Yaquina Art Association Pedestal show
June 28—July 11, 2025
Terry Persson
Terry Persson is Native Oregonian. She has only lived outside of Oregon while she was an Army wife and followed her husband Bruce to his duty stations. Her daughters Annie and Trina were born in Nurenberg Germany during one of those tours of duty. Her son, Daniel was born after active duty, in Corvallis. All of her family members were graduates of Newport High School.
Terry worked many years in Lincoln County, with: The Siletz Tribe, Head start, Lincoln County Developmental Disabilities, Oregon Coast Community and other part time gigs. Upon retirement She was able to spend time exploring her creative side. She started a label R-Earth, making things that are people and earth friendly.
Working with titles that she gets from habitat she makes coasters and wall hangings. Using 100% Cotton she makes things that are functional in the kitchen and earth friendly.
Her favorite hand made item is her Popcorn Bags that allows you to save money and reduce waste with a cotton bag that works in the microwave. She also enjoys using the Cozzy Bowl it is great way to keep with hot in a bowl without burning your hands. Her newest adventure is making decals.
She chooses a wide variety of subject matter; JRR Tolkien, Dungeons and Dragons, Big Foot, Pirates and Mermaids as well statements of affirmation and Ocean Creatures and Sayings. She enjoy making things that people can enjoy and share while funding her crafting addiction.
The Yaquina Art Association Gallery a 501c3 is located in Nye Beach at 789 NW Beach Drive. Hours of operation are 11 am to 4 pm every day. Interested in becoming a member of the Yaquina Art Association? We offer free classes, too. Please visit our gallery in Nye Beach for more. YAA has been serving over 135 local artists for over 77 years.
