In celebration of Arts Walk Olympia, join Crafters at the Olympia Farmers Market for a live showcase of their craft process throughout the month of October. Artist demonstrations are scheduled for select Thursdays and Fridays in October. View the full schedule of demonstrations below:
Artist Demonstrations:
· 10/1 - Trnka Wear
· 10/7 - Baird Boxes
· 10/8 - Trnka Wear
· 10/15 - Alan Perillo Pottery
· 10/22 - Marion Pollmann Clay Art
Friday, October 1
“Stitch it, don’t ditch it!” Artful mending & patching lab. Encouraging the repair of clothing and lessening textile waste, artist Shari Trnka will assist you in simple repair techniques requiring only hand sewing. Patching materials & tools supplies. Bring favorite garments that need some love and be prepared to gain new skills. No sewing experience is necessary. Home | Trnka (sharitrnka.com)
Thursday, October 7
Baird Boxes hand-crafts boxes with northwest woods, incorporating natural edges and finishes. Maker Dale Baird will be at the Market on Thursday October 7 with saw-in-hand demonstrating some of the techniques he uses to create his signature boxes.
Friday, October 8
“Stitch it, don’t ditch it!” Artful mending & patching lab. Encouraging the repair of clothing and lessening textile waste, artist Shari Trnka will assist you in simple repair techniques requiring only hand sewing. Patching materials & tools supplies. Bring favorite garments that need some love and be prepared to gain new skills. No sewing experience is necessary. Home | Trnka (sharitrnka.com)
Friday, October 15
Alan Perillo creates pottery with an emphasis on functionality and form. Perillo began selling at the Market in spring of 2021. You might also recognize him from one of his classes at Arbutus Folk School. Join Alan for a demonstration with his pottery wheel on Friday October 15. He will be making pots of various shapes and sizes throughout the day. His website: Functional Handmade Pottery | Alan Perillo Pottery | Tenino, WA
Friday, October 22
Marion began selling at the Olympia Farmers Market in 2011. Since then, Marion has stayed inspired by the South Puget Sound (something you will see in the pottery and encaustic paintings she brings to the market.) Join Marion Pollmann and Christopher Johns on Friday October 22 for a demonstration on the techniques they use to produce their craft. Visit Marion’s website: Home | mpollmannclayart (marionpollmannclayart.com)
*Artist demos take place throughout the day scheduled during Market hours
