Had an incredible time! We booked the place for a friends birthday celebration. The staff was super kind and funny and would always check in if we needed any help or wanted more drinks. The drinks were pretty good as well! Has a good selection to choose from. There's a variety of crafts to choose from. I chose the coasters. You're given a good amount of time to finish your crafts during the reservation as well. I had so much fun I'd definitely come back here again! read more

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So very much fun! We reserved a spot to bring our daughter while she was in town. My husband and I are NOT crafty, so we really did this for the kiddo...but we ended up enjoying ourselves so much! We chose to do passport covers and luggage tags. The tags, my task, were just good fun. Lots of room to be creative and simple to complete without assistance. The passport covers were another story. The other 2 needed assistance a lot, especially during the stitching, which took quite a bit of time and was a tad hard on their hands. The employees were more than willing to provide the assistance they needed though. There were definitely a couple other crafts I would've enjoyed trying. Fabulous concept, pleasant employees, and a cool way to spend a few hours...especially for those of us very much out of our comfort zone. read more

DIY BAR - DIY Bar - crafting some fun - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Crafts and drinks, who could ask for more?! I was in Portland for a work trip and we booked DIY Bar for our team of 27 as a fun hands-on bonding activity. They had the perfect amount of space for us! We booked a 4 hour slot on a Wednesday evening, and they allowed us to bring in some catering for dinner. They had a vast menu of different crafts, with materials like macrame, cement, leather, and more. The prices were $39 or $44 depending on the crafts, with more add ons. Each of us chose our own craft and were provided the materials and tools. Each table had some basic tools like scissors and tape, and they had a wall of paint, stains, and string to choose from! I chose a macrame yoga mat holder, so my craft bag had some rope and wooden rings, and I got to use a vertical frame with a hook clamped to the table to help with my weaves. Each craft has very detailed instructions and the employees checked in regularly and helped when we needed it! I had some frustrations because I was struggling to pull extremely long pieces of rope through knots I was making. The owner came by and gave me some tips to make it easier, and brought over some rubber bands to help bundle the ropes so it wasn't as difficult to make the knots. I highly appreciated his attentiveness and helpful tips!! I wasn't able to finish my craft in time so they gave me a copy of the instructions so I could finish at home. Overall, the employees were so helpful and made sure we had a good time! They also had some drinks on tap, I got a prickly pear seltzer which was really yummy! Overall, this was such a fun experience & I highly recommend booking for teams. I work in a virtual environment so I only see my team a few times a year. I really enjoyed being able to do a fun, creative, hands-on activity with my team. It was a bonus to have catering and drinks so I could take some breaks to mingle and walk around and see my teammates' progress on their crafts. Thank you DIY BAR for a wonderful experience!!! read more

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Gifted my husband a DATE NIGHT here for VALENTINE'S DAY and we had a blast! DIY BAR had a Watercolor Valentine's Day Cards Event that I reserved online ahead of time, $40 per person. We had expectations of copying the instructor and everyone in the group painting the same design, but to our surprise, they gave us the creative leisure to paint our cards with whatever design we wanted. I only wish we knew this ahead of time so we came prepared with knowing what to paint. There was one main instructor and another assistant who was walking around, giving us tips and answering all of our questions. We learned about some watercolor techniques and played with new materials. They left us alone to paint for the most part during the 2 hours of the class. DIY BAR also has a small selection of beers, wine, and other drinks to choose from. The space is super neat with lots of art materials plastered on the walls. They have other types of arts & crafts kits to choose from. All in all, we had a really good time and we are looking forward to our next date night here. read more

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This was so fun! We came on a normal night and picked our own projects. The staff was extremely kind and helpful, especially since we had a set time we could stay for and not all of us were crafty. It was clear upfront how much time each of us needed and what things could be taken home to finish afterwards. There was no judgment and staff was patient. The cider and beer selection was also pretty nice for us to be able to sip while we worked. Highly recommend for a girls night, date night, or just because! read more

I've gone to this place like four or five times now and I've loved it every single time. The pricing is straight forward, scheduling is easy and they have booze, what else could you want? Every time I've gone the staff has been friendly, helpful and good at checking in without feeling like they're hovering. They have quite a large selection of crafts, even more color options for string, leather stain, paint and so on. I highly recommend this spot, it's such a fun activity for a couple or a large group! read more

