The Alaska Art Alliance is your must-go destination for authentic, handcrafted pieces made by…read moreNative Alaskans. Their mission is simple - to support and promote Native Alaskan artists by providing them a place to work and sell their art while also promoting their culture and each other. They nurture art and they lift each other up. In a world of AI slop and mass produced junk the Alaska Art Alliance provides a much needed infusion of craftsmanship practiced for generations. A fine layer of dust seems to cling to everything in the store, but it is not the dust of neglect; it is the dust of constant hard work. They have a wide variety of items - art, pins, jewelry, carvings, and scrimshaws and much more! I will admit I wasn't certain when I first passed the shop as the retractable gate and the locked door made it look uninviting. My friend tried the door, found it locked, and walked away leaving me barely time to read the sign that said "if locked call or text number listed" as they would be in the back working. The next day we returned, and after informing my friend what the sign said, prepared to call but found the door unlocked. There were multiple cases full of different items. The workshop in the back looked busy. After being in so manny tourist shops it just felt nice being somewhere that felt real. The gentleman who assisted us was warm and informative. He told us about the artisans, the mission, and all they were doing. My eyes fell upon a jade bead necklace and I was captivated. I had been looking at jade all trip fairly unimpressed because they largely were flat green and didn't interest me. This necklace had character with inclusions and variations in the color. Each bead was unique. There were two necklaces and I opted for the smaller since being short the larger was a bit long to wear practically. The larger, tho, was epically beautiful as well! We ended up buying that necklace and a handcrafted pin. I am very pleased with our purchases and would recommend anyone who seeks authentic pieces to come to this Art Alliance.

My wife and I were staying in the neighborhood and found the Store. We met Fred Mayac who carved us…read morethe most beautiful bone puffin we have ever seen. Fred mailed it to us when it was finished with the help of Leon Kinneeveauk, the Director. This is a wonderful place and Project. I would like to find a way to support it but it doesn't seem to be a registered Charity? Just Leon helping people who are gifted native artists.

This shop is top notch and the owner is a fabulous very authentic individual who has traveled…read moreextensively to provide the most awesome beads to such a remote part of the world. If you found her unfriendly, then you should back down with your judging unless you know her and have been doing business here.

Fantastic store with thousands of varieties of beads! I could've spent all day in here. Cozy vibes…read morefor slow perusing. There are baskets and labeled muffin tins (with prices) for you to use while you shop. Very kind and receptive service!

Fabulous quilt store in Anchorage! We stopped in Whittier and took a cruise excursion to…read moreAnchorage. I specifically chose this shop as a destination during our free time. The ladies in the store were so helpful and friendly! Terry checked me out and talked to my husband while I shopped. They have a fantastic amount of kits and fun fabrics for good prices. As well as some fun souvenirs to choose from. They have yarn too! I will definitely stop back in when I come back to town.

service: asked if i needed help when i came in. then let me browse until i was ready to check out…read more quick to answer my questions. selection: has gifts and fabric as well as yarn. lots of local dyers here, and they have a good selection of quiviut. yarns were well-priced and i had a difficult time narrowing down my choices. value: good value on everything. i picked up a few locally dyed skeins and some needle stoppers.

Fantastic place to buy Alaska native art and support local artisans. They only accept cash, but…read morethere's an ATM on the hospital grounds. Keep in mind the craft shop has odd hours, but it's worth the effort!

Great place prices and gives back to the Native Community. The artwork and the craftsmanship is…read moreamazing. Great place to find additions to your art collection.

Very knowledgeable staff helping to answer any questions. Lots of great and unique locally hand…read morecrafted gifts for fair prices.

I wanted a cross fox fur stole for my glacier elopement and Alaska Fur Exchange was the place…read morerecommended to me for this. I placed my order in February and was able to pick up my beautiful hand crafted stole just in time for my elopement in July. It was so perfect!

