Light + Bark is such a cute addition to Old Town, and I especially love their commitment to…read moresupporting rescue dogs! We were in town for my brother's ASU graduation, which happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. I was searching for Mother's Day activities that didn't involve food (so much of the graduation festivities were ALL about food), and I came across Light + Bark. I decided to book a candle pouring reservation for our group of seven, and was grateful they still had availability on such a busy weekend. I've done candle pouring before, and it's been more of a private experience, where we had the space to ourselves. Light + Bark has a bit different of a layout ... the candle pouring takes place right in the middle of the shop, and felt a bit crowded at times for a larger group like ours. Even still, the instructors made us feel welcome, and encouraged us as we selected our scents! They even had free mimosas for Mother's Day, which was such a thoughtful touch to make moms feel special. The scent selection is expansive, and we especially loved the desert-themed collection. We felt the pricing was fair for the experience as well ... it's $38 for a small vessel, $48 for a medium vessel, and $58 for a large vessel. We ended up getting really into the scent mixing process, and had a great time smelling everyone's final products! The candles take two hours to set, and then you can pick them up at your convenience during regular shop hours. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to celebrate, and you could absolutely pair your experience with brunch reservations elsewhere in Old Town.

Great experience making our own candles as a little date in Scottsdale. The ladies working were…read morepleasant and helpful and I truly love that a portion of sales goes towards dog rescues! I had no idea but I absolutely love, love that! Definitely recommend supporting this small business

10/10 I LOVED this class. The instructors teaching it were hilarious, and very personable!…read more It was a lot more work than expected, and took some time understanding the process, but they really made the experience so much fun. You get to make as many as you want within the allotted time then choose your top 3 faves. Like the instructor said, be in charge of the clay, and get rid of it if the relationship gets toxic. Also don't let the clay push you around!

Wow, wow, wow! I will definitely be coming back to this place again. I bought two spots for their…read moreSip and Spin class for my mom's birthday, and we had a blast! The demo portion of the class was a little hard to remember at first, but the instructors were so nice and came around to help us step by step, ensuring our pottery pieces came out perfect. I also really appreciated how kind and patient the staff was with both me and my mom. We truly had the full pottery experience and were given plenty of clay to mold and craft. What I really loved about this experience is that in three weeks, my mom and I get to come back and paint our pieces! If anyone in Arizona is looking for a fun class to do with friends or just wants to try something new in the city, I highly recommend this art studio! The classes are very affordable; it was only $65.00 per person, which is a STEAL!

Kacey is the absolute BEST ever. I am starting my own clothing brand from the ground up and Kacey…read morewas so kind, patient, and understanding with all of my questions and concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and plan on going back to Modern Threads for every future purchase.

We had the best experience with Kacey and her team. She was extremely responsive (multiple emails a…read moreday) and wants to help you find the perfect product! Her selection of blanks was HUGE, and shipping was free. The printing quality was exceptional. We ordered over 200 shirts in multiple sizes and styles and she got them done and shipped in time for our event as promised! Thank you Kacey! We will be working with Modern Threads for years to come after that first impression!

I wish every store were like this. All the employees were helpful, so so kind, and a pleasure to…read moretalk to. As a novice, they provided excellent advice and I walked out with a few tools to begin my journey. I'd recommend this store to anyone. Support local!

The most wonderful shop ! Great customer service with friendly owners and staff. Helpful hints and…read moresuggestions. A wide range of glass and supplies. Absolutely the best!

Cute store that offers various crafting workshops. I attended the sea glass succulent workshop. The…read moreinstructor was extrenely informative (and suppprtive), she made sure everyone had material and constantly checked to ensure nothing was running low. She was available for questions throughout the entire workshop if needed. The pricing for attending the workshop was extremely reasonable. It was such a fun experience, I have already signed up for my next workshop!!!

