This place was fantastic! We happened to have breakfast nearby and stumbled in as walk ins. The…read moreowner and her staff is so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We had a great time making some clay items for home. They have so many options of things to make and many tools to customize them. We were visiting and they will be shipping us our crafts in 2 weeks and we can't wait to see them finished!

Clay house is a relaxing nonjudgmental environment to create in. There's always a friendly team…read moremember to give you advice and help you with any questions you have. Their supplies and tools are so plentiful!, Just browsing through them can help you figure out what you'd like to make, or one of the helpful team members can steer you in the direction that you're most comfortable with. There's no judgment here! Come in and create something! You'll be so happy you did!

I love being a part of Meloy Gallery in Bellingham. Great variety of work, super inviting space and…read morenice people. Right across the hall from a frame shop and part of the Bellingham Art Walk, in a building filled with art studios, some with classes :)

Love, LOVE, LOVE this gally and shop. Great diversity of artwork, plus it is an active studio! I…read morebought a stunning pair of earrings from a Chicago based kinetic sculpture artist! And I wanted several pairs! Well, if you know me- you might know I can seriously gab about art and I chatted up the wonderful lady behind the counter and she asked to see pictures of my art and then made an offer- she was interested in buying my work wholesale...!!! I think next time I visit I am going to book myself a class in their studio- the do glass fusing there and it is something I am very interested in learning! This store excited me in so many ways- great energy, amazing artist- over a 150 artists- both local and across the country. I actually spotted an artist that I have several pieces from!

Amazing selection in here. Wide variety of prices so there's something for everyone. Joanie has…read moreexcellent taste and the store is beautifully laid out. I took a class from her and she's a wonderful teacher.

Outstanding gallery! Rare and wonderful collections. I truly miss your website. I have moved…read moreacross the country and no longer have access to the gallery. I wish the gallery still offered a website to order beautiful and unique items!

I always make a point in stopping in here when I am in La Conner. They carry a large variety of…read morehigh quality items. Art (paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass, etc.) jewelry, clothing, you name it. Good for something for yourself and great for gift shopping. Same owners for about forty years and they are helpful and informative.

Very good coffee. No, excellent coffee. Worth making the trip for…read more Chocolates. All sorts of excellent comestibles. Had a cup of their coffee Friday morning, and it was so good, we returned Saturday morning to enjoy another cup o' Joe. I'm a raven, so finding anything about ravens is exceptional and rare. Lots to look at here. Spent far too much money doing it. What's a raven, you might ask? If you have to ask, the distinction won't make an impression on you. For those that know, they're ravens, too, It's a safeguard thing: Odin made the raven an imparter of wisdom. Anyway... This is a great store! The proprietress is a fascinating individual with whom I loved talking, and if we hadn't had a mandatory obligation 80 miles away at an appointed time, I probably would have spent more time and money (yes!) in the store. It's on my list of places to revisit when we return to La Conner.

I keep trying to give this establishment a try, but the staff is very aggressive and hard to work…read morewith. On multiple occasions, they have made me feel bad about asking any questions at all about the menu or not ordering quickly enough. They seem put out by serving customers. The last time I was in, I had a question about the size of a beverage, and the woman was not only rude to me, but she proceeded to talk rudely about me behind my back when I was in the bathroom and my friend who was waiting for me overheard at all. I guess they have enough business, because they feel like they can treat customers like crap. The coffee is nowhere near good enough to treat people this way, as well.

Third planet is downtown Bham's home to all things interesting, eclectic, trendy, and "where do I…read morefind a gift for someone who has everything?" I always make a point of stopping in when I'm in the area, and I always pick up something fun like a greeting card or sticker. They also have an impressive selection of clothing and accessories, journal supplies, and all sorts of random ephemera that you really have to see to believe. Their prices are super fair, especially on candles and jewelry. Third Planet may not be full of anything I really "need" but I always seem to find a way to spend money there!

I loved this store. I came looking for last minute souvenirs and found tons of amazing options. The…read morejewelry selection is well organized and priced. You really know you're supporting local when you shop here.

On the first Friday of every month (yes, even the rainy/snowy ones) the Downtown Bellingham…read morePartnership sponsors a lively walkabout featuring tours of various galleries, cafes, restaurants, bars, and pretty much anywhere art can be displayed. It's a fun and fantastic opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of our city's art community. There's no price for admission, and some of the galleries even offer nibbles, wine, and/or beer! The best part, though, is meeting the artists who come to show off their work in person. You can go to their website to download a map of each month's participating locations, or stop at the Downtown Bellingham office on Commercial St. for a printed copy. This is a serious must-do for anyone wanting to experience the Bham scene!

Fantastic Artwork Museum with great music occasionally ~ Open on some days check the scheduleread more

Western Washington University has a fabulous art collection. Although it is best known for its…read moreworld-class outdoor art, the Western Gallery is wonderful space dedicated to a wide variety of thoughtful -- often cutting-edge art. Tonight (3/2/2017) New York photographer, Arne Svenson discussed his work, some of which is currently on exhibit at the gallery. In addition to talking about "The Neighbors" at the invitation-only soiree, Svenson talked about some of his earlier work. I was particularly taken by his 1985 sock monkey project -- https://goo.gl/images/UCLcHa