Spokane Gallery, formerly called Pacific Flyway Gallery, opened in 1985 as a wildlife gallery, selling things like duck stamps and wildlife art. Current owner Holly Swanson has shifted the focus to serving customers as a gallery and framing shop.
"I'm a certified picture framer," Swanson says. "It's important for me to save art for the future."
That's why she offers restorative framing services to help preserve pieces that have been damaged in fires or floods.
The gallery itself holds a unique collection of art, jewelry and decor from local makers, plus crystals and plants.
Spokane Gallery offers workshops and other events throughout the year, including the Festival of Lights the first weekend in December.
"It's all about lighting up the dark — kind of like the winter solstice but a little bit more fantasy-style," Swanson says. "We have lighted headpieces, lighted outfits, fantasy lanterns and some stuff like that."
Learn more at spokane-gallery.myshopify.com and on Facebook.
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MULBERRY MARKET
17325 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley
With over 40 local vendors and a wide array of home goods, decor, clothing and accessories, Mulberry Market offers ample shopping opportunities, but it's also a haven for DIY learning opportunities. "The workshops are such a big part of our store," owner Hannah Carlson says. "It's so fun for someone to come in that's never done something like that before and get to be creative and learn something new." Find classes on a wide array of crafting options, including fused glass, candle or soap making, flower arranging, and painting.
Upcoming events include the Small Business Saturday Shop Hop, in which shoppers who buy something at three businesses — Mulberry Market, Collected Goods and Adorkable Gifts in Liberty Lake — will get a swag bag.
And Mulberry Market is part of November's Small Business Bingo, featuring 12 participating businesses. The grand prize winner receives $100 gift cards to each store.
POTTERY PLACE PLUS
203 N. Washington St. Ste. 200A
Located in the Liberty Building right next to Auntie's Bookstore lies Pottery Place Plus, a gallery featuring works from local artists. Pottery Place Plus was started in 1978 by a group of potters, expanding over the years to include artists of other mediums into the cooperative. Inside the store, you can see a bunch of blown glass pieces, fused and stained glass, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, candles, paintings, and photography from many of the region's artists. Pottery Place Plus also holds gallery showings, and more information about upcoming events and new arrivals to the store can be found on their social media or website potteryplaceplus.com.
THE CULINARY STONE
2129 Main St., Coeur d'Alene
The Culinary Stone opened in 2013, serving as a multifaceted stop for all of your culinary needs. Inside you'll find a collection of gifts for avid cooks and items to add to your own kitchen. Need a quick pick me up while shopping? Stop by The Culinary Stone's cafe or deli. Additionally, they have a wine shop and wine club, which are aimed to help expand your palate and introduce participants to the world of pairing wine and food. The Culinary Stone frequently holds cooking classes to create dishes like pho and pastries and to teach you how to prepare meats like deer and turkey. For more information, visit culinarystone.com.
