BikeCraft V: Full wrap-up and photos — What a show!

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Mayor Adams has a laugh with Ian Stude.
-Slideshow below/Gallery
(Photo © J. Maus)

Adams Carroll: BikeCraft V has come and gone. More than 50 talented crafters and artisans rolled their wares into Sandbox Studio. They shared handmade jewelry, prints, bike accessories, apparel, and much much more. A huge turnout kept the vendors busy and the large, light-filled warehouse bustled with action all day long.

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In the midst of it all, a cleverly-named holiday choir, “The Bike Chorale”, (comprised of BTA staffers and enthusiastic bystanders) came caroling, singing classic seasonal tunes with lyrics altered to address climate change and the joys of winter cycling. (No word yet on whether caroling is part of the BTA’s aggressive new advocacy strategy.)

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The Bike Chorale singers were
a highlight of the day.
(Photo © Adams Carroll)

Jonathan Maus: Other musical interludes included the strumming magic of Halley The Harper (who arrived by bike of course) and the electronica creations of the Rejuiced Bike Concepts’ mini-mobile-sound-bike.

With all those great sounds, the real music to my ears was the chatter of many happy people. Most of our vendors (and many attendees) said this was the best BikeCraft yet — and I’d wholeheartedly agree. The space offered plenty of breathing room to wander and enjoy each table’s offerings. Even Portland Mayor Sam Adams seemed to have a great time, chatting up visitors and vendors alike.

Families were everywhere this year. I noticed a lot of little ones running around and plenty of babes in arms (not sure if making this event non-alcoholic had anything to do with it). Next year, we’ll have a supervised, activity-filled play place for the kids.

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And how about those vendors! I have never been so impressed with the creativity, diversity of offerings, and the quality of what people brought to sell. One vendor that sticks out in my mind is Geoff Franklin from Walnut Studio. Geoff brought a selection of gorgeously hand made leather bike accessories that kept his table buzzing all day long.

His leather u-lock holster is simply marvelous; and how about his ingenious leather shoulder pad/frame gripper? I think we’ll be hearing a lot more from Walnut Studio in the future. Nice work Geoff!

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Natalie Ramsland’s Smittens gloves were a big hit once again. She almost sold out of them (watch for Mayor Adams to soon be styling in a pair in a bike lane near you). Another surprise hit was Curtis Williams from 3bags. Curtis is new to Portland but I’m glad he’s here! He makes some very solid pannier/backpack combo bags. Lots of pockets, waterproof, great colors and fabric. Can’t wait to see more from him.

I could go on and on about the excellent goods people shared (stay tuned for more profiles of locals making bike-themed goods — I just can’t get enough of this stuff!). For reference, remember we’ve got a full list of all vendors from BikeCraft V (including web links) here.

Major thanks for making this possible go to our Intern Extraordinaire Jonathan “J.R.” Reed. J.R. took the reins of this event, and, working with Elly Blue and volunteer coordinator Becky Morton, set a new standard for BikePortland events. We also relied on the generosity and partnership of the following companies:

If you missed out on Saturday, stay tuned for more BikeCrafts. We’ll be organizing several vendors for Pedal Nation’s Bicycle Show coming to the Oregon Convention Center April 11-12.

Check more photos in the Photo Gallery or sit back and watch the slideshow below (some photos taken by Adams Carroll):


Photos – Adams Carroll and Jonathan Maus

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Nathan
Nathan
14 years ago

went there, it was awesome, the smittens are rad, check ’em out.

hanmade
hanmade
14 years ago

Couldn’t make it today. maybe next year it might be 2 days?

Joe
Joe
14 years ago

well worth the ride there, always interesting coming from Wilsonville to Portland. bummed a deer was hit by a car
on my way back.. boonesferry nightmare.

Thanks to all vendors!

Nick
Nick
14 years ago

Stopped in for a bit and saw a lot of cool stuff! I took some pics too.

Anonymous
Anonymous
14 years ago

BikeCraft was awesome, it’s a dam shame that I’m a sucker for handmade local stuff! I’m now broke, have a bunch of cool new stuff, and my dog has a new collar (thanks cycle dog)!!!!
Peace!

