I took the Intro to Blockprinting class this past weekend and overall, it was fun. I have been looking into picking up a new hobby or get into more craftin' to get in touch with my creative side. The class was $42 from 10:30a to noon. It is an open space with all sorts of art supplies, tools, and just about anything your imagination can muster up. Lots of inspiration. I was hoping to make more than just one small block and have different supplies like fabric for printing. It was very therapeutic to carve my small block. The class felt a little scattered - but it was a very easy going environment, super relaxed. Our instructor was friendly and encouraged us to tap into originality without overthinking it instead of looking up patterns or inspo on our phone. I really liked that. And she offered us all coffee, freshly made. You can basically come in to do all the arts and craft your heart desires, on a donation basis. Affordable and unique way to release your artistic side without investing too much in all the supplies and then an abandoning a hobby. I'd come back with a friend and check out a different class. read more

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I went here as part of a work event to make lanterns for Lunar New Year . Stepping inside, I was immediately greeted by an organized haven of craft supplies. They had construction paper, ribbons, highlighters, stamps, hot glue guns, and anything you might find at Michael's. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and showed us how she made her lanterns. She walked us step-by-step through the process. Now, I'm not a crafty person, but I was inspired enough by the ambiance and overflow of art supplies to get some creative juices flowing. At the end, I was able to create my own lanterns with some creative twists. I had a fun time and will recommend my crafty friends to check this place out! read more

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I came here late Sunday afternoon for a tarot and vision board event. The event lasted two hours and was a lot of fun. They offer various events throughout the month, including soap making! This is a cool shop with many crafting supplies, including stamps, magazines, hot glue, etc. I am not a super crafty person, but it did not matter. One can easily create a vision board. Plenty of parking is available and near a few places to grab a bite to eat or do additional shopping. read more

I was googling around trying to find macrame cord and stumbled upon this little gem. While they don't sell macrame cord, they do have it, along with anything else you can think of in terms of crafting. This place is heaven for the ultimate crafter. I ended up signing up for a Full Moon Tarot Reading + Vision Board event, and had a great time. It was small and intimate, and other folks that weren't part of the event came in and did their own thing. Eli, the owner, is super nice and accommodating and I appreciate that she offers this space to those that like to dive into the world of crafts. I will definitely be back. read more

A fantastic place to find oneself. A wonderful selection. A groovy atmosphere. Professional, knowledgeable and personable staff.

Spread the news, call your friend who loves to create and BRING THEM HERE. This place is genius and wayyy to fun. The gist: It's an adult craft studio with all you can use supplies of all sorts. A dream for any creator. Only $5 to use any and all supplies + donate some to keep this place in business!! Food / Drink: Byob and snack! Food and drinks are allowed in the studio so bring friends and a bottle of wine, maybe some goldfish or your munch of choice and craft and chat for hours! They have water and tea if you ask (: Ellie / Clean-Up: Ellie runs this place and she rocks. She will give you the full tour and provide you with so much inspiration you won't know what to do with it. She also cleans up which makes this place even better knowing you can make a mess and the magic Ellie fairy will clean for you. Classes: Check the website to sign up for the various classes offered in all sorts of areas. I haven't done one yet, but I am sure they are great!! Reservations: Only make a reservation for large groups ( maybe 4+?) otherwise you can walk in and find a spot. read more

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Back again, still the best omakase experience in Austin. Charlie and Nguyen really know how to take care of you and make the experience special read more

My friend and I took Eli's screenprinting class at CRAFT and it was so fun. The space is big and filled with all sorts of tools and materials. The class was super informative and had ample time for going through the whole screenprinting process. We got to go home with so many goodies! I definitely recommend doing the workshop or visiting the space! Eli is a gem of a human and an instant friend! They are so generous with their knowledge and really just wanted us to explore, learn, and take advantage of the space. I wish we lived in Austin just so we could hang out here with Eli every day! read more

