LovingLocal Lets hear it for another #tacoma #hiddengem and…read more#smallbussiness. So tucked behind the Human Society is a great little studio for those who want to go & try their hand at something new, those who want to create & those that want to explore. This is not the usual #sip&paint experience, it is more. Now, I suggest that you go in the daylight to find it the 1st time, wear something comfortable & be prepared to be inspired. I participated in the Love Letters to Self class and met some really nice ladies. This is a safe place to be yourself, to compliment & encourage others. Big shout out to Nadine for extending hospitality and ginger snaps! No doubt, I'll be back for more classes.

I love taking classes at Artful Dreamers Studio. The owner, Nadine seems to attract a wonderful…read moregroup of women. I've taken many classes and I always feel nurtured and safe. Never any judgement. Nadine is a wonderful teacher that helps me get the best results. Always a fun time.

Although I wasn't part of the experience, my daughter went to a birthday party here yesterday. She…read moresaid it was fantastic and she would love to have her own party there. There was an instructional portion for the ceramics and then the kids were allowed to make their own items. She made a bowl and a cat. The family was also able to bring pizza and cupcakes in. She had such a great time that we have been checking out other classes that are held here. Very neat spot.

Open Arts is a studio offering classes in drawing, pottery, sewing, voice, piano and guitar. Most…read moreclasses are for children/teens, but they do have a fair set of classes for adults as well. John, the director of Open Arts Studio, is a dynamic guy who is so charismatic...it's easy to envision him sitting at a piano, leading a bunch of people in song around a piano a la Cole Porter. He's the voice teacher and drawing teacher and he's great at both. Home schoolers note: they offer classes during the day for home school students! For me, one caveat is the price. It's not astronomical, but most classes are about $125 for a session, about 5 classes, and it adds up. I believe it's because of this that some classes aren't very full. On the up side, if you take more than one class, or have multiple children enrolled, you get a 10% discount. They hope to add cooking classes somewhere down the line. We are looking forward to the addition as I know my daughter would learn a lot because they are both organized and inspiring at Open Arts!

I've been to Craftopia a couple different times now, but the girls and myself went to her new…read morelocation for the first time the other day for her candle making class. It was great. The place is really big, easy to find with a nice big sign right on the building and parking right in front. Has a lot of different rooms and a lot of art displayed in each. I loved walking around everywhere and looking at it, it was definitely encouraging us to want to come back and partake in even more classes she has to offer! Cora was even nice enough to give us one of the pieces that she had done that the three of us liked the best. Definitely recommend this place and we'll be back soon! Thanks Cora!

My friend and I came for a candle making class today and we had a great time with Cora and Adira…read morethe staff dog! Cora was really good at explaining our options and helping us make our selections. Her space is very welcoming and cozy, I appreciated how she was available for questions and assistance but also gave us free rein to pick and choose scents/colors/materials. For the class fee, you really get a lot out of the lesson time, definitely worth coming to a class and I look forward to coming to some of the other classes in the future!

My friend and I traveled to the area for other reasons, and decided to fit in a little yarn…read moreshopping. Unfortunately, the hours posted on Google were not correct, and when we arrived, the store was officially closed, although a class was going on. Win, whom I am assuming was not just sales but perhaps the manager, was extremely apologetic. Rather than turn us away, she let us browse , saying that she was teaching the class but wouldn't have time to help us in real time. She let us know that we could flag her down if we had questions. We really enjoyed ourselves. The store is much larger than any local yarn store I have been to previously, and there are many unique and different yarns. Win came to help us after her class, and could not have been more wonderful. What started out as a browse, turned into some nice purchases. It's a gem of a store, and I look forward to going back on my next trip up north.

