Tag: Salem Oregon

Artsy Goodness Delivered to DIY Studio

Artsy Goodness Delivered to DIY Studio

Yesterday we had a bunch of artsy goodness delivered to our studio. Lovely bundles of twine wrapped journals, art kits, scarves, bags, hair clips, bookmarks and iphone cases were delivered by Juanita Browne of the Nature Walk and Barefoot Surf Boutique along with her family. Please 

Art in the Dark Fundraiser

Art in the Dark Fundraiser

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 26 Where: DIY Studio, 480 Center St NE (In the Salem Center Mall, next to Made In Oregon) Cost: $35 Information: (971) 208-5869 or www.diystudio.net Come create “Art in the Dark” to help keep the lights on at 

More in Store, New Artists at DIY Studio

More in Store, New Artists at DIY Studio

The shop is filling up with artistic treasures. Let me introduce you to our newest artists.   Sandra Hilton Check out these lovely fiber arts creations. Sandra creative process begins with wool which she felts into pins, pictures, and sculptural cozies. Start collecting her work 

Free Art Kittens

Free Art Kittens

Free Kittens are hard to say no to. They are cute and little and fluffy. Dare I say? These kittens are even better. They are mess free! Behold cuteness: At Maker Thursday (for Free Art Friday) we made adorable kitties to put out for Free 

Our Upcycled and Earth-friendly Artists

DIY Studio features the work of local artists who create with sustainability in mind. Most of the items in the gallery are made out of at least 75% reused materials with exception of bath and body products which are eco-friendly. In our gallery you will 

Royal Reuse Rumble

The boy birthday is a different sort of animal. There’s usually lots of energy, competition, curiosity, excitement, and hands on activities. So when my friend Becky said she was considering hosting her sports loving son’s birthday at DIY Studio, we got excited. She told me 

Grand Opening Thanks

Grand Opening Thanks

Ah, the grand opening was awesome! We had lots of help with volunteers and lots of folks came out to welcome us. We got the day started with a ribbon cutting ceremony… and then handed out FREE limited edition DIY Prints. We greeted customers, got lots 

The Studio a Community Built

The Studio a Community Built

Oh darn those Thursdays. I missed my deadline for my newsletter submission. But as I sit down to write and reflect on the accomplishments of the past few weeks, I’m amazed. “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something 

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

We are thrilled to announce our grand opening Saturday, June 8th from 10am to 6pm. The first 50 people will receive a limited edition DIY print. DIY Studio now occupies a 3,300 sq ft space next to Made in Oregon in the Salem Center Mall. 

Join DIY Studio Today!

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of the DIY Studio family. We’ll open our doors in June, and we’d love your help to help fund our programs while enjoying the numerous benefits of DIY Studio membership. Also if you join 

Upcycled T-shirt Projects

  At DIY Studio we love simple projects and we love sharing our upcycling ideas with others. That’s why we host Creative Reuse Craft Nights every 4th Tuesday at the Salem Public Library. This week’s creative reuse project of choice was upcycled t-shirts. We came 

Earth Day Fair at the Oregon Garden

It was a fun, busy day at the Earth Day Fair at the Oregon Garden. It’s estimated that 4500 or more Earth-loving fans showed up to celebrate. And who could blame them. With local food (ahem, you NEED to try the Old Oak Oven Pizza 

Mid-Valley Green Awards, Bid Paddle Craft

It’s so much fun to celebrate sustainability in Salem and we were thrilled to attend the 2013 Mid-valley Green Awards.  We were surrounded with do-gooders in the community and enjoyed watching the silent and live auctions build momentum with proceeds going to the Friends of 

Typhoon Tickets Giveaway

Typhoon!!! If you haven’t checked out Typhoon I highly recommend it. And DIY Studio is giving you a chance to win Two Art Supporter Tickets for the February 13th benefit concert. Enter the Typhoon ticket giveaway by: 1. Liking DIY Studio on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIY-Studio/163863046972099 2.