Great appreciation goes out to Artist &Supply for a wonderful variety of sketch books, oil, water…read morecolors, paints, canvas, gilding with gold leaf, oil pastels or cray-pas, arches paper, brushes and so much more that I am not able to readily get in my area in Waukesha Wisconsin. Magic rub and kneaded erasers can also be found here. It is worth the 60 mile drive from Waukesha to get my supplies from last but not least the wonderful and knowledgeable individuals that take care of the customers. Thank you, Cheryl

Cool place down in the basement with a very nice and large selection of all types of art supplies…read more Was a little bit difficult to find because their sign isn't very visible and the double doors to the place are kinda tucked in. You walk in and it's downstairs in the basement of the whole building. So it's a pretty large space. I wish they had a bigger selection of coloring books but I guess it's more a place for actual artists and not so much amateurs that want to practice staying in the lines.

What are cute little store. Lots of things in there that you might not find someplace else. There…read morewas even a bumper sticker that said I break for thrift stores! I think it's definitely worth the stop.

Love love love this adorable store! The owners are a delight Alisson's original art work is…read morebeautiful and there are lots of cute things in the store that she and her mom have curated. I've gotten some gifts there as well as some things for myself. Home decor, art supplies, stationary, planters, greeting cards, and stickers. Make sure to stop in if you are on Monroe Street or in the area.

One-One Thousand is a new start-up centered around a community for makers of handmade craft's and…read moregoods. The shop/space in Madison houses about 10 or so artisans who work tirelessly honing their skills. One One Thousand offers various classes to the public where these artisans teach others their craft. From quilting to wood carving there is a class that could interest just about anyone. These creative workshops are the center of what One One Thousand is all about. The concept of such self motivated craftsmanship is a rarity these days. In a world of big box stores ruling the world, or at least America, getting back to the roots of doing it yourself is a breathe of fresh air. The space is big and bright and there is so much to look at around every corner. All the goods are displayed and available for purchase in the space as well. The variety of merchandise One One Thousand has to offer is phenomenal and the quality of craftsmanship is second to none. Whenever we are in Madison it's a must to stop by and see what's going on there.

I just went to their new location on Monroe Street. What a fun store. I liked the combination of…read morecandles, knitting, paper goods, and much more. I will definitely visit again!

Off the Beaten Path would probably get 2 stars from me if my review were purely based on the…read moreselection and staff, who are pleasant enough. It's a small, cramped space, but despite that there doesn't actually seem to be much yarn. It's definitely not the kind of place you want to go if you're into "luxury" yarns at all -- and I'm not talking about cost. Most of the yarn is scratchy and cheap-feeling. There are no delicious fibers here for the tactilely-inclined. If you want cotton or acrylic, why not spend a lot less at Michael's or the WI Craft Market? If you're like me, you might answer, "To support local business owners, of course!" And therein lies the problem. The owner of Off the Beaten Path has actually expressed her disapproval of LGBTQ folks patronizing her shop, using it as a meeting space for knitting, or otherwise flaunting their gayness anywhere near her. What kind of an attitude is that to have in the Willy St. neighborhood, which welcomes ALL people? I would never support a business that promotes such disgraceful intolerance, and I hope you wouldn't, either.

Tiny, awkward shop. I try to support local businesses, but they're just not doing it right. With…read moresuch a small selection there's almost no point in going in unless you're okay with buying what you find instead of actually getting what you want. Staff's been hit or miss, some are standard retail and others are downright rude. No thank you.

I'm surprised to be the first to review Wheelhouse! This is a wonderful perk of being a Union…read moremember and a student at UW Madison. In the basement floor of Memorial Union, there are 3 artist spaces that make up "wheelhouse studios" for people to use and make crafts. I've used the pottery studio and it is a great way to relax and make beautiful projects. You can buy and store clay, but then all the supplies and tools are FREE to use, including have projects fired in the kiln. Make sure you clean your spaces afterwards for the next artist, but go use Wheelhouse if you can!

