I've been to Creative Culture twice now, and loved it both times!…read more The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and answer questions clearly so there's no confusion about what to do or where to go. They also keep the space clean and organized, which is no easy feat given the nature of the business! The selection of crafts, while a bit pricey, is excellent. I've found that if it's in budget (you can find info on pricing on their website), you can find something fun for just about anyone. And regarding the price points, to me it does make sense given the cost of materials and labor involved. Whenever I go, I always leave room in my budget to add the suggested tip for the employees since they do such a great job and deserve to be paid well for it. Their specialty shakes are also AMAZING! Seriously, the price point they're at makes sense considering all of the extra goodies that are piled on top of the shake itself, and they're delicious! Just be sure to grab a napkin or two if you order one since it can get a bit messy. My one complaint, if I can even call it that, is that when it's especially busy it can be a bit cramped trying to walk around between the tables. That said, it's not bad enough for me to dock them a star since they use and manage their space well, and when I've been there people were generally conscientious of their surroundings which in turn reduced potential problems. All in all, Creative Culture is a bit pricey but very fun and well run! I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a unique place to go for a celebration, special occasion, or even just because. I can't wait to go again someday!

Came here with my girlfriend for a date, and it was a ton of fun! The employees were so nice and…read morehelpful to explain how everything worked, and were very attentive. When you first come in, you can look around and decide which craft you want to do, and then check out at the desk to pay and order your shakes. Then you seat yourself and can get started on your craft. we were there for like 3 hours, and no one tried to rush us. There was a 2-3 week wait for our clay painting pieces to get finished to pick up, but that's reasonable. Highly recommend this as a cute date or activity spot! It does get a little busy, and you may be sitting right next to people you don't know. But it didn't feel too cramped or crowded still, and it's perfect for chatting if you're up for it! And to add since this is something I often look up as well. LGBT friendly, we felt safe and comfortable.

Went to a RAKU Firing event in October. What a cool experience! The street was closed off, 2 food…read moretrucks, an awesome live musician and multiple kilns set up. We chose our piece, labeled it, glazed it and hung out while they fired it. Looks like the guild offers classes and studio space for artists. You can even buy pieces from a little shop in the lobby! A very interesting hidden gem! Can't wait to take a class.

We joined KC Clay Guild as adults wanting to start a new hobby, and I couldn't imagine a more…read morewelcoming place than KCCG. Staff is kind, helpful, and always available to teach you something new. The other potters are probably some of the coolest people you'll meet in the city. We bought yearly memberships at $60, and the hourly rate for studio use is $4. They're our one-stop shop for everything ceramics!

The pottery painting nights at local pubs are great! All…read morethe supplies are provided(plus advice from the pottery staff). There is a nice variety of greenware from which to choose and painting your own piece and meeting new people is fun!

From the owner: Pottery Pub is Kansas City's only Sip & Glaze experience!…read more Grab your drinking buddies and let your creativity flow at your favorite local brewery or winery. We provide a variety of pottery and glaze colors for you to design your very own piece of art! For private parties, email amy@potterypubkc.com.

Amazing customer service, we love the store dogs. The amount of selection is incredible as well…read more The prices are good too, its a great experience overall. I would come again.

Love this place! Sadie is a very nice and hardworking woman and you can tell through the creative…read moreexecution of her place. The items to choose from are adorable and there is a range of items for people of all ages. I would definitely recommend coming here!

If you are looking for a spot to get friends or family a gift in the Kansas City area, then you…read moreneed to check out Ampersand in the Waldo neighborhood! Ampersand has home goods and decorations, pillows and rugs, hats, keychains, stickers, art, coasters, candles, shirts and hoodies and more. They have some of the cutest Chiefs gear and wall art in the Kansas City area! Make sure to check out their monthly Ampersand Art Club! Add Ampersand to your Kansas City shopping bucket list asap!

From the owner: Together, Carrie & Morgan, create with paint, pen and ink, cut paper and anything else they can get…read moretheir hands on! Ampersand is known for combining graphic and handmade marks to create bold patterns in refreshing color palettes. Ampersand Design Studio's art can be found on textiles, stationery, home décor, fashion and children's products.

I visit KC Maker when I'm in the city. I cancelled a class today due to recent unexpected illness…read more I asked to attend the same class at another date. I could not cancel because of short notice. (I called Saturday early AM and the class was Tuesday AM). So I am out 100$. So I should have attended the class and exposed others? I wlll not be shopping KC Maker anymore.

