This place is awesome!!! This is downtown Kansas City! It's situated north of the Plaza, and in a…read morenice busy area of town. Currently, the City is extending the Streetcar line, so there is a lot of construction barriers and road plates to overcome. The cute store has a nice private parking lot with 2 entry points. The employees are super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the products. I was inquiring about leather paints for shoes. The clerk was provided awesome service making sure I understood the paint and all the needs to clean it up. I didn't feel pressured to purchase anything. They offered individual paints or sets for this particular type of paint. They had a selection of "specialty" colors that are made in small batches and a little more exclusive than the regular. Their open stock pens are glorious!!! Whether you are looking for an inexpensive Flair pen or Sharpie, or a more spendy Copic, you can choose from many different brands, and price points. They have canvases, and lots of blank bags, pouches, tshirts and other items that you can alter to share your art! They have numerous types of clay, molding clay, pottery clay, fine art medium and even novice kits. Prices: I shop a lot at other hobby and craft stores, so I would know if the Dick Blick prices are out of range. They aren't, in fact the prices were great! Stop by Starbucks and get a drink, and wander across the street and browse! i think you will love their selection and the wonderful atmosphere that appeals to your creative side!

Great service by all the staff on all my questions. They offered a professional opinion and great…read moredirection

Overland Park Art & Frame is a great little mom and pop frame store located in downtown OP. I found…read morethem on Yelp as we purchased some art that we needed framed, and I had read some horror stories about using big box stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Framing has become such a niche specialty that it's hard to find a great little locally owned shop these days, so I'm grateful that this place exists. When I walked in with my print the owner was there and he took the time to spread it out, talk to me about the kind of paper it was on, the best way to choose a frame, and let me explore some different options before we landed on what materials to use. He did let me know about the wait as he is often backlogged for a few weeks/months, and once you drop your art with him you don't pay for it until you come back to collect the finished product. To be honest I considered giving four stars just because it was a few weeks longer than the quote and I had to call a few times to get an updated time frame, I wish they were a bit more proactive on that front as it started to worry me with the cost of the art etc. That being said, once I went in to pick it up it was literally perfect and I could tell that they take pride in what they do. On top of that the owner is genuinely kind and passionate about his work, which to me pushed this place back up into 5 star territory. Overall, it'll take some time, and this store is somewhat old school, but framing is an old school business and it's wonderful to be able to support local and get a top notch product at the same time. I'll for sure come back here next time I need something framed.

Yes you have to be patient, but when dealing with professionals you must expect to wait for the…read morebest results, very happy to support this great business, excellent work and service

Went to a RAKU Firing event in October. What a cool experience! The street was closed off, 2 food…read moretrucks, an awesome live musician and multiple kilns set up. We chose our piece, labeled it, glazed it and hung out while they fired it. Looks like the guild offers classes and studio space for artists. You can even buy pieces from a little shop in the lobby! A very interesting hidden gem! Can't wait to take a class.

We joined KC Clay Guild as adults wanting to start a new hobby, and I couldn't imagine a more…read morewelcoming place than KCCG. Staff is kind, helpful, and always available to teach you something new. The other potters are probably some of the coolest people you'll meet in the city. We bought yearly memberships at $60, and the hourly rate for studio use is $4. They're our one-stop shop for everything ceramics!

This was my first time going to the PraIrie View Art Fair. It was very nice; the weather was…read morebeautiful. I saw some pieces I wish I could afford. They were beautiful. They had a live band, various type of vendors that sale art, jewelry, etc., food and drinks to purchase from local restaurants that are located in the mall area. I would definitely go again.

This is the second year we've attended this festival, which was this w/e. Lois, Nancy and I went…read more@10AM to try to beat the heat, which has been brutal. The range of artists is broad and the quality, for the most part, was excellent. The prices are very reasonable, given the quality. There was an array of jewelers, some whose work we've seen before and some new to us. There were glass artists, ceramic artists, wood workers, textile workers and others whose work defied categorization. Some were local, others were from Florida, Colorado, Utah, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin. There were several whose work called out to me and it was only the lack of wall or table space that kept me from buying. Most enticing to me was the work of a mixed media artist from Minnesota, Brenna Busse: http://www.brennabusse.com/images/mixed-media/ As for the jewelry, I had my impulses firmly in hand and resisted, although there were some gorgeous pieces. There were food booths along the perimeter of the fair, but we were saving ourselves for Danny Edwards barbecue for lunch. There was also a farmers' market w/ home grown produce and homemade preserves. Nancy scored some green peas and was very pleased, as she had been unaware the farmers' market was even here. After close to an hour and a half the heat got to be too much and we headed home, but it was a very fine art fair, smaller than Brookside, but very well chosen.

