Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW is set to launch a robust holiday event schedule. With three downtown shows, one formal event, and more than 200 regional vendors, Handmade NW brings quality handmade goods to Portland’s doorstep this holiday season. This year, Handmade NW partners with P:ear, Women’s Crisis Line and OHSU Heart Health Institute as benefactors of select shows.
The scheduled events serve to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.

Handmade NW 2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS!
WHAT: The Portland Arts Bazaar – p:ear & Women’s Crisis Line
WHEN: Sunday, November 29 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square :: 701 SW Sixth Ave.

DETAILS: This year, Handmade NW and the Portland Arts Bazaar have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, the Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

WHAT: Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Sunday, December 6 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Chelsea Ballroom :: SE Hawthorne & 9th St.
DETAILS: An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920's historic ballroom! Free goodie bags to the first 150 customers, live classical music, gift wrapping table and more!

WHAT: OHSU Heart Research Center Holiday Bazaar – benefiting the Heart Research Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 :: 3 pm – 6 pm :: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Oregon Health Science University BICC Gallery :: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
DETAILS: In its second year, this event takes place in the beautiful BICC Gallery at OHSU. The three-day event rotates artisans from day-to-day offering shoppers unique items throughout.

About Handmade NW, LLC:
Founded in 2008, Handmade NW (HMNW) facilitates events for local and regional artisans and crafters. The events showcase the significant talent behind the handmade crafts of the region, and provide a unique shopping experience where shoppers can select from a number of independently designed goods. It is HMNW policy that the artisans themselves vend their wares. Their events serve to facilitate face-to-face meetings between the general public and the artisans who make local handmade goods.

More information about Handmade NW is available at http://www.handmadenw.com.
A full list of Handmade NW vendors is available at http://www.handmadenw.com/events

Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Living Room!


Handmade NW Presents: Portland Arts Bazaar!

Date: Sunday, November 29th, 2009
Time: 11am - 6pm

Location:
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

This year, Handmade NW (www.HandmadeNW.com) and the Portland Arts Bazaar (http://www.portlandartsbazaar.com) have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Additionally, we have partnered with p:ear (www.pearmentor.org) and the Women’s Crisis Line (http://pwcl.org) as benefactors for this event. These the nonprofit’s will host informational booth for those looking for more ways to support these local agencies.
This event serves to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bring quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.


DETAILS: Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

Flyer design by: Sweet Bonny (www.malien00.etsy.com).

Reserve a table now to sell your work at St. David Episcopal Church’s first ever Last Chance Bazaar - last chance before Christmas, that is :-)

St. David of Wales Episcopal Church
2800 SE Harrison Street, Portland, Oregon
http://www.saintdavidpdx.org/

Saturday, December 19, 2009
Set up 8AM-10 AM
Open to the public 10AM-3PM
Clean up 3PM-5PM

We are suggesting a $25 donation per vendor, and we ask that you provide an item for our raffle. This is a fundraiser for St. David's Episcopal Church, a church just up the hill from Ladd's Addition experiencing a renaissance of connection with its surrounding community.

You will be in charge of your table, sell your arts and crafts, make your own money, and keep your own profits! No special tagging required – no percentage due at the end. Bring your work and display materials we'll provide the table and chair. You are welcome to share a table with a partner. Vendor proceeds benefit St. David's outreach programs.

The Last Chance Bazaar will feature:
• crafts- ornaments, pottery, photographs, cards, jar mixes, knit goods, handmad rugs, decorative pillows, and ???
• music- St. David of Wales Choir, pianist, and guitarist
• food - lunch
• build a gift basket
• bake sale- baked goods galore
• kid's tables- assemble your own ornament, decorate thank you cards, games
• Straw game with prizes and 50/50 Raffle (second prize-gift basket)

For questions or further information please contact Sarah Golomb at sarahgolomb@gmail.com, or by phone at (503) 729-3169

Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW is set to launch a robust holiday event schedule. With three downtown shows, one formal event, and more than 200 regional vendors, Handmade NW brings quality handmade goods to Portland’s doorstep this holiday season. This year, Handmade NW partners with P:ear, Women’s Crisis Line and OHSU Heart Health Institute as benefactors of select shows.
The scheduled events serve to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.

Handmade NW 2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS!

WHAT: Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Friday, November 20 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: World Trade Center Plaza :: 121 SW Salmon St.

DETAILS: Free pastries and coffee make this event the perfect break in the day for downtown employees looking to support our local economy. Conveniently located in the covered pavilion of the World Trade Center Plaza, more than fifty vendors offer shoppers quality handmade goods ranging from fragrant handmade soaps to personalized gifts, original photography, and much, much more. And, for those shoppers seeking a bargain, look for specially marked items for $5, $15 and $20 from participating vendors.

WHAT: The Portland Arts Bazaar – p:ear & Women’s Crisis Line
WHEN: Sunday, November 29 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square :: 701 SW Sixth Ave.

