Astoria Art Walk – even more

Published 3:17 am Wednesday, April 7, 2010

VINTAGE HARDWARE JOINS ASTORIA’S ART WALK

Vintage Hardware will feature Gypsy Poet Fashions during the Astoria Art Walk in April and will introduce specially commissioned Vintage Hardware branded burlap bags.

With a fancy for fashions of the past, Gypsy Poet Fashions creates original designs that have a romantic, rustic sensibility with a bit of funky flair. Using vintage, reclaimed or natural materials whenever possible, Gypsy Poet Fashions strives to design artful curiosities that are time inspired, timeworn and timeless. Products range from burlap bags, lace and linen rosette pins, fanciful aprons, lavender sachets, rustic and romantic pillows and bedding, and antique inspired slipcovers.

Gypsy Poet Fashions’ artisan, designer and proprietor Zoe Manhire, formerly owner of Burlap & Silk Interiors, brings poetic beauty to her designs, drawing inspiration from a time in history portrayed by Jane Austin, Emily Bronte and Charles Dickens – some of her favorite authors. To keep up with Manhire’s creative antics and Gypsy Poet Fashions’ behind-the-scenes drama, visit www.gypsypoetfashions.blogspot.com

Beautiful things are afoot at Vintage Hardware, so drop in to see this inspiring textile artist for yourself from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 10, during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk.

Vintage Hardware is located at 475 14th St. For more information, call (503) 325-1313 or visit www.vintagehardware.com

CLEMENTE’S TO SHOW WORKS BY LINDA AND DULCYE TAYLOR

Clemente’s welcomes the works of Linda and Dulcye Taylor for Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk, taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 10.

Join the folks at Clemente’s for spring, celebrating all the harvests of this lovely vernal season, and take a trip through the restaurant to enjoy the special artists gracing the walls.

Clemente’s is located at 1198 Commercial St., on the corner of 12th Street. The restaurant can be reached at (503) 325-1067.

ARTS & CULTURAL EXCHANGE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE DURING ART WALK

Arts & Cultural Exchange, 120 10th St., Suite 2, will hold an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10, for Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can view the current art exhibits and create a personal India “Muggulu” design stamp. You can also:

Register for spring workshops for both adults and children,

Learn about future exhibits and special events,

Receive information on volunteer opportunities,

Learn details on using our studio meeting space for your next workshop, gathering or special event, and

Artists are encouraged to drop off CDs of their work for review and possible future opportunities.

HAVE INSPIRING FUN SATURDAY AT INSPIRATIONS NOW

Inspirations Now Custom Signs and Designs will be featuring home-made wood rocking horses and other wood crafts from the team of Ed and Diane Mundel of Longview, Wash. Ed builds and Diane paints. There will be two horses on display which can have a decal added with a name for your favorite little cowpoke. There will also be a hand-crafted quilt make of blue jeans.

The shop will also be having a spring special on inspirational signs, in which you pick a pre-made board and saying to be made up.

Inspirations Now reports they can decal anything that the mind can dream up. If you think of it, they will do their best to make your inspiration a reality.

Inspirations Now is located at 211 12th St. and are open by appointment or during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk, which takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 10. For an appointment, call Ashley at (503) 468-9732 or Jon at (503) 468-9204.