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The place that I kept wishing existed does exist, but not where I live. CRAFT was a lot of fun to explore and make a mess in! I hope to visit again sometime!! Please stay put unless you're coming to DFW. Lol I'm happy that you exist and will miss you until the next time. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for sometime now, it always seemed like something for which I would need to set out a full day. So when my SIL came to visit, we decided to take the opportunity to check it out. And boy I was not wrong, you can very easily spend all day here. There is SO MUCH stuff and a ton of options. Honestly for a bit I had decision paralysis because the possibilities seemed endless and I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. To make the most of your time, it's recommended you come in with potential ideas in mind. We just didn't know what to expect! Walls of: fabric, paints, materials, paper, etc. They offer some interesting classes, and still have open tables if you just want to drop by. It's a great resource if you want to try your hand at something new but don't want to fill up your space with a bunch of materials you may never use again. The environment is encouraging, supportive, and positive. If you're coming with a large group (we had a group of 5) they recommend you call ahead! read more

There is nothing more fun than diving into an arts and crafts project...and nothing worse than cleaning up after. That's why I was so impressed by Craft. They have everything you could possibly want for all types of projects, and they'll handle the mess once you're done. It's a great space to experiment, to learn, and to have fun with friends. read more

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Addicted to this place. Imagine being able to use whatever you want from a craft store for one price... yes! That is exactly what you find at CRAFT. For $10 an hour, you can use every single thing in the studio - puffy paint, fabric, yarn, stamps, ink, glitter, fancy papers, stencils, glue gun and everything you can think of. You can bring your own projects from home and work on them there, or just start something new. I'm a huge fan of CRAFT. read more

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When I went a bit ago, it was very nice, the employees were kind and had lots of good craft supplies, very cheap, pick your own pricing, and just a fun atmosphere! read more

I took the Embroidery 101: DIY Patches class and it was great! I thought $35 was very reasonable for the 2 hour class. Madeline was a great teacher and there were only 5 students so each of us got a lot of 1-on-1 time with her. She came around to teach us the stitches individually. We learned straight stitch, back stitch, lazy daisy, and french knot. They also had snacks like pretzels, Lara bars, different kinds of drinks. At the end of the class we got to take felt, needles, more thread, and iron-on transfer paper to finish our project. We were also given vouchers for 1 free hour of crafting. read more

Visited here from California for a relaxing time with my bridesmaids. I know as a bride I shouldn't really be planning my own bachelorette BUT, when I saw this I knew in my heart it was meant to be. Like seriously whether you're good at crafts or not, you'll end up in here so focused on what you're making and you'll truly enjoy yourself. When I first walked in, it felt like home lol. Eli shouted from a Corner and asked my group if anyone wanted coffee (yes for free). Had no clue at first shE was talking to us. She then gave us a tour of the whole place and even taught us how to emboss :O we were all shook We were able to use pretty much everything we saw. If I lived near Austin, I would've taken advantage of of the wood and fabric pieces, sadly I flew in Spirit Airlines and can't carry anything with me. I decorated my bride a sash, made a leaf crown, flower glasses, and made shrink-a-dinks of my puppy Overall, half of my group aren't that artsy, but they alL loved it. We planned an hour, but stayed 2.5. At the end of it, Eli came to chat with us a bit and even took pictures of our experience for us. Honestly can't wait to go back. read more

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Love, love, love! Free-form crafting fun! This place is airy and spacious and chock full o' goodies to get the creative juices flowin'. From paints to fabrics to stamps to maps to obscure knick knacks, this place has it all. Went in with my co-workers on a Friday afternoon for some staff bonding and relaxation and we weren't disappointed. So many options to create a lil' something, and normally $10/hour. Since were part of a non-profit group, they graciously gave us a discount on our crafting time! Thank you, Craft! We'll be back! read more

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I could not possibly speak highly enough of CRAFT or of Eli. I've been coworking here for almost a year, and since the very start CRAFT has been my community and home base. All the friends I've made in Austin, I've made at CRAFT. That's only possible because of Eli, whose generosity and sense of ethics runs through the whole business. I know that sounds like a lot for a coworking space, but the truth is that I've just put off my review for too long. A year ago, I would've just said that I appreciate that CRAFT coworking is incredibly cheap, that the people there are fun to be around, that crafting is included, and that I admire how ethically consistent CRAFT is as a ecologically-minded business. But it's now a completely indispensable part of my life in Austin, both a makerspace and my office and the place where all my friends hang out, where I get to meet incredibly talented people and pick their brains. I can't imagine an east side without CRAFT. You don't have to get as invested as I am in this business. But I promise that if you come I in, you're going to have a great time, make great stuff, and meet great people. That's the promise we all came to Austin for, right? read more

