Come show off your talents! We are now accepting applications for reuse artists to showcase their work in our gallery. Here’s some great reasons why you should consider exhibiting your work at DIY Studio: DIY Studio is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to promote …
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 …
Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? We loved the idea when we first heard of it. It’s a simple thing. You put out a box full of books and allow the community to take a book, give a book. We also knew that our …
It was a busy news week for Free Art Friday. We were lucky enough to have the very talented Cara Pallone from the Statesman Journal share the story of Free Art Friday, Salem with the masses. Cara is a fantastic story teller and in responsible …
Have you checked out the latest Salem Weekly yet? I have yet to get my hands on the actual paper, however we are thrilled that Helen Nute Wiens featured Free Art Friday, Salem in her article. We’re picking up momentum. We now have 207 friends …
Sizzlin’ Science: Mini Maker Faire Join DIY Studio, Monday, February 18, 10 a.m.—5 p.m at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village Maker Faire Explore maker culture through unique demonstrations and activities. The Mini Maker Faire will feature the fields of technology and engineering, and also demonstrate heritage …
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. …
DIY Studio is proud to announce that we have started a group, Free Art Friday in Salem! We are hitting the streets of Salem every Friday leaving FREE artwork for strangers to find and keep, no strings attached. Friday, January 18, we’ll kick off …
There are only few more days left of our online fundraising campaign. We have accomplished lots so far. We have raised enough to apply for our non-profit status and the rest is going into the kitty to be used for a space. Have no fear, …
Here’s a list of some of my favorite DIY Studio projects: 1. Natural Bird Feeder 2. Bike Chain Bracelet 3. Dining Table Facelift 4. Decoupaged Desk 5. Upcycled Hat and Mitten Set 6. Stylish Produce Bags 7. Pop Bottle Solar Tubes 8. Shrinky Dinks and …
Salem Chamber Orchestra is delighted to bring Play Me, I’m Yours to Salem from July 13-29, 2012. There are 11 pianos hidden throughout the city of Salem and Keizer. This scavenger hunt is perfect for the musically inclined and art enthusiasts and you too can see …
We made some killer craft bags tonight out of old t-shirts. All ages showed up to whip up a bag just in time for Spring Break. I loved seeing all the Dads using the sewing machine. I’m going to say it…real men know how to …
Did you know once a month in Salem I host a Community Craft Night that is free and open to the public? I tote all my supplies from the studio, stuffing my decoupaged suitcases full of crafty goodness to share with others. All …
Come get crafty at Community Craft Night at Clockworks Cafe! This month we will be making magazine transfer bookmarks. I’ll host the event bringing my supplies and the Culture Shock Community Project sponsors these each month. Supplies provided but feel free to bring a magazine …