DIY BAR - Beer opener and nail/string craft - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had the most incredible time at DIY BAR! Adam, the owner, was so kind, attentive, and helpful during our three-hour experience. We made a Portland, Oregon sign, bottle opener, and custom luggage tags. The space itself is clean, modern, and well-stocked with everything you need to enjoy a DIY experience. As someone who's not crafty at all, I loved experimenting with different paints, paintbrushes, and other crafts supplies. It was a bonus to have delicious drinks available, too, like the lavender honey cider. If you're visiting Portland, this is the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon. I'm looking forward to showcasing my handmade souvenirs, and I'd recommend that everyone check out this gem! read more

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Gifted an experience at this place for one of my friend's birthday and we all visited on a Saturday late morning time. Everything is absolutely perfect at this place. Service was amazing with the staff being present all the time around helping us out to get the pieces done perfectly. First we need to select what we would want to do, the items are listed with the amount of time it takes to get them done. We all picked different categories which includes Macrame Wall Art Cement Coasters Leather Luggage Tags (2) Painted sign They ll give the materials and an instruction sheet which is very detailed. Staff is very friendly and helped us with some tips and tricks to help us shape the items beautifully. Cherry on top: If you want to eat something or drink or just relax, there's a very beautiful and amazing cafe right next door which has an entrance from this place. We bought some quick snacks and drinks. Overall, an amazing experience and definitely coming back again. Value: It was worth the value for the experience and service. Perfect place for a group event, romantic event and overall, an amazing experience. read more

DIY BAR - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Second time coming here and my husband and I enjoyed our time here. We chose to do the coasters and luggage tags. You can drink while working on your craft, it was such a fun activity to do together! The staff is welcoming and friendly and willing to help if needed! We loved it and wanna make another thing next time! read more

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Went to a work event here and it was so much fun! They don't have a parking lot so you'll have to find street parking. The space is super cute and the staff was very helpful. This is a place for the crafty and the not so crafty to hang out together. They have a bunch of different choices of crafts and options for all skill levels. Do you only have an hour to spare, they have something for you to do. Have a whole afternoon...they got you covered. read more

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Must must must. This place is a must if you are crafty person or not. They have ample of options to choose from - stitch art, mandala art, pot painting, coaster painting and much more. And they give good supplies to let you be as creative as possible. The staff is super friendly and will guide you as much as you need. They give drinks on premises to make best of your recreation time. And best part they are reasonable for the price. read more

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DIY Bar has something for everyone - at and age and skill level. Our team had a work event here and each person chose a craft project which interested them...everything from macrame plant holders, painted coasters and small wallets. The instructions were easily to follow and modify, the staff provided as little or as much help as needed and you can quench your thirst with offerings from the bar. The costs were nominal, a one stop crafty shop. If you were to purchase everything, you'd spend 5x as much and not have as much fun. I'd go back in a heartbeat! What a fun and productive afternoon - everyone was proud of their new creations. read more

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Clear instructions and friendly staff. Lots of options for crafts with a variety of difficulty.

Thank you so much, Jason at DIY Bar and Matt at Yelp - Portland, for offering this virtual session! Honestly, I was super excited for this class, as I've seen some cool macrame works on social media; I was fortunate to take some virtual planting classes, so what better way to show off those babies with a plant hanger?! Jason shared that his online store has macrame and wood projects, jewelry, soon DIY kits that you can purchase (and, they ship!!!). Loved learning about the indigo dying that is also available that you can buy! I learned that having a clothes rack will be very helpful when doing macrame - he first made a lark's head knot, facing the same way, two times, having 4 strings. Using these strings, Jason showed how to do a square knot. Loved this super intimate event - learned so much, and I can wait to try macrame out! Thank you very much!!! read more

We booked here for an afternoon on our girls weekend in Portland, and it was a definite highlight of our trip! Hannah greeted us and was really helpful for the 3 hours we were here, which FLEW by! She explained the different craft projects available to do, and took our drink orders (wine, draft beers, cider). It was hard to choose because the string art and the macrame and the jewelry and everything all seem like fun and the finished products are great! We decided to do leatherwork projects including a cozy, passport cover, and luggage tags. When you pick your craft, they bring you all of the tools and materials you need in a cute tote bag, with a set of super clear instructions to follow step-by-step. Highly recommend even if you think you're not crafty, you will have fun and take home something cute! read more

