Little Joys of Summer

Might As Well Pick Up a Hobby This Summer

From book binding to wood burning, put these stay-at-home hours to good use and learn something new.

08/01/2020 By Marty Patail

Keep Calm and Make Masks

To Combat Medical Gear Shortage, the Home Sewing Army Steps Up

DIY masks for patients and essential workers can help preserve medical-grade supplies for doctors and nurses.

Candy Coated

From vases to bongs, the Portland ceramicist's wild creations sell out as fast as she can make them.

Spotlight

“It just became a really healthy outlet for my anger about what was happening in the world.”

09/19/2019 By Eden Dawn

Design

The Portland jewelry maker slams the anvil with Solange's latest playing the background.

Arts and Crafts

Bring home slick lil’ art project—not a hangover.

Style Spotlight

Inspired by NYC's citywide shindig, Portland's first-ever fabric fest runs through the end of October. Here are five events to hit.

Visual Art

Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim just took home a major prize from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Spotlight

From Oaxaca to Old Town, a family business just keeps getting better.

06/28/2018 By Eden Dawn

Makers

Among woodworkers, Gary Rogowski is a legend.

Design Directory

Got a passion project? These locals can help craft and construct it—beautifully.

Pop Shopping

With Game of Thrones-worthy gauntlets and Star Wars Carbonite art, the city’s 'Etsy-Meets-Comic Con' event returns June 10–11.

06/01/2017 By Kelly Clarke