Great experience making our own candles as a little date in Scottsdale. The ladies working were…read morepleasant and helpful and I truly love that a portion of sales goes towards dog rescues! I had no idea but I absolutely love, love that! Definitely recommend supporting this small business

Light + Bark is such a cute addition to Old Town, and I especially love their commitment to…read moresupporting rescue dogs! We were in town for my brother's ASU graduation, which happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. I was searching for Mother's Day activities that didn't involve food (so much of the graduation festivities were ALL about food), and I came across Light + Bark. I decided to book a candle pouring reservation for our group of seven, and was grateful they still had availability on such a busy weekend. I've done candle pouring before, and it's been more of a private experience, where we had the space to ourselves. Light + Bark has a bit different of a layout ... the candle pouring takes place right in the middle of the shop, and felt a bit crowded at times for a larger group like ours. Even still, the instructors made us feel welcome, and encouraged us as we selected our scents! They even had free mimosas for Mother's Day, which was such a thoughtful touch to make moms feel special. The scent selection is expansive, and we especially loved the desert-themed collection. We felt the pricing was fair for the experience as well ... it's $38 for a small vessel, $48 for a medium vessel, and $58 for a large vessel. We ended up getting really into the scent mixing process, and had a great time smelling everyone's final products! The candles take two hours to set, and then you can pick them up at your convenience during regular shop hours. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to celebrate, and you could absolutely pair your experience with brunch reservations elsewhere in Old Town.

10/10 I LOVED this class. The instructors teaching it were hilarious, and very personable!…read more It was a lot more work than expected, and took some time understanding the process, but they really made the experience so much fun. You get to make as many as you want within the allotted time then choose your top 3 faves. Like the instructor said, be in charge of the clay, and get rid of it if the relationship gets toxic. Also don't let the clay push you around!

I cannot put into words how much I love Sunshine Sunflower Studio, Laurie, Wayne, and everyone I've…read moremet along the way! It's such a warm and welcoming space, and I am hooked! Before Clay Boot Camp was over, I was already signed up for another extended workshop! It is easily one of my favorite spaces to exist in :)

I use Modern Threads for our elementary school merch. I'm a volunteer mom and I don't really have a…read moreclue what I'm doing, but Modern Threads (and their rep Vanessa) have been SO HELPFUL. From designs to clothing suggestions, they clearly know what they are doing. There were several times where I switched things up last minute and Modern Threads were always ready for any change. There were also times where I dropped the ball on my end (again, I'm a volunteer!) and Vanessa/Modern Threads made sure to get me and my school's merch where it needed to be. And product quality-wise, as someone who sees their product on kids and parents throughout our school community, I can tell you these are great products made to last. Thanks Modern Threads (and Vanessa!)!

We had the best experience with Kacey and her team. She was extremely responsive (multiple emails a…read moreday) and wants to help you find the perfect product! Her selection of blanks was HUGE, and shipping was free. The printing quality was exceptional. We ordered over 200 shirts in multiple sizes and styles and she got them done and shipped in time for our event as promised! Thank you Kacey! We will be working with Modern Threads for years to come after that first impression!

I wish every store were like this. All the employees were helpful, so so kind, and a pleasure to…read moretalk to. As a novice, they provided excellent advice and I walked out with a few tools to begin my journey. I'd recommend this store to anyone. Support local!

The most wonderful shop ! Great customer service with friendly owners and staff. Helpful hints and…read moresuggestions. A wide range of glass and supplies. Absolutely the best!

I had never heard of this place before until my coworker reached out to try and plan a girls' night…read morethere. We signed up for the Blankets & Besties workshop, where you make a chunky blanket. You get to choose your color from a list and note it when you register on their website. It was $85 before tax and came with 5 skeins of yarn, with the option to add more (I think for an additional $15). I also put in the notes on my registration the names of my friends so that we could sit together. The workshop was at 6pm on a Friday and lasted about two hours. There was my group of three and three others, plus the owner/instructor Lauren. Her instructions were easy to follow, and she would jump in if we needed help. I made a few errors, and she was able to fix them for me. I ended up making my loops too loose on the outside and too tight on the inside, so my blanket came out a bit small. But I think it was decent for my first attempt. It's so soft. I keep it on my couch to use as a lap blanket. We all had a great time and would definitely come back to try other workshops. My coworker had tried one of the resin workshops and really liked it too.

