A community of artists and makers, very welcoming and accepting of other artists…read more I hope to be a part of this scene one day

Past Lives Makerspace is an ideal facility for hobbyists, inventors, craftspeople and artists…read more There are studios and workspaces for all kinds of activities: metal shop, wood shop, ceramics studio, glass and stained glass studio, textile arts studio and so much more. Every work area is well equipped with the tools of the trade and the tools are well maintained. It's the kind of makerspace where you can spend all day. There's a full commercial kitchen and communal eating/meeting area, so no need to leave in the middle of a project. And the community of makers is phenomenal. The member-teachers I've learned from so far have been top notch - I look forward to taking classes in ceramics, stained glass and art framing next. I highly recommend Past Lives LLC for quality, community and learning.

Great toy store for woodworkers. Has everything from tools to accessories to project ideasread more

They do not always have what I want, but the employees are always very knowledgeable and extremely…read morefriendly. Great store.

I wish I could get to one of his classes, again! I took one or 2 a couple years ago and felt so…read morecomfortable as a woman in what traditionally has been a man's workshop. I thank you for that, Gary, and plan to listen to your podcasts! Ann Scott

I agree with John S. below. In September of 2015 I took a stool making class from Gary. This…read morebeing my first formal woodworking class, I was both scared and excited at the same time. The class started at 9am. By 11am Gary was yelling at the entire class and telling us we were a bunch of f**kups. This was all do to his inability to communicate effectively. I will grant that Gary is master craftsman; however, he is a subpar instructor, which is rather unfortunate for all concerned.

My carpenter friend took me to Woodcrafters recently to get supplies for a trim job in my hallway…read more From the moment I walked in the door, I knew I was in the right place. Staff was helpful in finding a match to the preexisting wood in my house. We bought some red oak and some stain. Everything was orderly, clearly labeled and easy to find. I'll be back!

So many species of wood! It's amazing. Plus a large assortment of woodworking tools and supplies. I…read morecould spend my kid's inheritance here. Parking lot is an adventure.

We had a fantastic event at ADX! Another vote for Syd being absolutely amazing to collaborate with…read more We hosted an author talk with ~40 people. Setup was super easy and felt very intimate in the space. They have a fan and ability to open the garage door for warmer days. Loved the booth to check in on entry, as well as the bar. Would absolutely recommend this space for a memorable event. Easy public transit access and plenty of free street parking around, although plan into the schedule time to find a spot for events starting ~6pm. Literally around the corner from Lil' America food truck pod, and walkable to a bunch of other restaurants.

Currently have a 9' x 9' studio and have been renting for about half a year. Nothing to say but…read moregood things. Reasonably priced and management has been very attentive the whole time. Shout out to Kelly and Syd for answering questions and settling issues quickly. As a community, they also run a bunch of different events and happy hours that are included in the price of membership. 10/10 would rent from them again. The space is also conveniently located amongst many great amenities (food, bars, hardware stores, etc)

Stacey was an incredible teacher: patient, kind, brilliant, and thoughtful. I took her stacking…read morering class and it was a blast. She was very communicative leading up to the class itself too, given the current COVID world we live in. I will surely be taking another class as soon as I can!

I had been wanting to try fabricating my own metal jewelry for years so I was absolutely thrilled…read moreto be able to attend the ring making workshop with Stacey. She and her sister facilitated an informative and relaxed environment that helped ease my flutters of nerves around soldering and sawing. I absolutely loved the experience and can't wait to attend again!

I never understood the crushing magnitude of the phrase "biting off more than you can chew" until…read morewe purchased a home. A craftsman home. Which if you don't know, craftsman is just another way to say needs a lot of fucking work. So here my husband and I are, the blind leading the blind, down this humbling road we call home ownership. Until we got married our "tools" consisted mainly of a screwdriver set from IKEA. Although we've come a long way, we have even longer to go. Enter: the tool library. Portland's gift to the newly married, broke, and DIY impaired or dabbler. The tool library, as you might have guessed, is basically a library of tools you can check out for a week at a time for a suggested donation of $1. All of the tools have been donated making it a hodgepodge of all kinds of things. They have a non comprehensive list on their web site to help you get a gist of what they offer. They have all the basics covered. This particular tool library is just for us folks in North Portland, which you need to prove by way of mail and an ID. I gather from combing the internet that our tool library is a little underdeveloped in comparison to others in town. Us north Portlanders are roughing it, but we'll take what we can get with a smile. We couldn't be more thankful this place exists. This place is run by friendly volunteers, bless their hearts. For this reason rules can be a bit fuzzy. For example, being able to renew tools over the phone vs. in person can vary from person to person depending who's manning the desk. I'm not complaining mind you, just a PSA to be patient and gracious with these volunteers. After all, if they weren't there you wouldn't have any darn tools to starts with. A great resource if you've got big dreams of fixing things and you're manned with an IKEA screwdriver.

