Visited today. Wow so impressive! The fish, the flowers, the paper weights. Beautiful show room…read morewith the work studio open to view.

I love this amazing Gallery up the Columbia River in The Dalles Oregon. The drive alone is worth it…read moreyou passed by Multnomah Falls off the Columbia River Gorge which is a National Treasure. When you come up on to the gallery there's always plenty of items letter in the gallery that are for sale so you can actually walk in and buy right off the shelf. Or you can come in with your own idea and have them create it and bring it to fruition. Andy Nichols is a very thoughtful caring individual that brings his craft as high up as he can to make it something that is a memorable moment. He wants people to embrace the glass culture. In his early years it was a little bit of sacrifice to get into the point is that now but in his own words he says it was all worth it. If you look around as Gallery you'll understand that his heart is completely in this. Another great feature is that he has an incredible staff that teaches small to keep high quality in classes and you can go in and do your own glass projects under the supervision of the teachers. It's very safe they have several crucibles and kills that they use to produce the most incredible pieces you've ever seen. I highly recommend that you come in and arrange to have a glass blowing session with one of his instructors Britney was amazing. She assisted me and blowing up a 12 ounce drinking glass that had yellow bands running through it with blood red face. My girlfriend was able to create a special Christmas ornament for herself. Earlier one of the questions from the check in with is it a good place for kids. I would say no but then again it's a crazy kind of business where you see fire and glass and activity and things going on it could be interesting for kids to. I highly recommend it. Everything they do in the shop comes from their heart. And you can see it in the way that they treat people that come in through the door.

Great & Small is really as good as it gets, best childcare and peace of mind you will ever find!read more

Located right on East 2nd Street, Manion Studios showcases art from local up and coming artists…read more They also have classes for aspiring artists. The shop has a variety of art displayed across several mediums, most framed. Antiques and collectibles are dispersed amongst the handmade items. In the back is the studio where they give classes; check their website for the schedule. I'm a big fan and supporter of art and always stop by studios and galleries to look at and appreciate the creativity. One never knows when a particular piece with "speak" to them and results in having to have it! While I didn't find anything this day, I enjoyed walking around the studio and looking at everything.