The service and selection of The Frame Hamlet exceeded my expectations when I stumbled upon this…read morelittle gem in the vibrant Oldtown in Chicago so many years ago. I had an oversized mirror made and every detail reflects the store owner's commitment to high quality and customers' satisfaction. I have since used its excellent service many times for framing my treasured paintings. Love the vibes in that space and the smiles the artistic touch brings with every piece of craftwork!

Shen Shen at The Frame Hamlet is the BEST! We came to her with a 90x90cm scarf and she hand sewn…read morethe entire thing perfectly into the backing. We couldn't be happier with the results and will definitely come back :)

Stopped in here today looking for cute party invitations that weren't over the top expensive. The…read moreselection was OK...found a few different cards that I thought about purchasing until I saw the prices. Geez- I could make my own invitations that would be just as cute and about 1/4 of the price at kinkos! I did notice that they sell Crane's paper, which would increase their rating in my mom's book (she has a thing for Crane's). The sales guy could have been a bit friendlier as well...he answered my questions, but didn't go out of his way to help me. His mistake because with a little help I probably would have bought my invitations here! Edit 5/31: Stopped back in here today to buy a card and the sales associate was much friendlier this time (maybe cause I bought something?). I mentioned I was in the process of moving and he even offered me empty boxes from the back!

Colin has the best taste, and his knowledge of state-of-the-art printing comes together to give you…read moretruly gorgeous and memorable invitations and stationary. Everything that Pulp&Ink did for our wedding was truly beautiful to the eye and to the touch. Thank You. Colin has the taste and knowledge that you want so if you are looking for a bubbly sales clerk rather than someone who has an artistic eye and is a walking rolodex of 'who's who' in Chicago then perhaps Pulp & Ink is not for you. What you get with Colin is a stationary artist that does an enormous amount of top quality work with short turn around times. He is also a pillar of the communities that he serves. If you found that he did not smile and bubble at you in the just the right the way then please try and get over it.

Whenever I'm traveling and I run across an art store, I try to stop in. I know Flax as an art…read moresupply store, from living on both coasts, so I was surprised that this location only does framing. The owner greeted me and we chatted about the art supply business and how he came to concentrate only on framing. And the framing that was displayed there was beautiful. I've paid a ton to frame fine art photography and also done it myself. Either way, it takes expertise to get it right and make it look good.

My go-to frame shop closed during the pandemic, so I had to find a new one. Although nervous about…read moregoing somewhere new, I was VERY pleased with my experience with Flax Art & Frame. I had gotten a print for my sister that I wanted framed, and I had a general idea of what I wanted the frame and matting to look like. The associate working with me was super patient and helpful until the end result matched what I had imagined. The price was slightly high, but I felt the quality was worth it. Also...insider tip...if you check in on Yelp, you get a discount. I'll definitely use them again when I need custom framing.

Great service and value. Super friendly staff with nice suggestion for my frame. I would recommend…read moregiving them a try for your next project

They decided to ignore my girlfriend's project after leaving a $520 deposit. She brought them the…read moreidea / materials and paid the deposit on June 7. They gave an estimated date of June 21 (the gift wasn't needed until July 10). Get to the week of July 7, and they still have not started the project due to "other emergencies" (1. You're a picture frame store, wtf kind of emergencies could there be and 2. Why is her money less valuable than other customers?). Anyways still no progress on July 10 (the date it was needed). She tries calling and texting, even left a voicemail. No response. Her friend calls and they pick up immediately. Clearly dodging her calls. Ultimately went in to get a refund on her behalf because it was July 20 and they still had not even started the project. Took them 6 weeks and all they had was a CAD design. Overall a disgraceful treatment of customers and I could not recommend staying away from here enough.

Some other review stated "I think the promo videos hyped it up for me A LOT to say the least. It…read moresays it's a 60-90 min thing, however the whole tour took 20-25 min. I was expecting more artwork however it was very small and a quick tour." I agree with this statement and will add that the idea of the concept of "Immersive" is not accurate. I attended the Van Gogh Immersive in February 2021, was expecting similar experience -- to be surrounded by murals, walls, floor, celling --- not that experience. Some pieces were interactive, which was unique and fun. Other were not particular impressive at there was too much daylight coming through the windows -- they would have benefit from having window coverings. Overall it was below average.

If I'm not mistaken, I saw this event on Facebook and bought tickets through the Fever app,…read morealthough Artopia has its own website as well. I am so happy I did this. It was a cool event. Lots of interesting things to look at and great photo taking opportunities for your social media pages. They respected COVID distancing / masking and it was not crowded in that they spaced out the people / scheduled times very well. I don't want to spoil it, so I will only put a few photos up. If you like art and want to support something safe and fun to do during these strange times, this is a great event. Yes, maybe a little "pricey" for some, given it's about an hour, but we are not going out / spending money during the pandemic so I figure people need to make a living. Money is going to support the folks putting on these events. Good times! Highly recommended.

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

The museum has great models of Wrigley field and downtown. There is a video that discusses the…read moreevolution of the city. There are interactive displays that describe prominent buildings, architects , and architectural styles in Chicago. A good place to learn about Chicago architecture!

My husband and I took a bowl-making glassblowing class at Ignite, and it was such a fun and…read morememorable experience! From the start, the instructors were welcoming and did a great job walking us through each step of the process so we felt comfortable, even as total beginners. We loved getting to pick our colors (the selection wasn't huge, but there were still some really pretty options), and then actually working with the molten glass was so cool. The process of dipping the rod into the furnace, gathering the glass, shaping it, and then blowing it into a bowl was fascinating and surprisingly hands-on. The instructors guided us through each step, helping with timing and technique while still letting us feel involved in creating our piece. It made for such a unique and fun date night, and we both left feeling like we learned something new. One of the best parts is that you end up with a beautiful, functional bowl that you can actually use at home, which makes the experience even more special. The only small surprise was that you have to wait about 5 days to pick up your finished piece while it cools properly, but that's understandable given the process. Overall, we had an amazing time and would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, creative experience!

I came with a large group to make wine stoppers. The venue was absolutely beautiful and well suited…read morefor large groups (we had 50). The staff was very welcoming, kind, and prepared for our event. Everyone in our party complimented the instructors on their patience, kindness, and ability to teach. Highly recommend coming here for a party or just trying out one of their classes. Everyone's stoppers came out beautifully.

We passed by this little shop looking for angels. My sister and I spoke with the owner Rimma for a…read morelong time. We were very impressed with the Russin art she carried. She gave us history on her pieces. We were very impressed and loved the pieces she carried. We will definitely return to purchase some of the fine art pieces.

This is a little shop located in the Hilton Hotel. They carry Russian art, ornaments, icons and…read morematroshkas - those wooden nesting dolls. The items they carry are not mass produced but made by known Russian artists or in monasteries. and are hard to come by in the West. The icons are my favorite items in the store. The owner was very personable and really enjoyed chatting about the items in the store.