We are fortunate to have a bead store in Hood River and they carry a varied selection of…read moresemi-precious beads, glass beads, stones and crystals. I've been making jewelry for over 40 years, and while I no longer sell retail, I still love to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets for myself and friends. Handmade gifts from the heart are the best! Sparkling Creations has all the basics to make jewelry - findings, wires, tools, beads - and like all bead shops, many unique pieces. Whenever I'm shopping on Oak I stop in to check out the beads to see if anything catches my attention. I don't need anything! But that is why these type of shops are fun because you will come across a stone that will inspire you to create. In addition to jewelry supplies, they have lots of crystals & stones for their energy and healing powers. And incense. Service has always been friendly and I appreciate that they allow me to browse and get lost in the beads without bothering me. And there is never any pressure to buy. If you have questions, they are there to help.

I was excited to come upon a bead shop being a Jeweler and a shop owner from Portland. The woman…read morelooked at me didn't say hello nor did she acknowledge the people I was with. We walked around the store, enjoyed the incense, found a few pieces were interested in but I refuse to by anything from a place where I am treated with such a lack of respect.

Wow! What a hidden gem! Joy maintains a quaint litte art studio in The Heights in Hood River…read more Recently, my wife reserved Joy's studio for my daughter's six year old birthday party, since she loves all things art related. My daughter and all her friends had a fantastic and really fun time painting their unicorns. The girls had approximately 2 hours to paint, and it felt like the perfect amount of time for what was needed. Additionally, for all that the girls got to do and for this unique birthday party experience, the overall price was very reasonable. We'll definitely have to keep Joy's Art Studio in mind for future parties and activities.

From the owner: Painting Parties, Art Classes, Art Lessons, Art Camps, for Adults, Teens, Kids. Painting parties…read morefor family reunions, fundraisers, wedding/bachelorette parties, birthdays, teambuilding, holiday parties, date night, ladies' night out.

Columbia Center for the Arts is a non-profit art organization that nurtures creative life in this…read moresection of the Columbia Gorge. They are dedicated dedicated to bringing you visual, performing, and literary art events to the community. The art center features a cool art gallery, a theater, and class room space. I really like community art centers, especially when I have a chance to sample a wide variety of styles that local artists offer. The selection here is interesting, the quality is high, and the prices are very reasonable. I was also lucky to come in during their "seconds" sale and came away with a nicely glazed collection plate. I also enjoyed a nice chat with the friendly folks here, and hope that I will pass this way again.

We had a rehearsal dinner here for 40 people last Friday night and could not have been happier with…read moreour event. It was unique, intimate and welcoming to all who came. We highly recommend this Arts Center to anyone who needs a space to have a small gathering. We used a local caterer and the food was delicious.

Always helpful staff. An abundance of materials to satisfy any level of exploration. Delightful to…read morewalk in and browse around. Tokki Art Supply supports my boat building, my Mondrian window creations and I'm learning the joys of acrylic blends.

We are fortunate to have this art supply shop in Hood River. The small shop is filled with basic…read moreand high quality professional art supplies. Lots of colorful paints, pencils, and markers line the wall adding to the bright, whimsical vibe of the store, designed to inspire! So many colorful masking tapes in a variety of fun prints. Lots of pads, papers and coloring books for children and adults. The books I browsed through have images that you want to color and then frame. The design and quality is just exceptional and the prices are the same as the "ordinary" mass produced books sold at the big box art stores. WhiLe I'm not an artist, I definitely dabble and love to color; it's such a great way to reduce stress while ending up with a beautiful completed project. There are gorgeous one of a kind greeting cards plus beautiful notebooks and pads in various colors and prints that make great gifts. if you keep a journal, you may as well have a gorgeous one! Definitely stop by this delightful art supply store if you are in Hood River and support this local business!

I like her style of painting, and was drawn to a Hawaiian print my hair dresser had on her wall. My…read morehusband bought one of her polar bear prints as well. I just wish she had more Hawaiian themed paintings.

From the owner: This is an arts and mindfulness community where parents and educators can learn to further…read moreunderstand and transform the causes of sadness, anger or overwhelm in their kids. They can connect with them on a deeper level by using the healing benefits of art and the written word to process negative emotions and promote self-healing.

This gallery showcases local artists who create on a variety of mediums. Ceramics, linens, metal…read morework, paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, bronze sculptures, watercolors and more. Many of the pieces reflect the nature and beauty of the Columbia Gorge and Hood River. So much to take in! The shop is also run by artists so they are super knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed seeing the cotton tea towels with handmade prints of Hood River flowers, fruit and even beers! Made by Crisp & Tart, I highly recommend these for your own use or for gifts. I have several and I've gifted even more! Recipients are always delighted. Stop in often as the art changes. In the hallway they showcase larger paintings and rotate those artists. Located right on Oak, as the name implies, make it part of your routine! Support local. Support local artisans.

This is by far the best gallery in Hood River. I am a writer and a poet and I found exactly what I…read morewas looking for. A leather bound journal! Beautifully made, excellent craftsmanship with an eye for detail. I actually bought two, one for myself and one for my nephew for graduation. They also offer very beautiful paintings, blacksmith and metal work, pottery and much more. All made by local artists.

Jen made my set for our wedding in April and I absolutely adore it. We decided to do birthstones…read moreinstead of diamonds and Jen helped us source our birthstones in unique colors from sustainable sources. She bought a packet of stones in the color profile, so we got to choose the exact stones that would be used. Everything about the experience was completely customized for our wishes. I can't imagine a more special experience. I would highly recommend checking out her shop so you can see where the magic happens!

From the owner: trudesign metalsmithing and the trudesign collection specialize in bespoke jewelry, art + design…read moreusing sustainable manufacturing practices. Our showroom in the Columbia River Gorge carries one of a kind pieces and limited productions, focusing on high end designers. If you are in the Hood River or White Salmon area please stop by during our regular business hours. We are also available by appointment or by phone for your convenience.

This yarn store is so wonderful! I've met one of the owners a couple times and she's lovely to chat…read morewith. They have a mix of affordable and fancier yarns. They also have a fun mix of embroidery things and other notions. I got a super cute yarn hair claw today too.

Epitome of customer service! I had a problem with an item I ordered from the website and I live in…read moreGresham. I received an email reply after hours from the shop owner stating she would send a replacement. The replacement arrived by mail in 2 days. I am extremely thankful for such good service. I only wish you still had your shop in Gresham.