Friendly staff. Nice selection of hand made items. Lady working said if you see something you…read morewant but in another color, let them know- most everything can be customized. Reasonable prices for gifts and art.

Craft Collective is the perfect location to pick up a unique item for yourself or a friend or…read morefamily member. I've been there many times and never leave empty handed. With a wide variety of items from many different crafters, there seems to be something for everyone! The staff and owners are all friendly and helpful in creating gift ideas.

I went to this location yesterday to get two DMB posters framed. Lena was the person who assisted…read moreme with the custom framing. She was patient, creative and extremely helpful. I didn't have many ideas on how I wanted them framed. She was absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!

I visited this location a few weeks ago and there was scarcely any Halloween items. It was an…read moreoutrage! Not even into October and hardly any stock for the nation's most popular holiday. Pumpkins were 50 percent off and I filled my cart with various sized pumpkins and I presented a coupon. My wallet was itching to spend money but all of the Halloween items were gone. Truly shocking. (I visited the Vernon Hills store yesterday and it was chock-full of Halloween goodies)

My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Cinco De Mayo cooking class. We learned how to chop,…read moredice, slice and cook a delicious meal and enjoyed eating it too! You have a great staff who is friendly knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you for having this special place right here in Palatine. We will be back!

II had an extremely disappointing experience with the French Finesse Class…read more The class was to feature Grilled Salmon with Caper Sauce, Grilled Vegetables, and Parisian "Gnocchi." We made the grilled salmon and vegetables, but the so-called "gnocchi" was a disaster. This was extremely disappointing because I was the most excited about making the gnocchi. Instead of making a more traditional gnocchi like you would picture (little dumpling pillows), we ended up with a soupy mess of polenta mixed with milk, butter, and French cheeses. The instructor told us that this polenta mixture would typically be baked in a pan and then cut in little squares like gnocchi (or at least that's what I understood), but in class we just let the mixture cool off and ate it as it is. It was basically eating polenta cheese goop - disgusting, and nothing like the gnocchi I pictured. First of all, the class description should have clearly specified what type of gnocchi we'd be making and if the class would not finish the entire recipe (note: writing "Parisian gnocchi" for the class is not sufficient because just by a google search there are different ways of making it). It's misleading not to clarify this in the description. It makes me wonder about the rest of their classes and what else they mislead people on. Secondly, the class was advertised to run from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. However, we finished (and I mean completely finished like by the time we finished eating everything) by 8 PM. It felt like they were rushing us out. They started cleaning up and doing dishes while we were still sitting at the table. It made us feel like they wanted us out as quickly as possible. If the class had actually run the full time as promised, we could have spent that extra hour finishing the gnocchi properly. Or we could have done the gnocchi first and while it was baking, cook the grilled salmon and vegetables. And that definitely could have been possible (I mean, come on). Instead, we were left with a below average dish and a rushed experience. Overall, this class was a huge letdown. The misleading description, poor quality of food, and the rushed environment made for a frustrating experience. I wouldn't recommend this class to anyone. And with the price I paid, I felt robbed. I do not know how they think this can be okay. To be clear, I would give the staff and my experience cooking everything else 5 stars. But the gnocchi and rushed experience really completely destroyed this entire thing for me.

We had my daughter's 6th birthday party here last week. It…read morewas easy to book online. I also phoned them many times with different questions and they were patient and helpful. It was nice that we could bring any food and drinks we wanted, even some Champagne and hard seltzer for parents. Cheers to that :) Also, it was nice to have the party at a room separated from the main store. Besides the pottery painting I added cupcakes decorating activity and it was a success. All kids loved it of course! A week after the party, I received a text message that all our pottery was ready and thats so nice too, much quicker than expected. I definitely recommend this place! We'll be back for sure.

Visited again today with a friend. They have expanded to have a party room now which is very cool!…read more The place filled up quickly with an assortment of kids and adults. Staff was great helping us to get paints and cheering us on while answering questions. We had a great time and can't wait to see our finished projects!

I am IN LOVE with the Mustard Seed. It first caught my attention because it is a fair trade shop…read more Turns out that it is run by volunteers so the money earned goes directly to the artists. The people who make the goods here are from all over -- from Chili to Ghana. When I purchase gifts, they often include brief information about the artist as well as the shop. Friends and family -- including my super cool teenage nieces and my mom -- who have received gifts from this store before are always excited when they see the familiar box. In fact, this Christmas I did the majority of my shopping here. They carry an amazing array of jewelry. From beautiful beaded necklaces to metal cuffs to swingy earrings. They also carry clothing (sweaters were a huge item this winter), colored scarves (I can't get enough!), wooden bowls, purses, blankets, rugs, wall decor, children's items and frames. During the holidays they even carry ornaments. I've posted a pic of a couple of them. The people who volunteer here are extremely nice and dedicated to helping the artists they show -- often women trying to support their families. But when buying here be prepared for a slow process. Because they are volunteers it's not like walking into a well oiled retail shop. But who really cares? It feels great to help out people who are trying to help themselves (hint -- it's the artist) and give gifts that have meaning to me and the recipient. It's been an amazing teaching tool for my nieces while giving them things they love. Hmmm. I think it's time for a new fashion scarf. Can't stay away too long!

