What a sweet store in Robinson Mall! The artwork produced and laid throughout the store really…read morebrings an ambiance to it but what's even better is actually doing the artwork there. The owners - who are the sweetest - provide you direction and all the materials you need to make your glassware perfect! There are all the colors and types of products to make. I attended with a group and it was worth the cost!

We just hosted my daughter's 10 year old birthday party at Kolor-N-Kiln. It was an easy process and…read moreeveryone at the studio was so friendly and amazing!! The selection of pictures to paint was extensive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Absolutely beautiful! I am the envy of the neighborhood with this beautiful wreath. Thank you…read moreMary for sharing your talent for those of us less skilled in crafting. This is a quality piece, very affordable and arrived carefully packaged.

From the owner: Passing Time Crafting is a woman-owned small business founded by Mary in Washington, PA. Born from…read morea personal journey of resilience following a Stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis, the business began as a creative outlet during recovery and has grown into a source of inspiration and community. Originally focused on handcrafted wreaths, the shop now offers a curated selection of high-quality deco mesh rolls, seasonal bows, laser-engraved plaques, wreath signs, and sublimation goods. With a deep commitment to quality and creativity, Passing Time Crafting serves DIYers and fellow crafters through individual items and discounted “Crafters Bundle” offerings. Each product is handpicked or handmade with care, reflecting the founder’s enduring spirit and dedication to helping others create beauty in their own lives. Customers can shop directly through the linked Etsy store or passingtimecrafting.com.

I recommend calling to confirm the store is open. The name on the storefront in WexFord's Country…read moreInn Shoppes plaza is Stamp & Art Bar PGH. The business also known as Stamp Fanci from its days located in Westview has been in business for years. What a gem of a store! The owner proves again the value of shopping local small businesses. The knowledge and expertise offered is priceless. Besides having a vast selection of stamping and card making supplies, they also offer classes (virtual at the moment during the pandemic). After my idyllic shopping experience, I feel enthusiastic to do more creative projects in the future and for sure will purchase my supplies here again.

Crafters rejoice! Paper, Pens, Stamps, Markers, Ribbons, and so much more! Marketed as a scrapbook…read moresupply store. Offers everything you need for the ever popular Cricut projects (reason we stopped). Although, they don't carry Cricut products "yet". Fairly priced and SUPER friendly! What you expect from a small local business. We will be back very soon. Even offer classes, which would be lots of fun!

Stopped in while waiting for a band to play at Bee'Z in the shopping center. Interior well done…read more Lots of fun crafty things. Polite staff. When I have more time in the area I will stop in again. Might be worthwhile for Christmas items in a few weeks. But for me, it is a long way away.

Their hours are not consistent at all. They constantly change and are always closed. They are only…read moreopen from 12:00 or noon till 5:00 pm while people are working. They don't have a lot of business coming in and their products are going down. They had better products and business when they were in great southern shopping center.

went for the lawn spike class. I loved it. such nice…read morepeople. I've done a pumpkin, a wine glass, and now the lawn thing. I think it will be a great addition to my flower bed.

