INSTRUCTORS
KRISTEN RASK (SHE/HER)
Kristen is one of the organizers of Urban Craft Uprising, a maker, a baker and a reader. UCU takes up a good chunk of my time but when I’m not clacking away on my computer, I can often be found in my studio crocheting a variety of food items, baking for an occasion or simply because I have an extra tablespoon of lemon juice I simply can’t let go to waste OR reading. My goal for 2023 is to have just as much fun as I work and continue to build on community. I LOVE the maker community and feel so grateful to have landed in a craft show over 25 years ago. I have participated in many craft shows in the country over those years, wrote 8 or 9 craft books and love working with small businesses SO MUCH. Camp is definitely one of my favorite events to plan for all year! When I think of camp I am almost as starry eyed as I am here looking at this amazing dessert. I can’t wait to see you all!
Irene Rex (she/her)
Irene (she/her) is a Taiwanese American artist & designer creating illustrated, functional home goods in the Seattle area. She has become known for her immersive market booths (ex: mini kitchen or living room), strategically crafted from accessible, lightweight materials, utilizing her background knowledge as a former materials & process engineer in aerospace manufacturing. Her creative biz can be found at chromarex.com, and consulting biz at hypha-nova.com. During the slower retail season, she is also a muralist and watercolor instructor.
lindsey ross (she/her)
A lifelong entrepreneur, Lindsey Ross has been organizing the Urban Craft Uprising for 18 years, and craft show vending for 15. She is also the owner of Yarnia, a custom yarn shop in Portland, which she recently transitioned from a brick & mortar to an online-only business out of her home. She loves finding ways for businesses to run more efficiently, and designing systems to make that happen. She also loves spreadsheets…A LOT. On her off hours you may catch her biking around town with her husband and a jambox, catching live local bluegrass, clocking her 10,000 steps with her pitbull Tucker, or knitting simultaneously with any other activity that doesn’t require both hands.
Dave Selden (He/Him)
33 Books Co. is Dave Selden’s one-man publishing operation based in Portland, Oregon. Dave produces books, prints and other tasting tools that are designed to let people quickly take down the important details of their favorite consumables: beer, coffee, wine or whisk(e)y and lots of other good things. Dave is a volunteer firefighter, orchardist, woodworker, cidermaker, coffee roaster, dad and husband in his spare time, and trying to improve his Spanish. He loves audiobooks, especially of the historical fiction genre, so please share your recommendations if you cross his path.
Brigitta Dau (she/her)
Brigitta Dau is a Life Coach, Reiki Master, and Author of two books (co-author of Landing on Your North Star, and previously published, Crafting a Better Life).
Her passion is helping people reconnect with their energy and joy. With Coaching and Reiki, she empowers her clients, readers, and workshop participants to overcome what is blocking them from their purpose and their light…and, support them in moving from insight to embodied change to become WHO they are meant to be.
Ken Granich (she/her/they)
Ken is a Portland based bead artist whose work is inspired by nostalgia and joy. Her aesthetic intention behind each piece is “elevated whimsy”—something playful that sparks your inner child, but still speaks of glamour. Each piece is lovingly designed and handwoven with love and Japanese seed beads. When Ken isn’t beading (rare!), you might find her plotting a murder mystery party, boot scooting, or trying her hand at a new craft skill.
Tawnee Kinnebrew (she/her)
Tawnee Kinnebrew is the owner of Wyldwood Creative. With 7 years of experience running a successful retail and ecommerce business she is ready to help you level up your small business. Tawnee has grown her business to a team of 12 and knows what it takes (and how scary it is) is to take the leap of hiring staff. She is passionate about helping others grow their small business and is excited to share her expertise.
When she’s not managing her business Tawnee enjoys exploring the PNW with her partner, a good round of DND, late night sewing, and walks with her pack of 3(!) dogs.
Matt Bentley (he/him)
Matt loves photography, computers, coffee, his old camper van and his amazing spouse and twin kiddos.
Kirsten Sparenborg (she/her)
The overall Objective of my work is Connecting People and Places through Art, Maps and Stories to understand and enrich the human experience within the natural landscape. In addition to the conversations we share at art markets about beloved Places and our experiences there, I love to facilitate connections between people and their Places! I have found watercoloring maps to be a meditative, thoughtful practice that connects me to Place – seeing urban patterns emerge as I paint, mixing colors to match my sensory experience of a Place. I can’t wait to share this with you!
Chris Guillot (she/her)
Hi, I’m Chris Guillot, and I help creative entrepreneurs overcome growing pains so you can own a business that’s worth the effort. Since I made my first sale at 8 years old, I’ve developed a career in support of thriving indie businesses, thoughtfully designed products, and the friendly sounds of owners chatting with customers. As the Founder of Merchant Method™, a retail consultancy, I’ve had the pleasure of helping thousands of product-based business owners without big budgets or large teams. If that’s you, you can get a jump start before camp at MerchantMethod.com.
Anna Tono (she/her)
Anna (she/her) is the artist behind Happitat, a creative studio focused on creating a happier habitat through creativity, upcycling, and community reuse. Through monthly clothing swaps, live block printing, and upcycled pieces, she encourages people to get creative with what they already have and give old things new life. Outside of Happitat, Anna is a muralist and illustrator. She is passionate about all things art and creative entrepreneurship, and loves connecting with others, building community, and making the world a little more whimsical!
Darcie Gray (she/her)
Darcie is the artist and muralist behind RANGE | Art by Darcie Gray, a creative art business rooted in natural landscapes – from deep forests to coastal ranges – and brought to life through a limited color palette of blue, green, black, and white.
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