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Secret Society Sale
Local – Handmade - Art
Shop for unique, locally handmade gifts at the Secret Society Sale, an annual artist-run holiday sale. All vendors participating in this sale will donate 10% of their profits to the Oregon Food Bank, because no one should be hungry.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 (One Day only!)
Secret Society Ballroom 116 NE Russell (next to the Wonder Ballroom)
10 am – 6 pm
Thirty-five artists will feature unique, locally handmade gifts including jewelry, accessories, handbags, crocheted hats, clothing for adults & children, reconstructed apparel, soap & candles, glassware, clay ware,
plushies, cards & original artwork at the 4th annual Secret Society Sale.
In the beautiful Secret Society Ballroom local artists will sell their handmade treasures in a relaxed atmosphere where shoppers can chat with artists. This year it just keeps getting better . . . the newly opened Secret Society Lounge will be open from 4-6 pm for drinks and snacks during the sale!
Eclectikid by Michele Gay - a fun collection of graphics adorning kid’s t-shirts & accessories.
Allium Designs - simple, wearable jewelry and accessories
Bella Sisters by Cynthia Lucas - reconstructed vintage blazers.
Octavine Illustration by Cara Buchalter - deco inspired tees, aprons, cards and other wares.
Ciao Birdie by Barb Burwell – unique mixed-media collage on cards, journals & small art.
Fused Glass House By Rachael Foss - modern fused glass jewelry set in sterling silver bezels.
Missionary Chocolates by Melissa Berry – hand-crafted vegan truffles.
The Button Girl by Rachael Starkweather - one inch buttons with hip variety of imagery.
Sprouthead by Aijung Kim – print, paintings, notepad, t-shirts & do dads featuring original art.
Molly Muriel by Branda Tiffany - natural, vegan cruelty free soaps and candles.
Sew Many Cats by Stacie Barth - original handmade goods.
5pm Studio by Phebe Miller – hand-thrown, hand-painted porcelain pieces.
Cipriano Designs by Nicole Cipriano - hand-printed accessories.
Plywerk by Kjell von Zorn and Kim Nguyen – fabulous photography on plywood panels.
Mugwump by Suzanne Keolker - fun & funky handbags, wallets made from reclaimed materials.
Appetite Design by Erin Albin – handmade screen-printed housewares purses & more.
B Hive Designs by Barbara Soule – screen-printed tees for the whole family & more.
Homage: The Art of Using Less by Jasmine Rain – home goods from repurposed fabrics.
Amy Wing Designs by Amy Wing – one-of-a-kind, nature inspired jewelry.
Handmade Julz by Julie Briggs - graphic jewelry, made to wear.
Knot Ugly Designs by Jen Neitzel - retro-modern crochet, knit, & deconstructed wearables.
Famous Fantastic Mysteries by Richard Fox - instant art and handmade cards.
Piper Ewan by Kirsten Moore - girly-girl fashions.
Erin MacLeod, by Erin MacCleod - one size fits all Snap Around Skirts.
Angel Face Botanicals by Jessica Ress – handmade aromatherapy bath & beauty products.
Little Daisy Chains by Rebecca – jewelry & hair flair for children, teens & the young at heart!
Stubborn Design Works by Melissa Stiles – handcrafted jewelry that is modern, wearable art.
Red Bat Press by Carye Bye - hand-printed wood-cut & letterpress postcards and calendar cards.
Tasi Designs by Taya and Silvija Koschnick - modern meets vintage - handmade adornment.
Tiny Forge Designs by Ariel Cohn - elegant, wearable, handmade sterling silver jewelry.
1.by.liz by Liz Dickey - one-of-a-kind clocks inspired from and made by recycled bike parts.
Pearly Grey by Jen Nowak Miller – stylish, retro baby bibs, blankets and burp rags.
Two Sarahs by Sarah Landwehr - original screen-printed wall art.
Scrumptious Suds by Jackie Imdahl - a delicious line of handcrafted soaps and beauty goods.