This is the perfect place to entertain the whole family! There is truly something for everyone. The…read morestaff are incredibly welcoming and helpful.

Our experience at Creative Spark Studio on 11/23/2024 was an awful one to say the very least. So…read morebad that I emailed the owner of the establishment first with all the specific details before posting our review. Summarized, our impressions of the establishment were: - Strong, unpleasant odor present like an indoor cat. - We were rushed / pressed for time. - Overbearing staff (including management). - Management told us her staff was to blame for our poor scheduling. - Management critiqued a team member on their service to us in the work area where all customers could hear. - Very poor customer service - Clear lack of concern for customer satisfaction We left with half our projects unfinished and still paid $150 for this lackluster experience!

The Art Center is a worthwhile visit. Galleries feature rotating exhibits of works by (mostly)…read moreregional artists and there are studios in active use for classes in pottery, painting, and other visual arts. The annual open show (a juried show that attracts high-quality work) and the annual camera club photo show (also judged professionally) are perennial local favorites in the galleries. The galleries are modest in size (this isn't the Knoxville Museum of Art, whose huge spaces seem like they were for large-scale works) and well-lighted. Admission is free, but the art center is a community nonprofit that always appreciates donations. The Art Center is easy for Oak Ridge visitors (and even residents) to overlook because it's not on a major street. It's not far away though -- in fact, it's only a short walk from sites like the American Museum of Science and Energy, the Oak Ridge Civic Center, and the Peace Bell (or you can drive, which is what most folks do). Operating hours are limited, so call ahead.

I've been a part of printing and design since 1992, and love that our community has so many avenues…read moreof quality printing. Whether you want modern large format printing, old school letterpress, or standard quality printing, Knoxville has you covered. Striped Light is great in that it has a profound mix of commerce (their posters are amazing) and classes (you too can learn how to run a letterpress). Sarah and Bryan are extremely talented artists, and excellent instructors. The shop is quite extensive, and you can learn a whole broad scope of the printing world. Just make sure to pick up a piece of art when you're finished!

Bryan and Sarah are super nice and super helpful if you want to learn how to print anything on a…read moreRizzograph or letterpress machine. Also they sell artwork and host artists monthly as part of the First Friday circuit. Also they are available for hire to print custom jobs.

10/10 ASD friendly, with plenty of awesome options for various stimuli for proprioceptive needs…read more Having a high gate and open spaces leaves nothing to chance, or losing sight of your little roaming about. The infant and toddler station was particularly fun for our kiddo just due to seeing so many toys he may not be exposed to at home. We loved the art and toy sections as well; all of the space between everything lets our little one feel safe and not cramped. We will definitely be back and are so excited places like this exist for families of ASD kiddos - and of course for all kiddos as well. It is priceless for the experience you get with access to things that can make a decent day a wonderful day. Come try and see, we'll see you there!

Such a cool place! I love the calm and not overstimulating environment. They had soft music playing…read morein the background too. You can buy some light snacks and drink and eat them on the outside of the play area. So much fun stuff for kids to do!

This is the most amazing place for lessons. My granddaughter would never leave if I did not make…read moreher, to be honest I find it hard to leave also. She loves all the horses and Miss Brandy is the best teacher. If you are looking for lessons from young ones to mature ones, this is the place!!!

My daughter was afraid of animals, lacked confidence and had experienced trauma. She overcame her…read morefear of animals, literally afraid of a guinea pig, and welcomed her lessons here. The instructor was great and her lessons were something my daughter still remembers fondly years later. She's taken an interest again, as an adult, thanks to this experience. Leo was her favorite horse and she loved him, such a kind old fellow.