Nick V
Nick V
14 years ago

New clock, dog collar, DVD, and my Christmas shopping is done! Great event!

Barbara Kilts
Barbara Kilts
14 years ago

What a nice location and a great bunch of creative folks! Feels good to support so many local craftspeople to get holiday shopping done for family, friends, coworkers and dogs. Well done, Jonathan and crew. And the soup was delicious!

Belshazzar
Belshazzar
14 years ago

“No word yet on whether caroling is part of the BTA’s aggressive new advocacy strategy.”

Interesting conspiracy theory, Adams Carroll! Too bad it was actually the idea of a bikeportland staffer, arrived at during an impromptu singing/drinking session a few weeks back. Try not to Faux News in the interest of titillating the readership, ok?

Pinky
14 years ago

BikeCraft was AWESOME and WOW! I love it

J.R.
J.R.
14 years ago

Thanks everyone for coming to BikeCraft V!
The display of skill, talent, enthusiasm, cooperation and good humor was a joy.

If you need to track down any of the crafters in attendance, here is the list:
http://bikeportland.org/bikecraft-v-vendor-directory-winter-2009/

Lost and found items include a light blue fleece hat and a green mitten. Please email me so they can find their way home for the holidays. intern at bikeportland dot org.

The carolers did not represent the BTA. They were called Bike Chorale. (get it?) Like everyone else, they were contributing their time and energy to a uniquely excellent event. I liked the new lyrics and I’m sorry the Mayor just missed them.

Special thanks to all the following for their contributions large and small. BikeCraft would not happen without you.
Sandbox Studio and our gracious hostess, Lucinda.
BikeRacker’s Jeff Castro
Twenty Four Seven
The Clackamas County Democrats
Q19Greening
Voodoo Doughnuts
Ken’s Artisan Bakery
Noah’s Bagels
New Deal Distillery
All the Volunteers:
Becky Morton
Jane
Karen
Nick
Chelsea
Michelle
Nicholas
Mike
Paul
Annie
Sabrina
Roopal
Freeland
Halley the Harper
Bike Chorale
Adams
Elly
Jonathan
Sorry if I missed anyone.

Adams Carroll (News Intern)

This was the best BikeCraft we’ve eve had. Hands down. Major thanks are due to Jonathan “J.R.” Reed, our Intern Extraordinaire, for leading the effort and setting a new standard for BikePortland events.

Lots more to share, and I’ve got some photos to add to Adams’ excellent shots above.

Oh, and Belshazzar, a tad sensitive?! It’s just a bit of commentary.

dsaxena
dsaxena
14 years ago

Was great, picked up some gear for self and for gifts! Specially excited about my new TCB rack!

Jon
Jon
14 years ago

Had a great time and got some great local art. This was a wonderful bit of Portland bike culture. I know that some of the worlds biggest bike cities don’t really express their bike love they way we do here, I guess the idea is it is to much a way of life, but it really makes for a great bike community.
Viva Bicicleta

h
h
14 years ago

I bought a gift for my bike.

Natalie Ramsland
14 years ago

This event seems to get better each year. As a vendor I am so appreciative of all the volunteers and hard work that make it possible.

And I may have sold a pair of snazzy red s’mittens to Sam Adams! I love this town.

Kronda
14 years ago

I concur, this was the best Bikecraft on record. The venue was a VAST improvement over last year, you could actually breathe, walk around, talk to folks. Great space and light to show off amazing work. We did some birthday shopping for a friend and I picked up a summer weight Little Package wool cap to compliment the winter one I picked up last year.

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put this together.

Joe
Joe
14 years ago

#14 same here 🙂

Ed
14 years ago

I wish it was two days long.
I wanted to buy this hat but didn’t have cash at the moment. It closed early on 5pm too. Poo.

Todd
14 years ago

Now you can access all these great vendors year round. Pedal Bike Tours is bring all these great vendors’ products to our shop at 2249 N. Williams. So far we have 12 of them and we’re bringing in more every day! http://bikeportland.org/2009/12/01/newswire-pnorth-portland-storefront-provides-an-outlet-for-locally-made-bike-products/