The art materials store is close to Drexel University. There are lots of art materials to choose. I…read morealways come here twice a month.

I'm giving this 5-stars purely for the service. The people here are all good-natured, from the…read morestore manager to the cashier workers. Whenever I go with a huge list of supplies for my fine arts classes at Penn, usually with items that I've never heard of or don't know the difference between, the store manager has always been willing to walk through the aisles with me and go down the list helping me find items. He'll even tell me which ones are "best priced", which I think is so kind and helpful. I'm pretty sure they have lots of experience with students coming through to buy boatloads of supplies, so he can feel out what level of quality and price is most worth it. The cashier people are very friendly, very familiar. You feel like they're fellow artists just like you and everyone does their best to make sure you have the best supplies for your projects without trying to hustle money out of you by taking advantage of any lack of knowledge you might have. It's a lovely experience! Blick does tend to have more selection, but there's plenty to roam around in this store, and I never feel like I don't have more to choose from than I could ever really fathom at once.

On my recent trip to Philly, I stopped into Loop for a new project. The shop was so pretty and the…read morestaff was friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be in the next time I'm in town!

Loop has always been such a warm and welcoming space for me. I bought my first knitting project…read morefrom them ages ago. Never been disappointed! Their yarn selection is fantastic and their staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and very professional. Loop is at the top of my list!

I took a beading class with Sippin' and Stitchin' and it was so much fun! Lea is a great instructor…read more- patient, encouraging, and able to explain everything in a clear and easy to follow way so that her classes are completely beginner friendly. You get everything you need to complete the project, as well as lifetime access to a great instructional video you can review later at home if you're finishing up the project outside class and need a refresher on what you learned. In addition to beading, she offers several embroidery classes, and I can't wait to take another class!

I attended a Sippin & Stitchin class years ago and it has been amazing to watch this small woman…read moreowned business grow and flourish from a side hustle into a multi city operation. Lea creates awesome designs that are accessible and simple but super cute, and encourages everyone no matter what their level of talent is. Her classes are fun, chill, and a great way to learn a new skill.

A great spot for cute & locally created/produced gifts! They also have a rewards program which is…read moreuseful being that prices for locally made goods & products are understandably higher. I've purchased plenty of cards here, some of them are hilarious! Service is kind and helpful.

If emojis were an appropriate form of review - I would give VIX all the heart-eyed emojis in the…read moreworld. I love this place dearly, and am so happy it's such a fixture in my neighborhood. VIX is my go-to for all of my greeting cards. For the same price point as a standard Hallmark greeting card, VIX allows me to support independent, local artists who produce cards that are much more unique and of a higher quality. I also loooove the jewelry display case that's filled with beautiful hand-crafted necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. There are so many options for gifts - it's the perfect place to shop for the holidays, birthdays, or "just because." Extra bonus - free gift wrapping!

I went with a friend, and I did not make any crafts. I did however leave my bag including my…read moreimportant valuables, work electronics, and other important things. The girl at the counter ran out and brought it to me, and that shows how great they are! The creation my friend made was also really cool and they helped me and offered her help!

Happy DIY is the perfect place for a girls day activity. My bestie and I stop by and made the…read morecutest phone cases. It was a little crowded on a Saturday afternoon but not really an issue once you're sitting down and crafting. Overall super fun and I highly recommend. All the charms are SO CUTE.

This shop opened around 1997 when I still lived in the neighborhood. I've bought countless gifts…read morehere over the years. These are usually locally sourced from artists. Jewelry, glass, vases, ornaments and more. Fairly priced and a knowledgeable owner.

This has got to be one of, if not the coolest and most unique gift stores around! This place is…read morealso known for their Christmas window and entire store display as the store owners (long time gay couple) go all out with hanging decorations literally everywhere! They literally have thousands of different ornaments in all different kind of shapes and sizes! Also, a big attraction at that time of year would be the famous Merman and what they look like this year lol

This was a wonderful choice for several canvases I have purchased from them . The service,…read morecommunication , and value were great. I live in the DC area so it's not so far away that I can't have an in-person experience as well. From other reviewers, it sounds like I'll need at least an afternoon just to browse ! There are certainly needlepoint stores closer by but the ones I have been to they don't offer either the selection or the fabulous customer service that Rittenhouse does . I highly recommend them .

