Studio build 2024-25

A 10' x 20' detached art studio, designed and built by Joyce Campbell with the hands-on help of her husband, Jeremy Hansen. Sparked by a need for space and a desire to build something joyful in which to make joyful things, the studio is a celebration of creativity and resourcefulness. Constructed from a playful mix of donated, reclaimed, sourced, and new materials, it’s a unique, hand-built haven—equal parts workshop and wonderland—crafted with care, collaboration, and a dash of delightful weirdness.

Room with colorful tiled floor, unfinished ceiling, connected to outdoor space through a glass door, with walls painted yellow and multiple windows. Part of the ceiling has recessed lighting and wires hanging down, indicating ongoing renovation.
Backyard shed with metal exterior, featuring two tall windows, a glass door, a wooden deck with colored chairs, and fencing surrounded by trees and grass.
A backyard with a wooden deck partially covered with a skirting of plywood, a tall tree with green leaves, and a wooden fence surrounding the yard. The sky is clear and blue with a few clouds.
Backyard with a grassy lawn, wooden fence, and a new raised deck under construction with some building materials nearby.
Backyard with a large tree, a fenced yard, some grass, and a partially constructed deck or patio with two different decking areas, one unfinished.
Backyard construction site with wooden frame for a deck or structure, building tools, and outdoor furniture, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
Construction of a wooden deck around a double-pane window, with tools and wooden planks laid out on a sunny outdoor surface.
Construction of a new wooden deck in a backyard, with framing and a skylight installed, surrounded by grass, a wooden fence, and some outdoor chairs and colorful art on the fence.
Person building a wooden structure on a backyard deck on a sunny day with a large tree and a wooden fence in the background.
A person working on framing a wall inside a backyard, on a wooden deck, with a large tree and blue sky in the background.
A person working on constructing a wooden deck in a backyard, with wooden framing, a fence, and green trees under a clear blue sky.
Wood framing for a backyard construction project with a tree and fence in the background.
A backyard with a wooden deck and an outdoor wall with construction of a framing for a new structure. A man is walking on the deck, facing away from the camera. The background features a tall tree, a fence, and a blue sky with clouds.
Two people assembling a wooden structure on a backyard deck with a partly built wall frame, under a blue sky with some clouds, surrounded by a wooden fence and green trees.
A backyard with a wooden deck, under construction framing for a new structure, and a large leafy tree in the background.
A person working on building a wooden structure in a backyard, with tools and wood scattered around, and a large tree in the background.
A person assembling a wooden structure, likely a shed or outdoor room, in a backyard with a wooden fence and green trees in the background. The person is sitting on the grass, working with tools near a partially built frame.
Construction of a wooden framed wall on a backyard deck with tools and materials nearby, under a clear blue sky.
Wooden framing for a house under construction with an outdoor deck, tools on the deck, a person with tattoos gesturing, and a large tree in the background under a blue sky.
Wooden frame of a house under construction in a backyard with a tree and blue sky.
Wooden frame of a small building under construction in a backyard, with a blue sky and trees in the background.
The wooden frame of a house under construction in a backyard, with a ladder leaning against the structure, grassy lawn in the foreground, a tree behind, and a clear blue sky.
Wooden framing of a small building being constructed in a backyard, with a ladder inside, a power tool on the deck, and a plywood sheet leaning against the wall.
A backyard deck under construction with wooden framing for a new structure, a ladder, and tools on the deck floor, beside a house with window screens leaning against it and a wooden fence in the background.
Wooden framing for a house under construction in a backyard, with a wooden deck in the foreground and a blue sky above.
A person standing on a ladder constructing a wooden frame for a small building or shed, with a wooden deck in the foreground and a green tree in the background.
A house under construction with wooden framing, plywood sheets, and a small wooden deck in a backyard with green grass and trees, under a blue sky.
Backyard construction site with wooden framework of a small building, scaffolding, and a deck, under a clear blue sky, with shadow of a person taking a photo.
Wooden framing of a house under construction, showing vertical studs, horizontal beams, and plywood subflooring with a clear blue sky in the background.
A wooden playhouse under construction in a backyard, with plywood walls and an inclined roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A woman working on constructing a small wooden shed or playhouse in a backyard. She is standing on a yellow scaffold, holding a piece of wood, with a partially built structure around her, against a clear blue sky and surrounded by greenery.
Person working on constructing a wooden shed or small building, standing on a yellow scaffold, with plywood sheets and a partially built wooden frame, outdoors under a blue sky with green trees.
Construction site with unfinished wooden walls, a vertical window, and construction tools including a ladder, a yellow level, and a power drill.
Construction site with a wooden wall and three windows, metal scaffolding, and construction tools on grassy ground.
Construction site of a small wooden building with a partially installed door, opening to an interior under construction, with tools and building materials around and a deck in the foreground under a blue sky.
Construction of a small backyard shed with wooden framing and plywood walls, ladders and scaffolding nearby, on a sunny day with a wooden deck and green lawn.
A person working on the exterior of a small house under construction, standing on a ladder and attaching material to the upper part of the wall, with a wooden deck in the foreground and a cloudy blue sky overhead.
A small metal building under construction with corrugated metal siding, several windows, and an open door. A wooden deck is attached, with scaffolding and tools nearby. Trees and blue sky are in the background.
A small, modern metal shed with four tall, narrow windows and one standard-sized window on a grassy backyard. The shed is made of shiny corrugated metal sheets. There is a small wooden deck beside the shed with a sliding glass door. A tree with green
Backyard with a small metal shed, wooden deck with chairs, surrounding wooden fence, and a tree with green leaves under a blue sky.
Small metal shed with a wooden deck, yellow chair and bench outside, storage shed with sliding glass doors, and a tree in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.
Interior of a room under construction with unfinished drywall, two windows, and a door opening to an outdoor deck with playground equipment and outdoor furniture.
Bathroom under renovation with unfinished drywall and three vertical narrow windows
Room under construction with drywall and OSB ceiling, ladder, tools, and window
Room under construction with drywall walls, OSB flooring, and ceiling, with two windows, a broom, a bucket, and construction supplies.
Interior of a room under renovation with a yellow wall, a partially installed wooden ceiling, a ladder, paint supplies, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A room under construction with a plywood ceiling, yellow walls, and multiple windows, including glass double doors leading outside. The floor is unfinished, and there are painting supplies and tools on the floor.
Empty room with yellow walls, colored tile floor, and a window on the left wall
Empty room with yellow wall, colorful patterned floor tiles, and a window with a wooden fence outside.
Colorful patterned floor and a yellow wall with a window and a hanging lamp in a room.
Room with yellow walls, open window, and colorful patterned floor tiles in orange, green, and beige. There is a black hanging ceiling lamp, a small white door on the right, and construction supplies on the floor.
A person smiling and wearing glasses, holding their chin with one hand, surrounded by an empty room with multicolored tile flooring and windows.
Interior of a room with partially finished construction. It has multi-colored tile flooring, yellow walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows. There are light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and construction tools and materials on the floor near t
Empty room with multicolored square tiles on the floor, yellow walls, and a wood-paneled ceiling. There are three windows on the left, a door with glass panels, and hanging light fixtures from the ceiling. A pair of pliers and a tape measure are on a
Logo of the Regional Arts & Culture Council featuring a woven, circular icon and black text.

This project was partially paid for using a grant from RACC, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization connecting artists and creatives to opportunity and access by supporting the creative economy through funding and services in greater Portland, Oregon.