Great place to go, roll up yourselves and make whatever comes to mind. They have equipment and supplies for many types of crafts along with help and expertise. They are by donation but be sure to leave them 35 per visit or more do that they can stay open. read more

We came here for the screen printing class with Eli. Long story short: it was AWESOME! After spending 4 hours getting lectured to about how our art isn't going to be perfect and that that's okay, we got started. This class doesn't cover photo emulsion. Instead, we drew and cut out stencils. At that point you basically have an unlimited supply of paper to practice printing and there was even a selection of bags/shirts/koozies to print on. Eli was really helpful with stenciling technique. I made a bag and a koozie with my pattern. If you're on the fence about this class you should go. if you're not on the fence about this class, you should go. It's a great time and you can make some cool crafts. read more

The perfect walk-in experience to do crafts and get creative without having to own all the supplies. This isn't a step-by-step class (though they offer those), so you can just do your thing. It's BYOB and great solo or with a group. read more

Eli and I got to work together Saturday night - I helped pull bags off the table after Eli screen printed/inked the print of a custom 'velvet taco shell...' stencil onto shirts and canvas bags. I just wanted to say thank you again for Eli's hard work and allowing MOST of the group to hang out and chat. It was a great event and I'm so jealous Austin has this facility for ENDLESS possibilities for crafting. I'm based in Houston but would LOVE something like this down here. I too, love to make things - but find myself lacking the space to keep all my craft tools - and eventually have to sell them in order to free up space in my small living quarters. What a grand idea to start a business like this. I hope Craft has many fruitful years in the Austin location - and allowing others to join in crafting. Please build a location in Houston!! CRAFT FOREVER read more

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Craft is such a special community space. I've gone here to free craft, make protest signs, do workshops, volunteer.... and every time I've had an amazing experience. It has also saved me so much money and closet space and glitter that won't come out of the carpet to have somewhere to go to craft that has everything I need whenever the mood strikes, without having to invest is supplies I'll only use once. If you haven't checked craft out yet, highly recommend heading over to free craft and get creative. read more

This place is super Austiny awesome. You basically just walk in and create any art project you can think of. Picture an explosion of hot glue guns, ink stamps, colorful pens, and all things sparkly. Pay by the hour, use as much as you want, and the best part is that you don't have to clean up after yourself! I had the pleasure of working with Colin during my visit and he is truly fantastic - friendly, funny, helpful, artistic. I had exactly zero project ideas so we browsed Pinterest together and decided to make a card and then make some crayon art on a canvas. I had a blast just chatting and gluing junk together for an hour, I found it extremely cathartic. It's one of those places that really is good for all ages and personalities. Colin even told me that they just hosted a bachelor party who came in to paint a nude model - that's some next level brotime right there. It's a perfect place to paint, glue, cut, create, and well... CRAFT. read more

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What a unique, cool spot! My friend that lives out of town actually found this place on the internet somewhere when she was planning activities for my bachelorette party. We ended up having CRAFT for our own private event. There was 12 of us at the Craft house and it was the perfect size. It is BYOB if you would like to bring your own beverages. My friends had actually put together some snacks and wine for the event. We ended up doing a screen printing class as a group. I really did not know what to expect. So Eli is the owner of CRAFT and hosted our group. She started out by introducing herself and her awesome business. Then she moved on to talking about screen printing. Now I can be crafty if I need to, but I had never actually screen printed like this. My vision of a screen print was when you go to the beach and pick a print from the wall and have it put on a tshirt. This was NOT what we were doing. We were encouraged to come up with our own designs and then there is a process of using an exacto knife. Then there is a frame with a screen and paint ... I mean I could go on and on or you could come experience Eli show you how to do it! She is definitely the expert. Eli was very understanding and encouraging to peoples levels of artistry. She was willing to help you understand the concepts of what we were trying to achieve and carry through. She was a great teacher. She was clear with her delivery and instructions. If you messed up it was not a big deal and she made you feel good about it, your individuality and the art you had created. Eli's little shop is really cool and she has pretty much everything you could possibly imagine to do anything crafty. When she does not have a private event, she charges $10 an hour for you to come in and craft away. You get to use all their supplies and go where ever your creativity may take you! I have bought craft supplies before and this is a great deal in my opinion! This ended up being the perfect little spot to start my bachelorette festivities. I highly recommend checking CRAFT out and finding your inner artist or crafty mccrafterson that is just waiting to explode out! read more

