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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 events where you can find our artisans this spring and summer:
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Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm
Sundays, 11 am - 4:30 pm
Located at SW Ankeny St + Naito Parkway from March 6 - Dec 24
Click here for more information.
First Thursday
The First Thursday Street Gallery is from April to November, on the first Thursday of each month. Three blocks are closed off in NW Portland between Everett and Johnson on 13th street from 5 to 10 p.m. The gallery showcases hand-made and original artwork by local area artists. Click here for more information.
Lewis Garden Fair
Saturday, April 17
10 am - 3:00 pm
Lewis Elementary School, 4404 SE Evergreen St.
Click here for more information.
Irvington Artisan Market
Sunday, April 25, 10 am - 4 pm
The Irvington Tennis Club, in the Historic Ballroom
NE 21st & Thompson St.
Click here for more information.
Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring Sale
Saturday, May 1
Sunday, May 2
11 am - 5 pm both days
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Click here for more information.
Recycled Arts Festival
Saturday, June 26
Sunday, June 27
9 am - 4 pm both days
Esther Short Park
W Columbia St. and 8th St., Vancouver, WA
Click here for more information.
Cracked Pots Garden Art Show
Tuesday, July 20
Wednesday, July 21
1 pm - 8 pm both days
McMenamins Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, OR
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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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 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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RECENT EVENTS
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