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DIY Bar PDX is the perfect date spot or birthday gift if you're in the Portland area. The staff and owner really make it feel like home and will answer any questions you may have about your session. You have to book the session in advance with your credit card information but don't charge you until after the session. There will be cancelation fees if you don't cancel within 48 hours of your session. You can pick through a variety of projects ($39 and $45) which includes add ons. The drinks do not come with the session but the mimosa's are half off Saturday and Sunday which should come out to be $3.50 if you're coming in at around lunch time. The owner of DIY Bar also comes around and checks to see if you have questions about the project your working on or if you need help. Some of the projects are a bit confusing but him and his staff comes around consistently throughout your session to help out if you're stuck on a step. This is a perfect place to take your friends, spouse, or family for a crafting session with drinks available for purchase. I would absolutely come back to try out their other projects. read more

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You HAVE to come here. Not only are the car rafts super fun, but the staff are also super welcoming and patient, and the drinks are delicious and strong. I stumbled across the DIY bar while searching for fun things to do on my solo trip while I was in PDX and I def have to say this was one of the highlights of my trip and I even got to take a souvenir home with me. There wasn't a design I liked, so I decided to create my own. The staff were so welcoming and friendly - they helped print my design and create a stencil for me to use. They even wrapped up my art so I can take it on the plane. Thank you for the best hospitality DIY bar, I had SUCH a great time! read more

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Omg this was so much fun! My friend and I went for the first time and Alby was so kind and funny right off the bat. They made us feel so welcome and always gave us a good laugh when they stopped by to help us out or poured us another drink. Thank you Alby for your guidance and hospitality! Im sure we will be back again! read more

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One of the most unique(ly Portland) bar experiences in Portland! I brought my fiancee here for her birthday last year, as a part of a multi-layered surprise party (this gave the other partiers two hours to get things set up at the next location), and we were so engrossed in our craft projects that the time flew by in an instant! Workspaces can be a little tight, and the brews on tap, ranging from microbrews to ciders and even mead, are a fairly standard array of Portland offerings. People don't come here for the beer, they come for the hands-on experience; getting a little tipsy enhances this experience and creates a communal vibe with the neighbors with whom you will be regularly bumping elbows. My fiancee and I both selected the string art project, using the provided plastic stencils to create our birth states (WA and CA), which now adorn the walls of our home. We will be back, after our wedding, to work together to create a third, for the state that brought us together (OR). Looking forward to coming back! read more

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What a great and fun place to get creative and take home something cool at the end. They have like 15 - 20 art and crafts projects you can choose from and all of the supplies are provided. From smaller things like luggage tags and bracelets, to something more challenging like plant hangers, flasks, and, passport holders. I enjoyed the string art project during my recent visit. Very friendly staff and inviting environment. They also server wine and beer to take the fun and creativity to another level. I highly recommend this place for a date night, friend or work outing, or even a solo mission to do something different. read more

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I am not crafty. I love the idea of crafts, and figuring out how they work, and shopping for supplies, but in terms of actual talent, I fall short. This is where DIY Bar comes in. It's essentially a Home Depot Kids Clinic for adults. They do all the ciphering and planning for you, and you just show up with some friends, drink, and feel proud of yourself. Definitely check the website before you go to get an idea of which projects might interest you. Then check out the examples when you check in on site and pick your party! Nice staff, easy-going customers, non-competitive environment read more

DIY BAR - A bracelet, a bottle opener, a beer caddy, and three macrame plant holders - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun spot to channel your inner artist! Adam was accommodating and was able to push our time to a later slot day-of. He assisted us while we were there and was friendly and helpful. They have a variety of projects, materials, and beer on tap. The instructions were easy to follow and Adam answered any questions we had during the process. They have a ton of different colors so you can make your projects to your hearts desire! They provide aprons for you to wear. We were there near closing time and didn't feel rushed to finish our work. I overheard other guests being told they can take string/material if they wanted to finish their product at home. Thanks Adam for a great experience! read more

DIY BAR - Getting started. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Grade A.... period. This team cares so much about their guests' experience and have built a beautiful and thoughtful business model. I set up a special event for my team from work to have our first in person team gathering since March 2020. DIYbar was great at communications to answer any question/concerns myself or my team had and arranging a day/time that would work for their employees and our team. Upon arrival the hosts patiently get every person up to date on how it all works and set up with drinks and projects. The projects themselves are unique, interesting and all levels of difficulty. The timelines are general and they are very supportive about making sure you have what you need if you need to finish a project at home OR you can pay a $10 feee to come back and take some space to finish in house another time. For the price of the projects you get so much step by step value in HOW to do it, in person support if you have questions and the materials themselves. It really is a beautifully curated and thoughtful experience from start to finish. A very sincere personal thank you to the team there at DIYbar and I couldn't have imagined such an intimate and lovely first in person team event! read more