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I loved every moment! I've taken a screenprinting class and a sewing class. The owner is a wonderful instructor, she taught the screenprinting class. The sewing instructor was extremely knowledgeable-able. I learned so much! Both times I took homes items that were great quality. In addition, the snacks and drinks they provide are really quality. I that part. If I could change anything, it would to make the class longer, but even though the class was only two hours, we stayed longer to finish and they didn't mind. read more

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I love to come to craft to co- work with my team. We get to be productive AND have all the tools to be creative. read more

Recipe for success? Perhaps! This place is neat because it has the tools and most of the supplies you need to make something crafty. Better yet you don't have to worry about cleaning up the glitter at the table at your house instead you can make everything sparkle and someone else will clean it up! It is a workshop away from home for anything crafty. If you can cut it, glue it together, paint it, stamp it, and more, this is the place to do it. Their plans: workshops that have a focus, free for all crafting, craft parties and more. Leave your to do list and chores for later and take in some free creative time for yourself here! read more

I held an event here for my clients, and everyone had a truly great time. We were able to bring snacks, wine, and even had our own chocolatier come and walk us through the process of making chocolate. Bob (our chocolatier) was incredibly personable, as was Eli (the owner of Craft). They were kind, attentive, and cleaned up after we left (even though I insisted on helping!) All in all, a great experience both for me as well as our clients. We left fulfilled and our clients ranted and raved about how they had never been to such a creative and fun event! Would definitely recommend to anyone, solo or in a group. read more

I LOVE CRAFT! This is a great place to: - try your hand at that pinterest project you've been eyeing - attend one of their maker-hosted workshops - BYOB/BYOW with your girls - do some team-bonding with your co-workers - donate leftover crafting materials that have just been sitting around your place (someone WILL find a use for it) PRO TIP: Ask Eli if she'll make you some vegan french toast! read more

This place is always fun. I love that you can take classes there or just freestyle. It's very reasonably priced and have a huge selection of everything. read more

What a gem! I'm so glad my husband and I chose this for our date night and birthday celebration. Even though we have crafts at home this place inspired us to do so much more. It's a must to come back. Thanks Ellie for making this experience even more special! read more

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I've had many artistic aspirations over the years that involve dining room table projects, Pinterest fails, glitter catastrophes and lately, the ubiquitous "drink and paint" nights where I soon discover I will not be the next Dali. As someone who eaten around half-finished pinspired projects for weeks on end before scrapping them, I can tell you that this will restore faith in your own creativity. I joined a group of gals here for a dreamcatcher night. (This is already MUCH cooler than painting by numbers.) I walked in, bottle of wine in hand and heard my inner voice whisper... "oooooooooohhhh." Paints and pots and beads and baubles and jars full of sparkly things and feathers and old glass bottles. All the crafty shit you love in one place... but like, not in your closet. As we had wine, Ellie took us through how to make dreamcatchers. They're the perfect level of difficulty. Each person made a dreamcatcher their own way... some were sweet and feminine, others brightly colored and outrageous. One girl made hers with leather and glitter and another person's looked straight out of Free People. As we crafted, we chatted and poked around for the perfect shiny bits or silky string. It's legitimately the only time in recent memory where no one touched their phone for a good three hours. This is $10/hour to craft to your hearts content using whatever you come across in the store. If you'd prefer a more regular craft experience, they've got a limited number of "all you can craft" memberships for $30/month. I'd suggest scheduling a little craft sesh to see where your imagination takes you. read more

