We wandered into Swoon Books as part of the Ballard Book Crawl (incredible event, 10/10, highly…read morerecommend) and oh, what a lovely find. The store is so aesthetic and thoughtfully curated, it's like the kind of bookshop that makes you want to read every book on the shelves. The LGBTQ+ selection was excellent and very visible, not tucked in a corner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming and intentional. The vibe overall is just really pleasant and warm, you can tell it's a place that actually loves books and the people who love books. Left very happy with my finds and already thinking about going back.

This place is so cute! I love that they have a nice mix of books and merch. The staff was helpful…read moreand they offered to provide recommendations or order when I inquired about a book they didn't end up having in store. The value is pretty typical for books (no notable mark ups) but I love the vibes of shopping here. They also appear to be dog friendly which is a huge plus to me. Highly recommend! I joined their rewards program so I'll def be back!

We came here for a team-building event to do kintsugi. The instructors were very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. We enjoyed this once-in-a-lifetime experience and were glad that each of us could bring home what we created. Overall, the experience was great. Although it was the most expensive option among our selections, it was worth it!

Note: this is for a Virtual Yelp Elite Event (VYEE on 2/11/21) featuring the Bath Bombs kit from…read moreThe Works Seattle Easily this VYEE could be rated 15 Yelp stars! This unique, engaging, and enjoyable event was hosted by Jennifer, Yelp Eastside CM from Issaquah. Our VYEE instructor was Kellie, the enthusiastic and passionate owner of The Works in Seattle (2/11/21). I signed up thinking ahead for something fun to look forward to. After my recent past two weeks, this event was so welcomed! I'm always curious how artists and craftspeople create unique items and are able to establish a vibrant indie business too. I've taken other similar classes that allows for creativity and a timeout from the day-to-day. The vibe that Jennifer and Kellie created during this hour session, and seeing others with their custom, handmade bath bombs...this was a much needed and appreciated this evening. I ordered my kit on 2/8/21 intended to pick it up in person. And of course, life interfered. But the folks at The Works worked their magic, kindly got it in the mail, and I received it day of the event. Lovely packaging. Makes a great gift! Techniques are freely shared and allowed for further creativity with additional tips from Kellie and other Yelp Elites participating. I listened intently, took copious notes, and took screenshots. Inside the Bath Bombs Kit are all the items needed, including an instruction booklet, and video link to watch later for reference. Other items needed and not included are a mixing bowl, fork, 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon, and up to 3T water. After giving this process a whirl, (makes about 4 bath bombs from the kit) the choices and combos one can continue to create are infinite! Add in some creativity, you'll learn a really top notch skill, promote self care, and can give as gifts. Art meets science! Gifts guaranteed to be well received, not become a regifted white elephant, and you don't have to dust it, lol. Supporting The Works is also beneficial to showcasing their business and the artisans they also partner with. The Works Seattle 151 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 theworksseattle.com

Great folks and a stellar experience. Super easy to call and book with Cynthia, who was able to…read morekindly fit us into a weekday lesson on short notice. Street parking was easy. Dave was very friendly and shared his wealth of knowledge with us. He explained instructions clearly and guided us through all the steps with ease. During and after he took the time to answer all our Qs. Glass bird and paperweight came out beautifully. Highly recommend if you want to get a taste of glass blowing.

Picked up two beautiful glass ornaments at Blowing Sands Glass Studio. Gorgeous craftsmanship,…read morefriendly staff, and a great spot for unique gifts! Next up: schedule a glass blowing class! The stands are from Etsy reseller.

This place is AMAZING. I've always wanted to paint and Dabble made it so easy to get started. I…read morebrought my own gessobords, but other than that, I didn't need to buy any other tools or supplies. I'm now obsessed and have painted every day since I joined, with three finished paintings that I'm really happy with. Dave, the owner, is so warm, welcoming, knowledgable, and supportive--he'll leave you alone if you want to just do your own thing, or he'll chat with you about your art if you want feedback. The space is set up incredibly well, ready for any kind of visual art you might want to do. The classes are fantastic too. I'm so happy that Dabble exists!

This is a super well laid out, super well lit super cool art studio available to the public!!…read more I was shipping art prints at the renowned Greenwood post office and happened upon this on my way back - the owner was available and was gracious enough to give me a tour of the space! They have TONS of professional tools!! Including silk press, vinyl cut, a station to assemble prints/zines etc, a station with a hood to do spray paints!! Looked like they had all kinds of paint brushes one might try, LOTs of professional sinks in their clean up area, even a fridge, small lockers, cubbies and a microwave if you need to put in an extra long session. All set up in the most organized and functional fashion, it's SO COOL!! They also offer classes to learn new techniques! The studio rate looks to be $10 an hour for individuals and $20 for a family unit, ( it's gotta be Guardians and kids who live under the same roof, it's not necessarily a group rate) I was shocked to see so much cool stuff at once so this list isn't complete and I've yet to get everyone together for a visit, but upon first glance this looks like an incredible community asset!!

Got a Intro to Wheel session as a birthday gift. Sara, our instructor was great. Very helpful…read more Class was scheduled for 7-9 pm- ended at about 8:30 pm.

I like to come here for the free wheel throwing on Friday nights from 6-9 pm. Being able to throw…read morefor free (you don't keep the pieces or guarantee that you finish them) is great if you're just looking for a place to practice. They sell various pieces made for donation, and donate to a different cause each month (or week?). However, during this time on Friday, the wheels are all usually full so I would recommend going right at 6. If you're new and you ask for assistance you'll get a great tour and they will work with you to get a wheel. Otherwise, the rest of the times I have gone have been a fail in securing a wheel:( My favorite part about this place is that the neighborhood cat likes to hang around. He's just the cutest little guy and is always working so hard at the front desk!

Lovely shop. Well curated yarns and needles. Friendly staff! Prices are comparable with other…read moreshops. I only wanted a replacement needle for my travel knitting , but was tempted to purchase some yarn. They also let me in 5 minutes early as it was raining!

One of my all-time favorite yarn shops! The owner, Emily, is the absolute best and is curating such…read morean amazing selection of yarns and notions. And I love the community that she's creating with the craft socials on Mondays and Rough and Tumble pub, and knit nights at the shop on Thursday. I'm so glad to have such a special shop close to home.