fairy fun in the studio

A delightful group of Fairy furniture makers

 joined me in the studio today.

 They made canopy beds with soft, 

mossy mattresses and flower pillows,

 nursed owies with ice packs (hot glue guns are really HOT!)

 crafted twig sofas with crow feather upholstery,

and rustic chairs and tables with birch bark accents,

 made observation towers, and rafts for the fairies to

 float down the river on,

and got just a little bit goofy with all that fairy magic in the air!

(click on photos to enlarge)

All in all, I think the Fairies will be very pleased with their new furnishings!

There's still time to sign up for more Fairy workshops

 and other classes.

Click here to see the list and the schedule: Summer Classes

new in the Etsy shop!

Those Wascally Wabbits and goofy little owls are back in the Camp Cactus Etsy shop!

Check them out here

summer classes at Camp Cactus Studio

Fanciful Fairy Furniture
Come to the studio and use twigs and moss and leaves and flowers to build a tiny chair or bed or table (or whatever else you might be inspired to create to furnish a Fairy house or garden).
Set your imagination free and let it fly!
All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own materials for embellishments like acorns, moss and leaves from your garden.
Sorry, this class is now closed.
Friday, July 26th     2-4 pm            $25
Ages 7 - 107  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

Walking Tour of Hollywood Fairy Houses 

Did you know the Hollywood neighborhood is a hotbed of Fairy homebuilding? It's true! Tiny Fairy dwellings are popping up all over the neighborhood these days, and we'll take you on a guided tour, pointing out the most beautiful and secret architecture you've ever seen! You'll get a cool map upon which you can mark the locations of these fantastical homes so you can come back for a visit with your friends.
The tour will start out at Camp Cactus Studio and we'll walk around the neighborhood, ending up back at Camp Cactus, where we'll have a snack and look at pictures and books with photos of Fairy buildings from all over the world.
The tour is open to ages 6 and up, but you must be able to walk a fair distance (about a mile in all). Children under six are free with an accompanying (paying) adult.

Friday, August 2nd    2-4 pm            $25
Ages 6 and up  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Fantastical Fairy Architecture

Along with our imagination, we'll use natural, recycled and found materials to design and build tiny dwellings for those magical beings who live all around us. Feel free to bring materials from your own garden, such as pinecones, acorns or seed pods.
We'll provide ample building materials for everyone.
This three-hour class is open to everyone ages 7-107.

Friday, August 9th     1-4 pm    $35
Ages 7-107  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Make your own 'zine!

Learn how to put together your very own, one of a kind graphic novel, picture book or flip book. You'll learn how to tell your story, edit, illustrate and lay out a book.

This class is two sessions:

Friday, August 16th     1-4 pm   
and
Saturday, August 17th     10 am - noon    $50
Ages 6 - 14  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

You can click on the "add to cart" button below each class to register and pay online, or email Jane for a registration form: campcactusmail{at}yahoo.com

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:

View Larger Map

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