love love this shop! great fabric! Knowledgeable workers. I…read morecan't say enough about he store and owner. it's a must visit shop

Nice shop with a friendly staff. They have a small variety of all types of fabrics. I was looking…read morefor a particular book. They don't have a large selection of books. I'll shop again on my next visit through Grand Rapids

Incredibly kind and attentive staff. Pleasant shopping experience of getting to peruse both hand…read moremade and vintage items, so fun! They have a great selection, I had a hard time leaving!

I've been coming to Gallery 154 for a couple of decades now and I always love it. So many unique…read moretreasures to be found here. Walking around and looking at the walls, shelves, and ceiling is such an adventure. The ornament selection at the holidays is unmatched by any other retailer and the quality of them is exquisite. I think they're celebrating their 33rd year here - let's give them another 33 years, Yelpers!

I'd been seeing things about this art supply store and its Color Wheel Cafe, so I was in the area…read morerecently and stopped in. I've been to the Fris Supply Shop in Holland, but this was my first time at the Grand Rapids location. The employee at the desk was super helpful and friendly! I had fun looking at all the markers, paints, and other art supplies. They have a ton of spray paint for mural artists, canvases, sketchbooks, etc. I would say that the supplies are a bit more high level for art students or professional artists versus kids' art supplies. The Color Wheel Cafe is located inside Fris Supply Shop and I didn't take part in any of the activities, but you can try our different crafts and go home with a fun piece you made yourself. It's a great idea for date night and I am hoping to visit again soon!

Friendly staff. I special ordered a few pencils and Rachel was friendly and knowledgeable. I am so…read moreexcited that Fris has a second location in Grand Rapids. I will be back. Shop local. Shop small business.

Service was great. Very accommodating for my elderly mom. Also, took the time to help us with the…read moreprocess, clean up, etc. I highly recommend!

The staff barely checked in on us and essentially left us on our own the entire time. We had…read morequestions about painting our pieces but received little guidance or help. For a pottery studio, the lack of instruction and customer attention was really disappointing.

Moving from California, I felt completely lost. The community, the friendships, and the familiar…read morefaces I relied on were suddenly gone. For years, I had poured my time and energy into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, but when I arrived here, I couldn't find the right training environment. I was looking for an atmosphere built on inclusivity and genuine community, and without that, it just didn't feel whole anymore. I wasn't sure I'd ever find my footing here until I finally mustered up the courage to try something completely new, pottery. When I tell people what I'm obsessed with now, they're usually shocked. It feels like a massive departure from Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, but the truth is, the most important part of it to me was always the community. If it weren't for the incredible team at Pottery Lane, I would still be searching for something to fill that void. Big shout out to Kelly, Kate, and Cat for making me feel so incredibly welcome since day one. Today started out as a terrible day, but having a place like this to go completely turned it around. Pottery Lane has truly become my home away from home and I'm so grateful for Pottery Lane.

I was given a gift certificate to attend a class and chose to do wheel throwing. We attended the…read morefirst day in the new location and it was quite spacious and well attended! There's ample parking and the space is easy to find. There was a hand sculpting class going on at the same time, with members and staff working on their own projects as well. Everyone was extremely friendly and I really liked the atmosphere. The class itself was challenging but I really liked having a full demonstration before doing things ourselves. The instructors were really helpful and I liked that there were several so it felt like people didn't have to wait as long for help. I had a bit of an advantage having thrown before in high school but had forgotten a lot. I felt it was pretty beginner friendly and they did a great job explaining the names of things without going too heavily into the jargon nor feeling patronizing. I felt really confident with the bowl I made and liked being able to add my own design to it at the end as well. I do think it would be nice to know about the glaze options ahead of class just in case that affects how we structure or design our pieces. Overall, I definitely think the one-time class was really fun. The memberships and 8-week courses really intrigued me so I definitely think I'll be looking into those!

This studio space is super cute! From the road I would not have guessed how large it is!…read more A friend asked me to sign up for a DIY doormat class with her at Spruced Studio. At the time, I didn't even know it was there - and so close to my house! I like that all materials were set out for us, and step by step instruction was provided. It was easy to follow along, and our mats turned out great! 2 sizes were available, and lots of different designs. At first I didn't love that I had to commit to a design beforehand, but seeing how it was set up for class I understand why. I had fun at this class and space - if I see another class option posted that I'm interested in, I would sign up for another one!

I saw these beautiful 'burned' hats on TikTok and found out they were made locally at SPRUCED! I…read morefound the next workshop invited a couple girlfriends and we made a night of it. We had a great time! We were all a little nervous to start burning our hats at first, but once we got into it, it was easy and not at all intimidating. It was really fun to see all the finished designs and how different all of our hats looked. We were provided excellent guidance. Theguidance. The two instructors were amazing. The space was beautiful! We have already started talking about the next class we are going to take! If you are a novice crafter, not crafty at all or consider yourself an expert, I think this is a fabulous experience for everyone.

Periwinkle Fog is a charming shop in downtown Grand Rapids. Whether you are looking for a unique…read moregift, souvenir or a little something special for yourself you are sure to find something to fit the bill! They have a great selection of things from jewelry, art, puzzles and much more, you will definitely find something to fall in love with.

We were in Grand Rapids and stopped in this unique woman's clothing store. I purchased a shirt for…read moremyself and two for my daughter. Please stop in and see what this place has to offer!

This shop makes me think of a real life Etsy store. They have a lot of different items, from…read moreclothes to bath & body products to things to decorate your home. Many items are from Michigan/Grand Rapids. You can find a unique gift or cool accent piece for your home here.

The salespeople are always nice and helpful. I can always find birthday presents for my friends and…read morefamily! They have amazing decorations and furniture. This shop is one of my favourite stores! The prices are right on as well. They're never too expensive, they're just the right price!