Seattle ReCreative is a cool place to browse for odds and ends that you need for your latest…read morecrafting venture. Need a few Scrabble tiles? This is the place. Want just enough Modge Podge to finish that decoupage project? Go here. Need some rubber stamps to make homemade cards or gift tags? Definitely go here! They have a big selection. The place is rather messy and hodgepodge and had an odd smell when I was there. If you're someone who likes their shopping experience to be clean, well-lit, and orderly, this ain't your joint. But it's fun to go through the shop to inspire yourself and see if any treasures call out to you. Some things were a great buy and some were not, so shop wisely. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and I support the reuse and upcycle mission of Seattle ReCreative, so I'll be back.

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

I love this art store and education space! Great community for local artists and everyone here is…read moreso wonderful. We're lucky to have this space in Ballard.

Push/Pull is an "underground art and comix" shop that sells and promotes 'Art, Supplies, Classes,…read moreand Community.' Came here for the community aspect as they hosted one of many locations for a town wide community cocktail walk was going on. We sipped cardamom-lemon vodka here as featured by a local restaurant. While there we chatted with the shop employees who were very nice. While sipping we browsed the studio looking at are pieces by local artists which can be purchased. A perfect example of supporting small business and local art. Push/Pull lives up to their statement being a part of and promoting the community. There is a fair amount art supplies here - including but of course not limited to Sketch books, brushes, glazes, paints, easels and more. They offer classes and have info about events going, so if you're an artist and want to be in more 'in the know' it may be worth checking out Push/Pull simply for that. I hope Push/Pull continues to be a part of the neighborhood!

What an innovative and exciting concept, and a great way to learn to sew! Appropriate for all ages…read moreand skill levels, and an exceptionally approachable staff.

I haven't sewn since high school home ec. Why? Because who really has: #1 the money to purchase…read morea sewing machine and #2 the room to store it. Not I, that's for sure. There have been times I've been looking for a certain cute top, wanting to repair my favorite article of clothing, or something along those lines in which I needed a sewing machine. Instead of buying one (absurd!) I just lived without or tossed the damaged item. NO LONGER! Made offers hourly sewing machine use, they have all the supplies you will need including super cute fabrics right there (and by cute I don't mean Disney print fleece) and they also have (and this is the huge plus) the people that know what they're doing and are there to help. Yup. I'm sold. They even offer classes - including one on making jeans, which I am super stoked for because it means no more hours in the dressing room trying to find the perfect fit. Also, want to teach your kid how to sew? You can do that here too! I heard they're having a bunch of classes during winter vacation for when kids are out of school - what a great time for some mother-daughter bonding! You can purchase time by the hour or buy weekly or month passes and luckily Greenwood is still the land of free street parking, and there's plenty of it, so you can get right in and get your sew on. So as you can tell, I'm in love. Leave it to Greenwood to have yet another super cute and unique shop, making me wish I still lived there...*sigh*.

One of my favorite places to visit in Ballard…read more BOOKS. A charming bookstore focused on romance and with tons of great titles. There's even some cozy seating to hang out by. EVENTS. I attended a romance improv that was surprisingly funny and met a lot of cool people. CLASSES. A variety of craft classes where you can meet new people and learn something new. There are also lots of craft supplies you could buy in the store. The owner is also lovely to talk with and since they just opened has been so willing to hear from customers and make fine-tunes. Wishing her and SC all the best! Pro Tip: if you're an adventurous romance reader, check out the mysterious bookcase on the back wall.

This place is so cute! I love that they have a nice mix of books and merch. The staff was helpful…read moreand they offered to provide recommendations or order when I inquired about a book they didn't end up having in store. The value is pretty typical for books (no notable mark ups) but I love the vibes of shopping here. They also appear to be dog friendly which is a huge plus to me. Highly recommend! I joined their rewards program so I'll def be back!

Got a Intro to Wheel session as a birthday gift. Sara, our instructor was great. Very helpful…read more Class was scheduled for 7-9 pm- ended at about 8:30 pm.

I like to come here for the free wheel throwing on Friday nights from 6-9 pm. Being able to throw…read morefor free (you don't keep the pieces or guarantee that you finish them) is great if you're just looking for a place to practice. They sell various pieces made for donation, and donate to a different cause each month (or week?). However, during this time on Friday, the wheels are all usually full so I would recommend going right at 6. If you're new and you ask for assistance you'll get a great tour and they will work with you to get a wheel. Otherwise, the rest of the times I have gone have been a fail in securing a wheel:( My favorite part about this place is that the neighborhood cat likes to hang around. He's just the cutest little guy and is always working so hard at the front desk!

Lovely shop. Well curated yarns and needles. Friendly staff! Prices are comparable with other…read moreshops. I only wanted a replacement needle for my travel knitting , but was tempted to purchase some yarn. They also let me in 5 minutes early as it was raining!

One of my all-time favorite yarn shops! The owner, Emily, is the absolute best and is curating such…read morean amazing selection of yarns and notions. And I love the community that she's creating with the craft socials on Mondays and Rough and Tumble pub, and knit nights at the shop on Thursday. I'm so glad to have such a special shop close to home.

Congrats on the opening Seatown Pottery! Your team did a great job teaching me how to get started…read moreon the wheel. I felt like I was in high school again!

Small studio, but seems very well organized. I like that subscribing members get 24/7 access so you…read morecan drop in at whatever time works best for you. They also offer "open studio" hours where you can use the space for an hourly fee if you don't want to sign-up for the full membership. They have quite a few wheels available for classes and general studio use and a fair selection of glazes. We took a bootcamp class to get our start with ceramics and learn the ropes. They offer a wide range of classes from beginner to advanced skills. They have drying areas and a kiln where they will fire your creations. Street parking is limited in the area, but there is an underground garage located right across the street. The underground parking garage does charge a pretty steep per-hour rate however (3 hrs was over $17 as of 2/2023). Overall, a nice space with good people. A great space to learn or practice your ceramics. Definitely worth checking out!

Patrick is extremely knowledgeable, creative, talented, and able to turn that knowledge and talent…read moreinto a friendly, engaging, approachable tour of the world of oil painting. I highly recommend this class for anyone at any level wanting to get better. I'm a total novice, but am learning as I go, and having fun exploring what may become a new pastime. Location is very convenient -- good parking (free!), and wide open studio space. If you're at all considering it, give this class a try.

Great class with fabulous instructor who is actually an an educator as well as professional artist…read more Can always learn at your own pace. Also very good supportive atmosphere and work space. If you ever want to see what painting is like or take your skills to a higher level, this atelier like experience is the place in Seattle.