H O L I D A Y G i f t G u i d e

2

JAMES CASTLE POSTCARDS AND NOTECARDSSend your friends and family a message from the James Castle House! Choose from a variety of original Castle artworks printed on thick card stock. Uncoated and great for writing.

$1.00-9.00

JAMES CASTLE HOUSE NOTEBOOKThese beautifully designed notebooks from Appointed feature a bookcloth cover, stamped with the James Castle House logo in copper foil. Blank ruling, brass coil binding and perforated sheets make these a great option for sketching or writing. Available in Charcoal Grey, Hunter Green and Chambray Blue. Made in Washington D. C. with recycled paper and renewable energy.

$24.00

BLACKWING PENCILSBlackwing’s roots go back to the 1930’s, when the 602 model was first introduced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company. These pencils feature an iconic square ferrule with interchangeable erasers. Sold individually or in sets of 12.

$2.50-21.95

FILANA ORGANIC BEESWAX CRAYONFilana crayons are safe and natural, made with non-toxic, GMO-free, organic beeswax. Available in a vibrant range of colors.

$1.50

3

CASTLE NOTIONSThese sweet sundries will inspire you to construct your world anew! Choose from Castle-inspired buttons, patches, stickers, needles and twine for any project you have in mind.

$1.00-12.95

JAMES CASTLE BIRD TOTEThis sturdy canvas tote features a James Castle construction in the

collection of the Boise Art Museum. 100% Cotton Canvas.

$27.00

BOET JEWELRYThis Portland-based jewelry line combines a variety of high-quality metals, silk threads, and horsehair in designs that are at once unique and classic.

$68.00-80.00

4

UNTITLED: THE ART OF JAMES CASTLE , BY NICHOLAS BELL & LESLIE UMBERGERUntitled: The Art of James Castle was published in 2014 as an exhibition catalog for the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The book explores Castle’s work and his reception in the art world with numerous color reproductions, along with essays by exhibition curator Nicholas Bell and Leslie Umberger, curator of folk and self-taught art.

$49.95

WOODSMOKEThis beautiful book is a collaboration between writer J. Reuben Appelman and artist Troy Passey. Published by the Boise City Department of Arts & History, Woodsmoke

is a reflection on the passage of time and the history, memory, and architecture of the James Castle House.

$14.95

PERPETUAL CALENDARParticipate in the ritual of time-keeping with each passing day by simply rotating the

month, day and day-of-the-week discs year after year. Screen-printed on raw Kraft chipboard and finished with maple end rails and a hanging ribbon. Available in Black,

Red, and White.

$55.00

JAMES CASTLE PRIMER, ESSAY BY NICHOLAS BELLPacked with lush images, this beautifully designed volume represents the most up-to-date research on James Castle. Essay by Nicholas R. Bell. Published by James Castle Collection and Archive.

$24.95

5

JAMES CASTLE HOUSE ICON MUGSEnjoy your coffee or tea from one of our vintage-inspired ceramic diner mugs! Each mug features the James Castle House logo and one of our wayfinding icons. Choose from the house, shed, or trailer.

$9.00

JAMES CASTLE HOUSE WALLPAPER WRAPPING PAPERWrap your gifts in reprints of our most recognizable wallpaper finishes! These papers feature three of the wallpaper patterns found on site during the renovation of the James Castle House.

$3.00/SHEET

VINTAGE-INSPIRED PAPER FRAMESThese freestanding letter-pressed picture frames were inspired by photofolios popular among portrait studios of the 1920’s and 30’s.

$16.00

PAPERSCOPESSend your friends something fun! These DIY kaleidoscopes come in a postcard envelope that can be sent anywhere in the world. Use the glass beads included, or gather your own materials to create a completely unique gift.

$8.50

CASTLE HOUSE ICON THUMBSTAMP SETTake home your own James Castle House shed or trailer icon in an industrial thumb stamp. Each stamp arrives packaged in a cotton pouch with a mini slide-top tin ink pad and a bottle of black ink.

$25.00

6

HORN SAILBOAT BOOKMARKClip your papers or mark your pages with style with the sailboat paper clip! Made from hand-carved water buffalo horn.

$30.00

WOODEN BAKER’S SPOONSThe baker’s wooden spoon has been a longtime kitchen workhorse. Each spoon is hand-carved from beautiful beech hardwood, and they gain a warm patina with age and use. Various unique sizes and shapes.

$12.00

BEECHWOOD ORNAMENTSThese hand-carved, vintage-inspired holiday ornaments are made from solid beechwood and hand-painted in a variety of custom colors.

$9.00

D.I.Y. DOLL & WATERCOLOR SETA cubist face, a tartan turtleneck, and a polka dot pinafore? Paint this pure cotton DIY doll with the enclosed watercolor set, or use your own markers, fabric, glitter, yarn… whatever embellishment strikes your fancy.

$36.00

SOLID BRASS KITCHEN ACCESSORIESThese cork screws and tea strainers from Sir Madam will add style to your everyday beverage experience.

$14.00-30.00

7

HORN HAIR ACCESSORIESThese hand-carved hair accessories are as useful as they are beautiful! Choose from a variety of beautiful combs and picks, all made from sustainably harvested water buffalo horn.

$30.00

CYANOTYPE PRINTED VINTAGE HANKIEThese original artworks were created by artist Cindy Steiler during her residency at the James Castle House in 2019. Steiler photographed the shed and trailer Castle used as his private living and working spaces, and printed the images into antique handkerchiefs. Each piece is unique.

$50.00

CASTLE-INSPIRED ARTWORKS ON PAPERThese original works on paper from Idaho artist Troy Passey combine text and images that take inspiration from Castle’s drawings.

$100.00

PORCELAIN ARTIST TOOLSInspired by Castle’s handmade drawing utensils, Idaho artist

William Lewis offers one-of-a-kind sets of ceramic drawing sticks and pencils.

PRICES VARY

JAMES CASTLE HOUSE GENERAL STOREOur small boutique General Store, located inside the James Castle House, carries books and gifts inspired by James Castle and his house. Purchases at the General Store help fund programming, including the residency programs, free tours and talks, and ongoing conservation of the historic outbuildings.

Plan Your VisitAdmission is free and open to the public.Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

5015 Eugene Street Boise, Idaho 83703 208-336-6610 jamescastlehouse.org