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Hit Review #200! This goes to the best bar I've ever been to, DIY Bar! I'm not a big fan of bars. Who the Hell wants to go drink and get hit on by creeps trying to take advantage of inebriated girls? At least not me. I'd rather stay home and sew a dress or build a headdress for my next costume. But wait, a DIY Bar? What's this you say? You mean, I get to pick out DIY projects from a menu, and all the materials and tools are provided for me? Okay, you've convinced me to drag my butt out of my dark, shadowy workshop and come out to a bar. Heck, not only that, you've convinced me to KIDNAP MY BOYFRIEND ON A PLANE FLIGHT FROM CALIFORNIA TO TREAT HIM HERE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY! Oh boy, what a birthday gift it was! We had so much fun here, and it was an amazing date night! Since my boyfriend and I are already pretty crafty and love DIY projects, we selected projects from the difficult level menu. I made a leather clutch, and he made a leather mug holder. All of this while I drank orange juice (I was really sick for a whole week and didn't get better when I arrived in Portland, so I kept drinking a lot of orange juice, which the bartender was so kind to keep pouring for me). The laminated instructions with photos and step-by-step guide were incredibly clear and made the project so easy to follow along with! In the end, we both were very happy with the end results, and we had DIY souvenirs of our creations from Portland. I get compliments and wow people whenever I tell them I handmade my clutch! There's so much demand for a DIY Bar in the Bay Area. Heck, maybe I should start one! read more

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My administration team went to the DIY Bar for team bonding and it was SO much fun! The workers were extremely helpful whenever any of us needed guidance, so kind and flexible with our arrivals (many of us arrived late because we couldn't get out of the school early), and let us bring balloons and cookies to celebrate the C.E.O.'s birthday! Every single of us loved their finished product and was proud of it- not to mention there were plenty of options for us to choose from. This was definitely the best admin event we have done all year! I will be coming back on my own for SURE! (I made and painted the little plant pot at the DIY bar. It came with a succulent! ignore the Garfield cookie jar. this was just the only picture I have of my project at the moment) read more

DIY BAR - I made and painted the little plant pot at the DIY bar! I even got to choose my succulent! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a fun and unique experience. Premise is quite simple, pick a drink and a project! I ended up making a plant hanger and my partner made some coasters. Both made great gifts! People were well spaced as reservations have been limited throughout COVID. There were only 2 other couples in the whole bar. I would definitely go again and pick a fun new project! read more

DIY BAR - Self-serve craft station - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is genious! There is fun to be had for all ages, and it's a great way to do a bonding activity or a date to get to know someone. They make it really easy! I am NOT a crafter, and I still had a great time surprising my friend with this. You can also order food from next door at Bread & Honey, who will happily bring it over to you. read more

DIY BAR - Coasters and smoothie from next door - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a cool experience! I came here on my birthday and they gave me a discount. Score! Alcohol + making cool crafts = a good time. Even if you're not crafty, like myself YOU CAN DO IT. They change out what you can make, call ahead and book your time if you're coming with more than 1 person. We came at 5 and it took us a few hours to complete our string art. read more

DIY BAR - The bar! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's hard to imagine a bar where you are using your hands for anything other than picking up your drink but this place is a bar above it ;) also if you insist on picking up a glass, well , there are options for that too. A fun a unique concept and totally great if you are by yourself or with a group of friends or even for date night. There are a variety of projects to choose from and lots of supplies and help provided. The staff is attentive but lets you decide your creative outlet. I like that the projects are easy to grasp so you have a guideline to work with but can still do your own thing based on your choice. There is plenty of seating and a small bar with beer and wine and they have a Happy hour as well. It`s so fulfilling to see a finished project that you can take home along with a great experience. read more

This is such a novel idea! I'm very excited to hear that the owners are scouting out locations in Seattle to open up shop closer to me as well. My friend who lives in Oregon booked our spots for an 11am session - the instructions say to arrive on time or late, but not early! This was great news for us as we found parking easily nearby and got started just before noon. We both chose projects that projected 3 hours of focus. We were assigned seats across from one another and by the time we got there little satchels with instructions and all pieces of our projects were there waiting for us. We donned aprons and set to work - me on a bottle carrier with bottle opener on the side, and my friend on a string art wall hanging piece. Time absolutely flew by and we finished right around 2:45 as projected! The time really does pass quickly when you are focusing on your craft. We were both very pleased with the finished products and went next door to fill our tummies - crafting really builds up an appetite! read more

DIY BAR - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Friendly, fun, helpful - a great space to spend time with friends while getting your craft on or helping get through an artistic block.

