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Fine Artists Promenade
April 14 and 15, N orthW est Crossing Drive
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t the heart of NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival are the artisans and craftspeople that will present a lively mix of original work, including a highlight on imagery and materials derived from cycling and recycling. NorthWest Crossing is the perfect location to premiere this Cycle/Recycle theme of art! With its emphasis on green living and proximity to the cyclocross course, artists will excite attendees with an emphasis on repurposed materials, many from bike parts and accessories. The Fine Artists Promenade, filled with more than 50 artists and vendors this year, is also a great place to start planning ahead for outdoor entertaining, with garden art. Anna Lawrence/Anna’s Haute Aprons: Created from upcycled skirts, accent fabrics and a fashionable sense of humor. Eugene, Ore. #40
Eric Power/Bend Velo Bike Shop: Specializes in practical commuter bikes and accessories. The exclusive builder of custom J. Livingston “Repurposed” bicycles. Be sure to check out Velo Sprints! Simulated head-to-head 400-meter matched sprints. Fastest time of the day (men and women) wins a prize from Bend Velo! Come race your buddy for bragging rights. Bend, Ore. #23 & 24
M. Wade Beauchamps/Vulture Cycles: For 15 years, Vulture Cycles has thrived on the passion to create bicycles that ride as beautiful as they look. Bend, Ore. #26 Peter Roussel: Local potter showing functional pottery and alternative firing techniques such as raku, horsehair, saggar, and pit-fired. Vases, platters, wall hangings in a variety of glazing techniques. Bend, Ore. #8
Francois & Kyla Schneyder: Fine jewelry and sculpture. Shady Cove, Ore. #7
Audrey Kirchner: Photographers capturing life from local scenes, wildlife, birds, dogs. Prineville, Ore. #18
GOLDENWOOD SOAPS Handmade body care products. Bend, Ore. #38 Heather Rose/Rose Garden Whimsies: Unique twisted copper wire art with marbles and wood. Bend, Ore. #32
Barb Peters: Wool and fiber artist using loom waste (or leftovers) from blankets made at Pendleton Woolen Mills of Pendleton, Ore. to create beautiful rugs that are a modern, exciting take on rag rugs. Terrebonne. Ore. #10
Bradley Wilson/Capricorn Bicycles: Bicycles connect us to a sense of purpose and freedom. Bradley’s goal is to build a bicycle that you’ll want to ride everyday; the frame providing the armature of that machine, a construction in which no detail goes unnoticed. Eugene, Ore. #28
Sierra Gwin: Jewelry is “an object which honors the beauty of the spirit that inspired the piece, as well as the beauty of the woman who wears it.” Medford, Ore. #40 Steve Bangsund/NorgeBoards: Hand-made Land Paddle Boards for alternative “CORE” training. Boards are easy to ride, fun, and a great workout too! Bend, Ore. #21 & 22 Tai Vautier: Hand-fabricated jewelry with a modern take on Baroque images. Lake Oswego, Ore. #3
Jackie Avery: Representational painter. Favorite topics include bicycles, food, lumberjacks, and costume parties. Portland, Ore. #6
Beth Larsen/Waggletops: Snuggly heartwarming fleece fitted-sheets for dog and cat beds. Bend, Ore. #39
Blossom Merz: Starting with thin thread in dozens of colors and bringing it through every step of plying, hand weaving, finishing, and stitching to make unique and colorful garments. Wolf Creek, Ore. #4
Ryan Beard: Works with both large and small-scale sculpture with a focus on the relationship with the surrounding environment. BEST OF JURY. Redmond, Ore. #1
Iain Stone: Highly detailed graphite portrait artist. Bend, Ore. #27
Berta & Rex Heisler: Precious glass jewelers and glass mosaic artists, their medium focus is fused dichroic glass, 24 K gold fumed glass, embedded fire opal in glass, special effects in laminated glass, and colored mirror for mosaics. Redmond, Ore. #15
Tamara Adams: Colorful original paintings and prints. Portland, Ore. #11
Joelle Lenay/High Desert Lotus: Handcrafted eclectic jewelry and accessories featuring semi-precious stones, precious metals, upcycled materials and rare feathers. Bend, Ore. #37
Tara & Shannon Townsend/ Bantam Lane: Naturally nourishing Goat’s Milk Skin Care products, as well as Beer Soaps from Deschutes Brewery and GoodLife Brewing Company. Bend, Ore. #14
KarenLynn Robinson/Bliss Pillows: Home-crafted, all-natural therapeutic pillow filled with organic US-grown millet hulls and covered with gorgeous fabric Great for your body, bringing supportive comfort from Mother Earth instead of a factory. Bend, Ore. #17
Tina McDermott/Indiekulture: Inspired by her daughter, Cynthia creates simple, functional jewelry & accessories using recycled bike tubes. Bend, Ore. #29
Linda Spring: Fiber artist working with fabrics that are individually hand painted with green label, non-toxic dyes. One-of-a-kind, wearable art that is fabulous, fun, fashion! Bend, Ore. #9
Caroline Deitrich: A treat for your senses and your eyes. Handmade glycerin soaps and jewelry. Bend, Ore. #31
Tim Wistrom: Realistic surreal painter whom some consider “photo-realistic,” and “peacefully apocalyptic.” Anacortes, Wash. #19
Lizzy Myers/Shabby Knapsack: Makes cozy fashion-forward knitwear using repurposed materials. Portland, Ore. #2
Celeste & Chuck Largen/Blue Dragonfly: Works in Ecuador on all aspects of the their handmade of sumptuous alpaca garments and accessories. Ecuador. #16
Tracy Curtis/Ballokai: Crafts one-of-a-kind wearable art from a variety of recycled materials. Results in fashion that promotes environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Sisters, Ore. #30
Margaret Ritter & Michele Keller/ Union Studio Metalworks: A two-lady metalsmithing operation combining their metalsmithing and design skills, creating industrial chic line of jewelry. Boise, Idaho. #13
Cynthia Lucas/Bella Sisters: Vintage wool jackets appliquéd with fiber art inspired by nature. Adorned with hoods and sleeve extensions made from Cashmere and wool, fabulous ruffles, genuine stone beads and back details. Portland, Ore. #12
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Michael Seeley: Rod iron furniture and garden accessories, some with stone accents. Bend, Ore. #20
Dawn Mead/La Petite Savonnerie: A small Sisters company creating European inspired artisan soaps using fresh, plant-based ingredients blended to perfection. Sisters, Ore. #5
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