this place is the coolest, i made a set of stained glass cactuses! they are excellent teachers and…read moreexcellent artists, highly recommend.

Autumn can you please get ahold of me 903-9566. I know the studio is closed and all. But I had my…read moredogs paw print mug done last year and I'm really really really desperate to get it back. She was my best friend. Please please call me, ill give you 100 extra. Like ill pay even more than that. Please :(

Great experience. Beautiful dresses. The owner Orainda was awesome and her daughter Cora was lovely…read moreas well. I bought my dress there and then went back and my friend bought her dress there. Very pleased overall. Cute shop, private appointment and the owner was so knowledgeable about anything and everything weddings.

I went to Orainda's to try on wedding gowns. Beginning of the appointment seemed normal until I…read morecame out in the first dress. My family wanted to take photos so I can remember and look back on the dresses I tried on, and the owner immediately told us pictures are not allowed. She explained she has had bad experiences of brides coming in just to find out the size and style they like, then going and purchasing elsewhere. I understand her point of view but that really rubbed me the wrong way as a customer. I wasn't able to remember any of the dresses I tried on, therefore I ended up purchasing my gown elsewhere. She also seemed to have a bad vibe. She mentioned that getting the "this is it" feeling isn't common then said only 80% of women experience it. The whole experience was off putting in my opinion.

Visited Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts for the first time yesterday and I left pleasantly…read moresurprised! I found them on Facebook and saw they were doing various classes, since I last tried and failed at knitting when I was 18, I decided perhaps 36 is the age I will figured out how to crochet! All of the women at the shop were very helpful. They have lots of beautiful fabric options and they were all incredibly encouraging I look forward to what other skills they can teach me in the future!

I am so impressed with the work they did on my four prints. The process was simple and fun. We…read morewere greeted by one of the employees, who offered many suggestions for matting and frames. He took his time holding different options up to our prints and didn't rush us as we tried to decide on combinations. The four pictures were done in just three days and the pictures look far more expensive than they were, thanks to superb framing. At $30 per picture, it was by far a better value than trying to do this myself.

I stumbled across Dos Manos thanks to a TikTok video and knew I had to check it out right away--and…read moreI'm so glad I did! This gallery is such a gem in Anchorage. It's filled wall-to-wall with incredible art from so many talented local artists, and it has such a warm, welcoming vibe when you walk in. If you're looking for unique ways to decorate your space, they have beautiful prints that instantly brighten up a room. I also loved the selection of cards, stickers, and fun gift items--perfect for grabbing something special for a friend (or yourself!). It's the kind of place where you'll find something new and inspiring every time you stop by. Supporting local artists while picking up one-of-a-kind pieces? Definitely a win-win. Dos Manos is officially one of my favorite new finds in Anchorage.

Great shop in Spenard! First time being in here, and only because we had a gift card! It is a…read moregallery with different art pieces by different artists, but much more than that it is a gift shop that sells tons of locally made items. If you need a gift for a birthday, baby shower, or the holidays, come by this shop and you just might find something. They have a kid section, they have a room with Corso prints, and a cool staircase with art upstairs. I will definitely be back. The worker was a young guy just sitting behind the counter on his phone not interacting with anyone shopping, but he was nice when we check out. Picture was $60 and the cup I think was $18.

Stopped in here during a downtown event, looks like a great place to learn how to make quality art…read moreand harness your innate creativity. Staff were really friendly and helpful, despite it being very close to closing time. Looks like they also have free events pretty frequently. You've probably walked by this place a million times, next time, go in!

This is such an amazing place for artists of all levels to come and try a class or three. The Arc…read morehas amazing services and this one shines bright. My daughter is an accomplished artist in her own right. She has become an amazing sketch and graphic design artist throughout the years but I wanted her to get more training and also work on those social skills that are so important. We walked in and the place was bustling with classes and activity. There was a 8 foot tall metal wolf sculpture in the corner and I thought "Yes!" I knew it was going to be the perfect place for us. We talked to Stephanie and thought my daughter would love it. When we got home she wouldn't stop talking about it. She's really excited to try the classes. She wants to take all of them. They have classes for beginning to intermediate artists. Classes for advanced artists. There's pottery, screen printing, fashion design. There's so many classes and they're affordable! Some are even free! Everyone is welcome to attend. This is a wonderful art studio in the community! I absolutely love this place. Come down and check it out. Please! Support your local artists. It's so very important.

Very cute little fabric store on the south side of Eagle River. Very convenient location to a few…read moreother stores and services that I frequently go to. Polite young lady working there, a few already sewn crafts for sale, patterns, books and kits. A lot for baby crafts if you're in the market for that. Overall, a cute little shop and nice addition to Eagle River.

I really enjoy every visit I make to this darling quilt shop! The sales girls are so very helpful…read more They carry fabrics and patterns I have not seen at other shops in the Anchorage area. TSQP has a wonderful rewards programs with frequent sales and promotions! This is a fun place to shop. Soon they will be opening their classroom space. I can't wait!

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.