collage, a beloved independently-owned and family-operated art and craft store, hosts free craft nights for the creative souls of Portland! collage is a one of the local fabric and craft stores you need to visit. As a business deeply rooted in Portland, collage embraces the city's eclectic … [Read more...] about Free Craft Nights at collage
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Portland Repair Fairs: Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free
Portland Repair Fair is here to fix your stuff for free. Portland Repair Fairs are free events that bring together people with various skillsets to help fix items and, most importantly, pass on knowledge to empower you to be more handy around your home. You'll be paired with a volunteer who will … [Read more...] about Portland Repair Fairs: Get Your Stuff Fixed for Free
Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Use these Portland tool libraries to save on your next home improvement project. I don't know about you, but my toolkit consists of a random assortment of screws, a hammer and a butter knife that I used to assemble my IKEA bookcase. Buying tools is not in my budget, but in Portland I don't have … [Read more...] about Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Rose City Yarn Crawl
Celebrate the fiber arts with your community and support independent yarn shops at the annual Rose City Yarn Crawl. An annual event brings together knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers and felters to explore the many shops in and around Portland. In its 15th year, the yarn crawl brings a skein … [Read more...] about Rose City Yarn Crawl
50+ Portland Area Thrift and Consignment Stores
Portlanders love thrift and consignment stores. Thankfully, our city caters to this affinity and is chock-full of places where bargain hunters thrive. Whether your style is a pair of Levi's jeans and a secondhand flannel or a vintage dress with like-new Dr. Martens or Frye's, you'll find it at these … [Read more...] about 50+ Portland Area Thrift and Consignment Stores
5 Portland Fabric and Craft Stores You Need to Visit
Calling all Portland crafters! From yarn bombing the woodland creatures at Pioneer Courthouse Square to hundreds of buildings adorned with larger-than-life murals, there is no doubt that Portland is a city bustling with creators. For all of us who can appreciate our city's artistic … [Read more...] about 5 Portland Fabric and Craft Stores You Need to Visit
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Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about discover the science of intelligence with Amherst College’s top professor of psychology? Now you can whenever the mood … [Read more...] about Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format.
Make Your Own Bernie Mittens: Patterns, Tutorials and Kits
Everyone is feeling the Brrrn once again after Inauguration Day. Memes of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders bundled up in his beige jacket sporting handmade mittens have went viral on social media. Local Portland businesses and influencers have hopped on the trend with Bernie riding an Oaks Park roller … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Bernie Mittens: Patterns, Tutorials and Kits
Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark
There is something so special about getting a handwritten card in the mail. Get closer to your loved ones both near and far with free greeting cards from Hallmark. To reinvigorate the greeting card trend, Hallmark has launched its Just Because collection. The collection includes everything from … [Read more...] about Get a Free Greeting Card Every Month from Hallmark
Free Nikon Photography Classes Through End of Year
Want to learn how to take better photos? Here's your chance to improve your photography skills for free. Nikon is offering 10 free photography classes through December 31, 2020. The Nikon School offers classes you can stream online year round, usually priced from $20 and $50 each. These … [Read more...] about Free Nikon Photography Classes Through End of Year
Powell’s Books Reopening: What to Know Before You Go
On August 21, Powell's City of Books on Burnside will be reopening to the public. Before you rush to browse the shelves of Portland's favorite bookstore, read through this information for a fun and safe visit. Location Updates At the Burnside location's reopening will be limited to the Green and … [Read more...] about Powell’s Books Reopening: What to Know Before You Go
Oregon State University is Offering Free Online Gardening Classes
Ready to learn how to make your backyard garden ready for this summer's growing season? Get started with two of Oregon State University's popular online gardening classes. Through April, Oregon State University is offering their Vegetable Gardening course and Intro to Oregon Master Gardener … [Read more...] about Oregon State University is Offering Free Online Gardening Classes
Get Your Garden Started with Curbside Pickup
All of this nice weather has gardeners across the metro area itching to dig in some dirt and start preparing their gardens for the growing season. Thankfully, Portland garden centers are getting creative and giving our communities the opportunity to purchase needed supplies, with safety in … [Read more...] about Get Your Garden Started with Curbside Pickup
Calling All Harry Potter Fans! New Website Brings Hogwarts to You
Beloved Young Adult author J.K Rowling is bringing magic to your new daily life with Harry Potter At Home. This project is designed to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom through interactive games and access to the book series. The new website is a free online collection of child-friendly activities, … [Read more...] about Calling All Harry Potter Fans! New Website Brings Hogwarts to You
Portland Independent Bookstores Offering Delivery and Curbside Pickup
For all my fellow book lovers out there whose stack of unread novels is getting a little low, there is hope in sight! These Portland independent bookstores are offering delivery and curbside pickup. Some stores show their inventory online while others encourage you to call and they'll … [Read more...] about Portland Independent Bookstores Offering Delivery and Curbside Pickup
Tips for Enjoying Crafty Wonderland
An Insider's Guide to Crafty Wonderland By Jenny Brown I’m not the world’s most enthusiastic shopper, but I really dig finding the perfect Christmas gift for someone I love. And my favorite way to find that item is by patronizing local artisans, frequenting farmer's markets, and hitting up good … [Read more...] about Tips for Enjoying Crafty Wonderland
Get Free Greeting Card at Hallmark Every Friday
Greetings, bargain hunters! Since everyone seems to e-mail or text birthday wishes, get-well hopes or congratulatory notes nowadays, handwritten greeting cards have become even more special and noteworthy for both the sender and recipient. Hallmark Gold Crown wants to reinvigorate … [Read more...] about Get Free Greeting Card at Hallmark Every Friday
DIY Holiday Ornament Wreath for $8 or Less
Create a cool craft for cheap Last year I was at a holiday party socializing with the dog in the house (yes, I am THAT person) when I spotted a wonderful DIY holiday ornament wreath. The charming design stuck with me, and as I searched for one to buy, I saw price points for this this sparkly … [Read more...] about DIY Holiday Ornament Wreath for $8 or Less
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