Sprawling local art store in Crossroads with a large selection of art supplies! I am focusing on…read moreshopping small this year, and this store has just about anything you need for your art projects in their surprisingly-large space. It's the kind of place that makes me wish I was a real artist! Markers, paint, pens, paper, canvas, stamps, crafts, and more! They also have a good selection of little gifts and trinkets, which makes this a great place to shop for small birthday presents for your artsy friend. The staff are super helpful and welcoming and kind. Sure, everything is a little more expensive here than at a big box store, but they have high quality product, and you're supporting local art!!

Came to look around and buy underglaze…read more They don't answer the phone and there's no where to park. BOOOO!!!!

Great service by all the staff on all my questions. They offered a professional opinion and great…read moredirection

This place is awesome!!! This is downtown Kansas City! It's situated north of the Plaza, and in a…read morenice busy area of town. Currently, the City is extending the Streetcar line, so there is a lot of construction barriers and road plates to overcome. The cute store has a nice private parking lot with 2 entry points. The employees are super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the products. I was inquiring about leather paints for shoes. The clerk was provided awesome service making sure I understood the paint and all the needs to clean it up. I didn't feel pressured to purchase anything. They offered individual paints or sets for this particular type of paint. They had a selection of "specialty" colors that are made in small batches and a little more exclusive than the regular. Their open stock pens are glorious!!! Whether you are looking for an inexpensive Flair pen or Sharpie, or a more spendy Copic, you can choose from many different brands, and price points. They have canvases, and lots of blank bags, pouches, tshirts and other items that you can alter to share your art! They have numerous types of clay, molding clay, pottery clay, fine art medium and even novice kits. Prices: I shop a lot at other hobby and craft stores, so I would know if the Dick Blick prices are out of range. They aren't, in fact the prices were great! Stop by Starbucks and get a drink, and wander across the street and browse! i think you will love their selection and the wonderful atmosphere that appeals to your creative side!

We had a great time at Creative Culture. The staff did not pressure any of us to choose a craft,…read morebut provided answers to questions and even brought out new patches to fit my friend's style when creating a custom pouch. The layout of the crafts was logical and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. I had a milkshake, and it was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other milkshake bars.

Brought my significant other for her birthday after hearing about the place on Instagram. We had a…read moregreat time working on projects. Cozy atmosphere, chill aesthetic, and such an interesting concept. The milkshakes were absurd (in a good way)! My issue with the place is the insistence upon gratuity for a staff that wasn't very helpful. I never mind tipping workers who add value, but after we paid for our projects, we had almost no interaction with the staff. These projects aren't cheap and would be fairly easy to mess up for folks who aren't crafty. A bit more guidance would go a long way. A great concept like this demands well-trained, considerate, and accommodating staff.

This definitely is a great place for anyone looking for crafting supplies. Especially fabric,…read morethread, and paint. The prices are affordable and I was able to grab a few things at a good price. I was expecting more variety in supplies. But it's all donation based so why would all the good stuff be donated lol. Take a look if you're in the area!

This is every crafters dream! I crochet a ton so I stopped by to check out the yarn selection and…read morewas pleasantly surprised. They had an abundance of yarn, that were unique. They also had patterns, hooks, and other textiles and fabrics. Honestly any craft, they most likely have. It felt like a crafting thrift store!

I love this place. Everything is so nice. I was traveling out of town and found a beautiful…read morewedding gift and card. I will always stop here!

ella was great! so knowledgeable and helpful she was able to find the exact notebook that checked…read moreall my boxes! would recommend :)

Overland Park Art & Frame is a great little mom and pop frame store located in downtown OP. I found…read morethem on Yelp as we purchased some art that we needed framed, and I had read some horror stories about using big box stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Framing has become such a niche specialty that it's hard to find a great little locally owned shop these days, so I'm grateful that this place exists. When I walked in with my print the owner was there and he took the time to spread it out, talk to me about the kind of paper it was on, the best way to choose a frame, and let me explore some different options before we landed on what materials to use. He did let me know about the wait as he is often backlogged for a few weeks/months, and once you drop your art with him you don't pay for it until you come back to collect the finished product. To be honest I considered giving four stars just because it was a few weeks longer than the quote and I had to call a few times to get an updated time frame, I wish they were a bit more proactive on that front as it started to worry me with the cost of the art etc. That being said, once I went in to pick it up it was literally perfect and I could tell that they take pride in what they do. On top of that the owner is genuinely kind and passionate about his work, which to me pushed this place back up into 5 star territory. Overall, it'll take some time, and this store is somewhat old school, but framing is an old school business and it's wonderful to be able to support local and get a top notch product at the same time. I'll for sure come back here next time I need something framed.

Yes you have to be patient, but when dealing with professionals you must expect to wait for the…read morebest results, very happy to support this great business, excellent work and service

I love this store! Unlike many other craft and hobby stores in the area, this one is well…read moreorganized, well stocked, and clean! To add to that, the employees are awesome. The sales cannot be beat. I went in today, 5 days before Christmas and all Christmas items were already 60% off! They offer bonuses to teachers in addition to their usual coupons and ads, and coupons are stackable! This Michael's location is my absolute favorite for many reasons, but it truly is the cream of the crop compared to nearby competitors.

The cashier was rude from his/her first words to me. If this was my business I would fire this…read moreperson for his/her REALLY BAD attitude. Purple hair or no purple hair. I hope his/her day gets better but I won't be going back for that verbal abuse.

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!

Rainy Day Books is kind of the best of both worlds - a book lover's paradise staffed by book…read moreworms. It's a cozy space, but it's jampacked with books from all subjects. If you can't find what you're looking for - which for some reason happens me a lot - the staff is happy to order a copy for you. They're book club friendly. They also host a ton of fun book-related and author events. If you're interested, please follow their social media accounts. They'll keep you up to date.

If you haven't been to Rainy Day Books, and you've passed by at any point, you're really missing…read moreout! Every time I go into the shop, even if I think I know exactly what I want, every staff member is so knowledgeable and helpful that I always leave with more ideas on my TBR! The little shop is located in the tiny shopping center off Brush Creek Parkway, which means it can be hard to find parking if the center is petty busy--but it's worth it! They have great sections for adult reads, but they also have great sections for kids and teens--you'll find what you're looking for even if you're not sure what that is. Over the holidays, I even asked for kids and teens recommendations from the staff which they were happy to give! As noted earlier, their shop isn't huge, but full of possibilities. And if at the end of your visit, you really still want that book they don't have in stock, they'll order it for you for pick up or shipping--it's a simple process and they're more than happy to help people find their perfect next read. They may not be a book superstore, but they create value in their suggestions, recommendations, and their tiny book reviews and recs on the shelves (even in the teens and kids sections, written by kids and teens!). So glad to have found this place early on in my time in KC, and so happy that they're still doing their thing in their amazing bookshop!