I really liked my stop into this cute shop (located in Solway in the same complex as D&B's Hot…read moreDogs). The owner is super sweet and while she picks up many items at craft markets, there are a TON of items that she makes herself. In fact, I had FOMO over a pair of Vol earrings I loved on my first visit, stopped back in a few days later and they had sold. She said "oh, well let me make you a pair right now." She didn't end up having all of the parts on hand but took my number to call when she was able to make a pair. What great service! Also cool, they do weekend craft workshops that are super affordable. She spreads the craft options on the entry table with prices listed and you tell her what one you want to work on. You can get $5 crafts for kids while you do a $40. Many craft places have a blanket price of $60 and up, regardless of age or project, which I know would deter me from bringing my kids. They also sell wooden DIY craft kits to bring home. They supply everything but the paint. There were many options.

Didn't find anything I could not live without today. I love coming in here and looking at all of…read morethe unique gifts and home decor.

efficient, knowledgable, and patient. sweet personality…read moreMy number one treat store for supplies

I used to live in Knoxville and moved out of state a couple years ago and used to love sugar bakers…read moreuntil today. I traveled 100 miles to visit and buy some supplies and found them to be closed in the middle of the week. Decided to go back home and come back on Thursday. When I arrived the sign said open but on a sticky note in the door said closed for lunch. Now I have to drive home empty again. Came back on Friday and when I wished to express a complaint I was told I appreciate the complaints but I have to have a break! I've been a mgr for yrs and you should never close in the middle of a shift. Simply bring your lunch and eat between customers. He was very unprofessional and has alot to learn about customer service! I drove 609 miles to shop there and he didn't even try to apologize for any of my inconvenience. I'll never spend another dime there!

Dissappointing. I anticipated learning, creating & having a bit of fun. The young lady who taught…read moreis really nice ... ..but the overall truth was that ... EVERYONES' 'dish' was a flop, with exception, of two participants* that were later Sweet-hearted @ the end of class. I suspect, they're repeat students (Josh & the couple to his left, that had a fire earlier in the class.) They were the only one's given thee*ONE successful pan of baked items (that survived the over- loaded oven.) The ladies, to my right, celebrating a birthday, were friendly, laughing hysterically, wiping tears & taking photos saying "Three hours for this" (holding up their unrecognizable baked item as if to say 'all this- for this!') They were the highlight of my evening, as they summed it up best.

While Chef Nick was knowledgeable and the cooking portion of the class was enjoyable, the entire…read moreexperience was completely overshadowed by the unprofessional and unwelcoming behavior of the owners--particularly the female co-owner. As others have mentioned in their reviews, the business is run by a husband and wife team. From the moment we arrived, the female owner's rude, hostile, and dismissive attitude set a negative tone. Despite following their instructions to arrive early, we were told we couldn't wait inside, and it was hot out! We completed the required waivers in advance as recommended, but we were met with annoyance instead of appreciation--almost as if our preparedness was an inconvenience. We made every effort to remain friendly, polite, and respectful, but her dismissive, cold and abrasive demeanor persisted to the point that we genuinely considered walking out before the class even began. What could have been a fun and memorable evening was completely derailed by her unprofessional conduct. We tried to make small talk, and I have a high tolerance for rudeness, but this was to a scale that I have never encountered. There were roughly 10 couples in the class, and as we began interacting with others, it quickly became clear that we weren't alone in our experience. Several guests shared similar complaints about her attitude and lack of courtesy. It wasn't just a bad day or a misunderstanding--this is a pattern. In addition to the customer service issues, the structure of the class itself was disappointing. We signed up expecting a hands-on cooking experience. While we were allowed to assist with some small tasks, the majority of the cooking was done by the chef. The setup seemed more geared toward encouraging guests to purchase additional drinks (which are not included) and to socialize, rather than actually teaching any meaningful culinary skills. Although we enjoyed the meal and met new people, I don't believe anyone left with the knowledge or confidence to recreate the dishes at home. While I understand that this format may help keep the evening on schedule, it wasn't what I paid for or hoped to experience. Given the premium price of the class, we expected a welcoming, professionally run event. Instead, we left feeling frustrated, disrespected and disappointed. I would not attend again, and I strongly discourage others from signing up until the owners--particularly the female co-owner--reevaluate how they engage with their guests or sell it to someone with people skills.