Tools you can rent like library books! What could be better?…read moreI don't need to own tools that get used once or twice a year...much nicer to share these things with my neighborhood! I've borrowed ladders and a saw and will always keep them in mind as projects arise.

Todd built us an awesome vanity and barn door for our master bathroom remodel. Todd was able to…read moredesign us a great looking custom vanity and barn door to match! Todd was very professional, delivered our stuff early, and it looks awesome! We just told Todd what we wanted and he delivered exactly what we were envisioning! I highly recommend this business!

Todd helped me design and build a cabinet built out of a recycled window pane I found, which turned…read moreout beautifully. He walked me through every step of the process, and really took the time to ensure that I got exactly what I wanted for this particular piece. I had it built as a gift, and the recipient absolutely loved it. I highly recommend Division Street to those who are looking to get aesthetically pleasing, high quality work that will last. Also, Todd is a rad dude.

Had a great time terrarium building with Daniel! Such a great teacher and story teller. Super sweet…read moredude who took the time to set the scene, take pics of us during class and after class and was super helpful during the whole building process! We learned so much about: - history of terrariums and how it was used to transport plants up until the 1960s - how two hippies fell in love and started a terrarium shop together in Dayton - how terrariums caused colonization - Theodore Roosevelt killing a mountain lion with his bare hands and being a taxidermy and terrarium lover, also the scientific president - tea and its history of monopolization - 3 layers of charcoal/lava rock, soil and plants - to not press plants up against the glass wall which will cause them to rot - all the various plant varieties - magnets for sale on the terrarium for $5 - dart frog appetites are determined by what foods they eat (they have a few in the terrariums up front!) - Daniel's story from a pastor to a terrarium teacher / a dad of 6 - isopods and springtail care in the terrarium We also started the class early around 2:50 and stayed way past until 5:30 cuz we were having so much fun designing and talking with Daniel! Lots of sizes available and lots of figurines available as well. Can't wait for the expansion to Seattle then San Francisco! Thanks Daniel -- best terrarium teacher ever!

I've been wanting to do a terrarium class for a long time and recently paid the big bucks to make…read moreit happen! The class starts with an overview of terrariums in history, which is more interesting than you might think. Then you get hands-on with building the terrarium, from pouring in rocks and soil to choosing plants and adding decorative elements. It's a lot of fun and feels like a messy art project like when you were a kid in school. The whole things lasts about two hours. There were about 16 people total in the class. You're invited to bring beverages and snacks to make an occasion out of it. It costs $30-60 to join the class, depending on how big your group is. Then it's another $50-400 for the container, plants, soil, etc. So it can get quite costly depending on the size and shape of terrarium you wish to build. You cannot bring your own container to prevent contamination. One thing to note is they offer lifetime maintenance help if your plants start dying or terrarium ecosystem doesn't seem to be working right. The shop is also open to visit outside a class. You can buy a pre-made terrarium or they can also help make a terrarium in your own container outside of classes because they have time to clean it. It's a very unique shop and I'm glad it exists in Portland!

This is a Not-To-Miss Experience. WELL worth the time. Gordon is a master of his craft and…read morededicated all of his effort to ensure you have the best time and a high quality product. This is not a gimmick, you actually forge your own knife from a raw piece of steel! Anvils, fire, hammering, grinding, woodwork... you name it. And the finished product is nothing short of spectacular. A truly great experience. It's an all day event, and Gordon makes it well worth it. Bring your lunch, safety glasses, gloves, and a great attitude. The only bad part about it is that Gordon is a diehard Red Sox fan. But I guess we can all forgive him for that. Don't miss this.

From the owner: Vonhelmick Knife Company is a family owned and operated business in Falls city Oregon. We make hand…read moreforged blades. We teach a class where students, ages 10 and up, can come make their own knife in about nine hours with no prior experience. Please see our website www.vonhelmickknives.com for more details.