OREGON: HOOD RIVER

Dawn Elle

541-386-2883

3653 Park Place Loop, Hood River, OR Dgelle71@gmail.com

All my ceramics are hand built. I can make just about anything with clay. I usually build what ever my mood allows. I work in my home in a bedroom converted to a studio and a kiln in the garage. Sometimes I get inspiration from my large flower garden. Some of the time, I see a picture of a teapot, a box, or a sculpture and try that path. At this time I’m doing little clay houses and strange weird characters… also horses carrying different objects… and chickens… All fun!

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Open year-round by appointment

Kathryn Watne

14 jewelry

541-490-6897

1220 18th Street, Hood River, OR watne@gorge.net www.kathrynwatneenamels.com

After taking an enamel class as a metal design major, I instantly fell in love with enameling. Watching a powder turn to glass is magical. I fire transparent and opaque enamels on copper and silver making one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. I have been taking silversmithing classes for the last four years and have been using gemstones, shells, and found objects in my silver jewelry.

Directions: Take exit 63, head south to Oak Street and turn right heading west on Oak. At the stoplight on 13th, turn left and head up the hill until you reach May Street. Turn right, passing the middle school and, at the west end of the swimming pool, turn left on 18th Street. I am the first house on the right. My studio is in the backyard. Parking is on 18th Street.

Open year-round by appointment

Matt Webber

503-998-5116

1214 Montello Ave, Hood River, OR Matt_webber_woodworking@yahoo.com

I am the designer and craftsman behind Matt Webber Woodworking. I am a self taught woodworker who has renewed my passion for fine woodworking over the past few years. I have realized how much I love creating the perfect piece of art for every current and new potential client. My shop/studio is located between downtown Hood River and the Heights. I look forward to being able to create something perfect for you.

Directions: Take I-84 to exit 63. Turn south onto 2nd Street. Turn right on Oak Street. Turn left at the stoplight onto 13th Street. Turn left onto Montello Avenue. Destination will be on your left at 1214 Montello Avenue. Follow driveway down to my woodworking studio in the garage. Open year-round by appointment

Judy Larsen

541-490-1918

903 Oak Street, Hood River, OR wirewoman15@gmail.com www.bentwireworks.com

In an effort to update my personal jewelry six years ago, I educated myself in beading and wire-working techniques. This is an on-going experience and I’m constantly exploring new techniques, designs, and additional materials to incorporate into my work. Jewelry is the latest iteration in a lifelong love affair with all things crafty.

Directions: Take exit 63 from I-84, turning south at the top of the ramp (2nd Street). Turn right on Oak Street and left on 9th Street. My studio is on the SW corner of Oak and 9th. There is ample parking on the south side of State Street (one block south of Oak), and both sides of 9th Street north of Oak and south of State. Additional parking in the parking lot of Emmanuel Lutheran Church on the corner of State and 9th. Open year-round by appointment