My husband and I brought in our kiddos today, it was amazing. To start there is plenty of free…read moreparking out front. When we walked in we were greeted by Dana who was absolutely amazing at explaining the process to us. There was a ton of different items to choose from to start painting and lots of colors to choose. We had such a fun time together as a family and we cannot wait to come back again! Dana who was working was super nice, extremely kind, and patient with our young son! He made the experience that much better. I recommend 100% for a fun family time, date night, or even just alone time therapy painting.

Fun, super cute choices and nice vibe. Unless, when there is a little girl birthday party that took…read moreover the place. More than slightly irritating was a situation that potters quarter could have at least contained the overly loud adults. We had a nice chill and creative time planned with the grandkids. It when we arrived it was chaos. There was a young elementary girls party going on that had food, drinks and many screaming girls. When something was funny the parents were loudest! It's like the rented the whole place for themselves to be as wild as they wanted with no courtesy for others - except for the fact that they didn't. I'm not a party pooper. I'm not a buzz kill. I'm totally glad we get back to real life and some def fun- for everyone! So let's still be polite. Let's still be aware of our surroundings. Let's respect the others in the room ! What about indoor voices ? What about "read the room"? Oh no , you couldn't do that because you were all acting like you were at a park ! When I say screams and outlandish laughs it was over the top ! Never mind I had someone with me that's slightly on the spectrum. So we are clearly more than just irritating everyone. It's completely besides that because this wasn't even just a normal delightful squeals that is usually just enough to make you smile if you delight in several children in a good mood! Yeah I said I wasn't a cranky old woman! But really ???? One, next time rent out the whole place. Two, if you can't then know that others are also trying to have fun too. Three, why would you purposely be that Karen? And Karen's kids that will turn into the Karen because Karen don't k ow any better to do better. Sad.

Ditch Projects is Eugene's artist-run contemporary art gallery. The University of Oregon has a good…read moreregional BFA and MFA program, and many of their artists and faculty show in the space. I have known their work when they showed in Portland galleries such as 1430 and RocksBox. The clean white space has gallery walls set up inside a vast industrial high ceiling building. For a large opening event, they had a coat check, beer and wine, and they have a small selection of printed matter for sale. They have limited hours and are only open select months of the year. Their regular hours and events are on their website and socials. You can contact them to visit by appointment other times in their season. On my visit was the thesis show by UO MFA students. AI-generated video was in evidence along with mixed media sculpture. It is in the Booth-Kelly Makers District. Part is an industrial area East of the Willamette and South of downtown on the wrong side of the tracks in a good way. Before Homer Simpson and the nuclear plant, the Booth-Kelly lumber mill was a major employer, from 1901 when they bought the Springfield Mill, to 1931 when they closed as a result of the Great Depression. In the industrial part here is also a large brick building which was the biomass electricity plant that ran the mill and Eugene-Springfield. The city parks school buses. School buses when parked seek the most basic real estate to minimize school budgets. So if you are looking for cheap space, they are a good indicator. The Booth-Kelly trail starts there. The entire project is owned and operated by the City to host and incubate small businesses. The parking is gravel, so you already know NW puddles. Wear appropriate footwear. The lots are clean and the buildings keep up with waste collection. Ditch Projects is the Springfield-Eugene nonprofit contemporary art gallery. There is enough space for the work to breathe. If you visit Eugene, they would be a good resource on local contemporary visual art.

Very nice, helpful, knowledgeable staff. A fun store to shop around in, I always find the things…read moreI need plus more!

