Crafts & Demonstrations
Along the east walls of the Exhibit Hall.
All demos are free and ongoing.
Saturday & Sunday, February 16th & 17th
| CRAFT | DESCRIPTION |
Basketry |
Japanese traditions and Pacific Northwest sensibility infuse Donna Sakamoto Crispin’s baskets, vessels and sculptural pieces. |
Beading |
Russell Morton’s Four Seasons of Water is completed and he begins a new project this year. Meticulous and detail oriented, Russell’s work is amazing. |
Fiber Arts, Shibori |
Susan Ogawa works with various forms of fibers to create pieced designs and Japanese style resist dyed cloth. Many are made into scarves, vessels and small treasures. |
Gourds & Baskets |
Lei McCornack brings her painted gourds, woven hats and South Pacific art to the show. |
Japanese Bookbinding |
Elizabeth Uhlig’s skill in bookbinding is shown in the variety of samples of her work. See her demonstrate this skill. |
Life Masks, Pottery |
This is the year to have your life mask made by Beverly Toyu. She makes it mystical and relaxing. |
Origami |
Tomo Tsurumi encourages children of all ages to try the art of paper folding. |
Paper Jewelry (from Cambodia) |
Linda Young shows how recycled paper can be used to create jewelry. |
Papermaking |
Aimee Yogi returns to show us how to make paper from cooked plant fibers. Mornings only. |
Pottery |
Hiroshi Ogawa will transform lumps of wet clay into bowls and pots. His classic pieces are works of art. |
Printmaking |
Yuji Hiratsuka brings his thoroughly modern etchings with attitude and humor. |
Spinning |
Aimee Yogi will inspire you to work with fibers through spinning. Afternoons only. |
Woodblock Prints |
Experience the process of wood block prints through Walt Padgett’s beautiful landscapes of Japan and the Northwest. His sons Arren and Gavin assist in this craft |
Ukulele Making |
Pat Hottenstein shares his skills in crafting this fine instrument. |
