Thank you for opening this place. What a great idea to help recycle art supplies. I find it a great…read moreplace to pick up materials for my kids.

My daughter loved this place! I wish we lived closer. I love the idea of having a place that…read morerecycles your arts and crafts materials. They even take donations at the end of the month. The last two weeks of the month. My daughter loves to journal and needed scrap booking matetials. She saw TW online and wanted to check it out. There's even a free section for teachers. Great place for Our Planet!

Ugh I'm kind of obsessed with this place!! I can't stop coming back because of just how fun and…read morecreative you get to be! Basically, adults pay $8 for a studio fee, then you get to sit there as long as you'd like and paint your ceramic. They have a whole wall to choose from with an abundance of different designs, and your final price is based on which piece that you chose. My heart shaped mini pot was $22. In the three times I've been here, the designs have switched out often, so there's always something new to paint. The color chart is also super helpful and you can use an unlimited amount of colors (not that you need that many to complete a ceramic anyways). After you're finished with your design, you wait 2-3 weeks while they glaze and fire it. Then, it's all set and you get to use it forever!! Truly, this is such a fun date night or girls night activity!! I've been with a bunch of different people, and it's always a fun time!

My sister, mom, and I went to Freestyle Ceramics last Saturday as an early Mother's Day outing and…read moreabsolutely loved it! The staff was friendly and accommodating while also just letting us work on our projects without disruption. The prices were as expected ($20-35/piece + a studio fee) with an amazing variety of cool unique pieces. You walk through the rug tufting portion of the store on the way in and it's amazing to see how the tufting process in action and how creative people are! I'd love to come back another time to try that! I'd definitely recommend this location to anyone looking-it's the perfect spot for a friend/mom/significant other date night!

Oh yarn, looks like this store is one of the best places to buy yarn in Chicago!…read more This shop is right next to Jones College Prep. The entrance is a bit confusing, just use the directory and they will buzz you in! The selection was great- everything from larger brands like Rowan and Cascade, to local hand dyers like Leading Men! I also thought their prices were pretty fair for a local yarn shop (e.g. skein of Rowan Made Alpaca Haze was $10 vs online is ~$8.80). The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable. They will point you in the right direction but also let you browse alone (when choosing colors I need full concentration). They also offer a range of classes too! Overall, would definitely recommend this yarn shop!

This is such a cute store, tucked away in downtown Chicago. It was a little confusing at first…read moretrying to find the store entrance, since you have to be buzzed in. I was visiting and was looking for a yard that would match my current project, and they were so helpful! I was able to find what I needed and found some additional yarn for a future project. They had a large variety of options, and the prices were reasonable. I look forward to visiting it the next time I am in the area.

An artist's playground in the middle of the city. The selection is huge across two floors. I…read moreespecially love perusing the pens, pastels and pencils. I recommend stopping by even if you don't have a project in mind. Dillydally a little.

Fun, and inviting display and atmosphere. If you're looking for light, entertaining gifts even for…read morethe non-artsy person, you'll find something here. It's relatively small so you won't find a full range of supply like they did back when they where on State street. Friendly staff.

This place is awesome with a money back guarantee. Talented, friendly and provocative proporierers…read more You have got to visit next time you are on Wells.

From the owner: Transactional relationships, existential experiences, requests, and shitty art. $5…read more We’ll let you color your own art for $6, and even buy that art from you for $1. And then we’ll sell it. For $5. Hours are ish. No obligation. No change given, change comes from within. Now available: the bucket, the wheel, mask things, shitty tarot, a pretty solid cootie catcher fortune teller, guest work, and name tags.

I recently had a 108-bead Tibetan mala and a wrist mala restrung at Beadniks and I'm very happy…read morewith how everything turned out. My mala had a specific layout with lapis lazuli marker beads placed at exact positions and Courtney was great about working through that with me. She sent photos of the bead layout before starting which I really appreciated. It gave me a chance to confirm placement and make a small correction before they began. The finished piece is exactly what I was hoping for: Evenly knotted, well-balanced and it feels great in the hand during use. The wrist mala they fixed up for me also came out perfectly. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful and it's clear they take care with custom work. I'd definitely come back for future projects.