Great yarn store. They cater to all kinds of fiber arts. The selection is fantastic - you've got…read moreyour staples (Noro, Malabrigo, Manos del Uruguay etc) as well as the fanciful and rare, in all weights, fibers and types, and neatly organized too. It's located in an old industrial space. Light industrial brickwork. The sign is a little small and hard to spot. You enter through a small door and go up a few stairs, and voilà - Alibaba's cave. The staff is helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They'll help you as much as you want them to, without being pushy. In my case, there were some yarns that I liked, and they found the right projects for my taste and skill level, made sure I was kitted out, and taught me the techniques I'd need. In case you need patterns, they've got them. There's a full room dedicated to books. Don't miss the clearance section! They also do knitting workshops during week days by reservation, for a very modest fee. They also have classes, though they do fill out fast!

I love this studio so much! It has great vibes. Amy is a wonderful instructor. I've taken her 3 day…read morebeginning jewelry series and an enameling class so far. I had zero experience going into it and am now slowly building a home work studio. She sells the tools you need at great prices too. So glad I discovered this place!

I can't recommend this place enough. I moved to Washington a month ago and before I even moved here…read moreI signed up for a class. I had to reschedule and take the class the second time around since I was snowed in, and Amy was beyond helpful and accommodating. Just finished the class today and I can't say enough good things about Amy and her facility. She is an incredible teacher, she is patient and helpful. She gives every one of her students so much attention and helped each of us complete our projects. I can't wait to take more classes!!!

A fantastic event for team building! The whole team had fun, tried something new and gets to take…read morehome a token and lasting memory! No one was bored, everyone was fascinated! Thank you so much from the Hill Valley Team! I am recommending to other leaders in the area!

I was so lucky to visit my very first GLASS PUMPKIN Patch! Every item is so unique and beautifully…read morecrafted. I was getting delighted, each time you though a pumpkin was gorgeous and held it in the sun it changed to even deeper or brighter colors, it was just stunning. There are many shapes, standard round pumpkin, lay down pumpkin, gourd shapes were my favorite, mushrooms, starfish and ornaments. Normally this is a Tacoma Washington shop BUT this was their ninth season in f holding the glass pumpkin patch in Lincoln City. I can't wait to go to their shop and make something. Glass pumpkin patch! Patrick Cahill, co-owner of Area 253 Glassblowing was happy to pose for a quick photo shoot. I love the yellow pumpkin I am holding, it looked like a lemony dream, exuding happiness and warmth, just waiting to come home and spend the holidays with me.

Great studio. Options for pottery wheels or handbuilding. They have instructor led throwing…read more Very reasonable pricing.

Hosted my sister's in laws birthday celebration here and it was so much fun! A total of six people…read morewere in my party and we took one of their instructed classes. We all made something different such as mugs, vases, butter bells, ect. Jennifer and her staff are all very knowledgeable and took time to help each one of us. I highly recommend taking a class if you're thinking about getting into pottery or If you're a seasoned ceramicist they have studio time available. Thank you for making my sister in laws birthday celebration special, unique and memorable! 10/10

Maggie is amazing! Each person's finished painting is unique, yet totally successful!read more

I just came back from my first class. This was so much fun. I defiantly will be back for more. It…read morewas truly a wonderful experience

Fantastic shop I love this shop ever since I started stained glass in January! I love the people…read morehere as they are very helpful about finding glass, tools, tips and whatever else needed for stained glass projects! I recommend this store for anyone who loves stained glass and wants to pickup a new hobby! Here's some pieces I have made thanks to the excellent glass choices and variety's they sell!

Stopped by to check out some glass my daughter needed for a class project. Staff was super nice and…read morevery helpful. They have tons and tons of beautiful glass. I will be coming back.

It is difficult to work through the business of losing a family member but it must be done. We…read moreordered flowers from Fifi's when our mom passed. They filled our orders beautifully and on a short notice. The arrangements while each unique were equally stunning. I heartily recommend Fifi's!

Never again! I came here for Mother's Day for some flowers and I was new in buying flowers by the…read morebunch (25) and they charged me two bunches for $88 and only gave me 24 roses? 12 of each. They didn't even give me the roses in a bunch because they knew they were scamming me instead they continued to charge me $44 each and only give me 12 of each. I was so excited to find a flower shop just to find out they ended up scamming me because I was new to this! Never again, and will be contacting my bank.