We have a record number of artisan’s that will be at the boutique this month.  Here is a sneak peak of a few of the aritisan’s that you will see:

Eric Spooner

Eric Spooner of Garden-Tiger Designs has been working with Czech-glass beads and silver wire to craft earrings and necklaces for about two years.  Taught by his mentor from Butte, Montana, Eric incorporates a subtle elegant design into his work to draw the eye and compliment any outfit or occasion.  Eric greatly loves his hobby and enjoys sharing his work with other members of the community.

Allie Conner

I have created and made things all of my life.  I had a very talented Mother that taught me well.  I have recently discovered the art of painting with wax.  The colors really pop and the designs you get are wonderful.  I also love working with beads and try making different things, right now I am making car dangles for your mirrors, perfect gift for the girls that like to sparkle.

Reca Brodie

Reca Brodie has been making her recycled yard art for the past 8 years, and each piece is made from glass, ceramic, china, porcelain, etc.  These pieces are in the form of plates, platters, cups, bowl, mugs, vases, etc.  They are glued together, weighted and sold as birdbaths, bird feeders, plant stands, or just plain art for the yard.  Each piece is named according to theme, unique and cannot be reproduced.

Each month some absolutely amazing artists have been joining us at the “First State Bank Building” to display and sell their own artwork.  We are providing you with a seek peek at some of the artists that will be joining us this month.  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 info@firstfridaymilwaukie.com for all of the details.  Spaces are only $25.00.

Jan Groh

Apicentric Photography

Fine art photographer focusing on bees and their habitat. ” I love to let Nature paint herself on my lens.”  Offering framed and matted work, as well as notecards for as little as $2 each, all hand crafted.

Nancy Yang and Father

Calligraphy and Watercolors

Nancy has been learning chinese calligraphy for over eight years.  She has even won national awards at competitions in China.

K Marie

Fanciful Paper and Glitter

Sally Hurst

Wearable art using reclaimed materials

Being immersed in many mediums at a very young age, has led to a love of art in many forms.  There’s always that thirst for learning something new…. everything from oil painting, ceramics, hand painted floorcloths, wreath design and more.  Sally is also a member of the Trillium Artisans group.

Wanda Buck

Acrylic Paintings

My favorite medium is acrylic on large canvas with an abstract style, using mostly shapes, curves, vivid colors and bold images. A couple of themes that I am currently working on are: (1) A musical abstract theme, with rich browns, reds, earth tones. (2) People and events often with a patriotic color scheme of reds, whites, blues with some added greens and black.

Carolyn Woody

Lunarcat Studios

Laurey Borne and Jeanne Martin

Silver Moon & Sweet Violet

We’ve been doing bazaars for 20 years now.  Both us have been sewing and cooking since childhood … We are good friends who can’t seem to sit still.  We  enjoy gardening, cooking, canning (our upbringing again), sewing and crafting, making quilts (our quilts have been at the same price for over 15 years now, but we can’t make them for that price any longer … feel free to take advantage of those prices this year!  Next year the price will be higher!), Pincecone Christmas Tree Sets, wreaths and wall swags.  Thank you to all who come and enjoy all the wonderful Crafter Bazaars.  You are truly appreciated!

Ryan Kelley Handbags

Ryann Kelly handbags designed and created the handbags for the 2006 Eastern Oregon Livestock Association’s Rodeo Court. In 2007 handbags were made for the Clackamas County Rodeo Court and for the Portland Rose Festival Queen and Princesses. Handbags were made for the 2009 Pendleton Roundup Court. And, a breast cancer awareness handbag was specially created for the “Tough To Wear Pink” fundraiser/drawing at the 2010 Pendleton Roundup.

We have a new home for the Artisan’s Marketplace this month!!!!!  We are very excited, and can’t wait to have you stop by and visit all of the wonderful vendors that will be bringing all of their creativity with them.  Many of you refer to our new location as the “First State Bank” building, for those of you not familiar with this title, you can find the marketplace on the corner of Main and Monroe Streets.  Come by and let us know what you think.

Joining us this month will be:

Alicia from Floral Designs by Alicia.

Take a sneak peak at some of her amazing work if you were unable to join us during the last event.

Okay, so most of you didn’t get an opportunity to see the pink one.  Well….. okay so that is me getting ready run away with it.  Isn’t it gorgeous!!!!!

Also joining us will be:

Carolyn from Lunarcat Studios

Jessica Wasko one of Milwaukie’s own painters.

Robin Baden another Milwaukie resident who makes her own baskets.

Jan Groh from Zenfolio Photography