I am always on the hunt for alternative sources to art supplies found in big box concrete buildings…read morethat offer up half of their space to kitchey already made dumpster filling junk. So when I am in a new area of a town, I google "art supplies" and pray for some relief from the tyranny of plastic and cake decorating, scrapbook paper and seasonal driftwood. So I found ArtPost in an unexpected place. A small dwelling type storefront with funky painted blue building and two doors... take the left. Inside you will find traditional and some on trend art supplies packed inside the small space like a european counterpart. If you are an artist or craftsperson, I don't believe you will be able to leave without something. p.s. they have some of the coolest japanese brush tip pens.

I did not realize this until I came here, but Art Post is one of the only few local art supply…read morestores (and I believe the only one downtown). I have used them twice now for private classes/team building projects and both time they were phenomenal. For far less money than what other chain art-creation-team-building-events asked, Art Post created a custom activity for our group and created a laid-back atmosphere that encouraged creativity but also socializing. I also observed a class with younger children and the teacher was patient and also encouraging of creativity with the kids. Overall, I was very impressed with their community outreach and artistic philosophy. They also host some really great outdoor markets on the weekend where you can find lots of great local art and music!

Loved it! I didn't actually do any crafts tonight and it was my first time checking this place out…read morebut it's super cool and has a nice laid back and inviting feel. There were small groups of friends doing crafts together, a big group crafting for someone's birthday party (they brought cookies and cake and two humongous pizzas; this place allows you to bring your own food and snacks which is so cool!), and an outdoor area in back as well where my group and I hung out. They have feminine hygiene products available in the restroom for those who are in need. They've also got a jar of gigantic Kirkland dog biscuits which I didn't know existed but my dog absolutely loved them so thank you crafts and drafts! Definitely recommend this place as a fun and chill spot to hang out with friends.

So fun! This was my first visit! We got lucky since they were having a buy one get one half off…read morecraft kit deal. We opted for the wood burning kit. It was very fun to try and we spent about 3 hours working on our crafts. We used the stencils, wood burning tool, paint, and colored pencils for our creations. They were super open to let us taste any beers we wanted to try before making our selection. They had 8 beers on tap and then a lot of canned beers and other drinks available as well. Can't wait to go back and work on something else!

Great classes and overall environment. There's lots of different teachers and in my experience they…read moreall offer different perspectives on the same material (clay! lol). I've learned a ton from every teacher I've taken a class with in the studio. Also a spot to pick up clay, dry materials, and supplies!

I took a 6-week intro to sculpture class here. It was a pretty fun experience. I wish there had…read morebeen a little more structure the first two weeks or so.. we were supposed to come in already knowing what we wanted to work on and I was clueless. But otherwise, I enjoyed the class, and there's some really cool people in the studio!

The hub and I happened into this space during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was please to see so…read moremany types of art displayed on two levels of this building. Many items were really spectacular and eye-catching.

One of my favorite places in Durham! The classes are an awesome opportunity to make art as a…read morecommunity. In particular, Carol's watercolor class and Heather's intuitive painting workshop are truly invaluable creative experiences.

Had a large, stained glass window hanging. During recent move, center piece got broken. CSG…read morereplaced, looks great.

Terrific selection of glass and supplies and tools. Patient and knowledgeable staff too.read more

My family - including a 12 & 14 yr old - LOVED our experience with Christal. The review from the…read morewoman that took a class in Colorado was judgmental of Christal's home. You will park in a cul-de-sac. So? She has projects ongoing in her yard. So? The other reviewer maybe expected Martha Stewart. Anyway, the four of us have taken Christal's class twice. She lets you use Groupon for her classes (not limited to one Groupon). She gives instructions for about 15 minutes. You cannot use the colored glass that the other reviewer was crying about because it is specially purchased by Christal for her stained-glass business. Makes sense. There are buckets upon buckets of glass pieces in various colors. Any color you could want! She supplies other interesting shapes and sizes of adornments for your project. You have the choice of many items to make - a set of 4 small squares, a large rectangular piece, 2 small rectangles, and some others. These can be shaped into bowls, soap dishes, and other curved/waved designs after the glass cures in the kiln. You need to bring your creativity and your big girl panties though. Christal allows you to use the time as YOU want. And she's brutally honest about "don't park on the grass" and "don't touch the glass for my business." If you are easily offended then her dry humor and quick wit might offend you. We thought she was hilarious, helpful, and creative. The fact that she opens her home so strangers can take time away from television, computers, etc and let their creativity flow is wonderful. Getting our two kiddos out of the house and truly focused on something they could create with their hands....it was invaluable. Both could have spent many more hours there. The time went too quickly. So, if you are open-minded about trying something new and fun, my biggest tip is to take a design with you that you want to create. Using class time to think of your creation eats through time you need for designing your glass. And if you run out of time then book another session! We loved it. I hope you will too.

