Amazing art store. Great selection! Lots of good papers to choose from and great art brushes.read more

This lovely local art supply store had a big selection. I feel bad because there wasn't anything I…read moreparticularly wanted but it was nice to see products not at other stores.

Kudos to places who provide space for people to come together to do things they love like work on…read morefiber arts! I was visiting ATL for the weekend and wanted to visit some yarn stores so the Craftivist came up in my research. I saw that they host events for people to come in and work on their fiber arts a few times a week so this sold me on visiting! When I stopped in, I was greeted and there was space for me to sit down. I even got some help on my project. It was so nice to be community with people who love the fiber arts for a little while. I look forward to supporting their business since they also ship!

I recently had a private knitting lesson here…read more The instructor begin with telling me the different types of forms yarn comes in, ie. hanks, skeins and balls along with other information about knitting. After the introduction the instructor picked out a wood circular knitting needle for me. The reason for choosing the wood I was told it would help hold the yarn better for a beginner versus a metal needle. When it came time to choose the yarn I was told to make my choice from a small area. I picked a mustard yarn. The next day I received an invoice from the store because I didn't pay for the items. Silly me. I assumed because I was only allowed to pick out from a certain section that it was included with the lesson that I had paid for. Unfortunately, because the yarn I chose was quite small. It has been difficult as a beginner working with it. There have been a lot of starts and stops which I would expect but more so because of the size of the yarn. I have since learned as a beginner I should have a bulkier yarn. When I left that day, I had not gotten the hang of the cast on, or the knit stitch. Five minutes before the class was to end we had just finished casting on and that didn't leave much time for the knitting since the store was opening. Since taking the class I have been able to get the hang of the cast on and the knit stitch thanks to Sheep and Stitch on YouTube. I think the reason I didn't get the hang of it in the store was because of the teaching style. It just didn't mesh with my learning style. I would definitely recommend the classes to anyone here. Very professional staff. Because the yarn I ended up purchasing isn't good for beginners. I did call the store to see if I could exchange it, but I was told they would not accept it because it had already been wound. The staff was very nice. They were very helpful when customers came in.

Had a lovely time celebrating a friend's birthday here. They have a wide range of items to paint,…read morethere's something for everyone. Be mindful of the time duration of your table; I was taking my sweet time then learned I had 20 minutes left. I tapped into 4th quarter mode and got the job done. Definitely would return here!

Great staff, fun selections, great glazes- love my pieces!!…read moreParking in the back! A little expensive, but so worth it!!

I had a great time here painting mugs with my girlfriend. The staff seemed limited but efficient. I…read morehad no problems finding everything I needed and felt comfortable asking questions. I went on a Thursday and it wasn't busy

Horrible customer service and lack of organization.Parties overlapped and the employees seemed…read moremiserable and lack training. Would not recommend this place.

This is the PERFECT place to buy local, hand-crafted gifts like candles, jewelry, soaps, trinkets…read moreetc. I've been here multiple times and have loved their earrings and candle scent selections. And the workers are always so friendly!

I was at Garage Door for a calligraphy class. The class was great. They have a variety of class…read moreofferings on their website. The space is cozy but not tiny. It has a farmhouse look and feel inside. Parking in front is limited but here is a shared lot behind the building. The store has loads of items for sale from local artisans....unique jewelry, house decor items, candies, cards, art, and more. I called for more information before going there and a very nice human being answered and helped me. Nice place!

Great place to shop or learn some skills for stained glass art. The owner Day is the best owner/…read moreartist you can imagine

Atl Glassworks has extremely high prices for basic things that you can learn online. I have always…read morelearned better in person so I booked a class figuring it would be an investment in my craft. I suffered a severe emergency and missed my class and following up with the company as soon as I was able to and was told that I can get zero refund or reschedule. So I am out $200+ dollars. I understand small business cant take a loss on the supplies but it isn't like they couldn't be used in another class. A full or partial refund or reschedule would've helped me a lot in a time of need due to the emergency. I realized just how easy it is to learn online and will be going that route. 1/10 overall. Edit to update: 50% off of a future class????? Like I'm going to come back when you can't give some grace for a mental health CRISIS .. not a "mental health day". I was not in a state to notify ahead of time or I would have. I didn't just forget to put you on my calendar. Just because you're a small business doesn't mean you shouldn't treat people like people if anything you should more so. That is what makes good word of mouth for small businesses. I have plenty of other sources I'd rather get help from. That have good business practice and don't steal peoples money when they're down.

