We did a team building event here. Joanna (sp? Sorry) was a fantastic host. Plenty of time allowed,…read moremany options to add on/alter or make unique. There are several mediums here, it's a spacious place, something for everyone! We enjoyed our time here and would recommend it!!!

I love supporting local and wanted to take my teen for a pottery painting experience. The mugs we…read morewanted were all dirty, but we were assured the markings would burn off. At $40 it's a pricey mug! I understand it's not just the mug, but the paint, rent, kiln, staff expenses. But it meant we'd only be painting one item at that price. So we chatted happily while my teen painted the mug and I asked to color in a tiny heart on the side to fulfill my art craving. That tiny heart, using no additional supplies or brushes, cost me an additional $10. We used 2 colors, 2 brushes and required no guidance, but the final cost of the one mug, plus 2 studio fees (because I painted a tiny heart), without drinks, landed up being over $65! That's a little OTT, but it was a great memory with my teen. I hope the dirt on the mug actually does burn off- because at $65, I'd hope to have an unblemished lifelong memento.

Crafts and drinks, who could ask for more?! I was in Portland for a work trip and we booked DIY Bar…read morefor our team of 27 as a fun hands-on bonding activity. They had the perfect amount of space for us! We booked a 4 hour slot on a Wednesday evening, and they allowed us to bring in some catering for dinner. They had a vast menu of different crafts, with materials like macrame, cement, leather, and more. The prices were $39 or $44 depending on the crafts, with more add ons. Each of us chose our own craft and were provided the materials and tools. Each table had some basic tools like scissors and tape, and they had a wall of paint, stains, and string to choose from! I chose a macrame yoga mat holder, so my craft bag had some rope and wooden rings, and I got to use a vertical frame with a hook clamped to the table to help with my weaves. Each craft has very detailed instructions and the employees checked in regularly and helped when we needed it! I had some frustrations because I was struggling to pull extremely long pieces of rope through knots I was making. The owner came by and gave me some tips to make it easier, and brought over some rubber bands to help bundle the ropes so it wasn't as difficult to make the knots. I highly appreciated his attentiveness and helpful tips!! I wasn't able to finish my craft in time so they gave me a copy of the instructions so I could finish at home. Overall, the employees were so helpful and made sure we had a good time! They also had some drinks on tap, I got a prickly pear seltzer which was really yummy! Overall, this was such a fun experience & I highly recommend booking for teams. I work in a virtual environment so I only see my team a few times a year. I really enjoyed being able to do a fun, creative, hands-on activity with my team. It was a bonus to have catering and drinks so I could take some breaks to mingle and walk around and see my teammates' progress on their crafts. Thank you DIY BAR for a wonderful experience!!!

Had an incredible time! We booked the place for a friends birthday celebration. The staff was super…read morekind and funny and would always check in if we needed any help or wanted more drinks. The drinks were pretty good as well! Has a good selection to choose from. There's a variety of crafts to choose from. I chose the coasters. You're given a good amount of time to finish your crafts during the reservation as well. I had so much fun I'd definitely come back here again!

Such a fun, versatile shop, and they even have penny candy from childhood memories. Good…read morealternations, good advice on sewing.

Delightful owner, knowledgeable quilter. They have many fabrics, small and medium sized prints when…read moreI was last in. Enjoyable variety of patterns. Set in the former brick school building on Evergreen Blvd. at west end of Officer's Row (built by Mother Joseph in the 1800s). Across the street and over one from the new downtown Ft. Vancouver Regional Library. This place is fragrance-free, dog-free, quiet, and sociable. I appreciate this place. Prices are reasonable. Go elsewhere for bold colors or abstract art.

When I heard Hobby Lobby was opening it was exciting to hear. This location didn't disappoint me…read more The store is organized and selection of seasonal items is usually in the front of the store. Sales staff knows where to direct us if we need help sometimes walking me to the location which is nice because the store is quite large. Value of inventory can't be beat with sales in each department. Marketing of Hobby Lobby via social media is done well. Now that Joann's Fabrics are gone the fabric department has grown by 30%. I was there this week and was happy to see the growth. It's my favorite section to visit.

It's Hobby Lobby, it's a huge craft store with rows and rows or everything you can imagine and…read moremore. It's the beginning of October so lots of fall, Halloween and Christmas decorations and craft supplies. They also have home goods in there. Plan to spend some time and a lot of money. Haha!

Lots of misc. nic knacks. Hear they moved. Wish them well they've been around a long time.read more

Scrap has a lot of fun, hard-to-resist craft items. On one trip in, I had to grab one of the dozens…read moreof soccer trophies to make a special new one for my son (award for tolerating being an "old soul" for 13 years). There are a lot of fun items, and you never know what they will had. That said, it is chaos!! Not just filled with grabby people, but the items themselves are just everywhere. It reminds me of what I'd expect cleaning out a grandparent's garage would look like. The employees seem frustrated when interacting with customers - maybe because it was the end of the day, or maybe it's just a personal decision? My needs were simple, but most remained unmet. I did find a few things I didn't know I was missing!