My company hosted a mini party at Craft and I must say I was in craft heaven!!! Bethany taught us how to macramé and we all had a blast. Will definitely be going back for another craft class. This is a must with your girlfriends for a girls night out! Wow! So much fun!! read more

Well this business on South 1st seems new in town But Alison L. had seen it around It seemed really tight, and I wanted to know I was feeling pretty artsy and I wanted to go It's CRAFTy, it's in town I'm crafty, I'm always down I'm crafty, might make a kite, It's CRAFTy and it's just my type I love to create but hate the mess That's why CRAFT is totally the best They straight up told me, "My place, not yours! Let's create some crafts behind closed doors" I got to CRAFT, Elisabeth and Colin said I could make whatever I wanted, whatever was in my head They said a little something about glitter and glue They have lots of supplies, I even saw a shoe It's CRAFTy, it's here in town I'm crafty, I'm always down I'm crafty, might make a kite, It's CRAFTy and it's just my type It's CRAFTyyyy read more

I came here seriously not expecting to like it (my "art libido" has been low lately), and I walked away very glad that I came. You pay $10/hour (30 minutes free with the Yelp app!), and you essentially get to go nuts, and make a mess. They have bits and bobs, random books, pieces of paper, beads (of all shapes and sizes), shells, Legos, and more. You just grab what you want, and make stuff with it. At first, I was lost: "WTF am I going to make with this random stuff?" Then, I found a miniature dinosaur. The light bulb went off, and I picked up a plain wooden block, then grabbed: glitter, purple paint, a hot glue gun, and no less than 20 giant "jewels." The end result is awesome, and I had a lot of fun. Next time, I'm going to pack wine and snacks. read more

CRAFT - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love crafts and DIYs, but I always buy too much materials and then have the leftovers sitting in my closet for a decade. Craft solves that problem because I can go and use their space their material and use exactly what I need. They have shelves and shelves or cool crafting supplies, plus tools, glues and a million pretty papers and fabrics. I love making stuff here. It's BYOB so I'll get some wine and a few friends and spend an afternoon making birthday cards or little gifts. They also have sewing machines, screen printing and block printing supplies, and wood and wood tools. read more

I love it. It's great to have some place to go for crafting workshops that is being safe: the screenprinting workshop I went to was masked and distanced. I'll be back! read more

I think some people spy the house on 1st as they drive down to the Gordough's (we both know that's where you are going) and they think to themselves, "I wonder what that funny little house is? Is it like a craft store? I'm not very crafty." CRAFT is more than just a craft store. It is art therapy. You don't even have to clean up the piles of glitter you are sure to get everywhere! Featuring a miniature junk yard, you are free to create to your heart's content. $10 is a bargain. I got a lawn flamingo, covered it in three (THREE!) Kinds of glitter and hot glued some yarn to it. Was I judged? No! Was I ashamed of it? No! (Well, maybe a little). Did I create something awesome with basically no crafting skills? Yes! Did I have fun? Absolutely, yes! It is places like CRAFT that makes Austin the city that it is. read more

I've taken a couple classes at CRAFT and done a few hours of a la cart crafting and cant say enough good about CRAFT! Everyone is so helpful and the business is so interesting and fun. I don't make it by nearly enough but am so glad CRAFT exists; I just took my out of towner mom by and she love it too! read more

I first discovered this place not too long after they opened last year, and I wish I could go back even more frequently than I already have. The website can give you a good idea of what the place is, but until you go you can't really get it. Your first reaction is probably like mine was: "wow what a cool idea! Too bad I'm not really crafty...". But you have to just go there to realize nobody cares how "artistic" you are, and everything about CRAFT is structured to cater towards you finding your own zone and feeling good about getting your hands dirty, creating something yourself. And suddenly hours have passed and you realize you've had a blast and hey, you made something awesome too! And then you're hooked. CRAFT is magical. It's about more than "just" arts and crafts: it's a little pocket of tranquility in south Austin - the ultimate no-judgement zone! Its owner, Elisabeth, is a rare, genuine soul: spend some time in the shop and you'll see how completely she pours her heart into making CRAFT the amazing thing that it is. Don't ever stop, CRAFT - keep being awesome. read more