Milwaukie & North Clackamas
The Vital Element

The Vital Element

Local Art in Milwaukie

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+1 971 266 16 772027 SE Jefferson St Unit 204, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 · Historic Milwaukie

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Where to find them

2027 SE Jefferson St Unit 204, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

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About

*** JULY UPDATE: We are open for appointments Tuesday through Friday afternoons. We are also open for walk-in shopping every other Sunday from 10am-4pm (aka when we’re not at the Milwaukie Farmer’s Market, May through October & Holiday Markets) and Milwaukie First Friday. We recommend scheduling an appointment for all design and repair consultations to ensure dedicated time for your inquiry. Until our new doorbell is installed, please call or text and we’ll let you in the main door. We’re upstairs and to the right. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone is welcome! The Vital Element is a special place to learn and explore beautiful, handmade pieces made to adorn body and home.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Repair services

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Hours

Thursday
2 to 5 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10 AM to 4 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
2 to 5 PM

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