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Special Event: John Creighton Petersen returns to Runaway October 28-30
John Creighton Petersen is coming back to Runaway to teach three classes for us at the end of the month! Since it will be only days before Halloween, two of the classes are themed for the holiday! Please take a look at the classes below, and tell us which ones you are...
Christmas is Coming — Classes, Supplies & More!
Christmas really isn't that far away for the enterprising paper crafter! You'll want to check out our holiday supplies of paper, stamps, dies, stencils, ribbons and more. And you will definitely want to check out the various holiday offerings in our class schedule,...
At Runaway, we love to hear from our customers!
The real joy of this store is the customers -- and Christy and the rest of the Runaway gang have appreciated the kind words so many of you have offered since we opened our doors in June of 2013! Here is just a sample of the recent feedback we've received from some of...
Dyan Reaveley coming to Runaway September 24 & 25!
Runaway is pleased to be bringing Ranger designer and mixed media artist Dyan Reaveley back to Runaway to teach on September 24 and 25. If you’ve taken Dyan’s classes before, you’ll know you don’t want to miss this! If you haven’t had the chance, you’ll want to get in...
Dina Wakley — coming to Runaway August 11 thru 13 — still space available!
Runaway was so pleased the first time we were able to host mixed media artist, author and Ranger® signature designer Dina Wakley. And we are even more excited to be bringing her back to the store in August! If you caught one of her classes the first time, you know...
Runaway Welcomes Terry Medaris Prismacolor® Colored Pencil Classes August 6
Runaway Welcomes Terry Medaris and his Prismacolor® Colored Pencil Classes on Saturday, August 6 for three 3-hour classes ($35 each, $60 for 2 or $90 for all 3) If you like bright colors in your artwork, Terry’s classes can help you achieve that. Check out the...
Runaway announces August 2 thru 5 Mixed Media Camp for Young Crafters!
Are you a young crafter or a would-be mixed media artist looking for something special to do this summer? Consider Runaway's Paper Crafting & Mixed Media Camp for Young People (designed for youth ages 10 to 18) August 2 thru 5 (10-11:30 each day) Instructor:...
Runaway’s “Red, White & Blue” 3rd Birthday Sale!
“It’s Red, White and Blue Birthday Time!” Celebrate Runaway’s 3rd Birthday (and the country’s 240th!) 1/4 Off Red Star Items (25% off items with a red star) – Beginning Wednesday, June 29 1/3 Off “White” Star Items (33% off items with a “White” star) – Beginning...
John Creighton Petersen of ArtNewWave is coming to Runaway May 21-22!
Mixed media fusion artist John Creighton Petersen of ArtNewWave is coming to Runaway to teach several of his wonderful mixed media classes. Christy had the chance to take a class from John at CHA earlier this year, and she really enjoyed it! She is very pleased that...
A Reminder about our New Hours
Just wanted to remind everyone that Runaway's hours are now 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday thru Saturday. We remain open on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. And we are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. As always, our store hours do not necessarily affect attendance at classes...
Runaway visits Comic Fest
Part of the Runaway gang (including Edgar Allan Crow, our lovely mascot) have wandered off to work the Northwest ComicFest at the Salem Convention Center on August 15 and August 16. But never fear, several intrepid and dedicated souls are keeping the store up and...
A reminder about Runaway’s new hours
Runaway is now open Wednesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. We remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. So . . . what that means is that we will open and close an hour earlier than we used to on Wednesday thru Saturday. And that's...
“Run Away” from the Heat — We have A/C!
Just a reminder as you go about your business in this beautiful but sometimes overwhelming hot weather. You can always stop by Runaway to take a break from the heat. Edgar Allan Crow is enjoying “weather” in the low 70s while the rest of the town faces the heat. And...
Runaway’s Holiday Weekend — Open July 3, 4 & 5
Runaway will be open regular hours (11 am to 7 pm) on Friday, July 3 (and Runaway to Play will take place as usual). On Saturday, July 4, Runaway will open at 11 am but close early at 4 pm. And on Sunday, July 5, Runaway will be open our regular Sunday hours (11 am to...
You won’t believe our July class schedule
The class schedule for July is jam-packed. Edgar Allan Crow wants everyone to know that Runaway is lucky to have both wonderful teachers and fabulous customers -- that's what makes the place work as well as it does! That and the presence of a very stylish bird...
Runaway approaches its second birthday — Watch this space!
Runaway is rapidly approaching the two-year mark. And you know what that means! Oh, you don't? Well, to tell the truth, we aren't sure either. Christy and the Crow are both playing things close to the vest this year. But we're sure that they're up to something, so...
“Stamp Out Cancer!” Crafting Marathon June 6 and 7
Once again this year, Edgar Allan Crow and the rest of the Runaway gang invite you to join them to "Stamp Out Cancer!" on June 6 and 7. This crafting marathon will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Come join us from 10 am until midnight on...
Runaway has tickets for Heirloom’s May 2015 Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival
Heirloom Productions will be holding the Portland Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival Saturday, May 9, 2015 at a new location -- the Washington County Fair Complex, 873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124. The fairgrounds offer free parking, light rail...
Spring has sprung!
Thank goodness the west coast dock labor dispute has come to an end -- we have plenty of new products coming into the store every week. The first new Ranger Dylusions paints have come (and gone -- but we'll have more in a few weeks). We have marvelous new Spring and...
Runaway Joins the 2015 Northwest Paper Chase — March 13-29
The Paper Chase is a very cool event that brings together mixed media and paper crafters and stores from throughout Oregon and Washington. Runaway is very excited to be one of the 2015 participants! And we hope all our Runaway friends will make us your home store as...