Dancing Heron

Have you checked out my new studio space yet? No? Make plans to come downtown Portland this weekend.

Im hosting the last artist pop up of 2025 on Saturday December 6 from 1-5pm featuring Alexis of Twisted Mistress.

Come get your gothy gifts fresh from the press.
#portlandoregon
#giftshopping

Second that! I bought a Costco box of greens and it was spoiled within a day. Bought a different brand last night and had throw out a good third of the leaves.

Starting my indoor growing for baby greens here soon. Tired of rotten salad mixes

Great time visiting Portland last week. Our hotel (the Moxy) hosted a pop-up craft fair one evening. Had to have this tee bc Halloween, natch. And the cards I bought are so cool, I will probably never send them and just keep them for myself. Art by @dancingheron.bsky.social

Looking for a little adventure? Come check out this month's pop up market at my studio.

I'm hosting Died in the Wool and RuiRabbit. RuiRabbit will be holding block carving demos all afternoon.

I will be available to help sign you up for the next block Printing on Textiles class. Nov 15 and Dec 20

Today's word of the day
Ornamental Monstrosity

Happy Halloween

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One of the things I love about my studio location is the two story windows that perfectly frame the autumn colors. I can sit on my couch and feel okay in those moments.

Brightly colored flyer that says Oct 25 at Grave Raiment Studio Block Printing Textiles with Carla Bartow, 2-4pm at 609 SW 3rd Ave, Portland OR. Upper right corner features a partially carved linoblock with an image of a skull. Mentions Prepping for Class on Saturday at Grave Raiment Studio. Click through the post to learn how to sign up!

Hosting a linoblock carving class this Saturday, Oct 25 from 2-4pm at my studio and will be taught by Carla Bartow. Seats still available if you are looking to learn a new skill, or hone an existing one. Sliding scale $45-65, includes supplies.

Email graveraimentstudio@gmail.com if interested

Also nothing like starting the day where you are given some information that would have me prepping for a convention that is a week away, only to be told it was a system error an hour later.

Eventhough its only been a couple weeks since I started opening up on Wednesday at the studio, hanging back at home feels weird like I am playing hookie. But its because there is a very important UPS package I am waiting on.

Being self-employed can be a really weird space sometimes

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Did little renovating on my Patreon page. If you haven't been in a while, its worth a peek.

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Plastic decoration skeleton POV of downtown portland

Fairly quiet day at the studio. Did some printing. Skeleton longs to be friends with the wire spiders.

The only comfort I have been able to take is what this Oregon national guard general stated the other day

Grave Raiment Studio
609 SW 3rd Ave, Portland OR
Heart of downtown, next to the max line and next door to Sinister Coffee (IG Sinisterpdx)

Dropping some new product/designs this week at the studio. New shirt, patch, and bandana! Also a special design for pants, towels, and back panels.

And on Friday, I'm hosting a local Printmaker (IG cripplecraft), so bring something to be printed on. I will have fabric and paper scraps available.

Unfortunately even when I say firm on a listing, I still get haggling inquiries. Just the nature of beast 🤷🏼

Hosting a monthly market pop up at my studio tomorrow.

It's a perfect excuse to come downtown, enjoy some art, pop next door for some excellent coffee at Sinister and perhaps a walk?

12-5pm
609 SW 3rd, Portland Oregon

Other than that, it really felt like we were celebrating the host, not the community he claims to have built.

Went to a little business/customer meet and mingle. Everyone was registered, but when the host greeted me, didn't know who I was nor what I did.

Felt really out of place. Ran into a mutual and their friend and chatted most of the time.

Have you been to my studio yet? The next monthly pop up is happening Saturday, October 4.
Loving the artist line up and there will be some fun activities to enjoy.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to have so much space for printing, retail and to host other artists and classes.

Just hoping I hold out long enough to start thriving instead of getting by the skin of my teeth

The studio I opened recently was only possible because of a program through City of Portland that included steeply discounted rent with utilities included.

Even with that, it's really hard right now doing that and paying my portion of rent at a house I share with two other roommates.

Donate to Support Grave Raiment Studio, organized by JD Cox Hi My name is JD (they/them) and I have been running my brand, Dancing Heron, since 2006. … JD Cox needs your support for Support Grave Raiment Studio

Hi all! Just offering a very gentle reminder that my GoFundMe is still open and right now I am trying to come up for the remaining $300 I need to pay September's rent for the studio BY THIS FRIDAY. Any support matters, even if it is sharing this
gofund.me/5a7461e9

Also venmo
jdheron (jdcox)

it feels difficult to ask for help, and admit that I have to slow down. but exercising reaching out and trusting in community care is so important in times like we’re experiencing. sending love,
♡ ollie ♡

Yeah its always the trade off and each time have to evaluate whether it math's out and kinda resent it. Why can't we have nap culture baked right into our everyday life? What if life essentials were actually affordable so we don't have to hustle so hard?? Thanks late stage capitalism.

Feeling really demoralized today. First Thursday was a bust and feeling uncertain about the future. Trying focus on printing some restock in the studio today. Having to dig deep to find my grit.

What the one or two things you do to keep your spirits up?

In better news-- while I don't have a table RCCC, I will be at my own BRICK AND MORTAR this weekend! I am hosting a monthly pop up of local artists on Saturday 12-5pm.

Hop the max to the downtown to 3rd and Morrison.

The music equipment is my partner's from which I get a cut from each sale. There is also a laptop, some guitar pedals, microphones and stands...

If you want to donate
venmo and cashapp jdheron(jdcox)

Copic set with refills $300 for all, or $12 per marker w/ refill

VHT amp $300 obo
Peavy amp $50 obo
Arturia Keylab 61 MK 1 $150 obo

Still don't have access to business credit or loans. The one loan baron that my credit union looks at is still under 600 while everything else is well above.

I need to raise more money to cover my Geek Girl Con booth fee (first payment is due Sept 9)

Here's what's for sale (amps, markers, synth)