Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and I was on the hunt for an artisan gallery. Snce…read morethis was my first visit to Raleigh, I wanted to take home something handmade from the area. I found the Cocoon Gallery on Yelp, which far exceeded my expectations. First, the historic town of Apwx, NC, is picturesque and charming. My only regret in stopping here is that we arrived after some of the other wonderful shops had closed for the evening. We will definitely be back! The Cocoon Gallery has a terrific selection of pottery, handbags, and jewelry, and the woman who helped us was friendly and welcoming. After debating over several gorgeous and affordable pieces, I ended up purchasing a long pair of dangling earrings made of brass and sterling. They are so prettt and lightweight, I cannot wait to wear them. I highly recommend that you visit the Cocoon Gallery, whether it's a special gift you need or a small indulgence for yourself. Just make sure you allow enough time to walk the street and visit the other shops too.

This store has so many unique gifts. The staff is very friendly and can answer questions on…read moreparticular items. I tried the "felting" craft and really loved it. The also had a in-store water color artists do a class that I signed up for and that was fun and I learned a lot! Highly recommend!

Homebody's is located in Downtown Wake Forest. It has moved next to Sweet Magnolias so it is more…read morevisible from White Street. The entrance is on the street level but stairs are required to visit the eclectic shop. They do have a webpage you can order from if stairs are an issue for you. I first found Homebody's during a Ladies Night on White as I wouldn't have stumbled onto it on my own as the entrance was in the back. But the unique items in the store were enough to bring me back. Besides the shop, in which you will find candles; stationery; clothing; baby items; items for the home; self care; and much more, they also offer workshops so you can learn some new skills. If you are in Downtown Wake Forest and looking for the perfect gift for someone make sure to stop in Homebody's.

A friend gifted me a workshop at Homebody's. I chose the to paint mountains with Smitten in a…read moreMitten. Everything was set up when we arrived. Four people to a class so everyone got plenty of attention/help as needed. Directions were simple to follow and the laid back vibe to the class really made it not intimidating! Each participant was encouraged to choose colors they wanted not to just follow the example. We plan on coming back for another workshop soon...maybe macramé!!

The building is beautiful. When you walk in you're surrounded by art of all types: ceramic, fibers,…read morewood, painting, etc. Parking is easy if you have an NCSU parking pass or it's after 5pm. Here's the reason why the Crafts Center earned this one star review. I enrolled in the beginning sewing class taught by Roberta. Roberta wasn't able to effectively teach all 8 students at once in my experience. For some students she was incredibly attentive and they (first time sewist) finished fabulous projects such as a jacket with set in sleeves. My experience was very different. Roberta could not help me read a beginner pattern (pull on Pietra shorts from Closet Core Patterns), shamed me for not using a Big 4 pattern (which I don't fit into for bust and hips so that wasn't an option) and making a muslin (which is super necessary for my body proportions to check fit), couldn't pivot to tell me how to adjust for high (15") waist/hip difference, or help me learn (in the last class) to sew a basic zigzag stitch. There were constant issues with the equipment in the room and basic supplies such as seam rippers were not provided (Roberta never told us to purchase them, so when I needed a seam ripper during class and there was none, I had to leave to go purchase one). Roberta chose not to wear a mask during the first session of the class (~January 2022) during an Omicron surge. I asked over email several times to talk to someone about this class so that no one else would have to have the atrocious experiences I did. They said that they reminded Roberta about the mask policy and suggested that I talk to someone at the front desk but for the two subsequent classes, there wasn't anyone at the front desk when I arrived to the building. Roberta apologized at the end of the class for not being able to teach me but the bigger question is why would the Crafts Center hire a teacher that can only teach some, but not all, students? The Crafts Center charged me $95 for class where I learned absolutely nothing. I could say you get what you pay for but in this case I paid for getting nothing. Future students should know that the Crafts Center has a zero refund policy once the class starts. Save yourself time and hassle by taking a beginning sewing class somewhere else that actually is invested in teaching *all* students with folks who are good teachers, not just good artisans.

Very impressive crafts center! I go here for night drawing…read moreclasses, and it's teeming with life. Every studio has some kind of class going on: clay, jewelry, photo, painting, woodwork, you name it. The classes have reasonable schedules that accommodate full-time working adults. The prices are quite low. I'm always excited to come here and learn some neat techniques despite it being Monday night. If you are considering anew hobby and looking for classes, check out this place first.

