We did a girls' night here last Friday. It was awesome! The…read moreowner heard we were bringing food so they had set up a table for our food items, in advance. That was so helpful. Picking your project in advance is required so they can have all your stuff ready. The fine details like colors and stains are decided on the spot. Funny enough, 3 out of 7 of us chose the same project! It was the holiday card display board. But even when that happens, as you can see with my picture, they all turned out very different. The class was booked for three hours and we were indeed there for 3 hours. They sell alcoholic bevvies for $5 and had a great selection. They have multiple bathroom stalls there that are very clean. They have a sink in the back with special soap that takes off any paint you might get on your hands/ nails. The staining process you gotta be careful with and wear the gloves. And the sanding process please be careful. A friend got a huge splinter which was bleeding. They helped us clean it up and put a bandaid on it so she could keep creating. Employees were super helpful and easy to flag when you needed help. But they pretty much roamed around the whole time and jumped in to help workout needing to be called over. I was impressed. They took group photos for us and we left with our beautiful projects! We can't wait to come back. They have events for kids as well.

Cute projects. Value- time plus effort plus productivity = around $73 for this project so I think…read moreit's a little pricey. Large selection of projects and designs. Some projects are less expensive. You need to book a set as limited space is available. Best for group outings.

This place is such a cute hidden gem for board game lovers in Winter Park!…read more It's a cozy shop with a small but well curated selection of games. Despite the limited selection, there was a good diversity of different types of games including some of my favorites, some I've been wanting to try, and some I had never heard of! One of the coolest features of the shop is the incredible selection of candles and wax melts inspired by tabletop gaming. Although they are especially exciting for gamers, I think anyone who loves scents shouldn't miss this line. They had a buy 3, get 1 free promotion so we decided to buy 8 wax melts and had such a hard time narrowing it down to just 8! So far I've been enjoying the "Temple" scent in my house but can't wait to use the other 7 and hopefully try some more eventually. I can't wait to stop back in to the Crafty Gamer. I also saw that they sometimes host candle-making classes and other events, so hopefully I can visit for one of those soon!

A very diverse selection of reasonably priced tabletop products including unique candles and wax…read morewarmers. This shop really has a sense of community as it features a variety of work by local artists. The staff is friendly and helpful!

Received gift certificates for a Christmas gift and was finally able to cash in those gift cards…read moreand have the experience. We were not sure what to expect for the experience, but we had an AMAZING experience and made some great memories. There was a group of 5 of us that we were able to stop in and book our timeslot since online was only showing 4 slots. We had very clear and easy to follow instructions. The kids were both able to do their own projects and make their own choices for color. This is such a unique and fun experience and we will be back closer to Christmas to make some ornaments! There is also a table outside to be able to bring some snack and drinks.

We visited Florida glass house on a Saturday night for a glassblowing workshop. We honestly had no…read moreclue what to expect going in, but there were 4 people total which is good because it wasn't an overwhelming number. Each of us got to decide whether to make a globe ornament or a flower. The flowers were beautiful, but I'm very utilitarian so I went with a globe. The instructor who also owns the studio walked us through all the custom color blends he makes for his glass and that was awesome. One thing that was awesome about this workshop for someone who had never done any glass work before was that he really wouldn't let us fail. Our instructor was with us every step of the way and walked us through how we should do things and would help us if things were going awry before it became an issue. He was very good at his job and answered all of my questions about his tools and the process without hesitation. He was super friendly and showed us an installation that he was working on for a show soon too. I really enjoyed this workshop, and it's awesome that we got to take something home. I'd definitely go back for another workshop. They also do group workshop events too.

Well as I previously mentioned my daughter took me here for a Mother's Day! It was great but she…read morehas updated me. She was going frequently with friends but the last time she went they were not impressed they felt they were not treated well and ignored so it's . No one should feel un welcomed in any type of business.

This is a great place to paint some pottery pieces at. There are large tables so you are not too…read morelimited on space since they also have snacks and drinks available if you are painting pottery. My girls loved making some pieces for themselves and as gifts. We were able to take our time and enjoy the creative process. It was not crowded when we were there over the weekend and we were not rushed. The staff answered our questions and help make sure we were making the best possible pieces we could. Pick up was easy as well within a week. Got a text it was ready and we drove in to pick up. Great experience and can't wait to go back again!

The woman and her mother who run this shop are not only the sweetest people, but they are so…read morepassionate about their business and it shows. They talk you through all of your options and offer advice where you may need it. My mom and I went for a little mom and daughter date & had the best time. We would recommend one of their classes to anyone!

