Mt Hood artwork
Mt. Hood Celebrated in Locally Crafted Wares
Many regional artisans and craftpersons find their creative inspiration from majestic Mt. Hood and the many fascinating images from nature in its forests, streams and wildlife.
Local entrepreneur Carol Burk decided to showcase this local work in one location. She opened Made on Mt. Hood gallery with a relatively short list of artisans in the Summer of 2005. Today the shop presents the work of over 30 artists and has become a great place to go for regional creations that reflect the mountain environment.
You'll find gifts and home decor items such as rustic log stools by Al & Shirley Hendrickson, stained glass by Roy Bellows-Fairchild, pottery leaves by Colleen Madrid and Kathy Murawski's fine jewelry with silver, gold and semi-precious stones. Pat Sharp's fabulous vests from 100% Pendleton wool have intriguing images in them. There are large ornamental bells for your landscape by Cougar Ridge Metalcraft and custom welcome signs by Mike Blaisdell. There are also prints by Jim Highland, some with a touch of whimsical presentation of frogs and hummingbirds.
This still leaves the work of over a dozen more artists for you to discover on your visit to the shop.
Made on Mt. Hood is open seven days a week, from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday, 11am to 6pm, Weekends. They are located on the corner of US Highway 26 and Greenwood Avenue in Welches (right across from The Fly Fishing Shop on Hwy 26). 503.622.5537
Other Villages' locations carrying mountain-imaged items include:
The Gallery at Alder Creek
(chainsaw carvings and log furniture by Mike Schmidt),
54737 E Hwy 26 (Milepost 33, halfway between Sandy and Welches in Alder Creek). Open 11 am to 6 pm daily.
The Heart of the Mountain
(Luzon's fine jewelry and hand-carved designs on walking sticks by a Zigzag artisan)
67898 E Hwy 26, about 2 blocks west of the stoplight at Hwy 26 and Welches Road
Open 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday through Sunday
In Sheep's Clothing
(many handcrafts, including handspun wools, crocheted rugs and
more by owner Gail Walker)
Hoodland Shopping Center
Call 503.622.5468 for appointment
Mt. Hood Regional Visitor Information Center
(Native Plant Society's photography of Mt. Hood wildflowers, Tom Iraci and Dale Crockatt photos of Mt. Hood, Sue Allen's hand-screened prints and cards)
65000 E Highway 26, Welches
Open 8 am to 4 pm daily
Wy'east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery
(work of a variety of local artisans available)
67195 E Hwy 26, in the Rendezvous Center
Open 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm Sunday
September/October 2006