Below is a list of art shows and workshops in chronological order. Scroll to see the most current ones. The best way to stay up-to-date is to join my mailing list as event announcements roll in through the year.

2022

February 4–6 / virtual event (Passed)

Artist Intersection Valentine’s Show & Sale

Three days. 12 stellar jewelers. One 15% coupon code to shop each jeweler’s site.

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march 1–March 29 / virtual + in person (passed)

Yukata Jewelry Show, Seattle WA

Vintage hand-dyed yukata cotton from Japan is the inspiration for the work in the Yukata Jewelry Show. The fabric, provided by Okan Arts in Seattle, was sourced from over 30 vendors in Japan. Twenty artists took the challenge—to design a piece of jewelry inspired by or made from this luscious and dynamic fabric. Visit the show.

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march 4–april 17 / virtual event

Craft Boston: Pins + Needles

Head-turning brooches, pins, shawls, scarves, hats, and other wearables by jewelry and fiber artists. You can find 10 brooches of mine in this show. Here’s a direct link.

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may 6–8 / Oregon Convention Center

Gathering of the Guilds, Portland, OR

Six craft guilds join forces to bring you handmade items from the Portland, OR, region. It’s back in person this year. Find me in the Creative Metal Arts Guild section. Admission is free.

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May 16–29 (virtual)

American Craft Made, Baltimore, MD

American Craft Council is bringing back in-person craft marketplaces. This year I’m only participating in the virtual marketplace. Members get early access to shop before the general public.

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JUNE 4-5

57th Street Art Fair, Chicago, IL

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JULY 8–9

Portland Night Market

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JUly 15–17

Salem Art Festival

Salem, OR

Note their website shows an incorrect date.

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AUGUST 5–7

Park City Kimball Arts Festival

Park City, UT

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AUGUST 12–14

Sunriver Art Fair

Sunriver, OR

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AUGUST 26–28

Vancouver Jazz & Wine Festival

Vancouver, WA

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SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 2

American Craft Exposition

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL

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Past Shows

2021

APRIL 12-18 / virtual event

Baltimore Craft Week, American Craft Council

This immersive, weeklong event includes 150 emerging and established makers from diverse backgrounds creating innovative work in a range of craft mediums. ACC members will have the opportunity to shop before the general public so they don’t miss out on limited items.

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APRIL 30-May 2 / virtual event

Gathering of the Guilds, Portland, OR

Six craft guilds join forces to bring you handmade items from the Portland, OR, region. This virtual show links to each artist’s website. I list this more as an opportunity for you to find handmade items from artists other than myself.

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May 1 / 11am–5 pm

Backyard Pop-Up, Portland, OR

Join me in my backyard for an in-person shopping experience. I know! It’s been a while. Bring your mask. Bring a friend or three. Enjoy the garden. Plenty of items for every pocketbook. 1915 NE 12th Avenue.

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JULY 21 & 28 / virtual workshop

Polymer Clay & Surface Play Workshop

Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft, NC

Please join me in a 2-day, 4-hour class exploring surface techniques in polymer clay such as image transfers, mark making and simple pattern slabs. I’ll cover a lot of basics such as mixing colors, finishing your pieces, adding findings and more! Join me. Register here ››

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JULY 25 & August 8 / ARt show

Summer Art Market, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

For two Sundays this summer, I’ll be participating in a 20-artist show on the plaza outside BIMA. Explore vendor booths featuring handmade, locally-crafted treasures for sale, listen to live local music, and enjoy the beautiful PNW summer rain or shine!

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Cherry Creek Arts Festival

September 4–6 / denver, co

250 of the top artists and craftsmen in the country converge in Denver for the 30th year. Visit the website for details.

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OCTOBER 9–10 & 16–17

Portland Open Studios, Portland, OR

This is my first time applying and am excited to try something new. I have always enjoyed wandering all over the Portland area to visit artists and see them work during this event. It’s a rare opportunity to get a peek inside art studios, watch demos and buy work.

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DECEMBER 8–12

Maker’s Studio Holiday Pop-Up

Maker’s Studio is a unique pop-up that will run for six weeks this holiday season featuring a rotating group of over 70 local makers. The event starts November 17 and runs to December 24. On Friday and Saturday evenings, you can meet the makers, have a toast and see demos and presentations. We all need a little cheer! A perfect way to support micro businesses, the arts and your fellow Portlanders.

Location: Lonesome Pictopia, 820 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227

Time: 9–2 weekdays, 9–7 Friday and Saturday

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2020

december 12 / virtual event

Color Pop Pop-Up

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November 28–december 1 / virtual event

Cherry Arts Holiday Artist Market

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november 11 / workshop presenter

Mind Your List. Engage Your Audience.

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november 11 / panel discussion, presenter / metal museum

Selling Through Social Media

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september 7–13 / virtual event

Bay Area Craft Week

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july 31–august 2 / san francisco, ca

American Craft Council / San Francisco (cancelled)

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July 3–5 / denver, co

Cherry Creek Arts Festival (cancelled)

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may 1-3 / portland, or

Creative Metal Arts Guild Spring Show (cancelled)

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February 21-23 / baltimore, MD

American Craft Council / Baltimore

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2019

February 22-24 / baltimore, MD

American Craft Council / Baltimore

APRIL 5-7 / ST. PAUL MN

American Craft Council / St. Paul

APRIL 26–28 / portland, or

Creative Metal Arts Guild Spring Show

June 28–30 / Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Art Festival

August 2–4 / san francisco, ca

American Craft Council / San Francisco

August 31-SEPTEMBER 2 / PORTLAND, OR

Art in the Pearl

OcTOBER 4-6 / World forestry center, PORTLAND, OR

Local 14

OcTOBER 19 / west elm brewery blocks, PORTLAND, OR

West Elm Pop-up

November 8–10 / convention center, providence, ri

Art Providence Show

december 6–7 / Portland, or

Annual Studio Holiday Pop-Up

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2018

February 23-25 / baltimore, MD

American Craft Council / Baltimore

April 19–22 / fort worth, TX

Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival 

APRIL 27–29 / portland, or

Creative Metal Arts Guild Spring Show

June 9 / 5 pm / astoria, OR

Trunk Show, Riversea Gallery

august 23–25 / BEnd, or

Art in the High Desert

july 27–29 / bellevue, wa

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

SEPTEMBER 29–30 / portland, or

Local 14

november 2–4 / philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

DECEMBER 8 / pORTLAND, OR

Holiday Pop-Up & Open House

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2017

February 24-26

American Craft Council / Baltimore

April 6–9

American Craft Council / St. Paul

APRIL 21–23

Creative Metal Arts Guild, Spring Show & Sale

April 29–30

Style ’17

July 28–30

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

September 2–4

Art in the Pearl

SEPTEMBER 28–October 1

Local 14

december 2

3rd Annual Studio Holiday Pop-up

December 3

Irvington Makers Fair

November 24–December 23

Arts Council of Lake Oswego Holiday Marketplace

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2016

December 11: 11–6

Pop-Up Shop PDX

December 4: 11–6

Studio Holiday Pop-Up

November 13: 10–4, Free

Siren Nation Art + Craft Sale

October 1: 11–6pm, October 2: 11–5

Bend Fall Festival

July 29–31, 2016

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

February 19–21, 2016

American Craft Council Show

April 8–10, 2016

American Craft Council Show

April 22–24, 2016

Creative Metal Arts Guild Spring Show