I moved here from Seattle where they have Seattle ReCreative, a place that takes donations of art…read moresupplies and things that could be used for art. I moved to Eugene and was thinking wouldn't it be great if Eugene had such a place, and lo and behold, MECCA! It's like Seattle ReCreative but 10+ times larger! Paint, canvas, paper, folios, yarn, fabric remnants, yogurt tubs, wine bottles, plant pots, scrapbook papers, so much fun stuff to get you thinking creativity on a budget. My only suggestion is they might find a way to fill in the huge puddle right in front of their door, and that they somehow get more parking spaces!

I come here all the time for second hand yarn and love it!! But today I donated for the first time…read moreever, and the person in the back room was literally the rudest customer service person Ive ever met. I'll still be shopping there because FOH people have always been so kind and amazing, but idk about donating because I really don't want to experience that again. Didn't get her name, but whoever was doing the donations in the back at 1pm today needed a break or something. She rolled her eyes, only spoke like two words to me and my partner, threw the bags down aggressively, and her overall attitude was not pleasant to encounter.

We have been calling the store for a week to set up a private class for glass fusing. We know we…read moreneed to speak to Patricia for this and have left MULTIPLE messages for her to call us back. This was for a special birthday and it's all we wanted to do. Needless to say, we never got a call back, so we were not able to fulfill the birthday wish. The birthday girl and I am severely disappointed, sad and now angry. This is not the experience we wanted or expected. We were in the store six months ago and everyone was falling all over themselves to set up a private class. This isn't how you run a business, it's not how you treat customers, and it's certainly not how you stay in business. The business owner, Cindy, saw my review and said they do not have the staff to offer private classes. Then continued to say to check the website for a form that has info on private events. So which is it? Either you do or you don't. It doesn't matter because they've lost our business and we are now spreading the word to avoid this place because the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. We did get two call backs by the way, one guy told us we needed to talk to Priscilla (who never called us back or would come to the phone) and the other said she taught those classes but wouldn't be available the day we wanted.

Cute painting place. Definitely a great date night place as well :) will be coming back here!read more

This store is a treasure trove for the creative heart. An exploratory tactile experience of…read moredelight, the natural fibers available at ETC seem endless. Treat yourself with a visit on a cold winter day. The store keepers will understand if you're just there to look, too.

When I moved back to Eugene last year after 35 Years of…read moreliving in Denver, my go to place was a place that had knitting needles and yarns. When I asked if they would wind 2 hanks of yarn for me I was charged for this simple task and I also purchased some items. I was treated SO poorly that I will never step foot in that store again. The rudeness was unnecessary

Wonderful family activity for my husband, Tween Daughter and I. We worked on personal pendants @$15…read moreeach, but they do have a small tile project under $10. We had our pick of every color of glass and our creativity was our only limit. The design studio is a bit small, with a nice open feel ,large windows and plenty of parking. We had it to our selves at 11am on a Sunday. The woman working that day was very helpful, available and encouraging. I hope to go back, maybe take a class that they offer to improve skills.

My 11 year old son and I had so much fun creating some really amazing pieces here. The lady who…read morewas working there was so helpful and supportive throughout the whole process. Such a fun way to spend a rainy (or sunny) afternoon!

Urban Artisan has fun workshops. I've been to a few and enjoy them each time. It's a relaxed and…read morefun atmosphere, you can buy drinks there. Instruction is friendly and supportive for those of us less creatives, still needing an outlet. The variety of classes is good- just have to find what interests you. Pricing is fair. Website is informative and it's easy to sign up.

My friend and I took a wreath-making class here--we had a great time, and each went home with a…read morebeautiful wreath! The instruction was good, and the employees were very helpful throughout with helping us complete our wreaths or offering advice if we got stuck. I appreciated that all supplies were included. We were also treated to a free cookie, and I also bought a hard cider (you can buy both N/A and alcoholic beverages) and enjoyed sipping it while making my wreath. I will definitely come back!

This is one of those flea market type shops where you rent an area in the store and sell your…read morestuff, whatever that may be. They've got craft items, old books, VHS tapes, clothes, and much more. I recently bought an Oregon Duck print pillow, that's handmade by the seller. I always enjoy it. The employees are always nice. Nothing special, and a little slow because they have to write down the seller ID so they can credit the right person because of so many vendor booths. But they've all worked there forever, so you see familiar faces. Prices aren't bad, if you know what you're buying. It's mostly handmade items, so you may pay a higher price because of that. I try to compare it to booths at the Scandinavian festival to see which is the better deal for certain things. It's a store I've gone to many times and will keep returning to, because I can buy craft items made by someone local. I love that aspect of it.

Tucked in the back of Gateway mall, this small shop of knicknacks, apparrel, and collectables is…read moreoften a stop for me for one reason, the Pokemon items!

Such a beautiful store full of display after display of wonderful crafty items! The owner and her…read morestaff were fabulous and very attentive- The class area is spacious and well equipped with all the things. I cannot wait to come back for another visit.

These folks are so helpful. They will help you choose the supplies you need to create your vision…read more They also have some fun classes to help you build your skills.

Love the artisans in the nice walk. Everyone was very friendly and had quality products. I was…read morehappily surprised at getting a non-alcoholic Mojito that wasn't sweet. Made fresh product in front of me and was absolutely amazing! The thing I was disappointed in was the lack of community support. I think it would've been lovely to see more people out and about purchasing.

Every neighborhood should have a weekly marketplace and the Whiteaker Community Market really…read moreraises the bar when it comes to community involvement. Every Sunday from 11am-4pm, local vendors and artists gather together on 2nd and Van Buren to display their delicious and beautiful goods. From shaved ice to vintage clothing and fresh veggies, you really can find some amazing treasures here. Every person I have met here whether it was a vendor or a passerby has been friendly and welcoming. You really do feel like you're a part of the community when you come here no matter who you are or where you are from. The market hosts yoga sessions, live music and open mic which gives artists an opportunity to showcase their talents. You can even use your EBT card to shop here for fresh food which is amazing! I've purchased essential oil sprays, yummy homemade snacks, organic makeup and my mom even had her tarot cards read. This market continues to grow each year and I can't wait to see what the future holds for this thriving neighborhood full of colorful individuals.