This made for the perfect afternoon activity while embracing our inner artist. We stopped by on a…read moreSunday afternoon and the staff happily walked us through all the steps in making our masterpieces. They have a large range of ceramic pieces to choose from and an array of colors to bring your piece to life. Once you are done you leave it with them and they throw on a clear coat and fire your work of art making it ready for pick up in 7-10 days and ours was ready in only 6! I can't wait to come back and make a candle!

I highly recommend Artisan Insight Studios to anyone looking for a fun and affordable artistic…read moreexperience! The staff is so friendly and walks you through the steps! They have a sweet pup there as well! I found the prices to be incredibly reasonable. They have so many different ceramic pieces to choose from. It made for a perfect "on-a-whim" Saturday afternoon activity. I look forward to going back in the future and painting more ceramics as well as checking out their candle making experience!

As a beader, this store is a dream come true. Every item I need from the wires, beads, threads,…read moreneedles, etc. are all in one place. They even carry ultra-suede for my beaded embroidery. The completed projects on display are pure eye candy for me. They also sell some gorgeous completed items for the non-artistic. The only slightly downside to this location is the parking, but it is worth walking a few blocks to visit.

I don't make jewelry. I wear it, though. I haven't ever purchased beads, or even really taken the…read moretime to think about the different types of beads before. But one day, I decided-- 'What the hell. I'm gonna go see what Beadology Iowa is all about.' And I'm glad I did. This store definitely deserves some Yelp love. First off, the storefront and sign are eye catching. And while Beadology Iowa changed names like a decade ago, this go-to bead store has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years. I walked in and was greeted with a smile. (That's always the best, isn't it?) As a non-jewelry maker I was amazed to see the different materials the beads were made of? Like; stone, pearl, metal, organic, glass, chrystal and one-of-a-kind flamework beads. WOWZA. Beads. Beads. Beads. Everywhere! Organized chaos of every color and from all over the world. There was eclectic jewelry for sale throughout the store-- which was made in house? I believe. Plus, an assortment of tools for jewelry making and other supplies. The staff appeared to be super knowledgeable, but I mean-- it's not like I'd have known :) The thing that really impressed me was just how passionate everyone I chatted with seemed. They were definite artists pumped to educate me on their craft. Classes are offered-- which I definitely need to hit up sometime. Wirework, stringing, knotting, flame-work, glass work, etc... Beginners and professionals are welcome! (Just be warned parking COULD be a concern at this location!) Overall, this rainbow store had a non judgey, creative vibe. And even thought I knew nothing, I felt ok coming in just to peruse while an obvious avid customer shopped along side me. I'll definitely come back for some custom accessories, perhaps a repair -- or a class!

Home Ec Workshop is a lovely fabric & yarn store with a nice (if small) selection of both garment &…read morequilting fabric, as well as yarn. They offer numerous classes and have built a great place for fiber artists to shop, learn, and build community!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Variety of yarns and fabric at reasonable prices. I'll be back!read more

A spontaneous jaunt to the FLGS was rewarded indeed! On the occasion of my daughter's joining a…read moreDungeons and Dragons club at her school, we endeavored to seek a set of dice and a sack to contain them. The local shoppe keep demonstrated extensive knowledge of sacks, and of their inventory of said sacks. They showed cunning a guile as none of the obvious sacks met with our approval and recommended a "Blind Sack" that contained, among other items, a random dice sack. Relying upon their nerdy insight, we purchased the "Blind Sack" and couldn't be happier! It contained a high quality dice sack, and 2 other sacks. One carried the dice and was marked "Rare"! The other a mysterious coin of fair quality, marked with the image of a Darklord on one side, the other a powerful incantation. 5/5 Would recommend for sacks.

