I've been to Creative Culture twice now, and loved it both times!…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and answer questions clearly so there's no confusion about what to do or where to go. They also keep the space clean and organized, which is no easy feat given the nature of the business! The selection of crafts, while a bit pricey, is excellent. I've found that if it's in budget (you can find info on pricing on their website), you can find something fun for just about anyone. And regarding the price points, to me it does make sense given the cost of materials and labor involved. Whenever I go, I always leave room in my budget to add the suggested tip for the employees since they do such a great job and deserve to be paid well for it. Their specialty shakes are also AMAZING! Seriously, the price point they're at makes sense considering all of the extra goodies that are piled on top of the shake itself, and they're delicious! Just be sure to grab a napkin or two if you order one since it can get a bit messy. My one complaint, if I can even call it that, is that when it's especially busy it can be a bit cramped trying to walk around between the tables. That said, it's not bad enough for me to dock them a star since they use and manage their space well, and when I've been there people were generally conscientious of their surroundings which in turn reduced potential problems. All in all, Creative Culture is a bit pricey but very fun and well run! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a unique place to go for a celebration, special occasion, or even just because. I can't wait to go again someday!

Came here with my girlfriend for a date, and it was a ton of fun! The employees were so nice and…read morehelpful to explain how everything worked, and were very attentive. When you first come in, you can look around and decide which craft you want to do, and then check out at the desk to pay and order your shakes. Then you seat yourself and can get started on your craft. we were there for like 3 hours, and no one tried to rush us. There was a 2-3 week wait for our clay painting pieces to get finished to pick up, but that's reasonable. Highly recommend this as a cute date or activity spot! It does get a little busy, and you may be sitting right next to people you don't know. But it didn't feel too cramped or crowded still, and it's perfect for chatting if you're up for it! And to add since this is something I often look up as well. LGBT friendly, we felt safe and comfortable.

Went to a RAKU Firing event in October. What a cool experience! The street was closed off, 2 food…read moretrucks, an awesome live musician and multiple kilns set up. We chose our piece, labeled it, glazed it and hung out while they fired it. Looks like the guild offers classes and studio space for artists. You can even buy pieces from a little shop in the lobby! A very interesting hidden gem! Can't wait to take a class.

We joined KC Clay Guild as adults wanting to start a new hobby, and I couldn't imagine a more…read morewelcoming place than KCCG. Staff is kind, helpful, and always available to teach you something new. The other potters are probably some of the coolest people you'll meet in the city. We bought yearly memberships at $60, and the hourly rate for studio use is $4. They're our one-stop shop for everything ceramics!

The pottery painting nights at local pubs are great! All…read morethe supplies are provided(plus advice from the pottery staff). There is a nice variety of greenware from which to choose and painting your own piece and meeting new people is fun!

From the owner: Pottery Pub is Kansas City's only Sip & Glaze experience!…read more Grab your drinking buddies and let your creativity flow at your favorite local brewery or winery. We provide a variety of pottery and glaze colors for you to design your very own piece of art! For private parties, email amy@potterypubkc.com.

Amazing customer service, we love the store dogs. The amount of selection is incredible as well…read more The prices are good too, its a great experience overall. I would come again.

Love this place! Sadie is a very nice and hardworking woman and you can tell through the creative…read moreexecution of her place. The items to choose from are adorable and there is a range of items for people of all ages. I would definitely recommend coming here!

If you are looking for a spot to get friends or family a gift in the Kansas City area, then you…read moreneed to check out Ampersand in the Waldo neighborhood! Ampersand has home goods and decorations, pillows and rugs, hats, keychains, stickers, art, coasters, candles, shirts and hoodies and more. They have some of the cutest Chiefs gear and wall art in the Kansas City area! Make sure to check out their monthly Ampersand Art Club! Add Ampersand to your Kansas City shopping bucket list asap!

From the owner: Together, Carrie & Morgan, create with paint, pen and ink, cut paper and anything else they can get…read moretheir hands on! Ampersand is known for combining graphic and handmade marks to create bold patterns in refreshing color palettes. Ampersand Design Studio's art can be found on textiles, stationery, home décor, fashion and children's products.

The fabric selection at KC Maker Studio is fantastic! I appreciate their selection of up-to-date…read morefabrics and useful notions. They also have a terrific selection of patterns for bags, quilts, and some clothing. They've recently expanded their classroom space and it is huge! Great class selection as well. Overall, I highly recommend this shop and all of the highly knowledgeable staffers. Best fabric shop in the area.

