Hidden gem in Vicksburg. Took a 8 week throwing class. It was fantastic! The owner and the helpers…read moreare patient and caring. I had to miss a class & was able to make up the class and get extra practice during open studio hours on Saturday. They own a kiln, so the turn around on pieces isn't long. I'm looking forward to returning with friends

Loving my pottery lessons there! Started off doing the one-time handbuilding class, made some fun…read morestuff, then signed up for beginning wheel-throwing class. I am officially obsessed! All supplies included, plenty of studio time to practice, and expert instruction from the mother-daughter team who owns the studio.

My husband and I went here for our 10th Anniversary and it did not disappoint! Sam was our…read moreinstructor and she was informative, helpful and super fun. We will definitely be coming back with our kids soon!

Significantly helpful manager/owner!?…read more Great options Cool spot to check of for things to make or take

avolio is primarily a teaching facility. They do have a small shop with completed artworks for…read moresale, which was very nice. But I was very impressed with the teaching program they offer. I'm hoping I get back to Kalamazoo sometime in the next year so to take advantage of some refresher instruction and studio time.

These guys are the best! If you've joined a local mug club in which hand blown glasses are the…read moredrinking vessels, chances are its an Avolio masterpiece. They make the loveliest small, swirled glass cups for the art hops that they sell for only $10 including a wine or beer fill. We are building up a lovely collection. They also carry Christmas ornaments, vases, fishes, and more. Masters of their craft!

Amazing staff and environment! My friends and I always love to go here, every time we do the staff…read moreis always kind and offering help as needed. They do a lot more than just the glaze painting but I haven't tried them yet! They also have many pieces to choose from like little sculptures for kiddos and holiday themed items as well as the practical use ones like egg carton holders and mugs.

Came here as a family for my wife's birthday. She and the kids had a blast picking and painting…read moretheir pieces. Make sure if you come you listen to the instructions and understand them before getting started so you don't have any issues with your art pieces. The only thing I will caution is expect to pay a decent amount per piece. I don't believe I saw a piece less than $20, but those were small and if your younger kids are anything like mine, they will want to paint tons of them, or a really big (read expensive) one.

I do maintenance at Ascension Hospitals. We have used Leatherman for years. They do good work and…read moreat a reasonable price and good turn around time from start to finish.

Excellent work. They pick up and deliver are easy to work with and deliver when promised.read more

I have taken two classes here. Both with the glass blowing. The instructors are amazing and…read morepatient. They help ensure that you make the art and colors you want come to life. Can be costly, don't advise doing these event in the summer. But the memories and art you walk away with is priceless.

We've never been glass blowing before, but after our amazing experience at Glass Art Kalamazoo,…read morethis will easily become our new holiday tradition. Our instructor Jesse was very patient and kind, and he helped us craft some beautiful Christmas ornaments. This was truly an unforgettable experience and we can't wait to do it again soon!

Absolutely, a horrible shop!! Avoid at all cost. Unsafe firearm handling. Employees and some of the…read moregoods on sale seem very sketchy and of questionable quality. Dave your time and money. Shop elsewhere.

The staff is very knowledgeable about their inventory which was impressive. I went in for ammo,…read morespoke to the gentleman behind the counter he pointed me to just what I needed. I will recommend this place to all my friends who have weaponry needs.

Such great kind and knowledgeable owners -- and staff! I came in with so many technical questions…read more(I'm a beginner) and they helped me every step of the way! I left there feeling very confident and have already finished a few lovely projects! I couldn't have done it with out them! I'm so glad they are apart of our community and hope they stay for a VERY long time!! I would also like to mention they have a great selection of different kinds of yarn! The pricing is very reasonable!!

The overuse of AI generated images and text in their emails, social media and marketing is enough…read moreto put me off ever stepping foot in this store ever again. I am curious to know what the owners of The Bear and Fox DON'T use AI for, because they take AI use to an entirely new level and it really just comes across as lazy and unprofessional. Why should I spend my hard earned money at a business that is too lazy to invest in their own business by hiring a graphic designer for their logo, or at the very least spend a few minutes in an editing program to make a flier that is not visually abhorrent? Why should I go out of my way to shop local when this business is so lazy and cares so little that they need AI to regurgitate word salad for their emails and social media posts? Why even bother owning a business that is specifically catered to crafts if you are going to outsource every creative aspect to a robot? The AI is getting so exhausting. It is EVERYWHERE and it is a punch in the gut to see a business built around human creativity and handmade crafts use this kind of technology, despite the environmental impact and the theft that takes place to train AI models. I cannot speak for everyone, but fiber arts is my escape from being bombarded by AI and the need to be hyper-vigilant of what is real and what is fabricated. The incessant AI is just more than I am willing to tolerate tainting my hobby. I don't own a business, I am sure it is so much harder than it looks and I am sure the owners are just trying their best with the tools they have at their disposal. However, no amount of business optimization and time saving is worth what AI is doing to the planet, the fiber arts community and the communities living in areas where data centers are being built.