I had never heard of this place before until my coworker reached out to try and plan a girls' night…read morethere. We signed up for the Blankets & Besties workshop, where you make a chunky blanket. You get to choose your color from a list and note it when you register on their website. It was $85 before tax and came with 5 skeins of yarn, with the option to add more (I think for an additional $15). I also put in the notes on my registration the names of my friends so that we could sit together. The workshop was at 6pm on a Friday and lasted about two hours. There was my group of three and three others, plus the owner/instructor Lauren. Her instructions were easy to follow, and she would jump in if we needed help. I made a few errors, and she was able to fix them for me. I ended up making my loops too loose on the outside and too tight on the inside, so my blanket came out a bit small. But I think it was decent for my first attempt. It's so soft. I keep it on my couch to use as a lap blanket. We all had a great time and would definitely come back to try other workshops. My coworker had tried one of the resin workshops and really liked it too.

The Cartel is located inside the OneOhOne Gallery. The Cartel holds art classes of all types of…read moremedia. You can also visit The Cartel to use their space as an art studio. You can take your own materials. If you forgot something, no doubt the studio will have the supplies you needed. There is a small fee for studio usage. Free street and lot parking.

Everything you could possibly need to create beautiful art. And when you're done it's a beautiful…read moregallery to display it. Owner and management are not afraid to give you great insight and knowledge in all aspects of art.

We can in for a mother day gift My 3 yr old had the best…read moretime Kira was an she was patient with us picking out her colors and even helped Stella and Mickey. Thank you so much for making our day. We had the best time ever. See you next time.

This place just opened up in the Boardwalk and is such a fun addition to the area. You chose a…read morepiece to paint, they provide the space and the tools, and you come pick it up a week or two later. I love that they have useful items like mugs and plates. They give you everything you need to be successful in making something cute. The staff are super friendly and helpful. It's easy to do, even if you're not super artistic, a great activity for couples or groups. The space itself is super cute, with lots of natural light. Highly recommend, I look forward to coming back.

Took Granny Square class as a refresher because so many patterns had different instructions…read more Instructor was very thorough in explaining, demonstrating and providing excellent printed instructions. She also provided a lot of one-on-one help which was very helpful. I will take more classes at Sunshine and if you haven't tried one yet, go for it! Great value for what I came away with! Four stars !

My mom and I took an acrylic pouring paint class here. It was great! Very informative and the…read moreinstructor was very helpful. The space was adorable and it looks like they have lots of other interesting craft classes. I highly recommend!

Amazing experience! Owner of the place is super friendly and sweet! Definitely would come again!read more

Went with friends for a girls' day out, and we had a great time! But honestly, a day with my…read morefriends is fun no matter what we do. The staff was helpful, encouraging, and created a really laid-back craft experience. Tips if you go: * Plan for about 4 hours for a small rug. * If it's your first time, keep your design simple--straight lines are much easier than curves. * Be prepared for tired arms and hands by the end! * If you're using the stencil projector, Apple phones seemed to connect better than other types of phones. * Bring some jams--music definitely makes the 4 hours more enjoyable. * Bring something to drink because 4 hours is a long time! Pros: Overall, it was a fun, creative, and completely new learning experience. There's a lot of talking, problem-solving, and figuring things out together while you work, so I could also see this being a really fun date-night activity. Cons: It was a little pricey at $80+ per rug. My biggest issue is the size--you end up with roughly a 1' × 1' rug, and I'm still trying to figure out what you actually do with it. It's a little too small for practical floor use and kind of heavy for wall décor. Maybe just the right size for a very firm seat cushion... lol. Bottom line: Fun experience, especially with friends, but I'd love to see a larger finished rug option for the price!

The Paper Place is such a cute stop in Old Town Scottsdale. I was on the hunt for specialty paper…read moreand as it's name hints, The Paper Place popped up on my Yelp search! It's a great stop for gifts. They offer lots of cute trinkets, stationary, specialty paper and everything in between! It's not huge by any means, but they pack in full and have a great counter space for consultations for custom stationary. I really enjoyed visiting and found some fun paper to work for my projects, which was all reasonably priced, but they specialize more with invitations, verse having an extensive amount of paper for home projects or crafting. I still really enjoyed my visit and would absolutely pop in whenever I am in the area or if I needed custom invitation! The examples they had out were beautiful!

What a fun store for stationary, pens, paper, envelopes, gift wrap, ribbons and gifts. Many…read moreunusual and unique items to purchase. Friendly staff will help you with your decisions should you need it. Free street parking.