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March 2024 by Debbie 5.
These folks are so helpful. They will help you choose the supplies you need to create your vision. They also have some fun classes to help you build your skills.
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February 2024 by Shanan Kelley
Love this place! Super friendly and helpful staff, great selection.
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February 2024 by J. Rivka
Although one of the ladies was sweet and helpful, the owner seemed to think that at art shops nothing should be touched [she actually said “look with your eyes and not your hands” to my little ones]. My children are well behaved and kind but she didn’t like how my son held paper or I how my daughter barely touched the skin in my arm with a paint brush. She seemed to eagle-eye us the whole time, it made me uncomfortable. She was clearly irritated that we were in there and that my two school-aged children wanted to respectfully touch. I do believe others have had a lovely experience there—especially if they were adults or older children. However, in our fast and often unwelcoming society, young children must be given mutual respect and allowed to POLITELY explore their world with as many of their senses as possible. Perhaps a “No children under the age of 10” sign on the door would alert customers of the vibe of the shop before potential customers enter. I wish I hadn’t made a purchase at such a nit-picky shop. It was my/our first time in and I won’t be going back.[Note: this post was made when the shop was in its previous location, close to the bridges]
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February 2024 by Suzy Creed
These folks are so very helpful, kind and non-judgmental. I think I asked a silly question, and they very kindly talked me through what I needed to know.
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February 2024 by Paula Bailey
Friendly place good, with a good assortment of supplies. Enjoyed the mixed media class.
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February 2024 by Taryn Alexandros
I needed gesso for a project and they were the closest location that had it available. But the selection of supplies was good. There was fine art items like Golden paint, a good selection of name brand brushes, a great selection of loose papers. The paper craft selection is very good from embossers to stamps, etc. Also very happy to see a good well kept selection of Copics!
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September 2023 by Denise Bjornsrud
This is a wonderful place to shop for a huge variety of art and craft supplies. The classes are a great way to learn new techniques while being surrounded by creativity.
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September 2023 by Sydney Levin
Great little shop! I had heard good things about this place when it was located downtown, but hadn't made it in until today, and so glad we did. Bought a mix of supplies, from washi tape to colored pencils. Very excited to try out the Carand'ache Neocolors we picked up.
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August 2023 by V. Ruth Schulenberg
I discovered Runaway several months ago when I was looking for arts and crafts stores in the Salem area. Not only does this independently-owned small business have fun and unique items that are not found at the “big box stores,” but the owner offers a variety of classes and will schedule one based on customer requests. I just did an all-day “junk journal” class there that was truly delightful. Christy put a lot of effort and creativity into planning the project for our class. The photo shows one of the pages Christy showed us how to make for our junk journals.
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July 2023 by Lori Yandell
I thought this was a great place for art! It's pretty big and open with lots of different art materials and products. Plus, they even have classes.
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July 2023 by Tiffany Hall
This is hands down my Number 1 "go-to" whenever I either need something specific but also as a place to just look and see what's new. You CANNOT compare this gem to the generic big box craft stores like CW. (In June i had to go to CW for an item purely because Runaway wasn't open. I have a large purse and as soon as I found my item an employee told me I had to leave immediately because they no longer allow "large bags". She wouldn't even let me give it to her to hold. She said they cannot be inside the store whatsoever. That was officially my LAST time there.I have seen multiple comments on the staff at Runaway following or watching customers but I think we may be forgetting that Runaway is a privately owned company owned and run by real people who actually care. There are TONS of very small items that would be very easy to shoplift. And they could easily loose quite a bit of income in a short time. Also the big stores have electronic security tags. This place doesn't so they rely on themselves to observe and try to prevent theft).That aside, if you want the best quality products at pretty reasonable prices you should definitely check Runaway out. One of my personal favorite things about Runaway is their reward/loyalty program. They keep track of your purchases and on your 10th purchaseand then they give you 10% of that amount back in store credit. So they add up what you spent on all 10, then they give you 10% of that total back in store credit. So to me it's like a fun lil bonus.And the current location is no longer right next to tje mission so that's no longer an issue.I can't say enough good things about Runaway. I love it there.
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July 2023 by Chad Fenwick
Lovely little shop. The staff is friendly and helpful. Will be back.
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July 2023 by Rochelle Clarke
Great place for art and craft supplies. More specialized than the big box store. Wide variety of brands available. Fantastic staff, very knowledgeable and friendly.
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March 2023 by Bravecherry
I came in here about a week ago and I really love this place, but my only feedback is not to walk up to me & ask if I need any help looking for something as soon as I walk in the door. Just give me a few minutes of browsing and allow me to start feeling comfortable in the space/ feel of the shop. I really do appreciate the customer service & intent behind it, but it rubs me the wrong way. Everybody that works here is very knowledgeable and kind. They also have a great selection and a little clearance area in the back that I always go to first. Y'all definitely better come and not miss out
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March 2023 by Veronica A
Everyone was very nice it was our first time in we will be going back soon thank you lady's for all your help.