I was so excited about visiting this needlepoint store in person as I have ordered multiple items…read morefrom them online in the past. I was very disappointed by my experience here. The staff was incredibly rude and was not helpful in answering my questions, even though I was purchasing multiple items and threads. The staff really ruined this experience for me and I now have a bad taste in my mouth about ever purchasing something from Rittenhouse Needlepoint again.

This is an amazing place to learn a new craft! The studio space is comfortable and inviting, and…read moreconveniently located (good luck if you're driving tho, but check out the rite aid for "free" parking). I've taken two classes there now, sewing 101 and quilting. Taught by different instructors, both so excellent at de-coding patterns and supporting you each step of the way! Extra shout out to Emily reaching quilting 101, who goes above and beyond to make sure that 6-9pm is still a productive learning time, assigning easy homework we can do independently, and literally offering to lend me a sewing machine for home because I'm so behind. I look forward to taking more of their classes! From bras to jackets, they have weeks-long series as well as one days.

I have had my grandmother's sewing machine sitting at my house for the past 7 years collecting…read moredust. I decided this was the year I was going to learn how to use it and I signed up for sewing 101. I take a Saturday morning class with Lara and I cannot say enough good things. They make it so easy to follow along, answer every question (even when you ask the same thing 3 different times) are so patient! I was even able to bring in my Grandmother's machine and Lara helped me get it set up and recommended a few pieces and tweaks. I can't wait to continue my sowing journey at Butcher's Sew Shop and am excited for what I make nex!

Neighborhood Potters really is the best! This studio first off is a great local gift store, where…read moreyou can purchase incredible pieces of pottery that make thoughtful and beautiful gifts for any occasion (including jewelry!), but on top of that, the studio also offers adult and children pottery courses. The spring adult courses are running right now for 6 weeks (for $255) or 10 weeks (for $415). We went for the winter session this past season and it was the most incredible experience. We took our lessons with Adam, and he is an absolute gem; incredibly funny, extremely personable, and just an all around all-star instructor. He was very clear in his instruction, very to the point and supportive of whatever work or piece you were doing. He was great at helping you achieve what you envisioned and was able to give great instruction and suggestions without limiting your creativity. The course fee covers the instruction of course, but also they provide all for you: tools, clay, glazes, whatever you'll need to make your pieces. You have the option to do hand-building, which we did and what the studio recommends for beginners, or you can also learn to throw on their wheels. Next time we may try our hand at throwing, but the hand-building was also an incredible experience. We've been using our pieces and keep marveling that we were able to make them! We looked so forward to classes every week, they were just so much fun and very relaxing - a really amazing hobby to get into, and something we for sure will be back to do in the future. The photo attached are some of the pieces we made - the glazes the studio has are really gorgeous, and we're amazed they came out this nice for us first-timers! If you're not able to commit to a full class, they also offer one-off "meet and make" sessions at the studio for $55. We'd highly recommend you stop by the studio to purchase pieces, browse, or take a class. Or even just chat up the owners if they're there, they are incredible; so friendly and helpful and really living up to the idea of your local friendly neighborhood potters :)

I love this place! And you will too!…read more Sandi and Neil are great at what they do. They have encouraged me through two 6-week courses to put my own twist on an ancient art form. I have learned that from beginner to novice everyone is treated with respect and it's a creative therapy many people could benefit from. Course fees include all required materials, firing and glazing your very own creations. They have kilns on site, and several wheels if you're looking to try your hand at them. Check out their website for upcoming classes. I know I plan on taking more.

Another little store with overpriced basic goods. $30 for envelopes? Such garbage. This place…read moredoesn't belong on Walnut.

Such a beautiful selection of greeting cards, craft supplies, unique games, decorations, and a lot…read moremore. It's like a treasure chest in the middle of Philly. The staff is always very sweet. We are always greeted even when it is busy and they make sure to ask if we have our rewards card (from B&N) every time we check out. I could spend so much time and money here, but I try to only get one or two things each time I stop in so I can keep coming back. That said they definitely update some of their selection frequently and are the perfect place to get a gift for someone! It can be hard to move around the store when it is busy. The back is also a little hard to navigate when they have shipments come in. This would be my only reasons for 4 stars instead of 5 :)