Tried taking a photography class. Last week with bad weather (even clinics closed so shouldn't be…read moreon roads) wasn't able to get to class. Asked for the information so that I could catch up, 5 days later still waiting to hear anything. Found out today that I will be on jury duty for class two. Asked to be deferred to another class. Was told NO we are too far into the class. Really 1/3 of the class happened and really shouldn't have because of weather. So asked for the handout so I would get something for my money. Was told we don't have anything like that. Again, really nothing for me to make notes on during class. Nothing handed out. REALLY should be a refund. It doesn't sound like the class is very well organized.

We have eaten here several times. It quickly became one of our 2 go-to restaurants when we wanted…read morereally good food wrapped up in an excellent dining experience. We went there 3 days ago and were very disappointed. The food's still good, but the service was terrible. The waitress was very nice and apologized for the slow service and said that they had more business than expected on a Thursday night. Ok, that happens. Our entrees were brought out. I was given my wife's and she received mine - no big deal but a harbinger of things to come. We ordered a small plate as an appetizer to have with our cocktails. We were half-way through our entrees when I had to ask about it. The staff didn't seem to be particularly concerned that we had our entrees half eaten and had to ask about our small plate. It finally came, by which point we didn't really want it. We left and went to Sardine for a glass of wine where the service and food are unfailingly top notch. I'm not saying I won't go back, but it is no longer on my 'go-to' list because it has now become unpredictable. It's too expensive for that.

What a great place. A stellar chef driven menu (using the spices that are sold by the Delicouser),…read moregreat wine and cocktail menu and great service. While the dining room doesn't lend itself to a romantic evening (bar overlooking the kitchen, a few high tops and communal long tables), the rest of the experience is top notch. I stopped In for lunch and ordered the ginger fried chicken. A savory flavor bomb, the chicken was perfectly fried and moist and the brioche bun outstanding. I loved the chili crisp mayo along with the house made pickles. I was stuffed but the housemade malt gelato and brioche ice cream sammy called my name. Yes, it was rich. True, it was decadent. Valid, tons of calories. But....so so good. A must try in the land of landscape of very non-original restaurantsrestaurants that seem to be popping up in Madison.

Strolling down State Street, doing some window shopping. Found this gem of a card store. Love shops…read morethat have a wide selection of greeting cards and other gift items. The staff were friendly and helpful, and able to point me in the right direction. Found a bunch of hilarious (somewhat sarcastic) cards that almost had me rolling on the floor. Thought I was ready to be checked out, and then found a few more fun items at the register. I had to will myself to leave the store before I found more items (and spent more money). A great place for cards and other thoughtful gifts.

This store has a lot of cute cards, stationery, and little gift type items. Some of it is a little…read morepricey, but a lot of it also seems to be locally made. I didn't purchase anything so I can't speak to the service, but it was a fun shop to look around in.

Was visiting from Chicago, and I'm an avid crystal collector, so I looked them up and decided to…read morestop in. Wonderful selection of crystals, minerals, and fossils! I ended up going home with a fossilized mud ball--so cool. Friendly, knowledgable staff! Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

Love the deals you can find here and the quality of merchandise is very good !…read more Very fun place to take kids 8 and up (as there are glass shelves ) as there are small rocks at cheaper prices . The natural specimens are so very good here

it no longer exists. the ice cream is good though .............more characters to add to the fact…read morethat Stone Fence has been gone for over 5 years

We'd driven by this shop quite a few times. Today we parked and went in…read more It has a bit of a lot of fifty items. Soaps, candles, nice greeting cards, stained glass, dome local artisan creations. Even some kid stuff. The clerk behind the counter was helpful and pleasant. We bought a bar of Nag Champa soap and a deck of old master playing cards. Nothing highly remarkable or captivating, but a nice shop nonetheless.