Irvington Artisan Market- This Saturday!

~join the handmade revolution
Saturday, November 22nd
10am to 4pm
2131 NE Thompson St.
Inside the historic ballroom of the Irvington Tennis Club
Featuring over 25 local artisans
Unique gifts
Sustain our local economy
Jewelry
Apparel
Home Décor
Beauty Products
Stationary
Photography
Baby & Kid Apparel & Accessories

Garden Art
And Much More!

IRVINGTON ARTISAN MARKET

Artisan Profile- Sherry of Little Miss Fun Bags

Little Miss Fun Bags
http://www.flickr.com/photos/missfunbags/sets/72157601805390541/

How/when did you become an artisan?I have been making handbags since 2001, I quit my corporate type job after 9/11 and "Do what you love and the money will follow". So far, so good.


What do you enjoy most about artisan markets and craft fairs? Meeting other like minded souls. Feeding off of each others creativity.

Who inspires you and your work? Everything. You'll see what I mean when you see my bags. Other people who really inspire me, LuLu Guiness, Andy Warhol, Shag, Vivianne Westwood, Dita Von Teese.

What do you do for fun in Portland? Charity and Thrift Stores, live music, book stores. Oh and eat.

What do you do when you are not crafting? Since I craft for a living, I usually try to do domestic goddess stuff. I am the captain of our family ship. And I have two grown children and three dogs that I worship. Plus the worlds best husband.

Hometown? Seattle

Describe your paradise: 45 miles outside of Cancun, Playa del Carmen Or as I call it, heaven.

Artisan Profile- Inger of MeMe Cosmetics

http://www.memecosmetics.net/How/when did you become an artisan?
I started making soap in 1997 just as a hobby. That hobby quickly became an obsession. In 2000, I received a diploma in Herbal Medicine & in 2003, I received a diploma in Aromatherapy. I draw on both diplomas to create my line of products.
What do you enjoy most about artisan markets and craft fairs?
Meeting fellow artisans, introducing my company & products to new people.
Who inspires you and your work?
Valerie Ann Worwood, author and aromatherapist, Dr. Bronner the man who created Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap, Mandy Aftel, Master Perfumer.
What do you do for fun in Portland?
Shop at Oregon Leather, eat Voodoo Doughnuts, go to live shows or "the Bins" with my friends.
What do you do when you are not crafting?
Hard to say, because I'm always making something with my hands: I'm an aspiring silversmith, I enjoy crochet, baking, cooking, canning and food preservation.
Hometown?
View, Washington
Describe your paradise:
Canada

Artisan Profile- Kim and Kjell of photosbyKim and Plywerk

www.photosbyKim.com
www.plywerk.com

How/when did you become an artisan?
Hmm, that's a hard one to pinpoint. Kim's brother showed her how to use a 35mm camera back in 1986. She's been glued to her cameras ever since. I've never been good at working for other people and have been running my own businesses since 1996. Kim and I joined forces when we met outside Coffeetime on NW 21st in 2004. Kim and I started started selling her photos on wooden panels at last Thursday & 1st Thursday in 2006. From there we joined the Saturday Market and out of that Plywerk was born.
What do you enjoy most about artisan markets and craft fairs?
Meeting other artisans and crafty people. They inspire us and remind us to keep going even when you're not sure how your going to buy your next sheet of Plywood.
Who inspires you and your work?
Life, people and the universe!
What do you do for fun in Portland?
Hike, drink coffee, read, ride, play with our nephews and nieces, meet new people (ALL the time), bump into people you know (ALL the time), play boardgames at the pub, etc...
What do you do when you are not crafting?
Think about how we might one day be able to buy a house if we just keep on crafting.
Hometown?
Paxe, Laos (Kim) & Leiden, the Netherlands (Kjell) but now Portland, OR!
Describe your paradise?
A beach somewhere warm with very few people, no TV, no internet, no iPhone reception, a good book, good music and plenty of yummy food and drink.

Artisan Profile- Brenna of Sugar Lily Designs

How/when did you become an artisan? I started Sugar Lily in the Summer of 2005.

Who inspires you and your work? I am endlessly inspired by my fellow crafters: Jenny Hart, Apak, Amy Butler, Lotta Jansdotter and Jill Bliss are a few of my all-time favorites.

What do you do for fun in Portland? I spend most of my time thrifting for treasures with my husband. When I'm not doing that, i'm most likely walking our two Boston Terriers around our NE Portland neighborhood or cooking something new!

What do you do when you are not crafting? That's pretty easy - I am a thrift store JUNKIE. You will most likely find me at the bins if i'm not at home. I *heart* junk.

Hometown? Portland, Oregon Native!

Describe your paradise: I have been all over the world...but I love it here the most. It's my true paradise. I can't imagine living anywhere else.

Holiday Flyer!

Holiday Applications Now Available!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at our holiday show on November 22, 2008 please contact irv.art.mark@gmail.com for an application. All applications are due by October 8th, 2008.

Date For Holiday Show!

The Irvington Artisan Market holiday show will be taking place November 22nd, 2008, 10 am to 4 pm. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Summer 2008 Flyer

Looking for Local Artists!

The first ever Irvington Artisan Market will be taking place August 9th, 2008. Join the handmade revolution and become part of a wonderful group of local artists selling handmade products. Irvington Artisan Market is currently accepting applications from local artists. We are looking for designers, artists, crafters, and food manufactures. Vendor space is limited, but we still have a few spaces available. Please contact irv.art.mark@gmail.com for further information.

General Logistics:
Irvington Artisan Market
August 9th, 2008
11am - 6pm
Inside the Historic Ballroom at the Irvington Tennis Club
2131 NE Thompson
Vendor space available- 4ft up to 12 ft


*The Irvington Artisan Market is not affiliated with The Irvington Tennis Club. Please do not contact The Irvington Tennis Club regarding this event.