currently resides in Portland. 

Click here for the Holiday Sale dates and times!

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

and the countdown begins!

In just a little more than two weeks, the studio will be magically transformed from its current status as art supply disaster area to a beautiful winter boutique featuring the creations of over 20 local artists for our annual holiday sale. Stay tuned for previews of some really original and cool art and functional crafts!

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 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

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!