My husband got us a class as a date activity. We had done a day in a glass studio in Durango,…read moreColorado last year and it was really fun. This one was a bit odd. It was really far away (granted we live in Knightdale) and in a residential neighborhood. You park in the cul-de-sac (I am sure the neighbors love that) and there is a barrel blocking the driveway. The outside of the house has all sorts of junk and tarps and stuff all over (again- lucky neighbors). I get being eccentric and I appreciate the artsy type, but it just seemed like there was junk all in the yard, in the studio and even in the bathroom. It did not feel clean or organized. It is clear this is her work space but I think she needs to have an organized, less clutter space for the classes. We got about 10 minutes of basic instruction and then were off on our own. We did not learn anything cool and were not allowed to play with color and different glass types or do anything other than just cut and grind glass. Our experience in Colorado was SO much better and more creative. It was a 2 hour class so some bottled water or something would have been nice to have been offered. My hubby got a Amazon deal and I have to tell you even at that price it was overpriced for what you get and the teaching you got. To avoid going all of the way back out there we opted to pay $12 to have it shipped to the house and she said over and over how she is really bad at remembering to ship things and to text her in a couple of weeks if we have not gotten it to bug her about it. I got this is not like a professional business because of the nature of it, but it really did not seen to run or feel like something worth paying for.

I had a great time at AR Workshop. I went with a friend, and we ended up being the only people in…read morethe class that evening. Our instructor Michelle was so nice and helpful. I made a small box and my friend made a larger one. It was great being able to choose everything from the project itself to the wood stain to the paint color(s). My box is now displayed proudly in my home, and there's lots of other projects I'd love to make whenever I get a chance to go back! I feel like these folks really have this down to a science. We walked in and our boards were waiting for us. We sanded them and stained them. Then Michelle helped us putting our pre-made stencils onto the wood, and we primed and painted. Very simple, yet so brilliant because I don't have to deal with paint and sawdust in my home. :)

Awesome experience at the AR Workshop Durham. A friend and I each brought our moms to a Christmas…read moreworkshop, and we had so much fun. Projects were set up and ready to go as soon as we walked in the door and the staff was phenomenal. Really appreciated all the extra care and attention our table assistant, Allie, gave to our group and projects. Highly recommend this place!

I was looking for a craft place and found the cutest place in Chapel Hill. The staff was so nice…read moreand helpful and took their time to explain all the options of crafts to do. They walked us through the process and checked on our progress often. I really appreciated the set up, directions and room placement for us to complete the project. The price is reasonable for the supplies and the activity was a lot of fun. We made a super cute keepsake and will go back during the summer to work on a bigger project.

can't say enough great things about this place . i love the place is decorated with artwork of…read morepassed guests . came here on a sunday afternoon to complete a fluid bear . we were greeted by amy as soon as we walked in . she gave us instructions and showed us how to create our bear . at the end we were offered a package that contained a complimentary animal figure and stickers . we were from out of state , and unaware it took our bear one day to dry . we were staying close by , so amy offered to drop our bears off to us . she also included a personalized note wishing us safe travels back . amazing customer service . i highly recommend giving them a visit . the activities they offer are amazing and the customer service is just as great ! i wish this business the absolute best and i hope they continue to thrive

I love this sewing studio I learn so much and the teacher is the best my experience here has always…read morebeen amazing every time I come.I definitely recommend to anyone.

I've had a sewing machine for about five years with every intention to learn how to sew. It wasn't…read moreuntil my husband asked to use it (and knew how!) that I realized I needed to get on that! I went to the Beginner's Class and we made a pillow. It really gave a feel for the machine. Toni (the owner and instructor) was great and really helpful. She made it fun to learn. I think the best thing about this class is that it left me feeling really confident about using my machine (at least for simple things...for now!) I believe this was money WELL spent. When I get tired of making throw pillows, I'll go back for the next class!!!

I was exploring downtown today and stumbled upon the cutest little artist shop. This place is…read morefilled with candles, clothing, nicknecks, jewelry and so much more. I was in awe checking out everything! Although they have a lot of unique things customer service was lacking. I wasn't greeted or spoken to the entire time I was there.

This is a little open-air arts market on Foster Street in Durham. I don't know what their regular…read morehours are but we know they are definitely open during the Durham Farmers Market nearby on Saturday mornings. They feature several artists and craftspersons, a woodworker, some CBD products, and a haberdasher who sells original bowties. This time of year, they have various Christmas-related items. On our last trip, we did peruse some of the holiday items and purchased a very nice handmade card. I will definitely support local artists and crafstspeople ahead of the mall or places that sell mass-produced items made cheaply overseas.