On July 31st, my boyfriend and I booked a glass blowing session for 2 people on September 30th at…read more3:30 pm. It was something we have always wanted to do, but it always sold out before we had the chance to. As the glass blowing experience approached, I took the day off work and we coordinated an entire day around the session. We were very excited to go. On September 27th, we received our confirmation email reminding us of our upcoming session. On September 29th at 3:07 pm, we received an automatic cancellation email that our appointment had been cancelled and we needed to reschedule. The email provided no explanation for the cancellation. There was no additional email sent and no contact attempted by phone. Confused, my boyfriend tried the number provided and left a message. He also sent a Facebook message. Concerned, I called the company as well and after 2 calls, reached Janine (spelling?). She explained that they didn't receive the glass supplies needed for the session and that they were cancelling all sessions on Saturday and all sessions on Sunday. I asked if they were going to reschedule or offer an additional session for those who have already signed up. I was informed that I could reschedule after January 1st, 2018 because the rest of the pumpkin workshops were booked. I mentioned that a glass pumpkin wouldn't really do me much good in January and she agreed. I asked if we could come another time instead. She told me that she would speak with the guys who run the workshops and call me back. She didn't seem concerned and it was like she was caught off guard by my questions. On October 4th, I still hadn't heard back. I called the company again and left a voicemail for Janine asking for a return call. Today is October 10th. I just attempted to reach Janine again and it went to her voicemail. I left another message, but it's been 11 days since our first conversation. I don't have high hopes that she will call me back. I understand that things happen. I'm not sure why supplies weren't ordered ahead of time (since we booked 2+ months prior and they had already had a weekend of workshops), but even then I can understand that it might have been out of their control. I'm not an expert in glass supplies, but I would imagine that there has to be more than 1 supplier. All of that aside, there is absolutely no excuse for how it has been handled. I would expect a phone call or email explanation for the cancellation. As a customer, I shouldn't have to make numerous attempts to find out if it was cancelled intentionally or in error. When called, I would expect that a business do everything it can to accommodate those that were cancelled. An additional session could have been opened for those who were still interested in attending a workshop. Ironically, Vessel Studio Glass has a 48 hour cancellation policy in which you will forfeit 100% of your session fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment. They provided only 24 hour cancellation notice to us and were not apologetic in any way. They also did absolutely nothing to try and make it right. I am extremely disappointed with my experience and wish that we would have had the opportunity to attend the workshop that we signed up for.

Pittsburgh Pottery is definitely one of the best shops in Carnegie, and is a must-visit for anyone…read morewho loves Pittsburgh. In their own words, this team strives "to provide locals, expats and newcomer Burgh fans alike with unique, functional and decorative ceramics." I personally own a few things from this shop, and I also keep it in mind as a local shopping option whenever a holiday or birthday is coming up. The items produced and sold here are all fantastic. From Steeler Nation and "nebby" mugs to pierogi magnets, the things that you think of when you think of the Steel City are very likely recognized in ceramic form at Pittsburgh Pottery. Regarding the specific items they sell, I'm particularly fond of their "Worsh" soap dispenser design, which is possibly the perfect combination of practical and Pittsburgh-centric design. The mug collection here is also great, with a variety of sizes as well as a variety of patterns (some of which also come with variations in their color schemes). Bonus points: since the business moved into a bigger storefront in Carnegie in the last couple of years, browsing through their fabulous creations is even more enjoyable. The extra space to walk and admire the store makes for a very relaxing visit, and the large front windows help to illuminate the shop and highlight the gorgeous ceramics. Plus, the new storefront even includes a "sale nook" - a little side room with items that, while still beautiful, have some sort of imperfection that has earned them a discount price. So there you have it, readers: yinz better stop in here soon if you love Pittsburgh! Alternatively, if you're holding off on visiting storefronts for the time being, you can browse their website and find the perfect Steel City trinket there. However you choose to shop, the ceramics made here are all high-quality, eye-catching creations, and you won't be disappointed.

The ceramics are whimsical and delightful, beautiful and practical. We shop here for gifts and…read moresometimes for ourselves! Locally made and well designed.

4.5 stars. Songbird Artistry is a local, family-owned business that sells merchandise that is made…read moreby over 50 local artisans as well as art classes. The merchandise includes jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins), apparel (e.g., gloves, hats, t-shirts, onesies, and bibs), bath products (e.g., soaps, beard balm, aftershave, and shower steamers), foods (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, and dog and cat treats), stationery (e.g., stickers, greeting cards, and magnets), and home decor (e.g., candles, coasters, prints, and knick-knacks). I bought one pierogi magnet for five dollars. This magnet sticks well to my refrigerator in my kitchen, and it looks cute.

