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18 GIFT GUIDE 2013 Thursday, December 5, 2013
I s the young woman on your list an out-
door adventurer? An artist? Musician?
A little bit of everything? Luckily,
there’s no shortage of gift ideas and
fun, educational opportunities open to her
— whether she’s already found her passion,
or is just exploring a variety of interests.
— Saundra Sorenson
Music lessons
Whether she dreams of being the next
pop music sensation or prefers a symphony
setting, the burgeoning musician in your life
can get the training she needs at the Oregon
Music Academy, which offers lessons at all
levels for nearly any instrument she might
want to try — including her voice, and even
a ukulele! Price varies. Lessons offered at
locations in Beaverton, Tualatin, Tigard,
Lake Oswego and Sherwood. oregonmusic
academy.com
Drop-in crafting sessions ($12)
At the Craft Factory in Multnomah Vil-
lage, she’ll be able to unleash her creativity
in any one of several drop-in style classes.
Sessions are as long as the artist wants
(within business hours, of course) and in-
clude basic supplies for the project, which
might be anything from a robot to a trinket
box to wall art — and most media is recy-
cled. Or you might consider sponsoring a fu-
ture birthday party: $200 hosts up to a dozen
kids, with two hours in the studio.
craftfactorypdx.com
Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit ($30)
Give her an intro to carpentry and a new
craft with this 80-piece kit. The toolbox in-
ludes a lightweight hammer and nails, as
well as pine and other materials for easy
starter projects like a birdhouse and a mod-
el train. Available at Lakeshore Learning
Store in Lake Oswego. lakeshorelearning.
com
Martial arts training
Nurture the strong young woman in your
life with classes that teach a balance of self-
defense, confidence and mindfulness — all
while building core strength. The Academy
of Modern Martial Arts in Lake Oswego of-
fers small class sizes and training for every
age level, with karate and kickboxing for
kids and teens. Pricess vary. marti-
alarts-fitness.com
Keepsake jewelry
For a token bauble
that reflects her style,
head to Anne Bocci Bou-
tique and Gallery in Mult-
nomah Village, which carries
original lines by unique arti-
sans that are both playful and
precious — but decidedly afford-
able. Check out the Urban Lace
Bracelet ($25), made from recycled
inner tubes — upcycled fashion at its
best! Or consider giving her an heirloom,
like a gorgeous locket from the estate jewel-
ry and vintage collection (prices vary).
annebocciboutique.com
Moleskine notebook
Show the young novelist or
budding poet in your life you
value her work with a
place for her to record
the beginnings of her
next masterpiece. A
moleskine note-
book is timeless,
precious and por-
table. Available at
Powell’s Books at
Cedar Hills Crossing
powells.com.
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OFF
BY MICHAEL
FRAYN
Just when they
get it right,
it all goes wrong.
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