Category: Activities

Besides good coffee and affordable housing … what do Makers Need? Makers Advisory Council and Visioning Circle News Listening and Learning, Moving to Action. Notes from the Makers Advisory Council Meetings and Conferences 2023   Participants: Zack Leck, Maria Bullock, George Post, Maria Nutt, Debra Babcock, Tabitha Rose, Misha Rauchweger, Marcy Montgomery, Stephen Shrader, Sean […]

Come and learn how to weave this light weight, breathable and very durable sun hat out of Orcas grown bullrush.  This two day workshop taught by Maria Bullock will take you on a journey of learning about the bullrush plant, growing and harvesting process, preparing for weaving and then learning a few techniques on a […]

Listen, to the Wild. Summary     Listen, to the Wild is a literature, science and cultural arts program on the remote San Juan Islands in WA. Island libraries, classrooms, history, science and cultural groups are invited to engage island residents in thought provoking conversation on intersecting themes of eco-literature, environmental and wilderness protection, climate […]

All Partners in the Food System need affordable worker housing Food System Housing Study for San Juan County. During 2022, a team of Food System and Housing Groups assisted in developing and conducting a new housing study that looked at:   1) the direct, measurable impacts of the lack of adequate housing needed to support our food […]

Lopez Community Visioning Circle March 19th, 2023  Community Visioning Circle Notes Location: Lopez Public Library   “Had a meeting at the library today for the maker’s guild and there are some great things being done by some wonderful people for makers of the San Juans. I encourage people to look into what they are doing […]

Collectors Presale Silent Auction is Live 12/2-12/9 Curious about the arts and artisans crafts gathered for the Market? Leading up to the physical, in person markets is a fun online event you can enjoy from home or on your smart phone anywhere. If you are a Collector of fine art and goods, you’ll want to […]

Artisans News and Events for the 2022 Holidays on Orcas Artisan shows and hands-on Makery events, plus Shop the Rock shopping suggestions. See the Live Calendar for most current details. Click for Artisans Community Events Calendar Shop the Rock on Orcas   Recommended retail locations for purchasing island-made goods:   Material Wit Darvills Bookstore Crow […]

Lively Night Market opens 5-8pm with a no host bar featuring island wines and ciders, a pre-order tamale and chocolate flan dinner, and a fire pit for roasting s’mores. Space is limited as is availability of dinners – pre-purchases highly recommended. Cover tickets include Market Bucks for shopping with Artisans.  Support Island Makers! Click for Night […]

November 26, 2022  A fun new Holiday Makery Pop-up is offering hands-on, make-it-yourself classes in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center from 11-3:30. Instructors Maria Bullock, Susie Shipman, Tenar Hall, Marcy Montgomery, and Tabitha Rose are hosting candle, ornament, wreath, card and wooden 3D tree making using natural materials gathered on island, from the U.S. […]

Celebrating a Beloved tradition in New Ways – Oddfellows Hall comes alive again with the new Winter Artisan Market featuring three events that carry on the much-loved village tradition of maker pop-up sales at the historic waterfront Hall. Collectors Silent Auction Bidding – Live, Dec 2nd – 9th Saturday Night Market, cover and dinner ticket […]