As a novice crocheter, I was so intrigued by this cute local yarn shop located in downtown…read moreAnchorage! The store front was so beautiful with the super chunky blanket with large needles. When we walked into the store, we were kindly greeted by Jo who taught us so much about qiviut and how the yarn were hand dyed in small batches in Anchorage, colors inspired by the beauty of Alaska. She opened the case with the qiviut and allowed me to handle a sample on my hands. The qiviut was very lightweight, and surprisingly very warm! Walking around the store, I had never seen the yarn color variations that Wooly Mammoth had. Also, I loved how catchy the name was! I eventually settled on the Northern Bee studio 80% superwash merino 20% nylon poison water yarn and purchased a 5mm crochet hook. I really appreciated Jo's kindness and expertise in crocheting and knitting. Definitely a must stop if you're in downtown!

We visited this charming shop and immediately noticed the interesting yarns and materials. It was a…read morevisual treat however the quilts that are being sold in there are works of art!! I'm so excited about my purchase!!! Please take a look at this store if you are in Anchorage you will be charmed like me!!

Being an avid supporter of Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT), it was a natural inclination to check if…read moreAnchorage Opera (AO) was currently showcasing anything during our vacation to the City of Lights and Flowers. I was happy to discover that "Macbeth" by Giuseppe Verdi was being performed. The sets were modest, yet effective. The talent and chorus seemed as though it needed to be warmed up, like auto starts in cold weather to get things all nice and toasty. During the second half of the performance, voices were bolder, more full and confident. Most rewarding was soprano Brenda Harris playing Lady Macbeth. She literally stole the show with her consistent strength and conviction. She outshined all talent on that stage. The weakest talent, I thought, was the female chorus members playing the witches ("Double, double toil and trouble"). No amount of jazz hands or spooky arm movements could save their weak resolve. Overall a rewarding performance that defiantly made me appreciate the importance and influence that the performing arts provide a community. Long live Anchorage Opera and may it survive another 50 years of artistic expression.

From the owner: On a mission to Enrich. Inspire. Educate. Collaborate. Build community...one note at a time!…read moreAnchorage Opera (AO) is the largest producer of the performing arts in Alaska and one of America's leading regional opera companies. As the center of opera in Alaska, AO provides the finest operatic experiences to residents and visitors, while also serving as a professional resource for American artists, administrators and technical staff, helping them to refine their talent and perfect their craft.

Walked into Farm North Yarn Company as a guy who knows absolutely nothing about yarn... and walked…read moreout feeling like I just got a masterclass. I went in to grab a gift for my wife, fully expecting to point at something and hope for the best. Instead, Ms. Kay took the time to walk me through different types of yarn, what they're used for, and even the kinds of projects they go into. She didn't just sell me yarn, she educated me... patiently. The shop itself is a great setup. Tons of options, great quality, and you can tell everything in there has a purpose. It's one of those places where people who know what they're doing can really get after it, and people like me don't feel completely lost. Bottom line, Ms. Kay is just a genuinely good human being. Friendly, knowledgeable, and runs a solid business. Highly recommend for anyone into crafts... or for husbands trying not to mess up a gift. #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #Alaska #CraftLife #ShopLocal #MayorJacobs

service: friendly. one of the employees came up right away to see if i needed help…read more selection: good selection of yarns and colors. also had a lot of knitting tools and accessories. value: well priced.

Owner is awesome staff is impressive go get your crawl on …read more................... lots of upgrades . The only thing they don't have is r/c anonymous addiction is real

Exactly what I needed. I was visiting in town for a work trip and came across this shop while…read moredriving around and ended up walking out with 4 plastic model kits. The staff is friendly and helpful, but not pushy. The store has an excellent selection of R/C vehicles, trains, and plastic model kits and paints/accessories. I found some long out of production kits I have not seen in years. Thank you shop staff and especially Mark for answering my questions about your products. The next time I visit anchorage I'll be back for sure :)