Today, we brought our Mom to Crafted Scent Bar in Mt Dora for a Candle making experience to…read morecelebrate her birthday. This business has great reviews on other sights and we really really loved this. We decided to do this while we were at lunch and we booked the 3pm session. All 5 of us got to pick from a huge selection of scents and we were allowed to combine as many scents as we wanted to use. There are several selections we could choose from to make at different price points and we all chose the middle price point option to create 10 Oz candles (1 each). The owners were present to help guide us in choosing what scents may complement each other. We were given the glass jars that we chose along with a wick to stick into the jar. After smelling the different scent samples that we were interested in and made our selections, we wrote them down on a card. The owner then brought us each of the scents we chose in individual bottles. We were also given beakers and small scales. We were then instructed how much total weight in scent that we needed to blend. For example, I chose 3 scents to blend, so I started out adding a few drops of each scent into the beaker and judged how much more of each scent to add based upon the smell. The more I added, the better it smelled. I blended Orange Blossom, Plumeria and Gardenia together. Once we had the proper weight in scent mixed, we were each given a pitcher of melted wax and a stick. We were directed to pour all of or beaker of blended scents into the melted wax and stir. Once we had thoroughly mixed our scents into the wax, it was then time to pour the now scented wax into the selected candle jars. The owner then gave each of us a tool to help keep the wick straight in the candle jar while our candles solidified. While they were solidifying, we walked down the street into some of the other shops. We returned a little more than an hour later to pick up our mostly solidified candles to take home with us. You are welcome to bring your own drinks with you. The shop sells already made candles and scents, tshirts, candle and tart accessories etc. the owner and staff (her Mom) are wonderful and enjoyable to work with. Our family really enjoyed this whole experience and recommend this for your family, your work team, friend group, church group, etc. we will most likely do this again and will bring friends to experience this with. All 5 of us chose the same price level making a 10 Oz candle in a beautiful colored glass container with wood lids at ($42 each). Yes you can buy candles fir less money, yes you can choose a less expensive price point....we really enjoyed the experience and the end products we created in their beautiful colored glass jars...and most importantly Mom enjoyed this as a Happy Birthday activity with her two adult kids and our husbands. Money more than well spent! Check out their website and book your experience soon...I think you will love this experience and the owners as we did.

I have been looking forward to visiting Calliope Street ever since I heard about the wine slushies…read moremade there. I had finally made it in and it was worth it. As we walked in the store, my eyes wandered from wall to wall. There are displays, paintings, glassware and other items that grabs your attention. We were greeted and spoke with the owner of the store for a while. I ordered The Raven specialty slushie. It is made from mango, strawberry, lemon, rum and triple sec. It was delicious. I had to keep reminding myself to pace myself and not to drink too fast. It was that good. It was not too strong and tasted great. Calliope Street offers painting classes. You only need 4 people minimum for a private party. They not only provide slushies but also offer other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for purchase. Now is the time to visit and enjoy everything Calliope has to offer. Calliope Street will be closing after December as the owner is retiring.

I love Calliope Street! It's a fun paint and sip place in the Oviedo Mall. They can host small or…read morelarge groups for events such as birthday parties. I have been a couple times with friends! Process is simple. Make your reservation online. Show up at that date and time and all your supplies are included- canvas, paint, smock. The instructor walks through how to paint that night's painting. They have alcoholic and NA drinks available for purchase. You can bring in food if you would like. I would happily go back to paint again!

I've been wanting to do Tufting for a long while now ! When I saw Rugged Perspective at the Yelp…read moreevent at the science center I made up my mind I'm def doing tufting this year ! I finally decided on a date . I then sent her my design and it was approved to use. My class was at 12pm on Sunday the 17th and it took about 2 &1/2 hrs to get finish my design . I will say it started off ruff for me trying to grasp the instructions but, once I did I was able to navigate the design . The advise they give is to " Trust the Process" & I can't stress that enough ! After you're done she'll email you once the rug is ready to be picked up . It still has to be trimmed etc. This was an Amazing activity to do solo , for a date night or even as a group . You can also do this family style with the kids. I'll def be back . I def feel like you get your value you paid . The shop is very cute and I look forward to trying some other designs. They will be offering new services this summer like creating a stool design etc so def keep your eye out for updates.

Came here for another bake club and I love that they allow us to use their space! I love that…read morethere's nearby parking and that the space is nicely decorated.

This shop could be transported to Park Ave. and do just fine. Their merchandise was stylish and…read moredesirable. Vera Bradley's paisley creations adorned the entire back portion of the store and were well displayed. Not only do they sell her purses, but they have many of the newest accessories such as the stationery line. They also offer Fossil purses and wallets were all very lovely. New to me, I noticed a cosmetics/skin care line called Ahava which seemed to be endorsed by Kristen Davis of Sex & The City. They also had girl friendly designer napkins, decorative signs for your home, lotions, greeting cards, and everything in between including silver platters which were engraved with "Gators." It was priced in the middle of expensive and moderate but to me would be worth the money because most of what they offer was timeless and put together with quality in mind and not quantity. I am a fan and was happy to have discovered this gift shop.

The Inkwell Fine Gifts is a store that sells all kinds of nifty accessory type gifts that are great…read moreto give and get. They have beauty products, purses, home accessories, and even some decor items. The Good: Plenty of Ideas: This place is a great "go-to" place when you need a gift for that friend that has everything. There are plenty of unique items that you can get including stylish bags and impressive glass pieces for the home. The Bad: Feels a little random: There is no way to go into this place and know what you are going to get. There is so much stuff in so many categories that it is difficult to know what you ant here. Do you want make-up? Do you want a vase? Who knows? Prices: This place is definitely high end, and if you do plan on buying a gift for a friend here plan on dropping a few bills. Overall 6.5/10= An Inkwell of possibilities