I love this place. Everything is so nice. I was traveling out of town and found a beautiful…read morewedding gift and card. I will always stop here!

ella was great! so knowledgeable and helpful she was able to find the exact notebook that checked…read moreall my boxes! would recommend :)

We had a great time at Creative Culture. The staff did not pressure any of us to choose a craft,…read morebut provided answers to questions and even brought out new patches to fit my friend's style when creating a custom pouch. The layout of the crafts was logical and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. I had a milkshake, and it was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other milkshake bars.

Brought my significant other for her birthday after hearing about the place on Instagram. We had a…read moregreat time working on projects. Cozy atmosphere, chill aesthetic, and such an interesting concept. The milkshakes were absurd (in a good way)! My issue with the place is the insistence upon gratuity for a staff that wasn't very helpful. I never mind tipping workers who add value, but after we paid for our projects, we had almost no interaction with the staff. These projects aren't cheap and would be fairly easy to mess up for folks who aren't crafty. A bit more guidance would go a long way. A great concept like this demands well-trained, considerate, and accommodating staff.

Super fun!! If you're looking for a new fun date idea, brookside ceramics is the place. Sadie is so…read moresweet and very helpful

Amazing customer service, we love the store dogs. The amount of selection is incredible as well…read more The prices are good too, its a great experience overall. I would come again.

If you are looking for a spot to get friends or family a gift in the Kansas City area, then you…read moreneed to check out Ampersand in the Waldo neighborhood! Ampersand has home goods and decorations, pillows and rugs, hats, keychains, stickers, art, coasters, candles, shirts and hoodies and more. They have some of the cutest Chiefs gear and wall art in the Kansas City area! Make sure to check out their monthly Ampersand Art Club! Add Ampersand to your Kansas City shopping bucket list asap!

From the owner: Together, Carrie & Morgan, create with paint, pen and ink, cut paper and anything else they can get…read moretheir hands on! Ampersand is known for combining graphic and handmade marks to create bold patterns in refreshing color palettes. Ampersand Design Studio's art can be found on textiles, stationery, home décor, fashion and children's products.

I was in shock that I hadn't heard about this place sooner! I love how open the plan is within the…read morespace and all the natural lighting! They have such a wide variety that is very well organized. I did also appreciate the section of used books! Pricing is quite standard for a book store as well, not too much. I can't wait to go back and visit with the friendly staff!

Monstera's Books is sooo cute! I love that there are plants along with supplies and books to take…read morecare of the plants. It's a small place but has plenty of variety. They found the book I needed asap and were so kind! They also had cards and stationary items that were so cute. There were also some free book marks at the counter that were so cute!

I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, just seeing what they have. I guess they did…read morehave some "unique" things, bit nothing really blew me away. I guess it depends what you're looking for and what they have at the moment. Their prices seemed fair. It didn't all seem as homemade/artisan made as I expected, but I'll say didn't do much homework on the place to know exactly what to expect.

I was exploring Downtown Overland Park yesterday (a Saturday) and stumbled upon this shop. I was…read morelooking for a gift for my friend but wasn't looking for anything in particular. When I first walked in, I noticed a variety of cute women's clothing. As I went further back in the store, I thought there was a nice variety of gifts and it was very well organized. They have everything from Kansas City t-shirts, jewelry, children's clothing, trinkets, greeting cards, and more. As I was exploring, the owner (?) of the shop made it a point to chat with me and make me feel welcome. He spoke with me briefly but left me alone after that, which I appreciated because I get irritated if shop workers try to talk to me the entire time or hover. I ended up making it a point to buy something here because of the pleasant experience I had while shopping. From their website, I learned that their mission is to: "create new streams of income for people living in poverty and for Christian ministry and missionary efforts through global trade of products." They did have a lot of handmade items and things from different parts of the world. I highly recommend this shop if looking for a gift, especially if you're not sure what you're looking for!