I took an introductory quilt class here with Klonda, and absolutely loved it! I have already signed…read moreup for my next class! Her instruction was great, and I appreciated that KC Maker Studio had the option to either buy the pattern individually and pick your own fabrics, or to buy a premade kit with everything included. KC Maker Studio regularly has a great selection of fabrics, and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful when checking out!

We love comin here to celebrate special occasions or jus spend QT with each other. I made a WHO DAT…read moremug and wifey did a KC mug. Go figure, we gotta rep our own teams. Also made a turtle that has the heart of a honu. The employees are attentive and helpful. Any questions get answered with confidence & efficiency. You gotta try if you never went before. If you're like me, it'll take a while to paint. My OCD won't let me be too messy. Gotta be juuuuus riiight. IYKYK. . Don't forget to start with the light colors, then end with darks. Darks cover the lights. The ink pens burn off in the kiln, but the pencils stay on the ceramic piece. A HUI HOU!!

My daughter and I went on a Saturday. I've been there once during Covid for a birthday party so I…read morehad been there before, but never just a walk-in. The instructions weren't super helpful. There was a lot of staff available and I wasn't sure if we were supposed to go to them if they came to us like I said, just not a lot of instructions. They have a lot of options to choose from however, if I'm being super honest, the pieces are super expensive and I know it's including all the paint you use and the firing of the pottery but the prices are just pretty high however we did have a really fun time. The pieces were picked up. I think within a week and turned out really good.

This was my first time going to the PraIrie View Art Fair. It was very nice; the weather was…read morebeautiful. I saw some pieces I wish I could afford. They were beautiful. They had a live band, various type of vendors that sale art, jewelry, etc., food and drinks to purchase from local restaurants that are located in the mall area. I would definitely go again.

This is the second year we've attended this festival, which was this w/e. Lois, Nancy and I went…read more@10AM to try to beat the heat, which has been brutal. The range of artists is broad and the quality, for the most part, was excellent. The prices are very reasonable, given the quality. There was an array of jewelers, some whose work we've seen before and some new to us. There were glass artists, ceramic artists, wood workers, textile workers and others whose work defied categorization. Some were local, others were from Florida, Colorado, Utah, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin. There were several whose work called out to me and it was only the lack of wall or table space that kept me from buying. Most enticing to me was the work of a mixed media artist from Minnesota, Brenna Busse: http://www.brennabusse.com/images/mixed-media/ As for the jewelry, I had my impulses firmly in hand and resisted, although there were some gorgeous pieces. There were food booths along the perimeter of the fair, but we were saving ourselves for Danny Edwards barbecue for lunch. There was also a farmers' market w/ home grown produce and homemade preserves. Nancy scored some green peas and was very pleased, as she had been unaware the farmers' market was even here. After close to an hour and a half the heat got to be too much and we headed home, but it was a very fine art fair, smaller than Brookside, but very well chosen.

Monstera's Books is sooo cute! I love that there are plants along with supplies and books to take…read morecare of the plants. It's a small place but has plenty of variety. They found the book I needed asap and were so kind! They also had cards and stationary items that were so cute. There were also some free book marks at the counter that were so cute!

Omg !!!! LOVED this bookstore. I live in the Northland so I don't often make it down to the OP area…read morebut stopped in here on a day out and I totally will be back at some point! They had a great selection of books and easy to find your way around with the organization of the books. Walked out with a nice little haul :)

This is an absolutely fantastic store!! Well curated and stocked with pens, pencils, notebooks,…read morenotepads, stationary, stickers, washi tape, cards and postcards that are so fun to look through. I can always find something to give as a gift for so many occasions - I especially love their candles, and they have the most perfect cards, gift bags or wrapping paper available to complete the gift right there. With two convenient locations, there's no excuse not to stop in. If you love stationery, thoughtful gifts, or just want a place that will make you smile while you browse, this shop is a must-visit.

Sells AI generated artwork in their sticker section. The owner is apparently aware of this. Didn't…read moresee a single local artist in the store. Was trying to sell pens that are about $15-20 a pack for $3.50 each. Some of their cards were nice and reasonably priced, but can't say the same for the rest of the shop. A studio pencil case was going for $65. Wouldn't recommend.