It’s huge! It’s fun! It’s happening right now! – Slideshow Below –(Photos © J. Maus) The 6th annual BikeCraft holiday gift fair is up and running. Below is a sampling of the amazing arts, crafts, and gifts that are on display. We are here all weekend (15 NE Hancock, north of Broadway off of N. … Read more
Nice huh? See more from Portland-based Truce Designs at BikeCraft (Sunday only). I’m about to head down to 15 NE Hancock to help JR and a crew of volunteers put the finishing touches on the BikeCraft venue (the big event starts tomorrow at 10:00 am). Before I sign off for the day, I wanted to … Read more
This pretty much sums up BikeCraft.(Photos © J. Maus) This weekend is our 6th annual BikeCraft holiday gift fair and you’ll be kicking yourself if you don’t come and check it out. For the first time, we’ll have the doors open for two days to accomodate your busy schedule. Swing by 15 NE Hancock (just … Read more
A stained glass chain ring from Sara Collins. Last week we shared the first of 30 vendors who will be at the sixth annual BikeCraft holiday gift bazaar (December 4-5th). Since then we’ve had more artisans sign up to be a part of what’s shaping up to be the best BikeCraft ever. Learn a bit … Read more
Geoff Franklin in his shop.(Photos © Russ Roca) Walnut’s new bike luggage, featuring handcrafted leather and cedar panels.
Inner tube necklace by Barbi Touron. If you’re not excited for BikeCraft yet, you should be! This is going to be a monumental gathering of bicycle-inspired artisans that you will not want to miss. We just announced sign-ups last week and we already have about 30 or so vendors. (Note: We are still accepting registrations!). … Read more
[Note: We announced vendor sign-ups for BikeCraft just last week, and we’ve already got over 30 amazing artisans ready to share their creations with you. This is the first in our Meet Your Maker series of BikeCraft vendors that will give you a closer look at the makers behind the products. The audio slideshow below … Read more
A scene from 2009 BikeCraft. Some very super big news from BikePortland Headquarters… The sixth annual BikeCraft holiday gift bazaar is set for December 4th and 5th and our new venue this year is the Portland Design Works Mothership at 15 NE Hancock. We’re really excited about this year’s event. We’ve got a brand new … Read more
This weekend is the big Pedal National Bicycle Show at the Oregon Convention Center. There will be lots to do and see, but I wanted to remind everyone that BikePortland is hosting a special section for local BikeCrafters. We’ve reserved two exhibitor booths and will host six local artisans and business owners who will share … Read more
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, … Read more
The Zine Trike, ready to roll. (Photo © Elly Blue) Among many exciting new crafts and crafters debuting at BikeCraft tomorrow is a new offering from a familiar company. The Zine Trike is the newest addition to the fleet of local bookseller and publisher Microcosm Publishing.
PBR mudflaps anyone? Offered byEdwin of A Convenient Cycle.(Photo © Elly Blue) I hope you bring your holiday shopping list to BikeCraft. The big show happens this Saturday (10-5 at 420 NE 9th Ave) and it’s going to be a-ma-zing. We’ve got around 50 vendors. They’re all based in Portland and they all have fantastic, … Read more
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