We came here for a friend's birthday and had the best time! It's such a fun and creative spot to…read moremake your own jewelry -- perfect for a group activity. The process is really straightforward but still gives you so much room to be creative. First, you pick your charms -- and the selection is adorable and endless. My favorites were the whale, dagger, butterfly, zodiac signs, and initials -- but honestly, there are sooo many to choose from, you'll want them all. Next, you pick your chain (bracelet, necklace, or both). Pricing is per charm plus per meter for the chain, so you can keep it simple or go all out. I ended up making both a bracelet and a necklace, and I absolutely love them. The staff are friendly and helpful without hovering, and they'll walk you through how to attach everything or step in if you get stuck. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and it's easy to spend an hour or two just browsing, designing, and chatting while you work. Highly recommend for birthdays, girls' days out, or even a creative solo afternoon. I'm already planning my next visit to make more pieces!

We wandered in here as the interior looked super cute. This local shop is a gem for finding…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts, featuring a diverse range of candles, jewelry, personal items, Chicago-themed goods, and kitchenware, all neatly organized for easy browsing. Much of their inventory is locally crafted, guaranteeing uniqueness and the ability to support local businesses! They even had a wooden crafted outline of the Chicago skyline to hang up on the wall - really unique and super cute! I think it's a spot to remember if you're looking for a locally sourced item. Prices were on the more expensive side in my opinion but you would be supporting a local business if you were to purchase. As other reviewers mentioned, we weren't directly greeted, but we didn't think it was a big deal - it was very spacious and it didn't look like anyone had any particular questions so I was grateful for the space to look around and browse!

Amazing service and selection in the heart of Wicker Park! It is the perfect place to bop into if…read moreyou need a gift for a loved one or little something for yourself. I personally love their selection of art prints from local artists. This is a must visit!

They are so rude here. They dont want anyone coming in. They want an empty studio where they dont…read morehave to do much work.

Came for sip and paint! The selection of what to paint was pretty good. I picked the cactus which…read morewas $16 and then there's the $8 painting fee. All the other items seemed more than $16. Their color selection was kinda limited and you have to do 3 layers of each color or else it comes out splotchy. You come back 7-30 days after to pick it up and my pickup was smooth! (I'll upload and after pic later)

Went walking around Lakeview and Inkling's unique items caught my eye from the window. There are…read morequite a bit of cute and quirky items that have some personality. When you're thinking about holiday gifting items, there's a great variety of decor, trinkets, and jewelry to consider. It can be a bit visually overwhelming to look at everything, but it's well organized by content so it's very doable. The staff I interacted with were very kind and pleasant given it was a busy weekend. Prices aren't terrible, but everything is expensive these days. Will definitely be interested to see what Inkling has in store throughout the year! I'll be back to see :)

What a cute store! Came in here just to browse and ended up leaving with a great vintage scarf!…read morePrices were pretty good. Excellent jewelry selection. If I lived in the area I would definitely stop by to get gifts here!

Good place to get some Chinese books, magazines, and gifts. It has a pretty big collection in here…read more World Journal is a long time favorite in Chinatown Square. Has stuff for beginners. There's things to help anyone learn this hard language. A lot of items typically found in a bookstore. It has books of course. There's most by Chinese authors, as well as others that have been translated from other languages. A few are also in English. There's also magazines about culture and travel. Good if planning a trip to China. There's also gifts such as toys. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed the physical location. This has turned into a store with clothes but you can still order from the website.

I always come to this place if I need a Chinese book for my mom. I get her a Chinese calendar and…read morethe Chinese fortune telling/ horoscope book every Chinese New Years. I've also gotten my parent's travel books to Australia here, and books for Christmas. They have a big selection of books and they also have CDs, and other trinkets here. They take credit cards, but are very reluctant to take them here. It's like she increases the minimum amount every single time. I guess I'd come prepared by bringing cash here. Sometimes they have their son working here who can speak some English, which is better than the other bookstore in Chinatown. I guess it forces me to practice the little Mandarin I remember.