I would not recommend this company. It was overpacked with 24 people and one person working the…read moreevent. There wasn't any tutorial of anything. The leader just said instructions quickly and with everyone doing so many different projects at same time, she couldn't go step by step to show anything or show different techniques. I was told that the resin would fall off the sides of the wood but I could put resin if I wanted. Well, it didn't fall off the side and looks bad. We luckily had a nice couple across from us with experience using resin and helped us along the way. I also googled things along the way (like how much resin is too thick cause that was never mentioned). For the price I paid I should not be googling information or asking other customers.

The Cartel is located inside the OneOhOne Gallery. The Cartel holds art classes of all types of…read moremedia. You can also visit The Cartel to use their space as an art studio. You can take your own materials. If you forgot something, no doubt the studio will have the supplies you needed. There is a small fee for studio usage. Free street and lot parking.

Everything you could possibly need to create beautiful art. And when you're done it's a beautiful…read moregallery to display it. Owner and management are not afraid to give you great insight and knowledge in all aspects of art.

We can in for a mother day gift My 3 yr old had the best…read moretime Kira was an she was patient with us picking out her colors and even helped Stella and Mickey. Thank you so much for making our day. We had the best time ever. See you next time.

This place just opened up in the Boardwalk and is such a fun addition to the area. You chose a…read morepiece to paint, they provide the space and the tools, and you come pick it up a week or two later. I love that they have useful items like mugs and plates. They give you everything you need to be successful in making something cute. The staff are super friendly and helpful. It's easy to do, even if you're not super artistic, a great activity for couples or groups. The space itself is super cute, with lots of natural light. Highly recommend, I look forward to coming back.

My mom and I took an acrylic pouring paint class here. It was great! Very informative and the…read moreinstructor was very helpful. The space was adorable and it looks like they have lots of other interesting craft classes. I highly recommend!

Wonderful space and the teaching is great. It was my first crochet class and I learned some basics,…read moregot to take home tools and instructions. The class was taught four ways: verbal, visual demo, hands on practice and with detailed written instructions as well. Amy is a pro and friendly too! The 1.5 hours flys by and is a great value. I took the Wing It quilling class, taught by Jessica the night before and had such a great experience that I signed up for the crochet class on the spot. Jessica's class was a fun way to spend an evening revisiting a craft I'd done years ago and really enjoyed. Both classes included all the instruction and tools you could want! Highly recommend you check out any classes they offer.

Tufting is not for the weak! But it is a rewarding experience once the project is finished. This…read morewas a medium project which took 3 hours to complete. My right shoulder feels strong like that one big arm Popeye had. https://tutugetheraz.com

A fun place for acrylic art pouring and rug latching. There are smaller quick projects such as…read moreembellishing cell phone covers and picture frames too. If you want to do art pouring, there are a number of different blank figures to choose from. Sizes vary from tiny to large. For rug latching, the store has ready made patterns for you to follow. You can also draw your own, and staff will transfer it to a canvas. There is a special tool to embed yarn into the canvas. You will be given instructions, a sample period and then move to your project. This would be a great outing with gal pals. Street and lot parking available.

The Paper Place is such a cute stop in Old Town Scottsdale. I was on the hunt for specialty paper…read moreand as it's name hints, The Paper Place popped up on my Yelp search! It's a great stop for gifts. They offer lots of cute trinkets, stationary, specialty paper and everything in between! It's not huge by any means, but they pack in full and have a great counter space for consultations for custom stationary. I really enjoyed visiting and found some fun paper to work for my projects, which was all reasonably priced, but they specialize more with invitations, verse having an extensive amount of paper for home projects or crafting. I still really enjoyed my visit and would absolutely pop in whenever I am in the area or if I needed custom invitation! The examples they had out were beautiful!

The ladies at The Paper Place are the sweetest and most accommodating! And if you are ever looking…read morefor unique cards you won't see anywhere else, go here! Will definitely be back.