DETAILS: This year, Handmade NW and the Portland Arts Bazaar have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, the Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

WHAT: Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Sunday, December 6 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Chelsea Ballroom :: SE Hawthorne & 9th St.
DETAILS: An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920's historic ballroom! Free goodie bags to the first 150 customers, live classical music, gift wrapping table and more!

WHAT: OHSU Heart Research Center Holiday Bazaar – benefiting the Heart Research Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 :: 3 pm – 6 pm :: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Oregon Health Science University BICC Gallery :: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
DETAILS: In its second year, this event takes place in the beautiful BICC Gallery at OHSU. The three-day event rotates artisans from day-to-day offering shoppers unique items throughout.

About Handmade NW, LLC:
Founded in 2008, Handmade NW (HMNW) facilitates events for local and regional artisans and crafters. The events showcase the significant talent behind the handmade crafts of the region, and provide a unique shopping experience where shoppers can select from a number of independently designed goods. It is HMNW policy that the artisans themselves vend their wares. Their events serve to facilitate face-to-face meetings between the general public and the artisans who make local handmade goods.

More information about Handmade NW is available at http://www.handmadenw.com.
A full list of Handmade NW vendors is available at http://www.handmadenw.com/events

Tigard Community Friends Church is having a holiday bazaar on December 5 from 10am-4pm. There will be a great selection of unique vendors and we're right down the street from Tigard High School's craft fair that same day! We're on Hall Blvd, just off the corner of Durham.

We are still looking for some last minute vendors, so if you have $20 and your own table, you could join us! Email the coordinator at TCFCbazaar@gmail.com.

See Recherche and Media Circus at Vineyard Place, in Milwaukie, OR on November 7th. This is a new show for us so we are excited to be a part of an assisted living bazaar for the Holidays! For more information contact Kristin Lewton at 503-799-0842 or via email at kirstinlewton@yahoo.com In the meantime, you can visit the ever-morphing Recherche website where new items are rotating on and off as fast as I can create them: http://www.recherche.us.com

If you see something you like and you are local to the Portland Metro Area? Just email info@recherche.us.com or call 503-234-6385, identify the item by its number, and we can arrange for a pick up or delivery of the item. Cash or personal checks only - no credit card capability (yet)

Lewis Elementary Holiday Bazaar
Saturday November 7, 2009
10am to 3pm

Come shop for Unique gifts and Handmade treasures by local artist and Lewis students.

*Free kids craft table*

4401 SE Evergreen St.
Portland, OR. 97206

www.lewisevents.ortg
free admission

Fun flea market and Bazaar at the Fabulous Watershed building
5040 SE Milwaukie av. Fri 12-7 Sat/Sun 9-6
Scarves shells glass work fun food clothing and antiques jewelry and lots more ! Indoors safe and dry come see us!

Have you ever been hungry? Lost? Abused? Scared? In the dark because you couldn't afford to pay your light bill? Fired or Layed off? Wondering how to take care of your kids clothing and medical bills?

Many of our clients are just like you. They just had a bad luck day and it was made all better by the generousity of people who have supported our benefactor company.

Why not come out and see what its all about?

We will have over 35 Vendors in attendance! We will have a precarved pumpkin contest going on. Bring in your precarved pumpkin and enter it for $1.00 into our contest. Customers and vendors will vote and at 5PM the winner will get picked. Prizes are $10 gift cards from Walmart, $5.00 gift cards from Mc Donalds, $25.00 gift cards from Dream Givers Thrift Store and a grand prize of $50.00 Visa Gift Card!!

Raffle prizes will include: EAT placque from Home Interiors, Candle from Gold Canyon Candle, Mary Kay Lotion Embrace, and several vendors will be donating prizes also. Raffle tickets are 6/$5.00.

ENTER THE FREE RAFFLE TOO!!! We will also be raffling off 2 $25.00 gift certificates good at our Dream Givers Thrift Store Grand Opening on November 7th!

Tacos will be $1.00 each and we do have other food items available. After you go to the Farmer's Market come see us!!! Or before...or during...or anytime at all!

We also will have our clothing there. $1.00 per piece for boys, girls, babies, mens, womens, plus size clothing...shirts, jeans, sweaters, sleepers, flannels, etc. $3.00 per coat we have mostly children's coats.

Supports Dream Givers Thanksgiving Basket Program! Need help? We have intake forms available on site. Thank you again!

Our Vendors include:

Camas Massage Oils
Celebrate Home
Scentsy
Mary Kay
Rock Hill Designs
Rose Works Jewelry
Avon
Oregon Sunstones
Kim's Soaps
Meg's Creations
Delmarle Home
Passion Parties
Remi Rings
Maylek's Makeup
Touchstone Crystal
Nu Skin
Holidays 365
Marj's Crystals
Sweet Thought Shop
Partylite
Sherry's Crafts
Angel Eyes Jewelry
Mary's Afghans
Antiques
Treats N Eats
Memories To Go
Elmie's Danna and Quilts
Dream Givers Clothing Thrifts

and MORE!!!!

See you there Saturday 9:30am to 5pm...Vancouver Ballroom 808 West Main Street Vancouver WA 98660!!!!