Sassafras is an art coop representing over 50 artists in downtown Kalispell. There is a lovely and…read moreeclectic mix of styles, craft and vision. I stepped in expecting one kind of store and my mind was blown at the variety, artistry and craftsmanship of these local artists. I could have spent over an hour here examining the different items. We purchased a beautiful thrown pottery mug, some magnets, some artisan cards, huckleberry preserves.

The have a nice selection of items from quality local artisans, not junk and it is reasonably…read morepriced. Stop in and take a look :))

This is such a great Studio, so fun...I'm visiting Whitefish every week for my job & each time I'm…read morehere I'm making stuff! What a great experience so far I made a deviled egg plater, & today I made a beautiful bowl & a cool frog for your dish clothes! The workers are helpful & friendly and Whitney went above & beyond giving me support, suggestions & praise on how my pieces were turning out! I will continue coming here every time I'm here! So much fun if you like craft type stuff & you are what I call ARTSEE-FARTSEE! LOL! I also made a bee hive coffee cup & i turned out awesome!

I spent a really lovely few hours here. I am so thankful that this studio exists. I was coming off…read moreof a weekend spent hiking in Glacier National Park. We got brunch in Whitefish before I said goodbye to my friends who all had earlier flights. Then I had 10 hours to kill and ended up having the best solo day starting w pottery painting here. Jessica was super kind and even offered to let me keep my suitcase and backpack at the studio so I could explore town without having to lug my stuff around. Stumptown shipped my pumpkin to me in Seattle and I received it 2.5 weeks later (they quoted 3 weeks so I got it earlier). They carefully packaged it up in many layers to ensure that it would travel safely! I am so happy with how it turned out and highly recommend checking them out when you're in Whitefish!

Micki moved to the Mall!!! Love this yarn store! If she doesn't have what you want she will get it…read morefor you. Her new space is wonderful great parking and you can Knit with my friend

Very friendly and was able to exchange one of my skeins as I later realized I bought two very…read moresimilar color ways. I purchased two beautiful hand dyed skeins of sock yarn.#BigSky

What an enjoyable afternoon making signs. We three friends spent several hours at the Route 56…read moreDesigns store creating. A 1:00 appointment was set. Upon arrival, supplies were ready for us to sit down and paint. Dana, 56's outstanding employee, walked us through each step. She was kind, knowledgeable and most helpful. If you want to spend several hours painting your special sign, I highly recommend Route 56 Designs.

From the owner: Route 56 Designs, Inc. is a Vintage Home Decor store with an artistic twist!…read more We feature wooden sign making classes & parties plus informative furniture painting workshops or you can just bring in a piece to paint on your own. We proudly carry General Finishes Milk Paint with all the extras you might need to DIY. When you walk in the door you will find a delightful mix of new and old....Vintage gems, antiques, salvaged treasures, home accessories, unique gift items and lovely locally made goods.

This is not a museum. You are paying to look at art for sale. One small room had a few pieces for…read moresale. The other three large room every piece had a price tag. The entrance fee should be 'free'.

Awesome Museum! We are so, so fortunate to have this is our own backyard- Flathead Valley friends!…read moreIt truly is a gem. Beyond the museum itself, which rotates shows/exhibitions regularly, the Hockaday Museum of Art is at the forefront of the art world in the Glacier Park, western, Montana history and contemporary art scene, here in Montana. They host: Arts in The Park, Plein air Glacier, artists retreats and a variety of youth art classes, to name a few. Along with their extensive list of contemporary artists who show their work at the Museum, they have a very impressive permanent collection. (Check their website or social media for exhibition dates and scheduled events). Better yet, stop-in and meet their welcoming and knowledgeable staff. As a member and a supporter of the museum, I highly encourage everyone, especially those in our small town community, to visit the museum, frequently check in to see what's new and find ways to get involved and support the many, many talented Montana artists!

In 2013 I spent hundreds of dollars having Kalispell Art Casting apply a patina to one of my bronze…read moresculptures. After only 6 months in an outdoor show the patina and lacquer finish had totally deteriorated ruining any chance I had of making a positive impact in a new market area. Upon notifying the foundry that their patina had failed I was basically told tough luck because I had approved the patina upon completion. Of course I did; it looked good at day one. Until doing business with KAC I had never heard of a foundry that wouldn't warrantee its patinas for at least 12 mo. I had also never dealt with a foundry that wasn't extremely conscientious about its collaborations with all of their artists. Well I know of one now. I didn't spend enough money for them to grow a conscience or even half ways give a s__t before sending me down the road.