I'm not going to be very happy here. I signed up for a class and could not make it due to an…read moreunexpected illness. Instead of trying to make it right I was told I was out of luck due to policy on a refund. With the economic downturn and my being on a limited budget I was disappointed to hear that I was not able to get my money back. Couldn't they have offered me an alternative to the situation like rescheduling my class or SOMETHING? This is really disappointing because I truly wanted to do this class. They were nice but without any empathy at all for those like me on a limited income. This is very very disappointing and I'm not happy about it. So if you are thinking about taking their certification class be wary

Such an amazing experience every single time with Ceramic Cafe. ALL of the staff are incredibly…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and provide great support. They go above and beyond to make our ceramics projects every year beautiful keepsakes. This place is a hidden gem in Overland Park.

Usually I don't update reviews just one year later but I have to give the gals running the kid's…read morebirthday party I attended this past weekend a shout out as they did SUCH a good job. My biggest issue with the last time I came here a year ago (also for a kid's party) was that the person working the party in general did not seem like they liked children at all, and was not kind or helpful. This time, however, things could not have been more different. The woman working was so great with the girls, spoke to them at their level, helped them when they needed it, and was honestly a joy to have lead the class. Totally changed my perception of what a birthday party here can be like, and made me more excited to come back someday. I keep eyeing those ceramic trees you can do there so I'm sure I'll be back at some point!

This was my first time going to the PraIrie View Art Fair. It was very nice; the weather was…read morebeautiful. I saw some pieces I wish I could afford. They were beautiful. They had a live band, various type of vendors that sale art, jewelry, etc., food and drinks to purchase from local restaurants that are located in the mall area. I would definitely go again.

This is the second year we've attended this festival, which was this w/e. Lois, Nancy and I went…read more@10AM to try to beat the heat, which has been brutal. The range of artists is broad and the quality, for the most part, was excellent. The prices are very reasonable, given the quality. There was an array of jewelers, some whose work we've seen before and some new to us. There were glass artists, ceramic artists, wood workers, textile workers and others whose work defied categorization. Some were local, others were from Florida, Colorado, Utah, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin. There were several whose work called out to me and it was only the lack of wall or table space that kept me from buying. Most enticing to me was the work of a mixed media artist from Minnesota, Brenna Busse: http://www.brennabusse.com/images/mixed-media/ As for the jewelry, I had my impulses firmly in hand and resisted, although there were some gorgeous pieces. There were food booths along the perimeter of the fair, but we were saving ourselves for Danny Edwards barbecue for lunch. There was also a farmers' market w/ home grown produce and homemade preserves. Nancy scored some green peas and was very pleased, as she had been unaware the farmers' market was even here. After close to an hour and a half the heat got to be too much and we headed home, but it was a very fine art fair, smaller than Brookside, but very well chosen.

Omg !!!! LOVED this bookstore. I live in the Northland so I don't often make it down to the OP area…read morebut stopped in here on a day out and I totally will be back at some point! They had a great selection of books and easy to find your way around with the organization of the books. Walked out with a nice little haul :)

The cutest bookstore I've ever been to! I discovered this shop on instagram years ago and had to…read morestop in on a trip to KC. They have great selection and a wide variety of books, houseplants and novelty items. 10/10!

What a lovely second location for May Day Paper & Post! Perfect addition to the fun collection of…read morebusinesses at the Morningside Shops. May Day is well stocked with cards for every occasion, beautiful journals, countless pens, and other little paper store treats like stickers. You can genuinely find a card for any occasion at either of the May Day locations. The owner and staff are so sweet and helpful! Overall wonderful experience. There is a small parking lot for the strip mall, which I anticipate will start to fill up as the businesses become popular. Located conveniently on the Trolley Track Trail, so you can even enjoy a peaceful walk from Brookside.

This is an absolutely fantastic store!! Well curated and stocked with pens, pencils, notebooks,…read morenotepads, stationary, stickers, washi tape, cards and postcards that are so fun to look through. I can always find something to give as a gift for so many occasions - I especially love their candles, and they have the most perfect cards, gift bags or wrapping paper available to complete the gift right there. With two convenient locations, there's no excuse not to stop in. If you love stationery, thoughtful gifts, or just want a place that will make you smile while you browse, this shop is a must-visit.