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Artisan News and Upcoming Events
Trillium's News
Artisan Press and Success Stories
Recent Events
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ARTISAN NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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Here are just a few of the holiday events where you can find our artisans this season:
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Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 am - 6 pm
The Irvington Tennis Club, in the Historic Ballroom
NE 21st & Thompson St.
Click here for more information.
Handmade NW Presents: Portland Arts Bazaar!
Sunday, Nov. 29, 11 am - 6 pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Avenue
Click here for more information.
da Vinci Arts Fair
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 am - 4 pm
da Vinci Arts Middle School
2508 NE Everett
Click here for more information.
Handmade Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 am - 4 pm
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave.
Click here for more information.
Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale
Sunday, Dec. 13
11 am - 7 pm
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Click here for more information.
SCRAP Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
Saturday, Dec. 19
11 am - 5 pm
2915 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Click here for more information.
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Six of our artisans have projects featured in the new book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse by Garth Johnson. The book "contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials." Find work by Trillium members Amanda Siska, Lee Meredith, Christine Claringbold, Liz Dickey, Megan Klepp, and Taylor Stevenson.
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TRILLIUM'S NEWS
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Trillium Artisans is listed in Willamette Week's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring felt play food by our artisan Stephanie Weber of Pickle Things.
“Would you stop playing with your food already? Every time you fling mashed potato across the room, I have to steam starch out of the carpet. Do you think that’s fun? Look, I bought you some cute play vegetables made from recycled felt by Portlander Stephanie Weber. I don’t care if you fling these around willy-nilly, so just go ahead and—wait, don’t eat that! Eat the real food! What’s wrong with you?!” $18. Trillium Artisans, 9119 SE Foster Road, 775-7993, picklethings.etsy.com.
Please click here to read the full story.
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Saturday, November 14, 11 am - 4 pm
Many thanks to all those who came out for our annual holiday sale! It was a tremendous success.
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Trillium Artisans was named "Best Crafty Collective" in Willamette Week's Best of Portland 2009 issue!
Emily Baker sells the cheapest engine parts most of us will ever buy, turning cast-off pieces of old metal into jewelry that sells for $35 to $45 at Trillium Artisans (9119 SE Foster Road, 775-7993). The nonprofit store sells crafts made by low-income artisans who use at least 50 percent recycled or reclaimed materials. “We offer green, eco-friendly shopping options for customers, and small-business support services for our artisans,” says program coordinator Christine Claringbold. Trillium is now helping 44 crafters build “sustainable microenterprises.” With materials for etched glassware and bike-chain bracelets being rescued from landfills, the adage proves true—one person’s trash is another’s treasure. ALLISON FERRÉ.
Please click here to read the full story. Click here to watch the related segment on KATU news, featuring a quick tour of the Trillium store!
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Trillium was recently recognized for ten years of partnership with our friends at the Chinook Book. Trillium Artisans is "a pioneer in building Portland's sustainable community."
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Seven Trillium Artisans were recognized by Mayor Sam Adams and others during a special celebration of the City of Portland's Economic Opportunity Initiative. These artisans have successfully completed three years in Trillium's microenterprise program: Tim Combs, Carol McCullough-Dieter, Kori Giudici, Devon Driscoll, Amy Rosko, LeBrie Rich, and Micki Selvitella. Tim Combs was also a guest speaker at the event. Congratulations to our graduated artisans!
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Trillium Artisans had a booth at the Portland Gift and Accessories Show, January 10 - 13 at the Oregon Convention Center. Six of our artisans participated in this wholesale show: Amanda Siska, Jacob Deatherage, Christine Claringbold, Lacey Bronson, Kori Giudici, and Emily Baker. The artisans showcased a variety of earth-friendly, handmade gifts, accessories, jewelry, and home décor items that reflect our passion for quality craftsmanship and environmental sustainability.
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Trillium Artisans was highlighted in the "Local Craft Thursdays" column on the EcoMetro blog. EcoMetro, the makers of the Chinook Book, featured work by Lacey Bronson, Cristina Aucone, Doug Brown, and Emily Baker. Please click here to read the article.
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Trillium featured on Great Green Globe blog
"I love this program because it is supporting independent artists who are committed to helping our environment...Both the store and their website offer a range of beautiful, creative crafts that reflect the diversity of this group of talented artists."
Read the full story at www.ourgreatgreenglobe.com
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Trillium would like to say a big "Thank you!" to Columbia Vista Corporation for their generous donation of kiln-dried fir seconds. This reclaimed wood is used by our artisan contractors to create our popular Mason Bee Condos. Thanks!
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ARTISAN PRESS AND SUCCESS STORIES
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A number of prominent blogs discovered Bread and Badger's newest pint glass design, featuring the curly mustache internationally. Lots of attention led to wholesale inquiries by retail chain Urban Outfitters. You may now see Bread and Badger's pint glasses across the country and in Canada!
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Trillium Artisan April Alden of Rosewebs is featured in a book called Rubbish!: Reuse your Refuse by Kate Shoup. The book contains "thirty wildly creative reuse and recycling craft ideas."
April's handbag, made from recycled lawn chair webbing, is pictured in the bottom left corner of the book cover. The book includes a project tutorial for how to make your own Rosewebs-style purse. Look for it on Wiley Books.
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Amanda Siska of Bread & Badger had her etched glasswares featured on the Modish and Design*Sponge blogs.
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Cristina Aucone of Modica Design had her wood and resin jewelry featured on the Purple Pink and Orange.
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LeBrie Rich of PenFelt had her felted accessories featured on the Cuteable blog.
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Tim Combs of the Reclamation Project was interviewed for the blog Green Girl.
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Christine Claringbold of Eye Pop Art recently appeared on HGTV's "Look What I Did!"
Her segment is called "Psychedelic in Portland" and features the amazing mandala-filled master bedroom of her home in Portland's Lents neighborhood.
Christine also had a holiday project spot on HGTV's "That's Clever," demonstrating her Snowman Record Bowl.
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RECENT EVENTS
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Recycled Bicycle Sculpture
Julia Garretson has been commissioned to make a 15' sculpture for Wier's Bicyclery in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood. Using reclaimed bike parts, Julia is creating a nature scene for the exterior fence of the building. The work-in-progress was on display during the recent St. Johns Parade.
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