Stay warm in style with S’mittens.See them and lots more at BikeCraft! I hope you plan to join us for the third annual BikeCraft this Thursday night (11/15). The assemblage of cycle-inspired artists is something you just won’t get to experience anywhere else. BikeCraft is on the same night as PDOT’s See and Be Seen … Read more
Caroline will sell her groovy, warm handmade cycling caps. BikeCraft, that annual gathering of locally made, bike-themed arts, crafts, and other cool stuff is coming on November 15th! This year we’ve got a fantastic venue (Lucky Lab Beer Hall in Northwest Portland) and your favorite vendors from year’s past, along with some great new talent … Read more
I know it’s early but I’m excited to share the news that thanks to the hard work of BikePortland volunteer Lanette Noble, we’ve confirmed a venue and date for the third annual BikeCraft Faire! Amy DeRosso’s ceramics are always a best seller. This year’s event will be on November 15 at the Lucky Lab Beer … Read more
[*Update: As promised, here are more photos of BikeCraft, taken by Ethan Jewett of Stickeen Photography. (thanks Ethan!)] [City Hall was packed!] Portland’s bike scene had a memorable one-night stand in the atrium of City Hall last night. Twenty vendors shared their wonderful bike-themed wares with hundreds of gift-seekers at the second annual BikeCraft. Filmmaker … Read more
[Inner-tube jewelry by Jane (from $5-9). Everything’s coming together for BikeCraft tonight at City Hall…and vendors are still being adding to the list! Ayleen Crotty will join us with her Filmed by Bike compilation DVD on sale for $10. She’ll join two other Portland bike filmmakers — Dan Kaufman and Reverend Phil — to satiate … Read more
BikeCraft is much more than a place to find unique, bike-inspired gifts. It’s a place to meet old and new friends and get to know the artists behind the crafts. You don’t want to miss this event, so please invite all your friends and co-workers to come on down and check it out. Below is … Read more
[Made with love by Elias Grey / Lemolo Bags] BikeCraft II is shaping up nicely. I’ve just finished the event flyer (see below) and so far there are 15 confirmed vendors! One of them is Elias Grey. He moved to Southeast Portland less than a year ago and he makes messenger bags under the name … Read more
[A scene from lastyear’s BikeCraft event.] I’ve finally confirmed a location and date for BikeCraft II. It will happen in the atrium of City Hall in downtown Portland on Thursday, December 7th. BikeCraft is an event that showcases handmade, bicycle-related arts and crafts made in Portland. For more information check out the BikeCraft page I … Read more
BikeCraft 2008 will be on Wednesday, December 10 at Roots Organic Brewing on SE 7th just south of Hawthorne, 5:30pm to close. [BikeCraft ’05 (photo by Dave Sharp)] I’m excited to announce that BikeCraft is coming to the Multonomah County Bike Fair (MCBF). MCBF is the biggest, baddest bike party of the year and what … Read more
(photos by Dave Sharp)” /> Wow. What a night. A great turnout from bike lovers of all stripes! Thanks so much to everyone who braved the wintry chill to join us at the BikeCraft Faire and Shift Social last night. It felt amazing to have so many different parts of the cycling community come under … Read more
Just when you thought the list of bike crafters could not get any better… After some recent publicity a few more artists have emerged and have now been added to the roster. I know, I know, you must be thinking, “can there really be more artists making bike-themed stuff!?” and the answer is…yes! First, I’m … Read more
[updated*] Just one week until the BikeCraft Faire! Here’s an update followed by a plea for help in spreading the word… In addition to an impressive list of very talented and bikey artists and crafters there are a few surprises that you won’t want to miss:
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