Archive of Artisan’s Boutique
Quilt Raffle at Artisan Boutique
on November 29th, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Downtown Business Showcase, Events, Live Music by Yvon | No CommentsThe Artisan Boutique is located inside the Chopsticks Express Restaurant on the corner of Main and Jackson streets in downtown Milwaukie. click on the link to view a map: http://g.co/maps/hytsr
Kevin Bixby, representing Milwaukie Presbyterian Church will be raffling a beautiful king-size festive Fall colored quilt. Proceeds go directly to MPC, which supports many local charities. Only $5.00 a ticket puts you in the drawing for a chance to win this piece of utilitarian art. Check out the link to see a picture. http://www.milwaukiepres.org/
Drop by and check out all the other wonderfully talented artists too.
Live Music: Will Scriven will be preforming for us many beautiful and melodic tunes on his electric guitar.
To get a sneak peek of each unique artist click on the link by their name.
Michelle Purvis: myartmaker.com
All original acrylic on canvas and wood.
Phil Fake: www.philfake.com
Urban plein air oil paintings. Figure study pencil sketches.
Mardy Cloyes
Misc items made out of stained glass: Sun catchers, small vintage framed windows, small vintage framed strip glass art.
Heidi Jackson
Original pieces of handmade mixed-media art, not prints or computer generated. Most pieces are ready to hang, either framed or constructed to “float” on the wall, not needing a frame.
JoEllen Buse
Hand made gloves and hair bows.
Continue reading...December Event List
on November 29th, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Author's Corner, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No CommentsFor December Event Map: December First Friday Event List
Don’t forget to print a copy and bring it with you to the event — Also be sure to bring your coupons to receive spectacular discounts at local businesses.


November Art Exhibits
on November 1st, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Author's Corner, Downtown Business Showcase, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No CommentsSpringcreek Coffeehouse
Art Exhibit: Kim Finn
Windhorse Coffee and Tea
Art Exhibit: Rob Ramage
Event: Author’s Corner
Bagetta Studios
Art Exhibit:Â Poster Art
Under 300 Gallery
Art Exhibit: Laura Koppes
Jane Fitzgerald
City Hall
Art Exhibit: Gracie Campbell
Event: DYI Painting with Portland Waldorf School
Stanley Home Renovation
Art Exhibit:Â Willi Works
Cha Cha Cha
Art Exhibit: “Dia de los Muertos”
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Art Exhibit:Â Melissa Northway
Event: Poetry Reading
Libbie’s Restaurant
Art Exhibit:Â Bob Mullison
Full Moon Creations
Art Exhibits:Â Cowgirl at Heart Gallery
Jeremiah Fender
Continue reading...November Art a la Carte Brochure and Map
on November 1st, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Author's Corner, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No CommentsClick on link to download a PDF of the Event Brochure and Map
November Event Map
Continue reading...November Artisan’s Boutique – New Location
on November 1st, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Events, Live Music, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No CommentsEach month some absolutely amazing artists have been joining us in front of Key bank to display and sell their own artwork. However for the months of November and December we will be down the street in the “North Main” building under the condominiums on Main St.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the talented artists joining us this month. Just click on the link to view their information.
We still have space available for the November and December events. Â If you would like to join us please send an email to milwaukiefirstfriday@gmail.com for more details.
Michelle Purvis –Â http://myartmaker.com
All original acrylic on canvas and wood.
Nancy Yang – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chinesewaterpainting
Original Chinese water color paintings and Chinese calligraphy.
Phil Fake — www.PhilFake.com
Urban plein air oil paintings. Figure study pencil sketches.
Continue reading...November Event List
on October 20th, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Author's Corner, Downtown Business Showcase, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No Comments1. Make One
Live Music: Snake in a Cane
2. Springcreek Coffeehouse
Art Exhibit: Kim Finn
Live Music: Howard Wade
3. Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
Live Music:Â Alokapai Morales
4. Windhorse Coffee and Tea
Art Exhibit: Rob Ramage
Event:Â Author’s Corner
5. Milwaukie Masonic Lodge
Event:Â Art Market
6. Bagetta Studios
Art Exhibit:Â Poster Art
7. Under 300 Gallery
Art Exhibit: Laura Koppes
Jane Fitzgerald
8. City Hall
Art Exhibit: Gracie Campbell
Event: DYI Painting with Portland Waldorf School
Live Music
9. Wine:30
Event:Â Wine Tasting
10. Stanley Home Renovation
Art Exhibit:Â Willi Works
11. North Main Building
Event: Artisan’s Boutique
12. Cha Cha Cha
Art Exhibit: “Dia de los Muertos”
Live Music
13. St. John’s Episcopal Church
Art Exhibit:Â Melissa Northway
Event: Poetry Reading
14. Libbie’s Restaurant
Art Exhibit:Â Bob Mullison
Live Music: Mark Elmer
15. Duffy’s Irish Pub
Live Music:Â Darby O’Gill
16. Full Moon Creations
Art Exhibits:Â Cowgirl at Heart Gallery
Jeremiah Fender
October Art a la Carte Event Map
on October 4th, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No CommentsOctober Artisan’s Boutique
on October 3rd, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Events by Yvon | No CommentsEach month some absolutely amazing artists have been joining us in front of Key bank to display and sell their own artwork.  We are providing you their website information so you can get a sneak peek at some of the artists that will be joining us this month, just copy and paste into your web browser to view their information. We still have a bit of space left for the November and December events.  If you would like to join us please email us at milwaukiefirstfriday@gmail.com for all of the details.  Spaces are only $25.00.
