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    SCRAP PDX

    4.4 (95 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Evelyn S.

    I don't know about you, but like many, I'm trying to own less stuff. I try to use what I own and not collect stuff for "someday." Throughout the years, I've found that I thought I'd do some cool craft or diy project only to end up storing the supplies for years and years. Enter SCRAP PDX. If you like to reduce, reuse, or recycle, you'll love SCRAP! My first experience with scrap was over 10 years ago when they were located on MLK. Several years ago they moved to a location downtown. It's a cool store. They have a classroom and super cool humans working there - I believe they are all volunteers. They're tagline is "Because creative expression shouldn't break the bank or the environment." Yes please! They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community. I've sent people to SCRAP to donate and to buy. I've taken out-of-town visitors to shop to their hearts content. You never know what you might find, but you can depend on finding lots of art supplies and random collections of things. Today I visited because another volunteer organization that I volunteer for, which has little to no budget, is doing an in person awards event, and just like the Academy Awards, we want our presenters to be able to say "...and the envelope please..." We needed about 2 dozen envelopes. I looked online and found lots of great options at various retailers, some for as little as $8. I spent $2.50 at SCRAP. Some of the cool things I saw during today's visit, lots and lots of various sizes, colors and quantities of gift boxes, lots of buttons, bows, gift bags, lanyards (the kind you hang around your neck that can hold a badge or id card, boxes business size envelopes (other sizes too). There were people shopping for fabric and yarn. I saw shoppers buying frames and scrap-booking supplies. Honestly, there is lots of other random things in various quantities, if you are creative, you'll love it! I highly recommend you visit when you are feeling creative or need some supplies. I also recommend you take people visiting from out of town because most places don't have someplace as cool as SCRAP.

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    Allison P.

    I came here for the first time today and already can't wait to go back. This store is amazing! They have so much to choose from and something for everyone. I ended up coming home with some acrylic paints and metallic and multicolored thread, both of which I am incredibly excited for. I wish it was closer to where I live because it's truly amazing here but at the same time it's probably good they aren't closer because I would end up with a house full of crafting supplies. There is paid street parking and no public restroom. The minimum credit card payment is $3, which isn't hard to hit when there's so much good stuff to choose from. I will absolutely be back many more times in the future!

    Kelvin Y.

    Amazing place to get materials for craft projects. Great place to donate craft materials too! Located near(ish) Powell's Bookstore

    Tara B.

    What a fun place to find eco friendly recycled arts and craft supplies! They have everything from used paints to ceramics to office supplies! I wouldn't come in with my heart being set to find anything, but I would totally shop here first before heading someplace else. Do be prepared to dig through the buns to see everything they have to offer, just like digging for gold.

    Mitzi W.

    A huge wonderland of donated arts and crafts materials. You wonder why there are hundreds of a certain item and the story behind it. Was just visiting from out of state. It was cool to see the variety of goodies and how well things were really organized! And prices are very good!

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    Surprisingly clean. Lots and lots of stuff. Great fun to wander around and be inspired. Courteous staff. Wicked good prices.

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    3 months ago

    You never know what sort of treasures you'll find here (depending on what's been recently donated)!

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    1 year ago

    Weird offerings. Definitely scraps literally. I've been to other reuse places and they have better stuff.

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    1 year ago

    Such a cool store, lots of fun. Definitely worth checking out to see what treasure (or trash) you can find

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    2 years ago

    fun place, you never know what will be there to inspire your craft. Love this place, going back real soon!

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    3 years ago

    Incredibly cheap, fun & random little things in here! Such a cool concept. Absolutely love this place

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    3 years ago

    One of my favorite places in the world to support! Thanks for helping us keep crafting in a sustainable way.

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    2 years ago

    Love this place and the creative ways they recycle and reuse. Making donations is easy.

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    3 years ago

    I love recycling through arts and crafts. I hope this place is around for a long time. The staff was very nice.

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    I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

    I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

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