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Letterpress printing stationery and custom orders on a 100-year-old press in Portland Oregon.

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Announcing our final few vendors that will be joining us at this year’s fest! Swipe to see get to know the artists 👉✨

Northwest Stationery Fest is a celebration of paper craft, creativity, and community taking place on November 7 + 8 in Portland, Oregon.

Interested in joining us? The LAST FEW tickets are available to purchase at the link in our bio.

Welcome, @tardigrade_makery ⭐️

Timothy Vander Ploeg (Tardigrade Makery) is a potter based in Vancouver, WA. He believes art and daily use items should keep you both grounded and whimsical (much like the tardigrade). In his daily use vessels, he focuses on clean lines and a simple and calming colour palette. As a calligrapher, he has a love of making ceramic dip pens to inspire you to put ink to paper. He also adds fun touches to vintage slip cast molds that are designed to nurture nostalgia with some added bliss. Tim is also hard of hearing and ASL friendly.

✏️ Meet Timothy at Northwest Stationery Fest on Saturday, November 7!

Welcome, @squeezeboxpress ⭐️

Squeezebox Press prints sweet and heartfelt letterpress stationery on a 100 year old printing press

✏️ Meet Emma at Northwest Stationery Fest on Saturday, November 7!

Welcome, @oliviamdeyoung ⭐️

I make colorful, playful, and whimsical risograph prints, cards, stickers, magnets and buttons with a perfectly imperfect quality. Most of my work is inspired by fish (I really love rainbow trout), and I love combining unexpected things into art that makes people happy. My goal is to make work that feels authentic to me while still accessible and joyful for others.

✏️ Meet Olivia at Northwest Stationery Fest on Sunday, November 8!

Welcome, @imperfectbooking ⭐️

I started making books to repair an old and tattered favorite of my wife’s. I love both the creativity and the technical skill needed to build a new book. I’m truly drawn to the look and feel of a handmade made one of a kind book with character and imperfections.

✏️ Meet Bryant at Northwest Stationery Fest on Sunday, November 8!

That’s the last of this year’s vendors!

The full vendor lineup and festival ticketing options are available to view on our website.

See you soon!

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Upcoming events!! This fall’s going to be a busy one— and there’s more yet to come ✨

For more details, visit ‘Events’ on our website.

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Annnd we’re back, baby! After our summer hiatus, events have begun again in full swing.

More information on our website ✨
#pdxbookstore #pdxauthors

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The @pacificnwbooksellers Fall Trade Show is coming up, so I got to spend a few hours playing “gift buyer” today at Urban Craft Uprising! I had so much fun checking out incredible makers, hearing the stories behind the small businesses, and discovering vendors that might be a perfect fit for the Fall Tradeshow and indie bookstores! 📚💕💗

Scroll to see some of the wonderful booths I visited and stay tuned for my #haul, coming soon! 💕
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(PS. Update for all the vendors I met last winter, the PNBA team will be reaching out to everyone with info over the next week 💕)

#smallbusinesslove #handmadewithlove❤️

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Artist Category Spotlight: Printmaking

Every print begins with an artist's vision and a carefully crafted process. Our Printmaking artists create original works using techniques like linocut, woodblock, etching, screen printing, and more, producing pieces that are both timeless and unique.

If you appreciate fine details, craftsmanship, and artwork with character, this is a category you won't want to miss.

📅 Festival of the Arts
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💙 FREE admission

Printmaking is just one of the 16 artist categories you'll experience at this year's Festival of the Arts. Come meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover a piece you'll be proud to display.

#FestivalOfTheArts #GreshamArts #SupportLocalArtists #Printmaking #ArtFestival #CenterForTheArtsFoundation

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🚨 This is not a drill! TONIGHT is First Thursday!! 🥳 Will we see you there?! 😎

📍 NW 13th & Iriving Portland OR
⏰ 5pm - 9pm

#portland #firstthursdaypdx #thingstodoinportland #pdxart #pdxnightlife

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A study in tension and balance, this design lets a single rope take center stage. The finely illustrated knot feels intentional and precise, with delicate linework that highlights every twist and crossing. It’s understated, artful, and beautifully tied together, the perfect card for any and all occasions.