Michelle Purvis –Â http://myartmaker.com
Molly Gochenour — www.allmollyart.com
Nicki Clark — www.everythingnicki.etsy.com
Michelle Sanders — www.atticjournals.com
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October List of Events
on October 3rd, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading, Treasure Hunt Map by Yvon | No Comments1. North Main Art Exhibit: North Clackamas Arts Guild, 2. Springcreek Coffeehouse Art Exhibit: Johnson Creek Arts Show – Live Music: Howard Wade, 3. Ohana Hawaiian Cafe – Live Music: Alokapai Morales, 4. Windhorse Coffee and Tea Art Exhibit: Native American Art, 5. Milwaukie Masonic Lodge Event : Art Market, 6. Baggetta Studios Art Exhibit: Parks Company Poster Art, 7. Art Under 300 Gallery Art Exhibit: “Go Figureâ€, 8. City Hall Art Exhibit: Eric Griswold, 9. Wine:30 Art Exhibit: Dawn Kowalewski, 10. Stanley Renovation and Design Art Exhibit: Willi Works, 11. Enchanté – Live Music : Stanley Brothers, 12. Key Bank Art Exhibit: Artisan’s Boutique, 13. Cha Cha Cha Art Exhibit: Alejandro Ceballos Event: Tequila Tasting, 14. St. John’s Episcopal Church Art Exhibit: Pat Gallagher Event: Poetry Reading, 15. 11049 Gallery and Studio Art Exhibit: Dietz Pottery, 16. Duffy’s Irish Pub – Live Music: Darby O’Gill, 17. Full Moon Creations Art Exhibit: Jeremiah Fender and Gayle Emmich
Continue reading...Join us on August 5th, 2011, between 4 and 8pm for Art a la Carte/First Friday in Historic Downtown Milwaukie!
on July 28th, 2011 in Artisan's Boutique, Author's Corner, Community Showcase, Events, Live Music, Poetry Reading by Alicia | No Comments1. NORTH MAIN
Event: Community Showcase
2. SPRINGCREEK COFFEEHOUSE
Art Exhibit: Joanne Pratt Graham
Event: Poker Tournament
3. OHANA HAWAIIAN CAFE
Live Music: Alokapai Morales
4. NORTH MAIN
Art Exhibit: North Clackamas Arts Guild
5. WINDHORSE COFFEE AND TEA
Art Exhibit: “Art of Cheesecake”
6. MILWAUKIE MASONIC LODGE
Event: Art Market
7. BAGGETTA STUDIOS
Art Exhibit: National Parks Posters
8. ART UNDER 300 GALLERY
Art Exhibit: “Growing Season”
9. MILWAUKIE HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Art Exhibit: Mt. Hood Mustangs and Fords
Live Music and Dance
10. CITY HALL
Event: DIY art project with the Portland Waldorf School
Live Music
11. STANLEY RENOVATION
Art Exhibit: Willi Works
12. ENCHANTE
Live Music
13. KEY BANK
Art Exhibit: Artisan’s Boutique
14. SALON DE MARA
Art Exhibit: Sara Bukowski
15. CHA CHA CHA
Art Exhibit: Jim Neuman
Live Music: John Haverley and Marydith Grant
16. LIBBIE’S RESTAURANT
Art Exhibit: Bobby Mullison
17. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Art Exhibit: “Fiber Arts”
Event: Poetry Reading
18. KRISTA BLYTHE PHOTOGRAPHY
Art Exhibit: Hell Betty Jewelry
19. 11049 GALLERY AND STUDIO
Art Exhibit: Jack
20. DUFFY’S IRISH PUB
Live Music: Darby O’Gill
21. FULL MOON CREATIONS
Art Exhibit: Alejandro Ceballos