I love DIY BAR! It is such a creative space to have in Portland, especially for a day or evening out with friends or a date! Instead of your traditional night out eating and drinking, why not enjoy a beer while making a string art project? Or a wallet ...from scratch? They have so many various DIY projects available that after the first time making one, you'll want to come back and make more. I love that you can have a great time enjoying a drink with friends, while also creating a souvenir that you can take home with you. What an awesome concept! The staff was very friendly and accommodating, so if you're someone like me looking puzzled like "um.. I have no idea which paint this is.. and what is flathead screwdriver?" you'll be in good hands! The staff is there to help you with every step of the way, but they also don't hover over you or make you feel incompetent which is nice haha! I like it's not a "class" setting where you have to keep up with everyone else. You set your own pace with your own friends and simply follow the instructions sheet given to you. If you're confused like me, just wave your hand around like a damsel in distress and one of the friendly attendants will get you back on track. And a mimosa or beer, and you're good to go!! I've recommended DIY Bar to so many friends and wouldn't hesitate to come back again. Don't forget to make a reservation, it's way less stressful. read more

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This is a really fun activity to do with friends! The online reservations made it super easy! You don't pay until you're done! When we arrived we picked our project (the concrete planter) and were given our craft baskets along with our supplies. Our project took a little under 2 hours, and all of the craft-tenders were very helpful and kind! They encourage you to take public transportation as street marking is limited in availability and also only for 1 hour, so we parked a few streets away and walked. Not an inconvenience in any way since it was only a few minutes to walk there but just something to be aware of! read more

DIY BAR - Our concrete planters! Everything including the succulents was included! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They supply all the tools and lots of creative options then it's up to you to make it yours. The staff is great! Helpful and gracious. read more

DIY BAR - D'n to the I with a Y of what fun‍ - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's a good time when you can go out and create art and drink a little with your family of friends, and other excited folks that are interested in tapping into their artsy side. 10/10 would do again. read more

I did the Cake Hoopla cake decorating class with my mom and it was so much fun!! We had a great time decorating a cat head cake and learned a lot too. I've been to DIY Bar with my boyfriend before as well for their macrame plant hanging basket craft and we also had a great time doing that. They have a good selection of drinks but no food so definitely eat before you go! read more

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After driving past DIY Bar many times, I decided to look into it and see what it was all about. A couple friends and I decided to have a girls night out and include DIY Bar. After dinner on Mississippi street, we headed here. We had made reservations online about two weeks previous, which i highly recommend. We arrived a little early and were sat right away. We already knew what we wanted to craft. Two of us chose the rustic nail and string art and the other chose the leather luggage tags. They have designs to choose from or will print up anything you could think of, or if you are super artistic, you can free hand your own design. I decided to have them print off a squirrel, as im mildly obsessed. Each project has its own bag of tools and instructions. If at any point you get stuck or need assistance, the staff are more than willing to help out. read more

DIY BAR - Rustic nail and string squirrel art. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great spot! They offer various DIY projects to do with all the supplies you need to finish it from A to Z. I did the threading art. It was super fun and not hard at all once explained to us. I made a cute cactus. The owner is very friendly and staff very helpful. Bring yourself and some friends to enjoy some down time fun time, take your mind off the busy crazy stuff and immerse into a world of your own creativity. Very different from drinks, you can actually bring home and keep your hand crafted results forever. It's also a local small business, so come support it. read more

I had a great time tonight. My best friend and I did string art. The atmosphere was relaxed and supportive. All the materials were provided and there was a good variety so people's projects didn't end up looking cookie cutter. Staff circulated giving encouragement and help if needed. All in all, I'll do it again. read more

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Went here for a friends birthday party on a Sunday. Online It said they closed at 6pm. The lady allowed us to do projects she knew we weren't going to finish In time. They sent us home with yarn to finish but it wasn't enough and the project is still still sitting at home intouched. read more