I've had my eye on this shop for some time now and was very glad to see them represented at the…read moreMingo Creek covered bridge festival. Their jewelry is locally hand made and goes anywhere from traditional to whimsical motifs including Harry Potter, Disney, Hamilton the musical, mosaics, and even dried flowers! Their booth only carries a limited selection of what's in the store where they have partnered with local food vendors such as Olive and Marlowe, as well as other Pittsburgh vendors to sell you almost anything. You can find stickers, clothing, caps, coasters, keychains, soap, candles and so much more! I was able to chat with Jenny who is one of the owners of the business who told me that they offer various craft classes in the store as well as unique themed parties such as Harry Potter for kids. If attending a class is not your bag because of the pandemic then on occasion you can purchase a craft kit in store and arrange for a Zoom class on a particular day to make your craft. They are very flexible when is comes to meeting people exactly where they are. You can find most anything on their website. Have something in particular in mind? Just contact them and they will accommodate your every need. During my visit I picked up two pairs of earrings with surgical steel backs. Jenny gave me some rubber stoppers with my purchases to insure they won't get lost. I purchased a pretty teardrop stud earring set and the Hamilton inspired earrings. I'm all set to enjoy one of my favorite Broadway musicals-"Hamilton." I also learned they do "Wicked the musical" jewelry if you are fond of that show. It's a great place to buy local made arts and crafts showcasing Pittsburgh. Although they are based in Lawrenceville across from Children's hospital, you may run into this business at various events with the last one I saw them at was VegFest. They were also at Picklesburg. Jenny told me that If I ever make to the shop itself the cheapest parking is at Children's Hospital across the street for $3.00. Not a bad deal if you are looking for parking in the area. Will be looking forward to visiting their store this fall to check out their other offerings.

Such an awesome gem in Lawrenceville! Perfect for kids, date nights (they are BYOB!), or roommate…read morebonding time which is why I went! There is so many pottery to choose from but I'd recommend having a rough idea of what you want to paint beforehand so you take less time selecting. I originally wanted to paint a matcha chawan bowl but they were sold out. I opted for a small bowl from the cheap pottery section (this is a section of slightly messed up pottery for a heavily discounted price). Prices in this section could range from $3-$20ish? Either way, it's on the low end and very affordable. You can choose 5 colors and you pay for the pottery piece you + the price of painting it (I believe we paid about $16-17 per person). So fun and we had a blast looking up painting inspiration from Pinterest and chatting while we finished our bowls! It takes about 2 weeks to get your item back so still waiting on mine but super excited to see how it came out!

I went here for a girls night and we loved it. We each painted something different and just shot…read morethe breeze and got artsy. They called us up when it was dry and couple of days later and now we have fun keepsakes.

Disappointed. The shop appears to have exactly what I need, which is why I was willing to drive 30+…read moremin all the way down to Carnegie. I finally get there, and the shop's closed. No additional signage, just a sign saying they open at 11:30 on Tuesdays. (Not 10, like Yelp/Google say.) I'm standing there at 2pm, staring at a 'closed' sign, with the open hours clearly saying they should be open while I'm standing there. I'm aware life will happen, but in that case, you post a sign saying why you're closed, and when you expect to be back. Like 'getting lunch, back at 1', 'closed early for vet appt' and so on. You don't just... do nothing. Honestly, speaking as a former small-shop-in-a-small-town owner myself, the lack of note or warning is disrespectful. If your hours aren't reliable, what does that say about the rest of your shop? Do you even care you're risking losing customers? And what certainty does the customer know you'll be open the next time they come by? If your hours are so changeable customers have to call ahead to see if you're open, then don't bother promising them hours you don't intend to keep. Just say Sun-Sat, open by appointment, please call ahead.

I LOVE this shop. With a name like More Than Words Fine Papers, I think I'm obligated as a person…read morewho writes for a living to stop by here on a semi-regular basis. I always buy something when I'm here, and I always have to remind myself not to buy every beautiful thing I see. Even though I really want to! This is a little shop so with all the goodies on display, parts of it are pretty cozy. While this means I'm always very careful with my bags (I don't want to knock things down!), I don't mind. It's certainly not a bad thing to take my time in here looking through the shelves and racks of goodies. Funny magnets, cute greeting cards, pretty jewelry, eye-catching notebooks, colorful paperweights, unique stationery...the list of things here almost feels neverending. Often during visits I also take time to chat with the owner, who is a delight to speak with and who always makes me laugh with her stories and humor. As someone who doesn't usually like chatting while browsing and shopping, I think it says a lot about the store as a whole that I'm able to relax that much while I'm in here. I definitely look forward to future visits here, and I also recommend this shop for your own shopping needs! From custom designs to sweet gifts to snarky greeting cards, there's definitely something here for you, a family member, or a friend.