Stay tied to thoughtful moments all year long 🪢
https://postmarkdstudio.com/collections/subscriptions

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UPDATE: Ingrid Wendt and Maggie Chula event has been postponed. New date TBD ✨
April is showered with events galore! So many great readings AND Independent Bookstore Day on the last Saturday of the month. We’re bursting at the seams with bookcitement!!!!
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#broadwaybooksevents #visitingauthors #portlandauthors #bookcitement

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Supporting makers, finding cute stuff, and living our best lives 🫶🏻 Tag a fellow cool girl who you want to bring to First Thursday 😎

#portland #pdx #pdxnightlife #coolgirls #shopsmall

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Are you a Portland artist or maker? 🎨✨Interested in showing at First Thursday this season? Advanced Registration starts this week, and it’s your chance to sign up in person and pre-select your space for the 2026 season!!

We’re hosting two Advanced Registration events:

• Event #1: Full Season Vendors Only — This event is exclusively for vendors signing up for the full season. Full season vendors receive a discount and get first priority when choosing their spaces.

• Event #2: Open Registration — This event is open to both full season vendors and month-to-month vendors.

Advanced Registration is the best way to lock in your spot and be part of another stellar First Thursday season!

You can find event dates, location details, and everything you need to know at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you out there! ✨

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Beat the chill by supporting these local events this weekend! #YouUsThisWeekend Let us know if we missed an event by telling us in the comments below. ⬇️
🖼️ 1.23-2.15| Pictures of You, a self-portrait group exhibition curated by @ryanbubnis, featuring 12 local artists, come see their art at @thepurpledoorpdx
💗 1.23| Native American Community Science Night at OMSI from 6-9p
🎤 1.23-24| Come see Lounge, an improvised musical and open mic night at @deependtheaterpdx
👑 1.23-2.22 | A Shakespeare play like no other, Macbeth: with music inspired by Radiohead at @experiencetheatre
🍻 1.23-24| St. Johns Winter Beer Fest at @stormbreakerbrewing
🕺 1.23| Bollywood Dance Party with @dreamprashant at 7p in Hillsboro (@jaiho.portland)
📰 1.23-26| Portland Fine Print Fair

🆓 1.24| Wintercon at Sellwood Community House, celebrate local writers, play games and attend panel sessions
🆓 1.24| Winterfest: kids music, puzzle swap, art projects & more at Taborspace
🆓 1.24| Intro to Improv at Deep End Theater (@deependtheaterpdx)
🦀🍷 1.24-25| Seafood and Wine Festival (@portlandseafoodandwinefest)
🥳 1.24| Art Market at @erispdx, go support local artists including @nachos_honey_art
💗 1.24-25| Emerging Artist Fair at @oregonpotters, shop local ceramic artists
🎵 1.24| Portland Record Show: 6 DJ's and 30+ vendors packed with records (tickets required) @portlandrecordshow
💚 1.24| A delicious pop-up at @howconvenientpdx w/ miso toffee cookies & beaded jewelry
🩵 1.24| Solidarity School at Benson High (@portlandjwj)
🎥🍷 1.24| Ratatouille at @ponzivineyards

🆓 1.25| Free movie screening at Movie Madness
🆓 1.25| Food-court walk at Lloyd Center Mall at 11am
🌮 1.25| Tacos, Tequila & Tamales Festival at the Expo Center
📖 1.25| .50 book sale and .10 kid books at Clackamas Bookshelf (must RSVP)
📚 1.25| Crafternoon at Scrap: Bookmarks
🆓 1.25| Learn to grow from seed at @kindredvancouver

NEXT WEEK:
🆓 Monday: Comedy Night at The Eastburn Public House
🆓 Monday: Letter Writing Social at @broadwaybooks with @squeezeboxpress from 4:30-6:30p Photo by Unitus Community Credit Union on January 23, 2026. May be an image of magazine, poster and text that says 'You, Us, This Weekend বাংা SHARE #unitus SAVE'.

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a letter i sent out today for the lovely shay who i met through @squeezeboxpress’ penpal matching earlier this year :’) i was feeling sad that christmas is over when i designed this envelope, so i did a red & green color palette 💚❤️

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