The Independent Publishing Resource Center helps individuals create their own personal zines…read more They offer workshops, a printroom, and an extensive library for reading other zines. This place is really wonderful and doing something great for the community. They're now celebrating their 10th year in operation. A great place to check into and support. + they offer resources for anyone - it's the only one.. we need more locations and supporters!

The IPRC is probably one of the coolest, most special places on earth. The old location felt a bit…read morelike a clubhouse in a cubbyhole (albeit a very welcoming and open-to-all clubhouse) but the new location is about 5x the size and feels like a...homey factory of awesome. There's a screenprinting studio, a letterpress studio, movable tables, a computer lab, every type of fixant and fastener you've ever needed, copiers, an art gallery, and a bombass zine library. They teach workshops on everything regarding publishing and writing, the volunteer staff are always happy to help, and the general atmosphere of friendliness is worth just hanging out at. It's a bit like a coffeeshop filled with cute and/or interesting, socially awkward people of all walks of life where you don't have to buy coffee to hang out. It's definitely worth a visit if you're trying to publish something or you just want to be surrounded by creative work.

Lovely shop with a delightful selection of artistic and creative home goods. Wonderful place to…read morefind gifts. Super friendly staff too!

This will have been the third time I've tried to come by to get a birthday gift during business…read morehours and the sign saying "will be back in 10 minutes" is up. So I go and have a coffee/walk for 30 minutes and no one is there and the sign is still up when I return. Breaks are necessary and there has to be a more considerate system for customers while allowing for those breaks. I really want to spend money in this store, it's so cute! Let me in! :) I can totally amend this review if something changes

Several neighbors had mentioned Woo PDX in conversation, and I kept thinking, "How do I not know…read moreabout a store with the word "woo" in the name?" As it turns out, I DID know the store... in passing anyway. After Lauren got settled into her new location on Denver, I was finally able to find a reason to visit. TBH, I didn't have to try hard to find a reason! I LOVE that Woo has strict Covid rules in place. The hand sanitizer at the door is wonderful and alleviates fears of touching things in the store. Of course, masks are required, and I especially appreciate personal shopping time scheduled just for me. :) You know you've found your heart-store when... ... you hear the word "Woo" and your interest is piqued ... you describe yourself as "woo-woo" or "all things woo" ... you peek through the door and see tarot cards, stones/rocks, candles, jewelry, cards, and so many more goodies ... and if all of that sparks joy - you've found your shop!

New location on Denver--same great store and friendly service…read more It's easy to order and pay online with curbside pickup. There's a super cute dog waiting to greet people by the front door. I find the best candles here--Rachel Beyer candles are lovely and perfectly scented. The Covid protocols are in place and upheld--I'm grateful because visiting this store by appointment at this writing is wonderful. Cards, crystals, books and gifts are truly delightful and unique.

Cute, local, dog-friendly, human-friendly (delightfully, genuinely so). The humans that work here…read morelove their craft and are passionate about sharing it. Did you know a group of flamingoes is called a flamboyance? Well, I overheard the yarn specialists call a selection of different yarns a "flight of yarns". Stop in for a flight of yarns (or a big bunch!). They have so many textures, fiber types, and colors as well as tools and inspiration (they have some really cute books). You'll love it.

They are so kind and helpful for a beginning knitter. I've…read moreheard other yarn stores are not so friendly. My next project I will only go to Ritual Dyes.

I've been going to this locally owned art store for 30 years. It has always been the friendliest,…read moremost helpful art store around. The have a big selection shoehorned into a modest space, and they price stuff so that artists can afford it. Hi Bob, wherever you are. Prairie is doing an excellent keeping your legacy alive.

Hands down the best art supply store in Portland. Used supplies at ridiculous discounts and well…read morestocked with new products.

Lots of misc. nic knacks. Hear they moved. Wish them well they've been around a long time.read more

Scrap has a lot of fun, hard-to-resist craft items. On one trip in, I had to grab one of the dozens…read moreof soccer trophies to make a special new one for my son (award for tolerating being an "old soul" for 13 years). There are a lot of fun items, and you never know what they will had. That said, it is chaos!! Not just filled with grabby people, but the items themselves are just everywhere. It reminds me of what I'd expect cleaning out a grandparent's garage would look like. The employees seem frustrated when interacting with customers - maybe because it was the end of the day, or maybe it's just a personal decision? My needs were simple, but most remained unmet. I did find a few things I didn't know I was missing!

So many great products & gifts! I finally found the perfect treasure to hang from the rear view…read moremirror of my new car - a string of beads & teeny, tiny colorful paper cranes. The owner is very nice & incredibly knowledgeable but also quite chatty.

Here is my one regret about Eryngium Papeterie: I am, regretfully, not independently wealthy so my…read morespending ability is limited. Would that I could, I'd walk in and make it rain SO hard, but I do manage to treat my self! Eryngium is a bleeping WONDERLAND!! One of my dearest longtime friends introduced me to Eryngium when I first moved to Portland last summer. Since then, I'm always scheming for reasons to visit from SW Portland. The shop is *exquisitely* appointed with an incredible variety of paper, ephemera, rubber stamps, a plethora of writing instruments (swoon fountain pens), inks, copious stationery, stickers, {takes a shuddering breath}, washi tape, vintage postage stamps, journals, stunning jewelry, and itty bitty heart-adored paperclips for crying out loud! {dabs sweat from brow} If you are a stationery aficionado, get thyself to Eryngium Papeterie. Aside from the beautiful space and luscious stationery finery, the owner, Crystal, is an adorable marvel-- warm, welcoming, hilarious, helpful, and clearly loves her work. The entire team is lovely and kind. This is hands-down the best stationery wonderland I've had the delight to visit and shop in my lifetime. Eryngium Papeterie is a beacon of hope, joy, and light for those of us who enjoy the slow, intentional connection of handwritten correspondence and reflection.

Such a fun, versatile shop, and they even have penny candy from childhood memories. Good…read morealternations, good advice on sewing.

Delightful owner, knowledgeable quilter. They have many fabrics, small and medium sized prints when…read moreI was last in. Enjoyable variety of patterns. Set in the former brick school building on Evergreen Blvd. at west end of Officer's Row (built by Mother Joseph in the 1800s). Across the street and over one from the new downtown Ft. Vancouver Regional Library. This place is fragrance-free, dog-free, quiet, and sociable. I appreciate this place. Prices are reasonable. Go elsewhere for bold colors or abstract art.