Living in what used to be Sycamore Mall, on the east side of town, The Hobby Corner is a great spot…read moreto find radio controlled items, games, models, puzzles, trains, tools, rockets, educational sets and all sorts of cool toys! It's got a wide variety of items. I popped in on a Saturday evening and perused the shop. There are so many unique items, all priced appropriately. I was impressed to overhear a regular customer pop in and chat with the staff. There is definitely a sense of community at this shop. My daughter saw a daffodil Lego set and was thrilled have it purchased for her. (You're welcome.) It's cool that they have board game night (Thursdays) and that you can come play a board game yourself anytime during the day. On the same note-- if you have an old board game you can sell it here. You can now sell your used games in our store. To do this simply follow these few steps. You set the price and once it is sold you get 80% of that price as store credit. The coolest thing about The Hobby Corner is that they will order anything for you if you can't find it in the store-- at NO additional cost!

Great selection & very knowledgeable staff! I have taken many projects in where I did not…read moreunderstand the pattern & they have always gotten me through it!

I've driven by here and never stopped because frankly from the street the place looks abandoned…read more And then Crazy Girl Yarn Shop closed, so I asked around and everyone said "try Knitting Shoppe." They do have a great selection of natural fiber yarns, leaning heavily toward traditional wools. Thankfully, I can navigate yarn stores without too many questions because the single person behind the register was busy chatting with a regular like it was Knitting Group night. If you're a new knitter or need lots of guidance, be patient.

My 6 year old daughter spent her summer at Handicare. She can have issues with things like being…read moreoutside, being around bugs, and feeling very uncomfortable with loud noises. I was apprehensive when she started her summer program that she wouldn't be able to continue through the entire summer. Not only has the staff helped her through these issues. They've made her feel welcomed and cared for deeply. I myself had health issues this summer and knowing that my daughter is not only safe but she's loved is priceless. This is a fantastic center and I would give 100 stars if I could.

Handicare is excellent! Yes, friendly hours, secure key pad entry, user friendly app, clean. Laura…read moreis the director and easy to work with. If there is a known parental concern, she will address and resolve or work to resolve it. She greets kids and parents by name. The teachers have become like family - Nowadr, Asmhan, Susan, Emma, Danielle, Annalecia. Mary keeps the meals and snacks coming from the kitchen. We love Handicare and highly recommend it!

I was walking along Linn Street towards RSVP when imagine my surprise, I see this store. Being an…read moreavid cook and kitchen gadget junkie, of course I had to go inside. I wasn't expecting much because most smaller kitchen supply stores don't impress me. I have high standards and prefer well-made high quality products. Well, you can imagine how surprised I was to find this unicorn of a store. I felt like I just walked through a door into wonderland. I thought I owned every kitchen gadget that was worth owning, but I was wrong. I found the cutest baker's dusting wand by OXO and a cool round trivet made of strung-together felted wool balls. They had some of my favorite brands like GIR, Staub, Microplane, Nordic Ware and Opinel. They also had a cool selection of aprons, mugs, spices, oils and vinegars. I was in heaven as I walked through the store. There was so much to look at. They have a well-curated selection of items that I would want to carry if I had my own kitchen supply store. I would much rather support a great locally owned store than a big chain like Williams Sonoma (that doesn't even really carry what I want). Iowa City is so lucky to have a store as wonderful as this. Every time I visit this city I have a few favorite stores that I must visit and I'm so happy to add this one to my list.

A lot of different cooking/ baking items which is why I went to the store. But they also have a…read morevariety of other items.

I sent this arrangement to a friend for her birthday. Absolutely gorgeous and she loved them…read more Thank you!

Totally seamless ordering and delivery from afar. This is what was advertised for a small vase of…read moreflowers ($28): Small arrangements contain at least two feature blooms, a handful of select supporting blooms and assorted greenery. I kind of worry about this type of seasonal arrangement b/c you never know what you'll get. (Plus there's that whole ordering from afar business.) Please look at the accompanying photo for the result. I was more than pleased. What a great price. You could also order a $12 mini. I would totally order from here again. The recipient was pleased!!!