I signed up for what I thought was going to be a cooking class, it was more like a culinary…read moreexperience! There were so many ingredients that I have never used in my cooking, and some that were completely unfamiliar to me. The group of students divided into stations to create and then enjoy 4 different soups. While Chef Cass provided some instruction, most of the experience was actually in digging in and preparing the dishes. The atmosphere was exciting and collaborative with each group working together and checking out the progress of the other groups (and helping with the tasting of course). Chef Cass expertly provided tips and hints for each recipe while more than a dozen of us dug around the full chef's kitchen to gather ingredients and tools. So much fun and I learned a lot in 3 hours. I highly recommend these classes as a fun date night, friend's adventure, or individual experience!

Took the Rustic French class with KP. It was so much fun. She gave a lot of helpful tips along…read morethe way too. we divided into 4 groups with each group making one of the courses. All the food turned out great and they were all things I would replicate at home. Love it! Will definitely take another class.

I had a rough idea of a project to make for my granddaughter and the staff was thoughtful in…read morelistening to my questions and very helpful in creating my design. Big kudos to Matthew for taking an interest in bringing my vision to life.

I was looking for something to do, and I found this potter painting shop! It was a relaxing way to…read moreget out my creative energy! When I walked in, they showed me where to get the pottery, how to use the glaze paint, and an instruction card with how to paint it! I chose a mug, and painted potted plants all along the bottom. I may not be a great or even good artist, but it was nice to try something new! You pay for the time and the piece, so prices will vary and they are labeled under the pottery pieces. I painted a regular mug, and for spending an hour and half, I only paid less than $30. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad we stopped by to visit this fantastic business in the East Village!…read more There is an excellent selection of greeting cards, writing tools, notebooks, potential gifts, and stationery with good pricing in a terrific setting. The store feels good. We met Karen, a warm staffer with excellent customer service who knew the store well. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Favorite Stationary Studio!! For so many reasons it's not…read morefunny!! I get so many compliments on the nature of the cards I buy there, that my family and friends say they love!!

A unique store with an exceptional owner (Rob Beers) in the heart of Valley Junction's 5th Street…read more It was such a fun first visit! I'm a techy person, but I love great writing utensils, and I enjoyed exploring Beers' shop because he is the owner and one of the Midwest's last pen makers. He told me of the store's history and showed me some available (and very cool) items. If I hadn't just been getting over pneumonia, I would have bought some items, but I was running out of energy when I arrived at Quill and Nib. Cool calligraphy, fountain pens, notebooks, and writing paper are in the store, but it is the service that cannot be matched locally. I'm coming back.

the guy is really kind and amazing to purchase from and he has top quality pens. So good that I'm…read moregoing to give it to my girlfriend for Christmas.

This is one of my favorite store in Iowa - they have all kinds of great gifts and novelties ! The…read moreowner is so nice - this is a family business and they are so kind ! Be sure to visit the dog before you leave

What an awesome gift shop! It's located on a charming street full of shops. The store was filled…read morewith books, puzzles, games, funny stuff, stickers, great gift items. The employees were friendly and helpful. There is also a shop dog, Penny!! Adorable!! Highly recommend checking this place out!

Tandy Leather has been around for decades but has given itself a refresh - both store layout and…read moreproduct packaging - making it easier to shop there than ever before. Whether you are new to leather crafts or a veteran, Tandy had what you need. This is not just true of products, but of staff expertise and instruction. Interested in wet forming leather for masquerade masks? Tandy has an in-store class for that. Decor, costume, or functional objects, if it is something you want to make in leather, Tandy has you covered. What you need to know: * This Tandy Leather was the Leather Factory for many years. * Class lists and registration can be found on their website. * Tandy has a mail list if you are a sale/coupon person

I love this store. I don't know how they do it but over the years, as management changed, I have…read moretruly enjoyed all of the staff members! I love the individualized help I have received, the advice, the excitement they share over my projects, and the overall friendliness I have found in each of them! The staff makes the store! I appreciate their respect of the pandemic and the acknowledgement that some people/their loved ones at home are more susceptible to it so they enforce mask wearing despite the fact that it isn't mandated. This shows me they have a respect for humanity as well. Corporate Tandy, you hire well. I also love the changes that are being made in the layout of the store and the displays! It's getting easier to find items- they are displayed on the outside of the boxes so it makes it much easier to find what I need. Creative touches are being added to how some of the specialty leather is displayed, with information about the product next to it! Simply put, this is one of my "happy places".

This is the second time in a month I've left this store empty handed. The first time a worker tried…read moreto tell me that flannel was fleece. This time the scrapbook stickers the website says are in stock are not, along with many, many others. This store is not well stocked and quite frankly bare. It's embarrassing.

This is my favorite craft store around. They seem to have everything and their sales are…read morefantastic. I cleaned up on top quality wrapping paper after Christmas which is year round paper really. Since Christmas isn't my jam I always try to get neutral paper for wrapping. I have used a lot of it and people have commented on how much they like the paper... I wish it was more about the present inside. lol But I buy a lot of my frames there too. They always have some sort of sale so you don't have to pay full price too... You won't be disappointed... they too have a drive up option if you order oine!