highlights from early hops
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030401 Epic eats at Viking Brewing ~ seriously the food was so good. After biking around for a few hours we were so grateful to land there for an early dinner.
02 The coolest mascot at Caffe Pacori… also home of Eugene’s coolest bathroom
03 Art Hoppers converse at The Switch Gallery
04 The Shadowfox Studio is a feast for the eyes. While the spray paint wall is certainly not the most important feature it is definitely satisfying to look at.
Jud turner // the oblivion gallery
The group bike ride arrives at The Oblivion Gallery to check out Jud Turner’s P’Squosa Chief Sculpture before it is delivered up to Wenatchee later that week.
may’S PARTICIPATING VENUES
The Oblivion Gallery
Home of Jud Turner and Renee Mahni and neighboring the artists’ workshop; The Oblivion Gallery features rotating guest artists, the latest work of Jud and Renee. Stop by for a captivating gallery experience tucked away in West Eugene. View The Oblivion Gallery Website here
Viking Brewing
A charming micro brewery sits nested in West Eugene’s industrial Warehouse District boasting home brewed beer, top notch pub fare, live music and rotating monthly visual artists. Whether you’re visiting the peak of summer under picnicking under the hop vines, or cozied up inside the pub in the winter, Viking Brewing is a great place to eat, drink and be merry. View the Viking Brewing website here.
Spetzler Designs
Gary Spetzler is something of a local Willy Wonka character. Visit Gary’s workshop to view and play with his latest automata sculptures, sign up for a class, or get a kit to build one for yourself. Gary’s work is sure to delight. View Spetzler Designs website here.
Pinebox
You won’t have to travel far into the Warehouse District to find the Pinebox Artist Collective in a well-worn wooden warehouse, railroad adjacent, complete with a simple old western looking façade. Home of FRIPP jewelry, Pinemarten Building Co. and Good Creative; Pinebox is a dynamic space featuring artist shows, community crafts, and a budding puppet theater. Visit FRIPP’s website here. Visit Pinemarten Building Co.’s website here. Visit Adam of Good Creative’s website here.
Caffe Pacori
If you haven’t made it to Caffe Pacori for Saturday morning cartoons, to visit Eugene’s greatest bathroom, or for the obvious reason— coffee; what have you even been doing? Visit Eugene’s most eclectic cafe for a comic and figurine dream. Caffe Pacori hosts a small group of craft vendors during The Art Hop and always features its own collection of art and objects. Visit Caffe Pacori’s website here.
Blunt Graffix
While you’re touring the western-most end of the Warehouse District, be sure to swing in to Blunt Graffix — a Creative studio specializing in printmaking. Blunt Graffix is marked by its’ pop-art style renderings of subjects. Their prints often weave bold color with holographic reveal layers amid captivating detail and cinematic perspectives; all of which somehow manages to solicit some feeling of bad-assery within the viewer. View Blunt Graffix website here.
,Shadowfox
Shadowfox is the artist name of Jason Pancoast. A Eugene artist who creates elaborate layered sculptural paintings celebrating nature, landscape, and geometry. Visit Shadowfox for a tour of the artist's studio in a beautiful studio/gallery setting. If you're lucky you'll catch some live music and performance too! View Shadowfox's website here.
Wheelhaus Arts
Wheelhaus Arts is an incredible arts space dedicated to cultivating the arts for artists of all ages. Run by Artist David Placencia, Wheelhaus Arts hosts workshops, community events, gallery shows and more ~ all aiming to expand the arts in our community! Stop by to see the latest from this vibrant community of artists. View Wheelhaus Arts website here.
Eugene Textile Center
The Eugene Textile Center is an enormous and dynamic fiber artist’s heaven. ETC is a large fiber arts store, classroom and gallery in one. They sell both new and second hand, and estate fibers, yarns, looms and more. ETC is new to The Art Hop this month. Be sure to pop in and check out their gallery, their workshops and more. View Eugene Textile Center’s website here.
Fitti’s Pizza
Fitti’s Pizza is family owned and operated, serving up Detroit-style pizza with a northwest twist. Visit them during The Art Hop for a deep dish bite of ‘za and check out the various local artists and musicians they are supporting by offering their shop as a show space. View Fitti’s website here.
Eugene Makerspace
As you’re touring the Warehouse District make sure to check out the Eugene Makerspace to see how things are made and get inpsired about many things possible. Eugene Makerspace provides a gateway for curious minds to share tools and ideas, acquire skills in an encouraging environment. Check them out, get involved! View Eugene Makerspace’s website here.
Hot Tees
We’re stoked to welcome a new neighbor in the Warehouse District — Hot Tees! They’re a lively screenprinting house and they’re opening their doors to let you check out their process and hosting other artists or musicians in the process. Go check them out while you’re making the rounds. View Hot Tee’s website here.
Studio West
Studio West is an art glass studio and gallery opening its doors during The Art Hop to welcome visitors to see live glass blowing demos and finished works. Check them out during the Hop, sign up for a class or take home one of their finished pieces! View Studio West’s website here.
Curious Collective
Curious Collective is probably the newest Artist Collective to grace the Warehouse District. We are stoked to have them on board with us and can’t wait to see what they get up to. Check out resident artists’ woodworking, photography, costuming, digital art, jewelry, games, furniture, and larger construction-related projects. View Resident Chalan Moon’s etsy site here.