I stopped in for the first time during First Friday. This is one of 4 galleries that participate…read more This gallery is right on the main street so you can't miss it. They have a lot of artists on display and during First Friday some of the artists are there to talk about their work.

Lovely gallery right in the Main Street in Troutdale. Featuring works of local artists, there are…read morelot of landscapes and wildlife representing the gorgeous Pacific Northwest. Several mediums are represented, which I really like, so you have options. Oil painting, acrylics, watercolors, metal work, ceramics, wood, paper and even jewelry. Loved the variety of art styles and the fact that the art was affordable. There were pieces across a wide spectrum of prices, many artists offering prints or canvas options of original art at a fraction of the price. Since I have limited wall space, I have to be very particular with the art I purchase and there are two pieces that I am considering. The artists take turns working at the gallery so you get to meet and speak with them, which I find very enjoyable. Art tells a story and getting to know the artists and the story behind the art makes it that much richer. Troutdale has a First Friday from 5-8pm and Red Trillium is part of this fun monthly event.

Donna is a prize-winning framing artist, and it shows in her attention to details and creative…read moresuggestions for the work. She takes time to show a number of options at different price ranges. The quality is top notch. If you have art that you care about, don't waste money and frustrating time on DIY. Take it to Donna and you will be dazzled, plus you'll have a collector's piece that can be passed through your family.

Always get great service, for framing prints. Choosing…read moreframe options is fun, with so many choices. You also get to see some other interesting artwork inside too.

First I was thrilled, then I was disappointed. I'd visited this gallery for several years as part…read moreof my trips to the the Columbia Gorge and was saddened to see that it closed back in 2011. The thrilled part came in when I was strolling through the Historic Troutdale District and started practically tripping over his life size wildlife statues. But, it wasn't random. Turns out the gallery relocated just a few blocks from the original location, so you can still see his fine work. The disappointment part is that the current gallery space, which the staff calls transitional, just doesn't showcase his grand work to the same degree. The gallery is probably 1/8th of the former size and can't accommodate some of the larger pieces. Half of the space is the artist's studio where he both creates his statues and offers classes to the public. The gallery contains just a small portion of his work and also houses exhibits by other artists in various mediums (sculpture, photography). Caswell's current subject matter, based on a series of special commissions, is also overtly religious. Not everyone's cup of tea or chalise of wine. While I will still visit the gallery when I'm in Troutdale, it won't be as frequent and no longer merits a special trip. The Columbia Gorge itself is the real wow factor.

I had no idea this place was so close in Troutdale, until my fiancee found it on Yelp while we were…read morestaying at Edgefield for the weekend. Great place to taste some wine and check out some amazing art. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. The art ranges from Rip's spectacular bronze sculptures to Ali's beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry to various photographs, paintings, bells and glasswork. It's all bigger and better than anything I've seen in a long time. I understand this place has a First Friday artwalk, plus other art/wine/food events, so we'll be back here soon for sure.

It's a very cool store for the quilter or wannabe quilter. All the super fantastic fabrics are…read moreavailable. They have rulers, kits, patterns, thread and so on! Everything you need to make a quilt! The staff is knowledgeable, are willing to help you pick fabric colors to work for your quilt. The also have a long arm quilter- unsure if they offer quilting services at this time. These types of stores are getting quite very rare- I believe this is the only quilt store in the gorge for 60 miles- there is one in The Dallas (60 mile) and then Hermiston (176miles). Of course there is Portland, Lake Oswego and Vancouver Washington which wins for the most quilting stores in a single city!

Great service. Big selection. Very helpful staff. Had great help from them in purchasing duffle bag…read morekits.

I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

Shop Strange was just brilliant to work with from start to finish. I reached out to a handful of…read moreother companies and was getting nowhere with responses for some reason, but Keith with Shop Strange responded immediately and was so easy to work with. From the initial inquiry, to choosing apparel, and to designing & settling on placements, it was seamless. Their team even came to personally meet us and pick up our jackets we wanted embroidery on. Super nice, and they got everything done and shipped within the time estimated. The apparel we received is great quality for our construction crew, and the design is exactly what I was going for. Happy to have found & went with Shop Strange so I know where to go anytime in the future!

Danny and the team at Shop Strange did an absolutely awesome job in creating our 10th Anniversary…read moreapparel for Rose City Swing. Great items and perfect design. Our dancers loved everything and we sold out in 48 hours !

I usually avoid Walmart at all costs but found myself in there two weeks before Christmas…read more Now I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how they've upgraded the store. I was only on the housewares side but everything was fully stocked and everything was tidy. They even had about 5-8 registers open so the wait to check out wasn't terrible.

So frustrated we bought 3 ever start batteries for our rv and 4 weeks later they won't hold a…read morecharge we tried returning or exchanging them and they said it was past the 30 day return but websight says 90 days beyond annoyed, why would I want a battery that won't hold a charge ridiculous. My husband is a mechanic I think he would know if a battery is bad. They seem to not listen we have recieptt it won't hold a chard thank you for calling us liers. Just cause your machine says they are good ok then explain to me why they have no charge and u want to spend an hr on the charging machine so 3 hrs after 3 hrs of asking g for something to be done. We shop at Wal-Mart so much and used to shop at Sam's club in Florida for years ... I think those days are seriously over. Just disappointed in the customer service being provided.

A little higher on the price than a couple competitors but the quality is perfect. Had two hats…read morepersonalized with different and very detailed logos. Very happy with the results.

Where to begin with this shop. 1 over priced 2 has no clue about quality 3 needs to be shut down…read more I work for a large company we requested special patches to be designed per our specifications and time of need for the patches and what the owner turned out was absolute garbage. If you need quality patches I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend going else where and if you even argue a tiny bit about price or quality the owner who is not a true local gets nasty with you. If you want work done quality work find a true Washington local that deserves your business not this second had quality scam artist. Not only did the owner over charge us but changed the prices not once not twice but 3 times.

I would highly Recommend C Squared Quilting!…read more To start my husband recently passed away and one day someone suggested I make a quilt. That got my mind thinking, what a wonderful way to remember my husband and always have him close to me. I searched the internet for a couple days and it was like my husband helped me find Corrie. My husband's name is Craig and the name of the business was "C" squared. The website was easy to use and Corrie answered all my questions (and I messaged her a lot at first) she was kind, respectful of my loss and told me what to expect. I shipped my box of my husband's treasured Tommy Bahama Hawaiians( his signature look) and I knew the time frame and Corrie always kept me updated of what she needed to do and how long it would take. When the quilt was complete, she contacted me and asked me what I was doing that Saturday? She was going on vacation close to where I lived and would personally deliver it to me if I wanted her to (I couldn't say yes fast enough) The quilt was breath taking, it was handled with care and love. It was like she knew what I needed and it showed in every stitch and of course I cried as soon as I saw it and touched it. She went above and beyond what I ever expected and I could never thank her enough for helping me wrap my husband around me every night I fall to sleep. Also, before I forget. She also made a pillow for me with three special shirts. She made it so special and I will forever keep them with me where ever I go

From the owner: Longarm quilting services with fast and professional results. Custom and edge-to-edge design…read moreoptions available. Quality battings on hand for purchase. T-shirt and memory quilt making.