Love the whole experience! From the staff down to the assortment of pottery pieces to paint!read more

What a fun and unique date night experience! We wanted something new to try and went to one of…read morethese growing up so wanted to respark our creative sides and try it out. They have a ton of options and it's nice to be able to pick something that you might actually use for your house. (I ended up with a turtle dish that is being used as a jewelry holder!) There's no time limit and walk-ins are welcome, we went around 7:30 at night. The girls working there were super friendly and explained everything to us, only thing is I wish they didn't accidentally cover up our numbers with paint since I couldn't remember which was which. Not too sure why there is such a negative review about the pricing, they're very upfront about pricing and there is plenty of options around the 20$ mark. would I recommend taking younger kids here? Probably not. But older kids would have such a fun time and get really proud seeing their work finalized.

Located in a busy strip mall in Naperville on Route 59,this location has over 100 vendors selling…read morehome decor,fashion,gifts,and much more all under one roof. It is hit or miss on what you will find as the vendors and products are constantly changing. Lots of seasonal items as well. A fun way to spend browsing on a rainy day.

Painted Tree is such a unique store. It is kind of like a store full of kiosks with handmade things…read moreof all sorts that are really unique and often 1 of a kind. Artsy, craftsy things, clothes, some dried foods, coffees, teas, dog treats, scented candles, jewelry and the beat goes on and on. The staff is always friendly. Our kids are at an age where they never know what they wan lt for Christmas. We stopped in and walked out with a trunkload of things that they will be thrilled with. It is really nice for gift exchanges and a trinket for somebody really hard for. Love this place.

Went for a work party on a Friday afternoon. When we arrived the space was inviting. Kayla and…read moreMeida immediately greeted everyone with a lot of enthusiasm. They are very organized and clean. They explained everything very well, and even helped when needed. It was an amazing afternoon. I highly recommend stopping in.There are a ton of projects with a wide array of colors to choose from.

I saw an advertisement for a watermelon porch sign. I loved the design and knew I wanted to make…read moreone! I started off with sanding, then staining, applying the watermelon template, and painting. I did an ombré style which was very fun to paint. I finished at the three hour mark so I'm glad I didn't do any extra steps. They have liquor, water, wine, and soda for purchase, at a reasonable price too. I like that they had mikes hard available because I don't really like beer or truly. Tips are accepted but not required.

My girlfriend and I attended the class on August 24. The location is in a house in a nice…read moreneighborhood. There's parking on the street and in the driveway. When we got there, we were met by our class instructor, My. I don't believe that you can pick the instructor that you have, but I would suggest if you had the opportunity to have her as your instructor, I would highly recommend her. She was so nice and kind. It was easy to follow her simple instructions, even though I had never made pottery before. She made me feel very welcomed and she was extremely encouraging as well throughout the whole process. I had such an enjoyable time and of course the pottery making itself was just a blast, but she really added to the experience, to be honest with you. They give you an apron and all the tools and clay and water that you need to create your pottery with, so you don't have to really bring anything except yourself and a great attitude. It was easy to go back and pick up the pottery, although my girlfriend did this for us. She's a sweetheart. My girlfriend and I have not stopped talking about this experience, nor our instructor My and how we're looking forward to going again in the future. If you're looking for a date idea, guys, this is a 10 out of 10 experience!!! You get to keep one of your creations, and then I think each additional one is $10 after that? You then get to choose from, I think it was eight different glazes? I think it took about 2-3 weeks to get the pottery back, but I wasn't really keeping track of that. I really can't rank this experience high enough. I had a wonderful time and I know you will too!! Enjoy yourselves! Just book a class already!!!!!

This place is incredible!!! The space is gorgeous and the instructor was so patient and kind. In…read moretwo hours we got to learn how to make pottery from a ball of clay and were able to make three items. 100/10

A business's real-world behavior tells you everything you need to know about how they operate. If…read moreTuft A Rug treats their actual customers with the same total lack of respect they show to the local community's personal property, save your money and look elsewhere. While I was having lunch nearby at Lazy Dog with my family, a representative from this shop decided to use the entire parking lot as their personal dumping ground, going row by row shoving unsolicited advertising flyers under the windshield wipers of every single vehicle including mine. Let's be entirely clear: nobody wants your marketing garbage forced onto their car. It is incredibly invasive and disrespectful to touch someone else's vehicle without permission. Beyond that, it creates an immediate, ugly litter problem for the neighborhood when these papers inevitably blow away or get tossed onto the pavement by annoyed drivers. If a company has to resort to desperate, intrusive, guerrilla-style littering tactics just to get eyeballs on their brand, it speaks volumes about the sub-par quality of their operation. I will absolutely never support Tuft A Rug, and I strongly urge everyone else to take their business to other local shops that actually respect private property and the community.