How many times have you been in Michaels and needed to find a certain product. You wander for a bit…read morebefore deciding to ask an employee, except you can't find one of those either. So you wander and wander until you eventually find what you need, you become frustrated and leave, or you wait in the long check-out line to ask one of the people who are supposed to be ringing people up. This is my typical experience at Michaels. Imagine my surprise and delight when, on my most recent trip, an employee was there to help me as soon as I needed help! Granted, the didn't have the item I needed - blank recipe cards - but the employee knew right away that they didn't have them and explained that they did have nice cardstock and I might be able to make my own. This is exactly what I ended up doing and they turned out great! The same employee also helped me locate an online coupon I could apply to my purchase. So nice!

Went in to get 5 balloons m blows up and was turned away because "they didn't have time". I spoke…read morewith manager Karina, asking her is she would do it since I only needed 5 balloons blown up and she responded with "yeah and I have 2 hours of work to do" and walked away. Associate Erika just stood there while no one was in line or needed her help.

If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to unleash your creativity, I highly recommend Norris…read moreArts. I took a class (well technically two in a valentine's day special class which was an amazing value) there over the last 2 weeks and I was amazed by how much I learned and enjoyed. Ted is not only a talented artist, but also a patient and inspiring teacher. He showed me how to turn a lump of clay into a beautiful bowl, step by step, with clear instructions and helpful tips. He also encouraged me to experiment with different shapes, textures, and colors, and to express my own style and vision. He made me feel confident and proud of my work, even though I had no prior experience with pottery. The studio itself is a cozy and inviting space. There are plenty of tools and materials to choose from, and everything is clean and organized. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive, and you can chat with other students or work quietly at your own pace. Ted is always there to answer your questions, offer feedback, or just share his passion for art. He creates a stress-free environment where you can relax and have fun. I had a wonderful time at Norris Arts, and I can't wait to go back for another session. I learned a lot and brought home multiple unique pieces of art that I love. It is a hidden gem in the Camas and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new and creative.

Our daughter has been going to Norris Arts every week for 6 years, and we finally understand the…read moremagnetic pull to Ted & Anna's studio! My husband and I enjoyed a date night lesson last night and IT WAS SO FUN!!! Can't wait to return in 2 weeks for a glazing lesson and to be in community with creatives. It made all the heavy stuff fall away for a couple hours! Ted was an amazing teacher and so patient and encouraging. We're hooked!!

I really do miss the Mill Plain location they had the nicest people that worked there. This…read morelocation needs to work on customer service. I always feel like the women cutting fabric don't like being there and have an attitude.

The folks in the framing department are absolutely amazing! They are in tune with what clients want…read moreeven when the clients don't know what they want! Really artsy and professional folks! Throughout the store the employees are very nice. I've only had one instance where I was treated as though I was a potential shoplifter (!) and I didn't shop there for a couple of years as I was so annoyed!!! Cashiers are very nice too! Returns are not always simple - lots of questions and the feeling that returns are a nuisance for the store. Selection of goods is fine. Too bad everything is made in China. And expensive too! My grandchildren love it when I take them to the store.

Such a fun store with great gifts, beautiful artwork from local Portland/OR artists, and fun…read morePortland souvenirs. I wanted everything in the store!! It was so cute!! Reasonable prices! Put this dropped on your list as well as Grand Gestures bookstore right next door!!

IMMEDIATE disclosure. If anyone would like to buy me cute gifts or cards, this place is loaded with…read morethem. I've followed Crafty Wonderland on Instagram since they opened. And yet I've never been. Until today. I probably saved quite a bit of money by doing that too!! The items they sell are made by small local artists and businesses, so they're not cheap. They're worth buying and supporting our local community. Service was as great as everything else was. We had a good laugh as we were checking out. I LOVE this place and definitely will return.

(note that despite the name, they do *not* serve mimosas!)…read more a cute, quaint, cozy way to sit around and do some crafts with your friends and family! tons of blank pieces to pick and paint, plenty of cheaper and more expensive options, lots of different glazes to choose from - and they take care of the firing for you, how convenient!

They do accept walk ins but appointments are definitely preferred which you can easily book online…read moreor over the phone. When booking, you can choose the length of your reservation, ranging from one to two hours but to be honest, I always feel like I need more time lol. Once you're there, you'll be able to browse a huge selection of items to paint, from bowls and plates to cups and animal figurines, I'm sure something will catch your eye. They offer a great variety of paints and tools, and if you have any questions, the staff is more than happy to help. Overall, I really enjoy the experience!! It's one of my favorite activity to do and relaxing way to spend time, whether you're alone or with friends and family. Definitely a good spot to hang out!!