Around Town for May 2, 2019
CLASS REUNIONS
CLASS REUNIONS
In the same way that farmers markets and wineries offer the public a chance to meet the people who grow, raise and ferment the vegetables, meats and wine placed on dining room tables, studio artist tours offer a chance to meet the artists who paint, sculpt, fuse, hammer and weave beloved pieces of artwork.
For those who haven’t yet visited the “Northwest Wonderland” art show at the Second Story Gallery above the Camas library, there are two days left to experience Camas photographer Dale C. Larson’s awe-inspiring portraits of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful places and creatures.
Pam Maxey never expected to become an advocate for pitbulls. In fact, had you asked the Camas paramedic 20 years ago what kind of dog she envisioned living in her home, her last response probably would have been “pitbull.”
Whether your youngster wants to build robots, perfect their tennis serve or learn how to cook a culinary masterpiece, local and regional summer camps have you covered.
Camas High School student Emma Hahn became interested in photography because of her older sister, Stephanie.
With its picturesque downtown streets, beautiful Lacamas and Round lakes and proximity to the Columbia River National Gorge Scenic Area, Camas is often a ‘must visit’ for photographers and artists looking to capture the feeling of small town Pacific Northwest.
Shirley Bishop wasn’t exposed to a lot of art when she was growing up. It wasn’t until high school that Bishop, more of an athlete type, took a stained glass class, which helped her discover her creative nature.
Coventry Gardens of London, a longtime Vancouver-area flower shop with a British twist, recently moved to Camas and owner Rachel Bakker says she couldn’t be happier.
Camas artist Barbara Hope remembers the days before she learned to master her artistic medium.