Took my best friends here for their birthdays and we all had a blast! Julie is a great teacher and…read moregives personalized instructions. None of us had any experience with pottery prior to this but were able to make multiple (usable) bowls :). Very relaxed and comfortable environment to learn something new with a very patient and helpful teacher. Would highly recommend! Thanks so much Julie!

Perfect for any level of ceramics. The enviroment is a small studio where where you get to work…read moreclosely one on one with Julie. My 11 year old completed the class and was able work at his own pace and help decide which projects he would like to complete. As an adult I would feel equally as comfortable. Julie is very responsive and personable. Definitely recommend!

Very well curated gallery of local artists! Functional art and wall art are well laid out. There…read moreis also a farmer's market nearby on Saturdays so this is a wonderful place to check out after you have finished there. Highly recommend.

This is a sweet little gift shop that was recommended to us by a barista at Carolina Coffee Shop…read more We were looking for local pottery and this was a great spot! Lots of local hand crafted items, art work, wood work and pottery!

Unfortunately this Woman Craft Space has moved and I don't know how to get there. My recall of…read morevisiting was a beautiful variety of goods made by women. I hope to visit again.

They have the most adorable handmade everything! Tucked inside a beautiful, artsy mural complex (as…read morepictured!), this shop is full of charm. The women who run it are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and they'll gladly share stories about the artists behind each piece. It's a perfect place to pick up a thoughtful gift, with a wide selection of handmade clothing, quilts, cards, nightlights, bags, jewelry, paintings, and so much more. Best of all, everything is created by women artists. I'm so glad a space like this exists. So empowering, inspiring, and full of heart. You can really feel the love and effort poured into every item. When my friend and I visited, we even got to meet one of the artists and take a photo together which was such a special moment. For the prices, you truly get so much more than you pay for.

I wanted to convert a vintage bag chain into a necklace, but was struggling to find proper hardware…read morethat would look good with the chain. (Ex. Size, color, plating) I had checked craft shops and stores, but couldn't find anything that was a good match. Earlier during a quick trip to Chapel Hill, I remembered this shop was in the same mall as Mulberry Silks and we decided to stop in during our next visit. It's kind of across from Mulberry Silks and is near a ladies boutique and the CBD cafe. The shop offers jewelry making tools, beads, closures, and some pre-made items as well. There is a small workspace where you can make jewelry there and I suspect that they may hold workshops or classes from time to time. (There are signs saying that the staff could also try to design/help create custom jewelry pieces for customers if they are interested.) I believe we've run into the owner both times I've gone in and she's usually working on something but will look up and greet customers. If they have questions, she is happy to help. I like that there are closures and jewelry parts available that are 18 KT plated gold, and in addition, there are some gold filled ones as well. We did ask the owner to take a look at our chain to see what size of the 18 KT plated closures would fit or suit the chain we brought best. She pointed out two sizes and felt we could go either way. We didn't have the proper tools at home to install the hardware onto the chain, so the owner was gracious to let us use the workspace and tools to attach the hardware to the chain. Prices for the hardware were reasonable. Also I appreciated that she had the workspace available for us to utilize when we needed the correct tools to add them to the chain. With regard to parking, it can be a toss up. There are a few surface lots you can park in, but one of them is shared with Harris Teeter and can get full.

After seeing a few other bead stores the area, Firefly is sensational. Not only is it beautifully…read morelaid out, but the selection of beads is amazing. And then there's the owner, Melanie ---- so helpful, accomplished, and personable. Melanie creates some wonderful pieces of jewelry. Anyone having ideas for creating something from beads will have a hard time deciding which ones to use; however Melanie is there to help in any way. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.

It's the kind of store where some of us (who me ;) could go broke! Stationary gore! All the brands…read moreyou haven't in years too like Rhoia. Fountain pens that are $150 & up I just love this place I come on once a . If you love pop up cards like I do they always have them as well. The pens will go dry before I can ever use all of them that I have purchased here. Please check it out & find things you didn't even know you needed or existed even!

This is the kind of place that could turn you into an office supply addict if you weren't one…read morealready. The choices are sumptuous. The service is expert. The prices are reasonable. Don't plan to just drop in for a minute or two.

Was walking around on main and I saw this super cute shop from across the street so my cousin and…read moredecided to check it out . There are so many beautiful things jewelry, pendants you can hang up in your house or porch , Art , bath and body stuff and little bit of this and that! The ladies in the shop were so nice they greeted us right away and let us know if we needed anything to let them know. I picked up several things shopping a little early for Christmas. They even rapped everything up so beautifully. So I am set to just put them underneath the tree. Next time I am in the area I will definitely be back !! Thank you so much !!!

I love this shop, it's fun and eclectic. They have a huge selection of items from soap and coasters…read moreto puzzles and blown glass ornaments. Staff are always friendly

My friend decided to switch things up for their birthday and skip the usual dinner plans for…read moresomething more interactive, so we went to Paint Your Pot. Such a fun and creative alternative! If you are trying to stay on budget, I definitely recommend going on a day when they offer discounted studio fees. We went on a Monday and only paid $2 for the studio fee, which was a great deal. I am not the most artistic person, but I had so much fun. It was the perfect way to celebrate and do something a little different. I would absolutely go again and tap into my very limited artistic ability lol. If you are thinking about going, I recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

The staff was welcoming and kind. They did a great job walking us through our first experience. We…read morewere early for our reservation but it was no issue. The pricing was reasonable and turnaround time great. Excited to see the final piece!

A very unique Durham space for thrifters and crafters. The Scrap exchange is one of the few Durham…read morestaples that I really haven't seen anything like it in other cities. It's a very good, very cool store. Its current location which is located in old renovated movie theater offers a wide variety of things from craft supplies of all sorts to thrifting finds. It's a space that feels like a school art room where anything is possible with just a little creativity applied. You never know what you'll find from old magazines to old family photos to empty 35mm film canisters to old laboratory supplies. Their official thrift store is located in eye sight close by to if you want browse those offerings. This place is a true Durham staple since I was a kid and it was located in Northgate Mall and remains a Durham staple now (sigh... - because I'm older now too) many years later.

This is a very, very, very cool store. I can understand why I've heard so many awesome things about…read moreit. It's actually rather large inside and not exactly what I was expecting. There's so many different sections and they're all arranged very neatly. Creativity just oozes out of this building pores. I didn't buy anything at this time because I was slightly overwhelmed. But now I know where to go when the creative bug bites! There are sections for fabric, for art supplies, for any craft imaginable. I would definitely check this place out if you are sick of Michaels.