The collection at Mockingbird is very impressive! The staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable. The…read moregallery just keeps going with lots to see! Great mix of paintings and sculpture.

Wow. Let me say that again, wow. Some of the sculptures here have an originality that is hard to…read morefind, ok one more time, wow. The women who runs this gallery is great, she knows details on all of the artists and shows a lot of appreciation for their skills. The selection of art & sculptures will fit everyone's taste for those who appreciate the arts. You get what you pay for, while the purchase price may be high for many of the items there I can definitely understand why, oh yeah did I say wow!

These classes are so much fun! Either a girls night out or family fun. You come home with a…read morepersonal work of art! Sarah is a fantastic teacher and super fun! We keep going back over and over.

We first spied the eye catching designs and gorgeous glazes of Steven Provence Pottery this summer…read morein the small display of his work for sale at one of our favorite Bend stores, Ginger's Kitchenware. ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/gingers-kitchenware-bend-2 ) A beautiful array of pottery pieces in designs from geometric to sort of botanically inspired patterns and glaze colors that are "ahhhh...." worthy. The pieces captured our attention for their art and their functional potential. We thought they were elegant in the combination of usefulness and organic simplicity in the designs. We went to visit Steven's pottery studio this week to look through additional options in searching out a couple of coffee mugs that matched given they were to be a gift, the gift recipient likes matched things and Ginger's had only singletons in mugs when we went back to make our purchase there. We're so glad we got to visit with Steven, what a likable guy he is in addition to being a talented artist, and see his new studio location. I have some Steven Provence Pottery bowls for daily use on my holiday wish list. But my husband and I also saw mugs and platters and plates and pitchers and trivets and bakers to admire. Not to mention bowls and platters large enough to be display pieces that sing to us too. I've included photos here but I'm a lousy photographer and can't begin to capture how wonderful are these designs and glazes. So I've also inserted a photo from the Steven Provence Pottery Facebook page that does a better job than I can of showing the range of work. As postscript, this is another of those stories in the unfolding short story book of how Bend's economic collapse in places like the building industry due to the implosion of the high flying Real Estate speculation market has had good implications in other areas. Because while the "Aspen wannabe" boom was going in, folks like Steven and his business partner and wife had trouble affording commercial rents in Bend. He was previously working out of private garage space. But with the decline in rental rates in Bend, he's able to move his studio into a large space which will be easier for shoppers to come visit and see his work. Everybody wins in that arrangement. Everything is connected. If you're looking for something beautiful and functional for your home or as a gift for someone else's, Steven Provence Pottery is a good place to start. You can find it at Ginger's Kitchenware or at his studio. (Both Ginger's and Steven ship.) Tips - 1) Call before you go to the studio. Although hours are listed as Fridays and Saturdays from 10 - 5, either Steven or his wife are sometimes at the studio at other times. And sometimes away on weekends for shows. 2) For my Yelp friends and others who use wheelchairs, canes or crutches, the studio is completely accessible from level in entry. But helpful to know in advance that the parking lot of the complex in which the building sits does not have designated accessible parking.

It doesn't matter if you live in Bend, or just visiting the area, Just a Little Charm is a must…read more"go-to" for personal and unique gifts, all made of up-cycled copper from an historic Bend building! If you don't see something that fits just right, Jen, the owner, will create a personalized gift with your personal message in words or art! I've purchased quite a few charms from Jen, each are unique, personal and one of a kind!

A Stunning Transformation…read more I had a blue sapphire necklace that I absolutely loved but, honestly, never wore. I brought the sapphires to John Paul, and he transformed them into the most amazingly beautiful cuff bracelet! The craftsmanship is gorgeous, and I love that he was able to take something that was sitting in my jewelry box and turn it into a stunning piece that I can wear every day. It feels completely new and unique while still having the sentimental value of my original sapphires. I couldn't be happier with the result. John Paul is incredibly talented, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to create or redesign a special piece of jewelry. I'm thrilled with my beautiful new cuff!

There is a reason why John Paul designs is five star. It all begins when you walk into the store,…read moresweetly greeted by the lady, Amy. She gives nice direct eye contact, friendly, beyond a pure joy. "The master" could not have a better representation for him and his almost cult like followers. When you buy John Paul you will always be going back for more. Be it for jewelry. Modifications, and/or of course, the real bonus; the Charmingly stoic, John Paul. When meeting the Desiiiiigner, John Paul, well I am not sure his horn could be tooted any louder. You might not get to meet him personally right off and there is good reason. Being a perfectionist certainly works to our favor, the customer. He takes his work very seriously, very personally. The finished product has always been beyond what I had envisioned. I've said to others "Its almost as if I'm a driving hazard after I pick up my new beauty. I can't stop staring at it. It's something special. Always different. If one can be so lucky he will add a little personal touch. These last two weekends I've gone to parties. I've never ever had so many compliments on a ring. (It's new) Lots of men which generally is not the norm, however, this ring has been a huge conversation piece. One gentleman asking me to take it off. Proclaiming he could care less about jewelry TISK TISK And said how pretty it was while putting it on his pinky. The shop certainly is not centrally located for me. And parking downtown is amazingly fun, however they always make it worth my while one way or another. Some sweet cheap (not really cheap in the long run) entertainment and many laughs. Invigorating. : ) Like I said. When you start business with John Paul one will definitely be going back for more. There are many other nice jewelry shops in Bend, however for this born and raised incorrigible lady there can only be one top jeweler. The Bravo channel should do a reality show. I know they've made my little world a bit better while adding beauty. Touché to the best team downtown and thank you for all the effort and laughs. I would leave a picture of my ring but I'm afraid somebody might cut my finger off. It's that amazing. A word I never use.

This place is a hidden gem! Owner's Susan, and her son Aaron (master glassblower) are amazing…read more They worked with me to create a custom piece of glass blown art to house my pet's ashes. Now, not only do have a beautiful piece of artwork, I smile every time I look at it. If you're looking for a memorial piece, a unique gift or want to commission a custom piece for yourself, this is a must visit studio. Bonus, they offer classes for individuals, couples and large groups where you can learn how to make your own art piece!

Took a beginner class. Instructors were very patient and knowledgeable. Directions were clear. The…read moreinstructor made sure I was comfortable handling the glass and helped out when I needed it. I have taken several glass art classes and this studio's class prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend anyone interested in trying glass art to take a class here.

High Desert Frameworks developed and dry mounted my photos (due to my mistakes, I had multiple…read morecopies made!), with professionalism and integrity. In the past couple weeks, I was on the phone, and in the shop a few times and each experience was great! I would recommend this team for all your photo printing. Well done, and thank you!

I prefer to support small business and this time, it backfired. I spent $750 on 3 custom framed 12…read morex 18 prints. It took 2 months which I was told in advance, which is fine. I went in today to tell her that I'm not happy with the overall product and feel the matting is way too big for the print and asked if anything could be done. After a deer in the headlights look, she did not offer any solutions to make me happy after the money I spent. In fact her first comment was "well I cant take apart the framing to make it smaller." Her demeanor was not warm from the beginning and certainly wasn't warm when I mentioned I wasn't 100% happy. I cant express how much customer service means in our town, there are plenty of other places to support and even the smallest gesture matters. Do not recommend.

Denise does a great job providing framing services with a personal touch. She is also a great…read moresupporter of local artists giving them an opportunity to showcase their art in her store. We need more of her spirit in Bend!

Denise is a super creative and talented human. We've brought in three paintings and one pencil…read moredrawing in the past month and her eye for detail with matching the correct mats and frames is awesome! We love how she's made out artwork become even more beautiful!