This was one of the best experiences of my life as I not only learned a new skill and met wonderful…read morenew people, but was also able to receive close instruction from the artist herself. True is amazing and made us so comfortable in her home. She generously offered me a cup of coffee before we started the class. Her home was also in a cute little neighborhood where parking on the street was easy to find. I grew up watching Bob Ross as a child and am absolutely in love with everything about him. It was really nice to be able to learn his style of painting and to be able to use the different tools for the different affects on the canvas. The overall experience was very therapeutic and I was so happy that my painting turned out so beautiful and amazing. I even brought my Bob Ross wig for the final pic of all of us together. I would definitely do something like this again and highly recommend True as an instructor if you would like to learn oil painting (Bob Ross style).

True is amazing. I took a private lesson today and I learned to much. I would recommend her hands…read moredown! I can't wait for my next lesson!

Karen is such a patient teacher. Her studio is a great place to try out pottery, with a relaxed,…read morepositive atmosphere. As a beginner who can't make it there very often, I still always feel welcomed and she helps me pick up where I left off. So grateful to have found this wonderful studio and teacher!

Great place to try out pottery. Karen is an excellent teacher and has everything you need to get…read morestarted.

Sweet Lomy Art is a fantastic place to explore your artistic talents. There is inspiration and good…read moreconversations throughout. The best part is you have a keepsake:) Thank you Jenny, you are an amazing instructor!

From the owner: Sweet Lomy Art is a glass art studio that offers fun and unique classes to artists of all ages. We…read morespecialize in fused glass (kilnformed glass) classes. We also offer limited ceramic classes. Glass is a wonderful medium for anyone and with so many colors and projects to choose from, there's always something for everyone to enjoy. We are open during class times a d by appointment only. Business hours vary based on class dates and times since this studio is based out of the owner's home residence.

My 10 year old daughter has been going to Drawn2Art Lake Oswego since she was six. She always loves…read moreher classes/camps and progressing through the different books and mediums. She says all the teachers are really nice and she's proud of what she makes there.

I had paid for Jan. classes back in mid-Dec. for weekly Friday classes. They were quick to charge…read moremy debit card. However, when I showed up for the first day of class, the New Manager, Kelly, tells me that they don't have my son signed up for that class and there's "no room in the class for him to stay". She confirmed that she did in fact see my payment in the system, but not assigned to any specific class because Casey, the former manager, did not assign me to a class even though she told me that I was paying for the Friday class. Ultimately, I decided to not stay with Drawn2Art because I found it ridiculous that they wanted us, the people showing up on time to take the class that they paid for, instead of telling one of the make-up parents that the class is full and to have them reschedule. And no, being in transition into the role is not a valid excuse, especially when you see a payment from us in the system with no assigned class. The manager should have followed up with this at the beginning of the week to ensure that the customer is assigned to a class, and not wait until they show up for class the day of with a you're SOL demeanor.

Gesso Studios is a fun place for kids to be creative. Jaime, the owner, loves kids and art! She…read moremakes their whole experience; fun and gets their creative juices flowing. She offers camps in the Summer, we haven't tried one but they sounds amazing! Check out her studio and classes you won't be disappointed.

Gesso Studio is an amazing place for kids to express their creativity and bring to life anything…read morethey can imagine! The environment is SO wonderful and kids and parents alike love being in the space. Jamie is very creative and fun and kids adore her. Whether it be for a party, workshop or just to paint, she makes it special and creates a lasting memory for your kiddos. Lake O is lucky to have Gesso!

My daughter had a birthday party here today. When I called to arrange the party, the staff member…read moreI spoke with was very helpful. My daughter wanted a smaller party, with herself and 4 guests and they were very accommodating. We chose the "dazzling davinci" package, which includes a full size picture. When we arrived for the party, I informed that we had only had 2 people confirmed to attend, and one was going to be late (softball picture day, apparently). The staff said this was no problem, and said we could start as they came in. My daughter and her first guest got started, but while a staff sat and gave step by step to the friend, my daughter was given starter instructions and I had to prompt not once or twice but many times for the next steps. The third guest arrived shortly after and a second staff sat with her, again giving step by step instructions while my daughter, the birthday girl, was left hanging. This was quite frustrating, but my kid took it in stride. A third guest arrived when our time was almost up, so while I understand she couldn't complete a whole picture, we were told that she could free paint but they were out of full size paper (which of course, we had paid for! ) . The package was also supposed to include nail art (or glass coloring), which they did not do. We were supposed to have had a reserved party area for 2 hours, but another party was scheduled to overlap ours which was incredibly awkward, so we rushed through cupcakes and snacks, etc. The "deluxe" party favor included 3 dumdum lollipops, a hard candy, a cheap plastic ring and a tiny plastic wand. They did accomodate face paintings for the late guests, which was nice. However, I was disappointed in their uneven distribution of attention, and running out of the supplies we had paid for. Over all, I likely won't reccomend a party here.

The artists who work here are amazing! I came in with my daughter and my daughter felt like an…read moreamazing artist afterwards. This class does wonder for the kids self esteem.

Don't be fooled.. they aren't closed, they just moved and their new space in Lake Oswego is so…read morelight and airy that it really makes the artwork pop. We have purchased a number of pieces from now two generations at this gallery and their eye for curating local artists is spot on. There is a little something for everyone no matter what genre or media you prefer. We will definitely be going back.

An oasis of art and beauty. A must see of local and international art. My favorite stop on the way…read moreto the beautiful Oregon Coast.

In history, many museums of today started as personal collections. This is that. I found them March…read moreFirst Thursday. I'm not attracted to dark, I've experienced enough, and I was never a goth. But for those attracted to that it is a thing. Imperfecta is a large art gallery and a gift shop. On the art side, they have very reasonably priced originals. They have many small sculptures. And they do significant installations. They have all kinds of vintage ephemeral objects. They would fit into the dark, witchy, magick, oddities realm in my view. The owner and staff, some volunteers, were present and helpful.

Imperfecta is such an amazing little art gallery in downtown Oregon City, what a treasure! Daria…read moreLori is the owner, and she not only has an amazing range of art from local and international artists, but she is also a fantastic artist herself. You will find paintings, sculpture, jewelry and even some prints. Basically, something for everyone. So well worth the trip.

On one of my Milwaukie walkabouts, this outdoor gallery was a recent discovery. I've enjoyed city…read morehall's seasonal displays before, but somehow had missed this sculpture garden at the side of the building by the transit center. This small outdoor garden was first opened in 2010 and has six pedestals that display a rotating collection (they swap out half of the pieces annually) of sculptures. Since all of the pieces are on loan, if you fall in love (or seriously in like) with a piece it may be on sale. I like that they intentionally chose to exhibit a variety of pieces that are intended to be interactive (make noise, spin or swing). All of these elements make it an ideal introduction to art for children. And it is free! Of the current collection, I spent the most time looking at what I call "Redrum." It is a metal sculpture of a woman but she is facing out on each side. The side facing the street is rather voluptuous (considering she's a metal frame), while the back side is definitely more of a bare frame and a bit scary. It reminds me of the Terminator without it's skin. I always enjoy a gallery where something stops me in my tracks. The other pieces are light and bright, reaching towards the sky or a collection of shapes. Since it is located directly across the street from the Milwaukie Sunday Farmer's Market, I highly encourage you to incorporate a visit here into your shopping trip. This gallery was made possible through a grant from artMOB (Art-Milwaukie on Board). Kudos for their efforts!