This looks like a totally solid art supply place. I was only here to find a large shipping to and…read morearchival paper, which they handled with no sweat. They also had rubber stamps handmade papers, colored vellum paper, every kind of colored pen you can imagine, and your usual suspects art supplies of canvases and the like. Decent size store, and I'd certainly shop here frequently if I lived here

The 2nd & Blair Artists Collective is an independent group of artists in the Whit who share studios…read morein the Historic Pierce Building, where they occasionally open to the public. The holidays are one of those times, and despite the heavy snow today, the galleries were open. Each of the little stores also functions as the studio space for the artist, so you can look around and see where the art is created. For the holiday events, they have free snacks and drinks, and they invite other artists to share the space with them. Today we mostly saw ceramics, painting, glasswork, jewelry, and modern art. The quality varied from 'quirky local' to some really high quality, beautiful pieces. The only thing I didn't care for was a mask with a bunch of George W. Bush faces on it, which was entitled "A Really Scarey Mask" I may be a Green Party voter who dislikes Bush as much as the next liberal, but that just seemed petty. I wouldn't buy from an artist who felt they had to make such cheap shots to gain the sympathy of the ultra liberal hippie community in Eugene. The other art was lovely though, I particularly enjoyed the work of Betsy Wolfston who makes paintings on ceramic. While the overwhelming theme was "Put A Bird On It", I found some very striking small landscape paintings of a slightly abstract nature. The smaller ones were mounted on wood, and only $50. They would make nice gifts, and I will likely return to get one next week. In short: Check it out whenever they open for special events, or get in touch with the artists directly to come see their work.

Massive location with a parking lot right next tot the building. Jam packed full of so many…read moretreasures. If you were looking to furnish your home with MCM furniture and decor, you are sure to find it here. There is something for everyone. One booth is full of cameras and camera parts, another filled with records etc. Another booth is filled with Vintage Dresses. Bathrooms under lock and key. We were happy to find many Royal Haeger pottery pieces.

Great antique stop! It's a pretty big place, with loads of items of all sorts...big and small…read more Right now they've got quite a bit of holiday decor and ornaments. Friendly service and a decent sized parking lot too.

This corner crystal shop is magic. They have some beautiful…read moresignature pieces of crystals that can grace a home with energies known to empower and heal. They have gorgeous pieces of lapis lazuli and The body products that are handmade using locally sourced plants and quality oils by a local manufacturer who is highly respected for her products. I picked up the Soft Goddess Era oil. They have handmade brass pendulums and there are some beautiful rings with significant crystals. They have a shelf of Oracle and tarot cards, as well as offering space for weekly tarot readings. There are also some mystical and compelling paintings by a local artist who seems to channel muses and mermaids through her paintings. Definitely come to visit and expect to leave with a treasure.

Great staff, and a huge selection of cool rocks, minerals, crystals and art! Great place to hang…read moreout for a bit, with a really nice "vibe" to the place. Easy to find downtown, and well worth a visit. Beautiful shop, and most of the prices are competitive with other shops I have seen in the past. Highly recommended!

When I moved back to Eugene last year after 35 Years of…read moreliving in Denver, my go to place was a place that had knitting needles and yarns. When I asked if they would wind 2 hanks of yarn for me I was charged for this simple task and I also purchased some items. I was treated SO poorly that I will never step foot in that store again. The rudeness was unnecessary

Beware the strict Refund Policy on classes…read more I emailed using their contact form and received no response. I called and was told I would be out $100 if I cancelled. That seemed to apply even if a waiting list allowed them to fill my spot. My health is precarious at the moment and I thought it best to offer to cancel for the benefit of someone on the waitlist.

Daniels Family Pottery was a wonderful find when I first relocated to Eugene. I actually stayed at…read moretheir cute Airbnb for a week when I first arrived. During that time I was able to watch Steve, the owner, make pottery while chatting with him about his work. He has shelves of pottery that he and his students have made and even the Airbnb itself had some of his pieces. He was very patient and friendly with many years of experience to teach from. You can do private lessons with him to learn how to throw pots on the wheel. You can also purchase his work if you would like some beautiful pottery of your own. If you have family in town and want to give them a friendly Eugene experience you should check out his Airbnb too!

A friend and I spent 2 hours hand building at Daniels Family Pottery this morning. Leonie provided…read moreclay and casual instruction, and Sterling the family dog sat at our feet as we happily sculpted and massaged the cool lumps laid before us. It was perfect. They also work with kids, instruct multiple potting techniques, and produce their own products sold in galleries and on etsy. I highly recommend some time here if you're looking for a creative outlet.