My market schedule has changed again. During the month of November I will do Sundays and Mondays (except the Monday before Thanksgiving).

Hi all,

I’m back from home leave in Israel. My market days during the next few weeks will vary, but here’s what I know so far.
This week – Thurday (Oct. 18) and Friday
Next week – Monday (Oct. 22) and Thursday (Oct. 25)
After that – probably Mondays and Thursdays until Thanksgiving week.

Also a heads-up: on December 1-2 I will have a booth at the Phinney Neighborhood’s Association’s Winter Festival – a great event for completing your entire holiday shopping. More information on a later post.

Hi all,

Long time no write…

I am away visiting my family in Israel for the holidays. Assaf will be at the market for me Friday, August 31. After that, I will only return on the first week of October.

Orna

Hi all,

I hope you’ve had a pleasant and healthy winter.

I continue the Pike Place routine on Sundays and Fridays.

If Passover is relevant for you, then I have new material hot off the kiln: seder plates, matzah plates, sets and ceremonial kiddush cups (which can also be used year-round).

I will do an extra market day this Thursday (the 23rd) and next Monday (the 26th) because of Passover. So, this weekend I’ll be there Thursday-Friday-Sunday-Monday. Please let me know if this works for you. Also, if you’re interested and cannot come to the market, please contact me and I’ll send you images – and perhaps we can arrange to meet afterwards.

Thanks, Hag Same’ah,

Orna

Hi all,

Long time no write… it’s been hectic.
My Pike Place Market schedule has settled into a Sunday & Friday pattern, probably until spring. However, I will not be at the market this coming Friday (day after Thanksgiving). During the holiday weekend I will only be there Sunday Nov. 26.

There are two fairs coming up for me!
The first is the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Winter Festival and Crafts Fair.
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, December 2-3.
Times: 10AM to 5PM both days.
Place: At the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
Other: Entrance is $4. There are two entertainment stages and food available. I will be in the main building, 2nd floor (the same floor as the music stage).

The other event: Alternative Elementary 2 School Winter Bazaar. This is my sons’ school. At the bazaar, The sales tax is on me, and 20% of proceeds go to the school. Come support our school!
Date: Friday, December 8.
Times: 3 to 7 PM (officially 8, but don’t come that late )
Place: At the school gym, 7711 43rd Avenue NE, Seattle WA 98115.
Other: Entrance is free. There is homemade food to buy (and also delivered pizza, as far as I remember), and plenty of energetic kids running around.

Last important note: During the week of these two fairs I won’t be at the market. I will resume the Sunday & Friday schedule the following week, i.e. Sunday December 10.

I wish you all a happy holiday season,
Orna

Hi,

Starting tomorrow (Sunday July 30) I will be at the Market Sundays and Mondays. Any subsequent changes will be posted here.

Hi,

We’re back from the turbulent Middle East to quiet Seattle.

Until the end of July, my days at the market will be Thursday and Friday. Stall hours are approximately 10 to 5, though it usually takes me a bit longer to pack up all this bulky pottery…

Look for me around the Desimone Bridge.

All the best, Orna

Hi all,

Next weekend (May 20-21) I will have a booth at the University “Ave” street fair. It will be just south of the 45th st. intersection (the only one that will still have motorized traffic going through it…) – on the east side in front of the Bartell drugstore.

Fair hours are 10-7 Saturday, 10-6 Sunday.

This week (before the fair) I won’t be at Pike Place Market.

Next week after the fair, I plan to be at the Market Wednesday and Thursday (May 24, 25).

After that I’ll resume a Sunday-Monday schedule, until mid-June when we fly to Israel for a 4-week home leave.

All the best, Orna.

Hi all,

This weekend I have a table at the Phinney Ridge Winter Festival, here in Seattle.

Address: Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, 98103

Times: 10 to 5, on both Saturday (Dec. 3) and Sunday (Dec. 4).

There’s a $4 admission price for adults, but plenty of activities and shows to be worth it. More details in the link.

Because of the festival, I’ll be at Pike Place on Monday and Thursday next week.

The weeks after that and until Christmas, I plan to be at the market Sundays and Thursdays as usual; possibly also Mondays. I’ll let you know next week.

Another event I plan to participate in is Alternative Elementary 2 School (AE2 Decatur) Winter Bazaar, on Friday Dec. 16th. Time: 3-7 PM. The school is between 77th st. and 80th st. NE, and 40th and 43rd Ave. NE. The bazaar is in the school gym.

This is our sons’ school, and 20% of proceeds go to the school. I will have there my usual items, seasonal items and also some special low-cost ‘kid items’, priced from $1 up. My sons Daniel and Guy will sell some of their own pottery, starting at a quarter! (it’s a custom among many of the school’s kids to make and sell their own on that day.)

There are other nice things to find in this bazaar – such as the famous Laotian stuffed snakes and geckos found at Pike Place, sold by a Pike crafts vendor who’s a former AE-2 parent, and priced lower than in the market – as well as a great atmosphere if you like kids! Last year the event was a blast.

In all events and market days this month, I’ll try have seasonal items – Christmas ornaments and Hanukkah lamps. If you’re interested in specific items, please write to me and ask me to bring them – or we can arrange a meeting at my home.

All the best,

Orna

Hi,

I hope all of you are doing fine.

Next week I complete my first month at Pike Place Market. It’s been an adventure! It is fascinating to get to know the community of farmers, artisans and other Market workers, and to meet visitors from around the world.

My regular days there are Sunday (unless I have another show) and Thursday. The market will be closed on Thanksgiving day. Market hours are 10 to 5 weekdays, 11 to 5 Sundays.

After some trials and errors, I settled for the north end of the market – around Stewart Street. If I’m lucky I get a stall across from the flower stands (just south of Stewart). Otherwise, farther north or somewhere around the Desimone bridge (the roundabout with windows overlooking Puget Sound) – or outside just north of the covered market (between Stewart and Virginia).

This Sunday (Nov. 13), however, I have a table at Beth Am Synagogue’s KlezFest - a festival inspired by Hanukkah (which is still a month and a half away), but open to the general public. I’ve been there as a visitor twice in the past, and it’s very family-friendly. The festival is at University Prep right next to the ,synagogue, on 2632 NE 80th St. Times: 12 noon to 5 PM. There is an admission price. Here’s a direct link to the event: http://www.templebetham.org/KlezFest/KlezFest.htm

My table will have both general art and Judaica, including of course Hanukkah Menoras.

Next Weekend, Thursday to Saturday (Nov. 17-19), I participate in another round of “Discovered and Undiscovered Potters” in Woodinville. In last month’s show at Issaquah, I was impressed by the amazingly wide range and high quality of ceramic art – over 80 Northwest potters had their work there. If you’re a pottery fan, don’t miss it. I myself will be there Saturday morning and again towards closing time.

Times: Thu-Fri (Nov. 17-18) 9AM – 9PM, Sat (Nov. 19) 9AM – 7PM

Place: Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St., Woodinville. Admission is free.
Link: http://www.undiscoveredpotters.com/school.htm

All the best, have a happy Thanksgiving,

Orna