I had a great time today and look forward to going back. Alice was a great help! I really have no…read morecrafting talents but that didn't stop me from having a great time & producing a decent finished product, with Alice's help.

I have done multiple classes at Five in One! I had fun at them all. They have great classes for…read morebeginners. The instructors are fun, friendly, and educational. Would and will definitely be back for another class.

We've now taken a couple classes, and enjoy the place. You can make your own pottery, or pick out a…read morepre-made pice and paint/glaze it, or even buy completely made pieces. It'a a lot of fun

Place is nice, lots of paint and brushes. We arrived at 6. They close at 8 and from 6:15 the girl…read moreworker was trying to sweep under our feet getting ready to close the store. We weren't even the only ones there. Then, the same girl kept complaining about her job and when my daughter asked her for some help with getting paint she said "I don't see why she can't get it herself, like, can she reach it?" Then, she kept giving us warnings as to how many minutes we had left to paint before they closed at 7:45* mind you. If that's not enough, we asked for a high chair and she just kept sweeping and ignored us until we went to go get it (which is not a problem for us to get it but we only had a little bit of time to paint so her getting it for us would've been nice) We love painting and this was my Mother's Day gift and the staff here was just not good at all. Will never come back. Also very expensive. One tiny kids thing for $28

Last week, I dropped in to check out the Bead Couture, mainly to see if they could fix a broken…read morepart on a bracelet. I called ahead and asked and was told that they do repair jewelry. The week prior I saw someone working with beads at The Art Center and asked about her project. She was making a dress for a wedding. I asked if she made repairs and did not, but referred me to the Bead Couture. I offered my bracelet to see if she could fix it. I tried many times, with no sustainable success. It was time for a professional or at least someone who has the tools, which she did. I waited while she worked on the bracelet. And in a few short minutes, it was like a got a new piece of jewelry. While It is of no great monetary value, I like it. Take your broken pieces of jewelry and let them fix it or redesign it. There are lovely contemporary pieces that are designed by the owner and there is a large catalog of vintage buttons and other gems that you must check out. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable charge for the repair. I will be back. Emma Childers

ANOTHER amazing creation by Joy! A friend of mine gave me a small piece of turquoise and Joy looked…read moreat my other rings, made her recommendations and explained why. My pinky ring is just gorgeous and I couldn't be happier.

Great craft store with a variety of items, from aprons, bags, wood, yard decor, knitting and to…read morejewelry. They're all handmade! Plus the store sponsors 2 craft fairs twice a year in the fall and in the spring. I talked with Lisa while I was there. Lisa is fantastic! Super friendly and involved in the community. I will be back again and again!

What a gem this place is! As I was leaving Board Ave I passed this place. The sign outside was…read moresuper cute that I had to pull over and check it out. Man am I glad I did! It's the cutest shop! Full of Whitney products - watercolor, jewelry, home decor, hairpieces, and they also have other local artists items as well. The shop is well organized and pleasing to look at. Plus the lady working there was incredibly nice, informative, and very kind. I will definitely be back to buy other items, especially when I need a gift for a friend! Go check it out and support local artist!

Worst Michael's store ever. The employees are rude & unhelpful. They had signs pasted all over…read moretheir fine arts section that said the paints were bogo . When we got to the register, it rang up full price. When we mentioned it to the 2 employees there that were doing nothing, one of them begrudgingly went back to see the sign and said the sale didn't start for almost 2 weeks. They refused to honor that price. I'll order stuff online from Amazon before I ever walk back in that place.

Lack of communication is insane...... it's not that hard to change your (holiday hours" online so…read morepeople don't waste time coming there. Every other location has their hours correctly so it's extremely unprofessional to have a green "open" knowing you are closed. Inconsiderate.

The Art Center on Union Ave is hands-down my favorite art store in Memphis. I'm there constantly…read morefor supplies for sign painting, pinstriping, spray painting, screen printing, and pretty much every creative project I take on. No matter what I'm working on, they always have exactly what I need at a good price. The staff is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Whether I'm hunting down specific brushes, looking for the right paint for a mural, or trying out new materials, they always point me in the right direction without any pressure. You can tell they actually care about artists and understand the tools we use. Their selection is huge -- from professional sign-painting and pinstriping supplies to spray paint, inks, canvases, and everything in between. It's one of those places where you walk in for one thing and end up finding five other things you didn't even know you needed. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this. If you're any kind of artist -- beginner or seasoned -- The Art Center is absolutely worth the stop, and they offer educator and student discounts as well!

The employee are sweet and knowledgeable. As a student, I can find my items immediately and if…read morethere was change, they inform your costumers right at the door. I do wish their website, showcase some of their deals and products so that way I can see what they offer.

Driving down Summer Avenue, you're probably not thinking, "Will I be able to find double-ply in the…read moreparticular shade of eggplant I need for that embroidered pillowcase?"; your thoughts are more likely, "Will I get shot now, or will I get shot later?" But stick it out. Keep driving. Wedged between the most frightening Sonic on the planet and the most frightening copier repair center on the planet, you'll see a yellow sign above a narrow driveway: 'Amy's Golden Strand'. As soon as you get into the drive, you enter another world. An immaculate and quaint garden surrounds Amy's, and inside every conceivable thread, notion, and hand-painted canvas you've ever wanted resides. If you make it down Summer Avenue, you win.

I placed an online order for a canvas I have been wanting. I had seen this canvas on several…read moresites, but Amy's had the very best price. About an hour after I placed the order, I received a phone call from Jill. She was checking to make sure my zip code was correct. She was very pleasant and sent the order out that afternoon. I received it two days later, in beautiful condition and well packaged. Great price and quick service. What more could you want. This is my new " go to" place for needlepoint.

This is the CUTEST store! They have art and craft classes as well as tons of furniture and knick…read moreknacks for the home. Located in my favorite neighborhood, Cooper-Young of course, this is a store you definitely need to check out! I haven't been to any of their classes yet, but it is DEFINITELY on my to do list! Shabby chic and classy, this is my kind of store.

I would strongly encourage anyone considering chalk painting to shop here. Everyone has been…read moreextremely helpful and encouraging. I have finished my project and am happy with outcome. The information and on-site "consulting " were key to a great outcome.

I wish I got more mail (fun mail, not bills). There's something about getting postcards and letters…read moreand invitations that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. And in a world where most people just email or send a Facebook message, finding a piece of fun mail is even more special. This is why I love Mrs. Post. Mrs. Post is a brand new stationery and gift store in East Memphis. And while you're grandma will be excited to receive one of their cute letterpress cards from you, there's nothing stuffy about the shop. Before they opened Mrs. Post, owners Lindsey Cross and Natalie Ellis-Chang designed a line of wholesale paper products called Lemon Tree Paper. They've got about 400 pieces, and each one is printed locally. All of the Lemon Tree Paper invitations, cards, and notes are available at Mrs. Post. My favorite thing about the shop was the small, but well thought out collection of gifts. There's a lot of whimsy in a small space. I was totally smitten with the Jonathan Adler whale shaped salt and pepper shakers and the surprise balls (the package reads "to enjoy, please destroy"). They've also got candles, baby booties and party decorations you'll want to leave up well after the fun is over.

The perfect place to get a gift for someone you don't know that well - i.e. safe, quality, but most…read moreimportantly cute gifts! A life saver of a store! I just bought a $30 Kate Spade pouch and a $16 candle...AND they gift wrapped it for me! Perfection for $50 and sure to impress...not not to mention, in-and-out in less than 10 minutes! They have absolutely beautiful stationary and invitations...as well as a few baby items. Everything is well made so even the snootiest of people will approve of these gifts.