Most DIY Lounge teachers work on a variety of projects throughout the year along with teaching their scheduled classes.  Addie Boswell is no exception.  Here are just a couple of the projects she has been working on.

This vibrant mural was designed by Boswell but most of the work was done by a small group of kids.  Patients in Portland’s Legacy Emmanuel Children’s Hospital collaged “The Animals Arrive” for the family waiting room. (magazine paper, 2×3 feet).  The Garden mural graces Luscher Farms Gardens in West Linn, OR and was painted by Junior Gardeners (house paint, 4×16 feet).  All these materials were donated and/or recycled.  Hooray for Creative ReUse!

Boswell recently had her children’s book The Rain Stomper published.  You can buy an autographed copy of this book on Boswell’s web site for $20.

Addie Boswell teaches several classes at DIY Lounge including Celebrating Art - Buchman Camp (for ages 5-11) and Write a Business Plan PAINLESSLY.

Lisa Kagan has been teaching some inspirational exploratory art classes that focus on people’s personal journeys and histories.  Below are two autobiographical paintings done by Kagan.  They are examples of the work students can create in her Family Heirloom Art class at DIY Lounge.

Great Grandma and Boat.

Ruth’s Family Tree.

Lisa Kagan has two upcoming classes: Adventures in Drawing, Painting & Collage and Painting & Drawing Exploration, Stories of Self

Some of you may know Ivy Ross as a teacher of DIY Sweater People here at DIY Lounge at collage.  But like many artisans she has a cache of talents.  For example: she is a musician, and as such, a great addition to Porland’s country/folk music scene.  She will not only be adding a musical component to the upcoming No School Art School on November 24th, 25th and 26th but will also be perfoming with her band The Doorway Dwellers this Sunday.  On November 9th from 9-11 pm you can see Ms. Ross perform at Mississippi Pizza (3552 North Mississippi Ave Portland, Oregon).  Here’s the line-up:
Dusty Heroism
The Doorway Dwellers
& Bellingham’s most renowned soul band: Lucky Brown.

November is here! As part of the DIY Lounge community, we want to include you in some exciting upcoming events that will be chock full of creative wonders for you and the whole family!  What is great about both of these locally handmade shopping events is that they are also fundraisers for really fantastic causes.

Lewis Holiday Bazaar

Saturday November 8th 10 am - 3 pm
4401 SE Evergreen St
This free event will feature many of our DIY Lounge Teachers & behind the scenes folks including:

* Amy Stoner
* Jen Neitzel
* Cathy Pitters
* Amanda Horton
* Megan Klepp
* Alisa Timmerman

Shop for unique handmade gifts created by local artists, craftspeople and the children of Lewis Elementary School!  There will even be a free kids’ crafting zone for the youngsters while parents shop! When you support this sale you support Lewis Elementary School, handmade art & the local economy.
For more information click here.
Secret Society Sale

Sunday November 30th, 10 am - 6 pm
116 NE Russell
(next to the Wonder Ballroom)
local - handmade - art

Join us for this unique artist-run sale where local artists and crafters will be presenting their extraordinary handmade wares & fine art.  Then kick back at the all-new Secret Society Lounge, which will be open for drinks from 4-6 pm AND rest well knowing that 10% of all sales will benefit the Oregon Food Bank, because no one should go hungry.
Free Admission **non-perishable food donations are greatly encouraged.
Shopping AND a charitable cause, what could be better?
For more information, please visit here.