LADIES! Check out…read morethis shop! Lots of cool wood projects. We attended the chunky knit blanket class. Our instructor, Amy NEVER lost an opportunity to assist, her instructions were clear, concise. For the newbies her calm demeanor made it safe to ask for help. Class was FABULOUS, check it out!!

The staff was kind beyond expectations to our large party - and my family loves what we made…read more It is so cute inside and I love how AR Workshop supports local artists. I went here with a large group on what looked like a busy night. One of my family members has made several awesome things here. We had a great time (except for a portion of our party who was having a hard time for unrelated reasons, which was embarrassingly taken out on the staff who, ill say, handled it all very well - I wish I could have apologized + thanked them in person). They were exceptionally kind to me despite my hangriness and stayed positive throughout the hours of the evening - even overtime. I am thoroughly impressed and grateful. I would recommend this place to others.

What an amazing and fun place! The studio is incredible, and the staff is not only friendly and…read morewelcoming, but the pacing of the experience is amazing and whether you are a crafting god or a newbie to DIY, they will gladly help you make a keepsake worthy to be proud of! The studio is BYOB and allows bringing your own snacks, so feel free to show up with your own refreshments. They have a ton of different styles of crafts and designs to choose from, with more than enough space and tools to design to your heart's content. Whether you're looking for a date night idea, a party event experience, or something in between, 10/10 consider this place for your next experience!

A few friends and I wanted to have a girls night out so we decided to come here for a make and take…read moreclass. This was a great option for a more budget friendly class that was a shorter class where you can work at your own pace on your project. We each had a lot of fun doing our fall projects. We all set at the end that we would love to come back for another one!

great selection of yarns, books, and accessories. also had a large selection of yarns on sale. told…read morethe worker i was excited because I didn't realize there was a yarn store in maryville and got told they had been there for years in a way that made it sound like i was lying? lol? who is lying about that? then answered the question of if i knit or crochet and was met with an eyeroll and a "mmm." could've just been a bad day for her but i doubt i would ever go again and it has made me a little worried to go to others. but to also admire her strengths she did seem very knowledgeable anout the products and i think she would be extremely helpful if you had a question, just might be in a way that comes off a bit rude, but you will get your answer and know about it at least!

Beautiful store, wonderful staff and selection. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The…read morestore has an area to gather and knit or crochet with the company of others. It is a wonderful store with merchandise rotated so every visit you can find something new.

Came here to say with my mama for her birthday and it was a fun experience and you get to go home…read morewith a new paintings We had so much fun and will definitely be coming back

I went for the first time Saturday, I had never did a painting with a twist before and I was always…read moreunder the impression there would be a sketch or a stencil of the drawing to make It easier but I was sadly disappointed. We had to draw the entire sunflower image ourselves and then the instructor was going so fast it was hard to keep up. Several of us had issues. For this to be my first time ever doing an activity like this it really ended pretty bad. It wasn't a great experience for me. I would like to suggest that maybe for classes you all offer an option for the image to be shaded on the boards for classes to help individuals like myself who has never done this before. I would rate my experience 1/10 for sure.

Very unreliable! I booked a private class several months in advance of my husband's 30th birthday…read moreas a surprise because he had always wanted to do a glassblowing class. Starting a week before the class, I reached out about 6 times to try to confirm the appointment via email, phone call, text, and Facebook. No response from a live person although I got a vacation message from the email. I started to be concerned that the appointment had been overlooked. Anyway, I had a flight booked (my husband and I are living apart for work temporarily) so I flew down to Knoxville from Chicago the night before the booking. That day I finally got an automated email confirming the appointment, so I figured it was on. I called a couple hours before the class just to double confirm since I hadn't actually talked to a real person yet and what do you know, someone finally picked up the phone. And then told me oops sorry, the studio isn't open, forgot to tell you. ..... Seriously? That's absolutely not a way to run a business. I'm all for supporting local artists but I just can't justify supporting anyone who treats potential customers like this. It really screwed me and the plans I had made well in advance for my husband's birthday. Such a disappointment. Don't waste your time with this guy.

Owner and glassblower Matt Salley is a wonderful person for leading fun, educational classes that…read morehelps you learn the art and craft of glassblowing while creating your own works of art. I visited his shop a bit outside of the city on a chilly day in December, which was probably a good time of year to take a class because of all the heat put off. I took a class on making a Christmas ornament, which was a wonderful way to start off my holiday season and will give me something to always remember this adventure. The studio is a garage at his house, and it is a working studio. This is where Matt makes all kinds of glassworking himself that he sells throughout the region and on-demand. It's not pretty, but it's functional. He is also a great teacher who doesn't mind people asking all kinds of questions. He treats participants in his classes like human beings, rather than one of a hundred people in a general education class. The classes are taught on demand throughout the year, with special times like the holidays with more classes. This is definitely a place to visit to touch on your artistic side and create something fairly unique that not everyone can say they've done. I'm definitely a fan and hope to visit him again soon...and this time I'm wearing long sleeves so I don't singe the hairs on my arm! TIP: Classes are not offered every day of the week, and they aren't offered steadily throughout the year. They are usually scheduled on demand, so be sure to call ahead to plan your adventure.