Latest News
Interested in our classes?
Classes are a fantastic way to play and create with your friends while learning new techniques. Call, email, or ask in person in our store for information on joining one of our fabulously fun classes! runawayartstudio@gmail.com (503) 881-6270
Dina Wakley returns to Runaway!
Class dates: May 17-19, 2024 We have confirmation that Dina Wakley will be returning to teach some amazing classes at Runaway Friday, May 17th through Sunday, May 19th. She is offering several three-hour classes on Friday and Saturday, with a full-day class...
Ready for Spring?
Runaway is starting to bring in a lot of fun new supplies to get you in the mood for spring projects! From stamps and dies, to paint, coloring media and papers, you can find it all on your next visit! Lawn Fawn Spring 2024 Release Graphic45 The Beach is Calling...
Gear up for holiday cardmaking!
Runaway has oodles of products in the store to help you spread all kinds of holiday cheer! You can find stamps, dies, patterned papers and stencils that will make your Fall and Winter holiday projects extra special. There are also holiday card making classes on the...
Happy 10th Birthday to Runaway!
We are so excited to celebrate our 10th birthday in business! And we'd like you to help us celebrate, so we have a month-long sale! From August 10th to September 10th, we are offering a variety of discounts on many of our favorite products. Anniversary Deals from Aug...
Megan Quinlan teaching in July!
We are really excited to announce that Megan Quinlan, who is a widely known artist in the mixed media world, will be teaching a fantastic class on Saturday, July 15th! This creative day will include a lot of inspiration, fun techniques and a chance to make a finished...
Maybe a class at Runaway is in your future?
Runaway offers a lot of different classes. If you enjoy mixed media, maybe the Altered Book or Art Journaling classes would be of interest. If you are a cardmaker or would like to learn more about papercrafting, one of Runaway's card classes could fit the bill....
Runaway will be closed on April 9th (Easter Sunday)
Hello, Friends. Runaway Art and Craft Studio will be closed all day on Sunday, April 9th. We will open as usual on Tuesday, April 11th.
It’s really happening! Dina Wakley returns to Runaway Feb. 2-5, 2023
Sure, the holidays are cool and all. But that’s not the only thing that has us excited here at Runaway. We are very pleased to be the first store to host Artist and Designer (and one of our absolute favorite teachers!) Dina Wakley as she returns to travel and...
Happy 9th Birthday to Runaway!
Runaway is celebrating its 9th birthday with 9 days of sales! Our celebration will run from July 6 through July 14. Roll the dice when you check out for discounts between 10-30% off regular priced merchandise. You will find lots of additional sales in store as well....
Runaway Closed New Year’s Day for Inventory
We are open until 6 pm on New Year's Eve, just like normal. But we will be closed on New Year's Day so that we can count everything in the store! We'll be open again from 11 to 5 on Sunday, January 2, just like normal. Just don't ask us to count anything! 😉
Have you been to Runaway lately?
Are you interested in some new supplies? Runaway is now carrying stamps and stencils from Lavinia; stamps, dies and stencils from Polkadoodles; heavy body acrylics from Golden (plus High Flows and Fluid acrylics that we've always carried); new items from Lawn Fawn,...
What’s New?
Are you interested in some new supplies? Runaway is now carrying stamps and stencils from Lavinia; stamps, dies and stencils from Polkadoodles; heavy body acrylics from Golden (plus High Flows and Fluid acrylics that we've always carried); new items from Lawn Fawn,...
Runaway is open at its new location!
Christy and the Runaway gang -- including Edgar Allan Crow -- can all be found at our new South Salem Location: 4675 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302. It's in the Cherry City Center, right next to Big 5. Plenty of parking!
Exciting News!
By now you may have heard our news! We're moving from downtown Salem to a new location in the Cherry City Center in South Salem. The address is 4675 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302, just south of WinCo on the west side of the street. We are currently closed just...
What’s new at Runaway?
Runaway has added a new product line. Ink on 3 stamps, dies and stencils are now available! We are excited to hear what you think about them. You can see all of the items in our online catalog. Ink on 3 stamp sets (matching dies are available) and stencil Hero Arts...
Hello, Sunshine!
Here's today's small art journal page by Christy using Scribble Sticks, Dina's paints and Posca paint pens. Thanks for visiting!
Celebrating Robin
Greenhouse Witch by Robin Bielefeld Just wanted to take a moment to celebrate one of Runaway's favorite artists -- and a very good friend. Robin Bielefeld has drawn yet another of her marvelous coloring pages called “Greenhouse Witch.” This coloring page certainly...
Artists in Action “Outside the Box” Auction comes to Runaway!
Runaway is so excited to be helping our local friends at Artists in Action (AIA) this year with their annual "Outside the Box" auction! Our store will be the showcase for the auction items: fabulous handmade boxes. All of the boxes up for bid will be displayed in our...
Kaleidoscope Coloring Club & Drawing Night Changes
In consultation with Robin, we have decided to not hold Kaleidoscope Coloring Club or Drawing Night this month. Decisions about what will happen next month are waiting to see how things are going then. Edgar is happy to give Robin a month or two off so she can enjoy...