Dancing Heron
@dancingheron.bsky.social
Nonbinary printmaker and designer creating apparel, accessories, and art that feature ancient motif, monsters, mythology, and entities.
www.dancingheron.com
My print studio and retail
Grave Raiment Studio
609 SW 3rd Ave, Portland OR
They/them
www.dancingheron.com
My print studio and retail
Grave Raiment Studio
609 SW 3rd Ave, Portland OR
They/them
Reposted by Dancing Heron
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
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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
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
November 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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
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
Ornamental Monstrosity
Happy Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Today's word of the day
Ornamental Monstrosity
Happy Halloween
Ornamental Monstrosity
Happy Halloween
Reposted by Dancing Heron
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
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.
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.
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
Email graveraimentstudio@gmail.com if interested
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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
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.
October 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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
Being self-employed can be a really weird space sometimes
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
Being self-employed can be a really weird space sometimes
Did little renovating on my Patreon page. If you haven't been in a while, its worth a peek.
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
What's New at Grave Raiment Studio Oct 2025 | Grave Raiment Studio
Get more from Grave Raiment Studio on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Did little renovating on my Patreon page. If you haven't been in a while, its worth a peek.
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
Fairly quiet day at the studio. Did some printing. Skeleton longs to be friends with the wire spiders.
October 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Fairly quiet day at the studio. Did some printing. Skeleton longs to be friends with the wire spiders.
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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.
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.
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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
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
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.
Felt really out of place. Ran into a mutual and their friend and chatted most of the time.
October 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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.
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.
Loving the artist line up and there will be some fun activities to enjoy.
September 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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.
Loving the artist line up and there will be some fun activities to enjoy.
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)
gofund.me/5a7461e9
Also venmo
jdheron (jdcox)
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
gofund.me
September 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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)
gofund.me/5a7461e9
Also venmo
jdheron (jdcox)
Reposted by Dancing Heron
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 ♡
♡ ollie ♡
September 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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 ♡
♡ ollie ♡
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?
What the one or two things you do to keep your spirits up?
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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?
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.
Hop the max to the downtown to 3rd and Morrison.
September 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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.
Hop the max to the downtown to 3rd and Morrison.
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)
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)
September 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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)
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)
Good news-- I was accepted into Geek Girl Con & Market of the Beast.
Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees.
One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350
Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees.
One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350
August 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Good news-- I was accepted into Geek Girl Con & Market of the Beast.
Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees.
One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350
Not so good news-- I need to scare up the funds to cover the booth fees.
One of the things I'm selling is my copic collection. 32markers, 33 25ml refills, some other related goodies for $350
Reposted by Dancing Heron
telling the barista I want my espresso sloppy-style
August 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
telling the barista I want my espresso sloppy-style
Feeling bummed. I wanted to do a stamp rally with artists at RCCC with my print studio until someone pointed out that RCCC prohibits stamp rallies.
So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?
So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?
August 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Feeling bummed. I wanted to do a stamp rally with artists at RCCC with my print studio until someone pointed out that RCCC prohibits stamp rallies.
So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?
So open to other ideas of how to reach my audience at RCCC that would be interested in coming by while not at the con?
Reposted by Dancing Heron
I cannot unsee The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout. Now you are also cursed with this image.
"It's ok, honey. The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout won't hurt you!"
The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout:
The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout:
July 29, 2025 at 5:39 AM
I cannot unsee The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout. Now you are also cursed with this image.
Portland Pride Festival is this weekend and as part of the festivities I'm holding a grand opening celebration at my new store front/print studio!
@queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person.
Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.
@queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person.
Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.
July 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Portland Pride Festival is this weekend and as part of the festivities I'm holding a grand opening celebration at my new store front/print studio!
@queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person.
Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.
@queerhippieart.bsky.social and @houseofveracruz.bsky.social joining me in person.
Three additional artists' work will be available for purchase.