I began doing art in 2021at the age of 84. It all began as an activity at the Independent Living…read moreCommunity, The Springs at Sherwood. As a Retiree, I recognized early on that I needed establish a focus to carry me through the remained of my life. The Springs offered its residents an introductory art class. I enjoy the process and within a short period began taking lessons from Ann Bruckner at The mosaic Art Loft in Sherwood. Because of the quality of the art instruction provided by Ann and her excellent staff, I've been privileged to have participated in three community art shows, and two shows at the Springs, and have sold a number of original art pieces; and still taking the occasional lesson from Ann and actively practicing and producing original multi-media art

If there were more than 5 stars, i would give them all to the wonderful staff and facility…read more First, location location - beautiful spot downtown Sherwood, so charming and has an amazing set up. Staff - the owner Ann and our teacher, Christina are absolutely amazing. 2 of our kiddos attended their classes for ~3 years and we loved the overall experience. Use of different medias, the overall process, availability of camps and even showcasing your kids' artwork at the local library or Art Center - are all amazing things that we experienced here. Our kids absolutely loved coming in and spending every Monday creating. COVID was a challenge for everyone, but Ann and Christina put together an amazing plan to engage with students virtually. While most extra curriculum activities (i.e. sports) were not available, Mosaic Arts Loft provided needed activity to our kids and they were looking forward to their weekly classes. If you are looking at options for your kids in the area - I highly recommend them. You will not regret and your kids will enjoy creating masterpieces that you will be able to proudly display in your home and gift to friends and families. Thank you!!!

Wow! Love this place! Took a ten week class with Lela and loved it. As an artist who has done…read morepottery on and off for over thirty years it was great to come back to it here with great instructors who taught me some different techniques for wedging clay and throwing than I've learned in the past. Definitely coming back for a membership!

I love this creative space. Everyone is made to feel welcomed. They have the most amazing…read morehandmade items for sale, offer classes that don't make you feel intimidated to not know what you are doing and the owner is a great human! They believe in community and offer options to buy scholarships to support students who might not be able to pay for classes. It's just a great all around place!

My friend and I had a wonderful experience making candles here on a Friday night! There is street…read moreparking but also 2 parking garages nearby within walking distance (and first 2 hours free!) This workshop is small but full of bright colors and farm house vibe with lots of fun projects to do. We were greeted warmly by the friendly staff and this workshop started promptly with detailed instructions to explore 20 different scents and discussion of their categories. Both Zoe and Elizabeth were super helpful in guiding us to choose adjacent or complimentary scents for our candles, and the hardest part was choosing only 2 scents to make your candle! You reserved this experience online but you can also upgrade to a different containers (a tea cup or pumpkin - so cute!) and add extra candles onsite. The candle will need at least an hour to 2 hours to set so we were free to walk around Orenco station and got to snack and catch up while our candles were drying. My friend was able to pick her up that night but mine was not set yet so I had to come back during the weekend. They have so many cool projects to choose from and a good selection of beverages for purchase. I will definitely be back with other friends to try out other projects in the future. Check out their website to see if any of their projects will pique your interest!

What a great place to spend an afternoon, Alexis is awesome! She's an excellent instructor and the…read morefact that she helped me actually finish a craft is priceless! I have tons of half done projects and it was so fun to have a girly afternoon chatting away and making a pretty throw blanket. I'll be back soon and often.

I like the second room..the teaching room. Less distraction. Its hard to get in n art flow once…read moreagain..but I'll get there.

The people here are so friendly, and very kind in teaching newbies skills and tips. I've done 2…read moreclasses here now, and the instruction is great, love how you can drop in 24/7 and work on your projects. I'd never done handbuilding before and the possibilities are endless, and they really support your creativity!

I bought a Groupon for 4 when seeking out wine and painting. It was a gift for my dad for father's…read moreday. My family ended up using our Groupon on Saturday, Aug 24th at the hopcity tavern and market. Pros: -So many options! Groupon doesn't expire for a while, and there are tons of painting events in the Portland area, especially on weekends. Painting events are commonly in downtown Portland, up north by Vancouver at the Red Lion Hotel, in Hillsboro, and there seems to be a few in Happy Valley and Gresham. Yaymaker seems to be good about catering to people from all around town. -You know what to expect beforehand. They show photos of what you're going to be painting, so you can book the class with the painting that appeals to you. -Our painting expert was knowledgeable, fun, and extremely friendly. She provided a very positive, easy going atmosphere. She played music in between instructions and gave us plenty of time to catch up. She was happy to take photos for us. -The class length is generous: about 2 hours. Everyone at my class seemed to be able to finish. A couple cons: -No complimentary wine. The advertising is misleading. They give a note that "This event requires all attendees must be of legal drinking age". My family and came in expecting to enjoy a glass of wine too, and we thought that we had paid for it (even with the Groupon discount, this class was expensive). I would've booked a class under a different business if I had known there wouldn't be any wine. -Groupon isn't actually cheaper. They have $10 coupons all the time on their website. I wanted to have a bigger group but assumed the best price is when buying for 4 people. I wish I had known, then I possibly would've considered adding more people to my party. Overall, it was a positive experience. I'm just glad I know what to expect now!