The store itself is lovely, lots of natural light, helpful when picking threads, big work tables,…read morenice restroom. I have taken a class there as well as purchased multiple canvases and supplies and they have a very nice selection of anything you could dream up. So fun! There are some really helpful staff but also at times some rather rude staff members. (I won't go into details, but wow! I was snapped at...and I'm a sweetie.) Also they close at 3:30 pm which can be a challenge. Overall great store but I know which staff member to avoid.

Absolutely love this store and the staff. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable and so willing to…read morehelp. They have a wide variety of canvases and if you don't see exactly what you want, they will order something for you. I have been doing Needlepoint for over 50 years and this is my favorite store of all time.

I love shopping at Indie Craft Experience - not only b/c it supports local businesses and…read moreindividuals, but also the great selection of creative handcrafted goods. I overheard a guy say "it's like Pinterest except not on the computer screen." The event is held over a weekend at the Ambient + Studio warehouse, and there were probably close to 100 different booths -- plus they had a few food vendors like King of Pops and Good Food Truck, and the fabulous LeahandMark.com photo booth :) I think this was the 3rd time I've gone to ICE. I got a few things this year: - Magic Unicorn Sea Salt from "Beautiful Briny Sea Salt" - after taste testing a few different flavors (e.g., Lavender, Rosemary, and Truffle), my favorite was Magic Unicorn. Haha, suspicious name but honest ingredients - pure ocean salt, celery seed, rosemary, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, and lemon juice powder. I also liked their Truffle Sea Salt. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beautiful-Briny-Sea/157240431005788 - Port Wine Caramel from "Sweeteeth" - I'd never tasted such good caramel like theirs ... I went w/ the port wine b/c I liked the the smoky "brulee" type flavor and it also tasted kinda chocolately even though there's no chocolate. Can't wait to use the sauce on apples, ice cream, pies, cakes, and more ... just don't tell my doctor. http://www.sweeteethchocolate.com - Cute bonnet and bib from "Owlette Collective" - some lucky baby's going to get this super cute set. I couldn't resist. http://www.etsy.com/shop/owlettecollective - Goat Milk and Lavender Oatmeal Soap from "Belle Terre" - smelled several of their soaps and this one was my favorite. First I love anything lavender, I'd never heard of goat milk used in soap (and the lady said they are sourced from happy goats who are well-treated), plus the oatmeal is supposed to be a good exfoliator :) I need to hurry and finish up my Ivory. http://belleterrenc.com/home/welcome/ What I didn't get but really liked (and may get later): - Red Fascinator Hat from "LaCocoRouge" - they had a great selection of fun mini-hats that looked like something Carrie Bradshaw would wear ... or anyone attending a Royal Wedding. I just need to find an occasion to wear them :) http://www.etsy.com/shop/lacocorouge Definitely worth a visit, esp. if you love "unique" items :) Oh and they always have great jewelry. Last year, I got one of my favorite necklaces from "Katherine Smith Jewelry" that always gets many compliments. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ksmithjewelry FYI - there's $5 admission to get in.

This was a great curated, batch of designers and crafter. I purchased several items. Looking…read moreforward to my next visit.

Jade House is a great place to visit if you are looking for the latest arts and gifts with a…read moreChinese twist. This store can be found nestled next to the food court in Chinatown. If you "like" their facebook page, the cashier will give you a 10% discount.

So rare to find stores with employees who really care and take the time and effort to help! I came…read morein on the hunt for stretcher bars for a paint by number I had done. The friendly staff helped me to evaluate the cost and options of stretching myself versus having it professionally done. Everyone I interacted with genuinely seemed to enjoy their jobs and assisting customers. Thankfully I'd parked at a friends place nearby and walked over as I do not think there is a lot for the business and I hate trying to find parking in midtown.

I stopped here in Midtown one afternoon. It was a good size store with a good selection. The…read moreservice was very helpful and nice. I didn't really need anything but it was great just to have help offered several times.