While I have decided to pass on craft shows this fall and winter, I am happy to share that my ornaments and other goodies will be available this December in Portland at the A Clean Slate PDX showroom located inside Urbanite.
Have you ever been to Urbanite during the holidays? With over 50 designers, Urbanite is a winter wonderland filled with vintage holiday decor, fabulous gifts from local makers, and some of the grooviest goodies Portland has to offer. I highly recommend it!
Due to the pandemic, one of my favorite shows to participate in, the Buckman Art Show will be taking place virtually this year. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since my last in person show. In early March 2020, we were just starting to take precautions against COVID and the show went on as scheduled. But attendance did seem diminished and there seemed to be a hesitancy among vendors and shoppers alike.
This year, instead of a 3-day event, there will be a week-long online fundraiser March 9-14 to celebrate the arts and artists at Buckman Elementary. A list of 2020 vendors and links to their shops, arranged by medium, will be available to shoppers.
I will be busy adding things to my Etsy shop in the coming week and I hope that you will take a look and also support other local artists!
The Buckman Art Show + Sell is a harbinger of spring and a bright spot in a relatively quiet time for craft shows around Portland.
Chinchilla Whiskers is happy to be a part of the show as they celebrate their 30th anniversary!
There will be 120 artists and craftspersons selling their original artwork, furniture, toys, jewelry, textiles, paper creations, photography, paintings, ceramics and more!
Proceeds benefit the Buckman PTA to support the award winning arts integrated education.
Plus there will be food carts, performances, art activities, and a student art gallery for a 2 full days of fun!
March 7, 2020 Saturday 10-5 March 8, 2020 Sunday 11-4
The annual Lewis Holiday Bazaar & Tree Sale has been going on for over 10 years and it’s the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year!
Over 75 area artisan vendors sell only handmade or locally-made goods. Lewis students also have booths to sell their crafty wares!
Christmas trees and handmade swags/wreaths will be available to purchase in the parking lot. Come inside and get warm with a hot bowl of soup and check out the bake sale!
All proceeds from booth fees and tree and wreath sales support Lewis School, allowing Lewis to continue bringing the programs and opportunities it has offered for many years.
I think this is my 3rd time participating in this market and is one of my favorite shows! The gymnasium is converted into a magical space with wintry decorations and seasonal music. The Market is celebrating its 8th year with over 30 artisan and crafters creating handmade wares for your holiday gift giving.
The Old Town Milwaukie Farmers Market will be also be open for its special pre–Thanksgiving food fair from 9:30 am – 2 pm. Pick up all your fixings for your Thanksgiving meal. They’ll have a nice selection of your favorite vendors along with some new, seasonal vendors as well.
In addition to fantastic local vendors, the Milwaukie High School Holiday Bazaar will also feature a silent auction, a vendor item raffle, and a pancake breakfast buffet (both days) from 9 am to 11 am.
Hope to see you there!
Show hours: 9 am to 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Turn your holiday shopping into a lifesaving effort! There will be unique and beautiful items for everyone on your list, with a percentage of all vendor sales going to support Animal Aid’s mission.
It’s almost that time of year! Bazaar season is ahead and Chinchilla Whiskers is excited to be at several shows in the coming months. I hope you will be able to come out and see all the wonderful creations our crafty community has to offer.
Artisans for Animals ~ Sunday, November 10th
Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland
Turn your holiday shopping into a lifesaving effort! There will be unique and beautiful items for everyone on your list, with a percentage of all vendor sales going to support Animal Aid’s mission.
Show hours: 11 am to 4 pm
Milwaukie High School Holiday Bazaar ~ Saturday & Sunday, November 16 & 17
Milwaukie High School 2301 SE Willard St., Milwaukie, OR
In addition to fantastic local vendors, the Milwaukie High School Holiday Bazaar will also feature a silent auction, a vendor item raffle, and a pancake breakfast buffet (both days) from 9 am to 11 am.
Show hours: 9 am to 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Portland Waldorf School Holiday Market ~ Sunday, November 24
Portland Waldorf School 2300 SE Harrison, Milwaukie, OR
I love this show! The gymnasium is converted into a magical space with wintry decorations and music. The Market is celebrating its 8th year with over 30 artisan and crafters creating handmade wares for your holiday gift giving.
Show hours: 10 am – 3 pm
Lake Oswego High School Holiday Bazaar ~ Saturday, November 30
Lake Oswego High School, 2501 Country Club Road, Lake Oswego
This will be my 2nd year at the Lake Oswego High School Holiday Bazaar! This annual fundraising event benefits LOHS’s Arts Department. Vendor booth fees and raffle ticket sales go directly to supporting the school’s student artists.
Show Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Lewis Elementary Holiday Bazaar & Tree Sale ~ Saturday, December 7
Lewis Elementary 4401 SE Evergreen St., Portland
This annual tradition has been going on for over 10 years and it is the Lewis PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year!
Area artisan vendors sell only handmade or locally-made goods. Lewis students also have booths to sell their crafty wares! Christmas trees and handmade swags/wreaths will be available to purchase.
All proceeds from booth fees and tree and wreath sales support Lewis School, allowing Lewis to continue bringing the programs and opportunities it has offered for many years.
Show hours: 10 am to 3 pm
There are a few more shows that aren’t definites yet, but I’ll keep you posted!
Hi All! Just wanted to let you know that tomorrow’s (Saturday, February 9th) Puplandia! Valentine’s Shopping Extravaganza at the Oaks Park Pavillion has been canceled due to weather. The organizers have rescheduled the event for Saturday, March 30th at the same time and place. Stay warm and safe!
Chinchilla Whiskers’ next show will be the Buckman Art Show + Sell, a fundraiser for arts education at Buckman Arts Focus Elementary, on March 9th & 10th. Looking forward to seeing you then!
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