Blaines is the only independent art store in Anchorage . It's a valuable gem . They carry so many…read moreitems that you can't find anywhere else . Blaines Art has a coffee bar and a customs frame shop . They offer art classes throughout the year for artists of all levels and ages . The staff is friendly and knowledgeable . They are all artists themselves . Blaines is open 7 days a week . They also have a nice collection of cards and gifts for everyone . Of course you can always find art by local artists on display and quite often it will be the work of the employee helping you . Blaine's is a wonderful place to be inspired !

Blaine's Art scams their customers left and right with overpriced art supplies that can often be…read morefound for much lower prices at better art stores like Blick's, Jackson's, and even Ebay. What is Amanda thinking by charging her customers an outrageous $400 for a set of color pencils that can be bought for $200 or less on Ebay and Amazon? Customer service is also pretty crappy here, since I was always treated like an "outsider artist" instead of the professional that I've been for years. Amanda is also a classist bigot who snubs customers that she feels are not bourgeoisie enough for her snobbish standards, which makes her no better than a common racist. Anyway, if you want the best art supplies for decent prices? Then I highly recommend Blick's, Jackson's, Ebay, or even Amazon over Amanda's overpriced inferior establishment. If you want your art displayed on the wall? I also recommend you display anywhere but at Blaine's, because no serious art buyer will ever see it at Blaine's and it will be displayed next to mediocre garbage art that not even a mother would display on a refrigerator door. Do you really want your $500 oil paintings to be seen next to refrigerator marker art that no one would even pay $10 for? I don't think so~

Very friendly staff who are happy to help you out without being invasive when you know what you're…read morelooking for. They have a great selection of yarn weights and color variations. If you're looking for cheap yarn, look elsewhere. They have premium quality stuff pretty much exclusively. I really enjoy the quirky stock they have. They will show you how to wind your own yarn if you ask, and you can use the manual one on your own if you know how. They have lots of local yarns.

It's really nice to have a quality yarn store in Eagle River, but holy moly it's expensive. Part…read moreof me is a complete yarn snob and then there is the part of me that is floored to have spent over $50 on two skeins of yarn. ..::cringe::.. By all means, they're beautiful, unique and made a lovely hat and fingerless gloves, but dang! I sure hope my son's girlfriend loves them! :D The nice lady working in there was very kind, available if needed and just allowed me to browse at my own pace. It's quite nice that they offer to roll the hank of yarn into a ball for you as well, which only takes a minute or two each. Just as the pandemic was hitting in the spring, they were getting ready to have classes for spinning yarn and unfortunately that has been postponed until all this ridiculousness is over. I'll probably go to a class or two, since I do have a wheel of my own. I merely dock a star for the price... by all means I will keep shopping there when I'm in need of fabulous yarn, but it's not for the random piece or practice project for sure. If you're looking for a specialty yarn for yourself or a gift, I highly recommend The Tangled Skein!

5th Avenue Jewelers deserves every one of the five stars in this rating! We brought my wife's…read morewedding band in for a resizing, and Roy put our minds at ease about the process. She hadn't been separated from that ring in 34 years! The band now fits much more comfortably. The service was faster than expected and for a very reasonable cost. This place will be our first stop for any future jewelry needs.

Great selection and even better customer service. Roy was very welcoming and knowledgeable.read more

Walked into Farm North Yarn Company as a guy who knows absolutely nothing about yarn... and walked…read moreout feeling like I just got a masterclass. I went in to grab a gift for my wife, fully expecting to point at something and hope for the best. Instead, Ms. Kay took the time to walk me through different types of yarn, what they're used for, and even the kinds of projects they go into. She didn't just sell me yarn, she educated me... patiently. The shop itself is a great setup. Tons of options, great quality, and you can tell everything in there has a purpose. It's one of those places where people who know what they're doing can really get after it, and people like me don't feel completely lost. Bottom line, Ms. Kay is just a genuinely good human being. Friendly, knowledgeable, and runs a solid business. Highly recommend for anyone into crafts... or for husbands trying not to mess up a gift. #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #Alaska #CraftLife #ShopLocal #MayorJacobs

I love this store. The yarn quality, the colors, the knitters who come in to shop, visit and sit…read moreand knit. Kay is always welcoming and helpful to anyone needing assistance choosing yarn or supplies and deciding on projects. I can't imagine anyone being treated badly here. The variety of people at the store reflects Alaska's diversity and is part of what I enjoy about coming here to buy yarn or get help with my projects. It is one of my happy places.

Owner is awesome staff is impressive go get your crawl on …read more................... lots of upgrades . The only thing they don't have is r/c anonymous addiction is real

Exactly what I needed. I was visiting in town for a work trip and came across this shop while…read moredriving around and ended up walking out with 4 plastic model kits. The staff is friendly and helpful, but not pushy. The store has an excellent selection of R/C vehicles, trains, and plastic model kits and paints/accessories. I found some long out of production kits I have not seen in years. Thank you shop staff and especially Mark for answering my questions about your products. The next time I visit anchorage I'll be back for sure :)

The jewelers at Michael's pointed my fiancé to the perfect ring! It's stunning and I have received…read moreso many compliments. Thank you!

My husband and I have purchased jewelry from Dave and Mindy over many, many years and wouldn't even…read morethink of going anywhere else. They carry exquisite jewelry and their customer service matches that! They are very professional and do excellent work. Yet, they feel like friends. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Michael's Jewelers for any of your jewelry needs. Dave and Mindy will serve you well!

Before I even get to the quality of their products I must address the quality of their service and…read morethe extensive knowledge of their craft. Debi and Joe CARE about what matters to you! They are a great team and masterfully create, remodel and design treasurable jewelry. Award-winning quality and care. They are very responsive and have always taken Queen care of me and King care of my husband! They have been our jeweler for 6 years and since then exclusively! They've produced costume Prime jewelry for my family and now my friends. This isn't JUST a review it's a to DO! They work with ALL BUDGETS.

Giamante has been amazing to do business with! My fiancé found my engagement ring there, and he had…read moreboasted about how friendly and patient they were. They let him take his time, never pushed him and helped him pick out the perfect ring. Once given this amazing and one of a kind ring, I immediately had to get it resized. I was going out of town in a few days and I was so worried that they would send it out of state to get it resized and I wouldn't have it on my trip. (This was the case for many friends who purchased from jewelry chains in Anchorage- their rings were shipped out of state to get resized.) But instead my ring was done in less than a day! They will remind me when it's time to get my ring repaired, I'll always be able to get it cleaned for free there, and they'll answer any questions I have. I look forward to returning to Giamante to pick out my wedding band and my fiancé's ring. Thank you for being an excellent example of small business in Anchorage! We will recommend you to all of our friends.

I have had the pleasure of taking two classes from Turnagain Ceramics over the past few years and I…read morekeep wanting to take more! The staff that work at Turnagain Ceramics are very encouraging and skillful. I am always amazed seeing what they are creating, jealous too! The classes are reasonably priced considering all the materials and instruction provided. I look forward to being able to take more classes and improve my skill. Parking here is easy as they have their own little lot.

What a great place!! Warm, friendly staff and an amazing selection of clays and supplies for sale…read more A little oasis.