I purchased a Groupon for a PaintNite class. I registered for the class (and had to pay a $10…read moreuncharge for the class that the Groupon didn't cover). We showed up for the class and waited 30 minutes after the start time and the teacher never showed up. This was the Portland, Oregon class at the Broadway Grill location. When I emailed PaintNight for a refund, they never apologized and even told me that fees are normally not refundable but they "made an exception" and refunded only my upcharge amount. They also said I had to go through Groupon to get a refund for my voucher (which is another nightmare, but doesn't reflect on PaintNite). I cannot recommend anyone ever register for the Portland, OR class. You might not actually get a class.

David and I recently attended a performance by Noam Pikelny and Friends at the Reser. I really…read moreenjoyed this performance, of which Noam's Friends who played Fiddle, String Base, Acoustic Guitar, and a "kick ass" Mandolin. Noam is widely recognized banjoist. We deeply appreciated his journey through "War Ravaged" Portland to get here. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is stunning venue. The auditorium had nice acoustics and sight lines, and I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. We actually sat next to Patricia and her husband, who happened to be one of David's old High School Teachers. Outside the Auditorium is a pretty multi-level lobby space, teaching rooms, an interesting art gallery, and great light. There's also a spacious outside plaza and an inviting entrance. Reser staff were all very professional hand helpful. The Reser was also an easy walk from my Hotel and the Max Light Rail, for those not driving. I'd love to come back, and maybe for the Stop Making Sense Tour?

This is a beautifully modern venue, featuring polished concrete, glass and wood details, with…read morethoughtful accessibility features throughout. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The building is clean and well maintained and the auditorium is inviting and intimate. I appreciate the design aesthetic and attention to detail. And as a Bay Area native, I was pleasantly surprised to attend LaRussell's performance, which is part of the Rhythm + Revolution event series that has an amazing line up of hip hop culture events. I also viewed the Black Matter and ReENVISIONED exhibits showcasing Black artists. Very grateful to The Reser for hosting these types of events, artists and artwork - thank you!

We have attended two kids concerts here and l loved them both! There is a dedicated parking lot,…read morefree snacks, sensory headphones upon request, and a safe grass space for running around after the show! The staff was friendly and helpful. They also usually offer a treat like cookies during the concert too. The kids get to dance in the front and interact with the singers - we saw Ants Ants Ants and Red Yarn. There is no pressure to stay in your seat for those who are wiggly or for baby wearing parents to walk around. Other concerts and events here are super affordable and amazing for the community. We have also taken music classes here in the upstairs art gallery space and I know they have a cool pottery studio in the basement as well. Support the arts!

Beautiful, well-appointed venue. We attended a small wedding here. There were about 75 people in…read moreattendance. The stained glass windows and gothic style wood ceiling added beautiful decor for the wedding photos. Located in downtown Hillsboro. They have a private parking lot and street parking available. The venue was clean and well laid out. Bathrooms were downstairs and an elevator available for those who couldn't take the stairs. Kitchen was on the main level, which made the food and beverage setup and service convenient. The wedding was catered and everything was wonderful. I'm not sure how much it cost, but the bride, groom and family seemed very happy. Would recommend.

*The owners sent a nice note below that the space is not available for rental at this time. Very…read moreprofessional and polite. True Masons. Thanks* Masons? Do they still exist? Are they still controlling the world? They had math as an advantage in historic times. Are they now the big data illuminati? No one knows! But they built this great old building when they definitely controlled things. And it can be rented for events today. It has a charming auditorium with a big proper stage good seats and a balcony. They are well set up with flood lighting, but you would need to bring in specialized lighting and sound for some events. There is another big room with a perfect hardwood floor and a small stage and kitchen #1. A huge carpeted lounge and bar with ancient stained glass windows, and grandparent comfy couches. Similar feel to the dearly departed The Woods, but more exotic and ornamental. Other rooms of varying sizes. Very clean and nice bathrooms, and a ladies lounge. Commercial kitchen #2. The building is well maintained, but the carpets are due for an upgrade. The building has 4 levels connected by a grand staircase. There is an elevator, and a ramped entry to the side of the main doors, but if you need wheelchair access, you should check first and work with the staff, seems like those Masons liked to build stone entry stairs, a lot. The staff is great. They have a secure parking area, that is locked for the night when the staff leaves. They are adjacent to the Mallory Hotel DeLuxe, which has its own parking structure, should you need hotel services or their Driftwood Room for pre- or post- funking. Probably not a good idea to rent it on a Timbers game night, unless for a Timbers event, because parking would be a blood sport. And it's on the MAX light rail. The greatest thing about the space are all the Masonary paraphernalia, including spooky portraits of Masons past lining the hallways. Note when you rent the Scottish Rite Temple, they don't provide a map to the secret wing. Seriously there is a whole other wing. Mason secrets? An old-timey Portland event venue that just needs to be seen to be believed!

I had my wedding here 5/08 and my husband, our family members and all our guests were delighted…read more The price was 1200 for the venue on a sat evening. Katering by Kurt was very reasonable and the food was so good that I'd seriously order it at a decent restaurant. I know this sounds like stretch but I have had really crappy wedding food. I was worried mine would be the same. Not so! SRC was easy to deal with, had a spacious bridal dressing room. The ballroom is pretty good acoustic-wise and spacious for a dance. I will say that the golden colored stage curtains are heinous but the decor is otherwise nice. I would recommend this venue to soon to be brides and grooms who are on a budget and really don't feel like going in the hole for one day in their lives.