The Hunt.

I went into the woods on a bit of a hunt.

It's my favorite season in the Oregon forest, mushroom time.

These fruit flowers of the fungal world have my heart.

Sometimes I like to learn their names,

most times I just want to find them, 

and see the funny places they choose to grow.

All the time I like to pretend to be a small wee folk,

an elfin friend who uses these as a bit of shade.

So, when you come across a girl in the woods laying on the ground,

peering up at the underside of mushroom caps,

that's just me in make believe land.

Join me, there is plenty of room.

A Fun New Series Class: Sketchbook Play!

I am THRILLED to announce a brand new series class starting in January,

Sketchbook Play

The Art of Keeping a Visual Journal

Come learn to play, sketch, paint and record your daily life in a handmade book. 

This class is geared for the sketch-phobic, the ultimate beginner,  the "I always meant to", 

the "when I retire", the imperfectly perfect Artist in all of us. 

No experience needed, no magical talents requested,

 just bring your own wonderful self.

In this class we will spend the first week creating our very own long stitch

 bound sketchbook using vintage book covers, hot press watercolor paper,

 and waxed linen thread. This simple bookbinding method is delightful

 because our books will open flat giving us full access to all of our pages. 

Weeks two through six we will learn the basics of contour drawing

using everyday objects as our models. 

We will continue on learning about watercolor techniques, 

hand-lettering, fancy borders and more!

Classes will begin with a demonstration and are followed up with plenty

of work time which includes, coaching, and creative cheerleading from Suki.

We will study and draw botanicals, vintage household curiosities,

gifts from the sea and forest, and anything else that strikes our fancy.

We will embrace recording our daily lives and objects in a visual format, 

which is such a treat to look back through and treasure.

Dates: Wednesday January 7th-February 18th, skipping the week of February 11th.

Time: 6-8:30pm (We may run a little late the last week of class.)

Location: Bird's Eye View Studio, 3934 NE 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97212

Cost: $150 plus a $20 material fee. 

Your material fee covers the cost of your handmade sketchbook and a 02 micron pen. 

There is an additional small supply list of a few brushes, an inexpensive 

set of watercolors and a few pens, which we will discuss during week one.

I'm SUPER excited about this class, and so are others, spots are going fast!

If you are interested in joining us, email me: suki (at) birdseyeviewstudio (dot) com.

If you have always wanted to have a daily sketchbook practice,

but haven't made it happen yet, SIGN UP!

Make and keep your 2015 creative New Year's resolution.

Collaged Ice Resin Pendant Class.

Come learn to collage mini masterpieces into silver plated pendant frames,

and then to mix and pour jewelry grade Ice Resin. 

These pendants make wonderful gifts.

November 19th, 6-8pm

at Bird's Eye View Studio

Cost is $25, and you will make two pendants.

To register email Suki at suki (at) birdseyeviewstudio (dot) com.

Get a jump on your holiday gift making!

Needle Felted Gnome Class.

Get ready, get set, it's…

...that wonderful time of year again, GNOME TIME!

I will be teaching the ever fun Needle Felted Gnome class again this year.

Come learn to turn wonderfully wooly wool roving into adorable fuzzy gnomes.

There are two three classes scheduled here at Bird's Eye View Studio in inner NE Portland.

Saturday, November 8th 10am-12:30pm  Class Full

Additional class added on November 8th, 2-4:30pm!

And Wednesday, December 17th 6pm-8:30pm

If you would like to register, please email me at suki (at) birdseyeviewstudio (dot) com.

Here is the link to see all the listings for all of Suki's classes.

This two an a half hour class is ALWAYS A BLAST! Sign up early to insure a spot.

Portland Open Studios: October 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th.

Swing on by Bird's Eye View Studio

 this weekend and next as I participate in Portland Open Studios. 

I will be demoing scratchboard illustration.

You can also sign up for my classes, sip cider, and buy art.

Portland Open Studios is comprised two amazing weekends where you can 

watch Artists work, ask questions, buy art, and snoop at Artist's creative spaces.

Saturday and Sunday, October 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th, 10-5pm each day.

All ticket info is here, but the easiest thing to do is pick up at map at New Seasons market.

Bird's Eye View Studio is #1 on the map in NE Portland.

Hope to see you here, the chickens are waiting to greet you!

Birthday Surprise!

It's my BIRTHDAY, and to celebrate I want to give you a gift!

I've been updating my Etsy shop like a mad woman so that I could share

with you a 15% discount on EVERYTHING!

Offer good until October 24th, one whole month of awesome birthday savings.

Use discount code: BIRTHDAY15 and enjoy!

Upcoming: Needle Felted Succulent Class.

This Saturday, September 20th I will be teaching

Needle Felted Succulents at Birds and Bees Nursery in SE Portland.

Join me from 2-4:30pm and learn the fun and furry art of needle felting.

Leave class with your very own everlasting succulent plant, no water needed.

Black thumbs encouraged to participate!

Call the gals at the shop to register: 503.788.6088

 This class is $25 and all supplies are included.