I received a surprise gift certificate for the beginners' clay course from our kids for Christmas…read more My husband & I participated in the 3-session course (2 hours each) & loved every minute of it. Doesn't matter how crafty or creative you think you are/aren't, this experience is good for your health. So fun, informative, relaxing & productive. Jeff is a great instructor, the studio has everything you need & you'll wonder why you didn't try this out sooner. I haven't picked up our final pieces yet but we are excited to use them.

I took Intro to Wheel and loved the class. Jeff and Lisa are great and I can't wait to take another…read moreclass here!

It always pains me to leave a two-star review, but I was disappointed with Triangle Treasures. The…read moreshop is a wonderful idea -- a gift store filled with items hand crafted by local artisans. But it's slimly stocked, and I felt did a poor job of showcasing local talent. I frequent our area's craft fairs, and expected to see the kind of variety and quality I see from the vendors there. TT offers some jewelry, one table of soaps and lotions, lots of baby and children's clothes, baskets. I really-really hoped this would be more like Parts & Labour in Austin -- we could really use a hip boutique to showcase lots of local designers in one place.

After stopping by for a browse, I thought to myself... for a craft store, why so much jewelry?…read more There were some metalwork figures, some expensive carved up baseball bats (of your favorite team), but other woodwork (aside from simple toys) was very sparse. There was way too much jewelry for a crafty guy to be looking at. My daughter thought it was cool, but I left feeling like I had wasted my time checking out a craft store that seemed to be about 80% jewelry 10% tin and 10% other varieties. I wish I had the time to make and consign items for this store, but alas, I rarely have the time to enjoy my woodworking hobby as it is, much less to stress over whether or not I could keep up with any demand for production. Maybe there are too many guys like me out there in the same boat.

My best friend and I were so excited to visit Klaystation, and it definitely lived up to the hype!…read moreBooking online was quick and easy, and the class was about $75, well worth it for the experience. When I arrived, I was warmly greeted by the staff, one of them I believe was named May, and she was incredibly sweet. Everyone was welcoming and gave clear directions to head to the back for the class. Once I got there, the owner was leading the session and greeted me right away. My best friend had arrived earlier and saved us seats close to the instructor, which made the experience even better. The owner was so patient, kind, and attentive throughout the class. The class itself was very beginner-friendly and easy to follow. She walked us through each step, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. It was such a fun and relaxing experience. I truly didn't want it to end! I left feeling inspired and honestly like I had found a new hobby. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to try something creative and fun!

I've been here a few times and I just love it! The staff are profoundly patient and helpful with…read moreexplaining the process and getting paint colors. They have an incredible selection of pottery! I've had the best experiences during off days/times. I ended having to wait for over an hour on a Saturday afternoon! It's a large space with lots of seating, accessible parking and bathroom, and very clean!

I live just outside Raleigh, NC and only discovered this place about a year ago when I got back…read moreinto making art. Almost immediately it became my go-to shop for art supplies - and framing supplies as well. I do a bit of framing on the side for myself, family, and friends, and they carry a great selection of mat boards and backer/mounting boards, including archival products. I can't really speak to their in-store frame selection since I've only needed mat board and mounting supplies since I started shopping here. Their art supply selection is huge, and they carry just about anything you could need. The customer service has always been excellent - everyone I've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. And if someone wasn't personally familiar with what I needed help with, they were always quick to find another associate who was. Their prices are also very fair, especially considering the excellent selection and customer service you get in return. I would absolutely recommend this Jerry's to anyone. If you've never shopped there before, I think you'll be very happy once you do!

Love the vibe here!! Super helpful staff and they're super sweet and engaging. They also have tons…read moreof supplies, so I found everything I was looking for with no issue, including some things I usually have to order online. I wish I was local so I could go to this store all the time!!! I also think the ATC trading board was super cute and a fantastic idea. The prices were also really good.

Can't say anything negative about a quilt store! Very friendly and plenty to choose from. Love this…read moreplace!

I was finally able to add this store to my annual Raleigh shop hop and I'm glad I did. This is…read moresmall but excellent shop. The selection of fabrics seems to focus on soft florals and there were beautiful ones. Or maybe that was my focus today. The shop was well lit and nicely decorated with samples. The staff and the other customers were friendly and helpful. They also carried many, many precuts, a personal weakness. I will definitely add this shop to my shop hop for next year.