This is a great little shop with so many items to choose from, I may go in for a pair of earrings…read moreto give as a gift but then find a pair for myself, a necklace, and 10 other things I want! The items are all fair trade and the employees are volunteers so you know you are shopping for a good cause! Great for gifts and each product has a story!

A shop that is very accurately named, Country House definitely transforms me into a different world…read morethat feels far from the Chicago suburbs. The entire experience is complete here as the decor and products match exactly what you'd expect from this style of store. This is a great place if you're looking for unique gifts for yourself or others -- particularly for decor type items.

This was the one place in town that I was able to find Long Grove postcards! There were plenty of…read moreother goodies too, including lots of fun kitchenware and holiday items (a room full of Christmas and Halloween stuff for those of you who can't wait!) The lady working the counter was laid back & very personable, and laughed when my boyfriend pulled out a guitar that was sitting to the side of a display fixture and started strumming it; she said it's her boss's but he doesn't mind if people play it, and she's amazed how many people come in and do so as they're wandering around! A large shop with eclectic wares and good service; stop in when you're in town.

Great selection of die cuts and paper. It was my first time there and will definitely be back…read more Customer service very helpful. Same prices as online retailers. Some may be a little higher but instant gratification and no shipping charges. Well worth the little bit extra on a few items.

Love this place. It's a great local craft place to shop. The team there always has lots of great…read moreinfo and will answer all your crafty questions. They have great make and takes on a regular basis. Love stopping in for the garage sale events they put on a few times a year

Our experience with this lady was awesome. Her attention to detail and the time she spent walking…read moreus through each step of the way went way beyond what others would have done. If you are looking for service and quality, check her out. Great Job.

From the owner: Art Glass Chicago, Inc. - Fine Custom Glass - Design - Restoration…read more We offer a dozen different high-quality art forms, enticing custom designs, and attentive customer service for our existing and new clients. Our company has knowledgeable, imaginative artisans who can address your needs and beautify your environment, using decorative glass and other distinctive products. You may view our website anytime at www.artglasschicago.com. Art Glass Chicago's innovative staff and artists will create your design, and your art, in glass, wood, Faux Iron and other fine materials; averaging over 15 years on-the-job experience in their fields of expertise. They are degreed in art history and design, illustration, ethnic art, graphic design, and all historic and decorative styles; as well as being skilled and efficient in artistic glass fabrication, glass painting, woodworking, custom door and window construction, and installation. We are delighted to assist you in realizing your dreams!

we had my daughter's 4th birthday here, and it went absolutely perfect. Robin and staff went above…read moreand beyond to make sure everything was organized, ran smoothly, and ever kid had a fun time. each child got to paint a personal pottery to take home. My daughter felt very special and loved all the personal touches to make her day perfect.

One of our favorite birthday traditions!…read more The Painted Penguin is such a fun place to bring the kids and let them get creative! I bring my kids here every year for their birthdays, and they absolutely love picking out something to paint and spending time creating their own little masterpieces. It's also a great way to keep them busy and kill some time! Robin, the owner, is always so friendly and sweet, and the staff are just as helpful and welcoming. Everyone here makes the experience feel easy and fun. If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids, definitely check this place out! We'll be back again next year for our birthday tradition!

Staff are very helpful. I was looking for something to clean an old wooden palette that I've used…read morefor an art workshop. It's filled with cakes on oil paint. There are many options. Unfortunately the one I got is not strong enough to melt it. I also needed to get those thick/wide rubber bands to hold a notebook in place on the board and found them here.

I echo other positive reviews about the staff here. They are super friendly, helpful and talented…read moreas well. They are all great to work with for events too. Some of the items are priced higher than nearby stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby, but the quality of items here are top notch. I am a big fan of Sharpie markers and moleskin journals and they always have a great selection here in different sizes, colors and unlined or lined versions. I like to come here for unique gift items too. Check out their Artist of the Month displays and special events too. However, I will share that parking here on the weekends is getting challenging, now that the new H Mart has opened.