Tuft A Rug is one of the coolest and most creative thing to do- ever! I've been an artsy gal my…read morewhole life and have done all the artsy activities that you can do with your friends but rug tufting definitely takes the cake. Tuft-A-Rug is located in Fox Valley Mall, which is perfect as most other rug making locations are in the city. Walking by, you can immediately see people already at work (a genius way to grab people's attention!). You start by choosing what size rug you would like to make, as price and time requirements differ with both. I recommend booking in advance. If you come as a group, the fee also becomes discounted. I chose the 21x18 size and went with a friend which came to about $60 per person. It starts out with a demonstration so you get to practice a bit! I was super nervous but once you get the hang of it, it's so much fun. You can make any design you want. You'll trace out the image by either free handing it, or you can use your phone to project a picture and trace it that way. A tip is that if you know what you want to do and have an image, you can actually email it to them and they can trace it ahead of time so it's ready- which is super convenient. There's a plethora of color yarn you can choose from. I know I keep saying it, but seriously, this activity was so much fun. Once it comes together it really gives you so much satisfaction. It did take quite a bit of time, and the bigger and more complex your design, the longer it will take. I, of course, like to make my life complicated for some reason so it took a bit of time, maybe about 3 hours. But it came out SO cute! I made a hedgehog laying in a bed of daisies!! Please do note, that you will not go home with your rug the day of. They do have to finish it which may take about a month (it can be shipped if need be). There are some options of finishing touches that you can select. And if you do have some small patchiness that might need a touch up, they're happy to help! Service was awesome, the owner Keaton was the bomb. So patient, funny, and super helpful! Even with a bigger group he managed to help everyone when they needed it. The location is ideal, there's definitely enough space and seating, cool walls to take photos with your rugs. The playlist was bomb. The price is completely fair and actually very affordable for the service, time, and product. I really have nothing but more raving to do about this place and wish it all the best. I've already recruited a friend group to come back and do it with me! Keaton is passionate about his work and it is very clear in the way it is set up! So as always, please support local businesses and especially this one which is unique and so much fun! You won't regret it!

This Michaels was well organized, clean and nicely stocked. They offer a good selection on craft…read moresupplies at a reasonable price. Sometimes they have special offer pre-packaged yarn for as low as $1 a skein! There were plenty of customers on the weekend, but the checkout line went pretty fast. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

I love this Michaels and love the location. It's really central to everything. They also have a…read moregreat selection for all things crafting, toys, knick knacks , decor, holiday stuff and more! The staff are also super helpful and whenever I go, I am am able to checkout pretty quickly. I only give the 4 stars as some things seem to be overpriced when comparing to other big box stores. Love this store though!

This is a great store with nice selection of products. I…read morehave other Hobby Lobby's near me, however this one has everything I need (and then some) and often drive the extra distance to visit this one. The staff are friendly and the store is clean.

I am very allergic to mold. Lately, whenever I'm in the back of the store, I smell mold. I even saw…read morebuckets on the floor which makes me think there are water leaks in the roof. If you are allergic like I am, beware and consider shopping somewhere else. I feel sorry for employees who are exposed to it long term.

I just love this store so much. It brings out a creative side of me that I never even knew I had!…read moreMy fiance and I were roaming around the area and stopped in. Immediately I'm fascinated by all of the papers, colors, and designs. There is truly something for everyone. We browsed their wedding invitation items, as we're looking for ideas of our own. They have so many options! The stamps they have are absolutely adorable. I want to stamp everything I own! The gift items in the middle of the store are adorable, and there is really something for everyone there. They have a whole assortment of the funniest/cutest/most thoughtful cards as well. I kept thinking "This is perfect for so-and-so! Oh my gosh, this fits so-and-so perfectly!" I can guarantee you will have plenty of these thoughts yourself! The staff is full of wonderful ideas and they're more than willing to give you advice and talk you through endless options. But if you're just browsing, they know how to let you be as well - just a great of a skill to have! The store is very clean and organized, and it's set-up so beautifully. Stop on by and see they what they have in stock!

I love this place. This place helped me find the best birthday card for my aunts upcoming birthday…read more They had its own DIY project area as well as other small gifts and accessories. All in all its a great casual place to visit

POSTER CHILD   This…read morereliable arts & crafts store in Bolingbrook always has some kind of sale going on.   I've stopped into this Hobby Lobby on Weber Rd a couple times to buy frames and canvas art, after noticing the walls in our house had been looking rather bare.  The store itself is pretty sleepy as there's rarely more than 4-5 people shopping at any given time, with only 1-2 staff and a single register open.   The colorful textiles and D.I.Y. fabrics are towards the back of the store, while picture accessories and seasonal things are on the right.  Frames were 50% off when I visited - a 20" x 16" was priced at $6, down from $12 - so I paid considerably less than if I'd gone on Amazon.  The cheap frames fit my needs perfectly.   I also bought two tropical landscapes for the master bathroom.  Their canvas art comes in all kinds of formats, be it a large square or skinny vertical (6" x 36").  Hobby Lobby has an area devoted to Star Wars, Marvel and some DC stuff, plus a nautical/oceany section with anchors, ship wheels, and a very cool holographic shark.  CHOMP!   * TL;DR *   You can usually expect to see some type of discount on Hobby Lobby's merchandise, and that makes them an appealing option as more stores try to compete with online retailers.   My experiences thus far have been quiet but successful.  I'm glad to have a place nearby that carries such a wide assortment of project materials and home décor.

Nice store. Lots of great decor and easy to find merchandise. Always very well stocked and clean…read more At Christmas time I am literally in here everyday to grab another component for my Christmas decor. I wish they would get into this century with their registers with scanners etc it'd make things go a lot, lot faster.