I was looking for a craft kit for a Christmas gift, and we were in the area so we decided to stop…read morein to Unwind GR. This cute shop is mainly a yarn store, with tons of skeins of yarns for sale. They also have some accessories/notions and other items for projects, and I did find a cute embroidery kit. They host events and classes, and I would love to take an intro to crochet class some time. They also do other meetups like "Knitfaced Nights" which are drop in community craft nights. Yelp just announced their trend forecast for 2026 and searches for crocheting classes are up 220%!! So if you're looking for a new hobby, put away your phone and check out Unwind GR.

We are so lucky to have a high-quality local yarn store in GR again! Friendly and knowledgeable…read moreowners and a fantastic selection of beautiful yarns!

This place is AWESOME!! I have been to classes here a few times - made a paper weight, flowers &…read morean ornament. The owners are super friendly and great at what they do! I very highly recommend this place. Not just for classes - you can buy glass products they make too!!

I have never heard of "I'm An Artist Community Studio" before but think I stumpled upon a Facebook…read moreevent for "Art Journaling". I've always had a creative side and enjoyed the idea of learning more artistic outlets, so when I found out that they do classes, I had to join in! My friends have always talked about doing a watercolor class so when I went on to their site, I saw quite a few for the day but none in the evenings. I messaged them on Instagram and they immediately shared with me the upcoming watercolor evening classes to sign up. They do a lot of day time classes for kids but also have a variety of classes that you can sign up for throughout the month. Facebook seems to be the most up to date spot for events. This class was the "Watercolor Rainbow" where the owner provided each station with practice paper, a larger watercolor paper for our "creation" and our own paint palettes. We walked through different techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry, how to add more texture and even remove some of the paint if it was too wet. It was a great experience to dabble back into watercolors and I will definitely be looking into other classes here in the future!

A group of us went to a class with Jen at Pursuit in Ada. We had so much fun with Jen. She was a…read morepatient, caring teacher to us. By the end of it, we all walked away with something to be proud of, and a new hobby to bring home. Thanks for the fun class!

I highly recommend this store. Beautiful selections and the customer service is amazing. I bought…read morebuttons from them last fall and needed one more. They were so helpful when I called: looked through their inventory, found the button I was looking for and promptly mailed it to me.

Found this shop through the yarn shop locator app on my smartphone. I was headed back from Holland…read moreto the other side of the state, and was getting off for a beverage and "rest stop" and decided it was worth going a couple more miles down the road to check out this shop. It's hard to imagine how they could fit any more yarn in this shop. While it could seem overwhelming, it was fun to browse. Staff is friendly and helpful. So glad I made a stop!

We enjoyed our time at Painting with a Twist in Grand Rapids. Our instructor was very talkative and…read morefriendly, Vinny. It was a class of 4 including us, so we wish there were more people in the class, but that's okay. That just means we have to spread the word about this location! The space was upbeat and there was music playing while we painted which was nice. There was also a photo op station. We would go here again for sure. I also love that it is woman owned AND a veteran! Thank you for your service

Painting with a Twist in Grand Rapids is such a fun, welcoming, and creative space! Whether you're…read morean experienced artist or just looking to try something new, the instructors make the experience easy, enjoyable, and encouraging. They create a relaxed environment where everyone can unwind, get creative, and leave with something they're proud of -- no pressure, just fun!

Always helpful even when busy. They point me in the right direction and give me options. Selection…read morecan be overwhelming- allow ample time for browsing. I'm from out of town and have made a point of shopping here several times

Decided to visit today as I was in western Michigan. What a treat! I was able to browse as long…read moreas I wished. Lots of selection of cross stitch books and supplies. Staff VERY helpful and friendly. Store also has a decent supply of scrapbook and card making supplies (what a nice surprise!). Also many Michigan made products (I scored some coffee) such as candles, bags etc. I don't knit but their selection was HUGE. Guess it's good I don't live closer as I would be in here all the time!!!

Great prices with friendly helpful woman. Extremely well informed and extensively experienced!…read moreProducts of uniqueness when it comes to everything Stained Glass. I absolutely love this place!

I took 2 medium size pieces in to be repaired, ( I truly didn't think they could be repaired). they…read morewere a hot mess lots of cracks broke in half by me not hanging them the correct way !!! OMG the girl that repaired them , did a fantastic job, you can not even tell they were a hot mess !!! I just can't say enough Thank You's.... Not only do they repair, but have a lot of beautiful stained glass art hanging's for sale !! Sooo in short if ur in need of your favorite piece to be repaired, or if you're just looking for that special stained glass art, don't hesitate to go see them ! I highly recommend them if I could give them more stars Absolutely would !! Thank You

What a great find! I want to keep this a hidden gem but I can't. It's too good!…read more Check out their concerts and summer series! The staff is helpful and attentive. I was even provided with a full list of events and a couple of extras so I can stay connected. The best thing about this gallery is that it's also a design store in a way. Come in and feel inspired ! Please check them out if you're in the area !

LaFontsee Galleries is a place you shouldn't miss. Everything they do, they excel at. They…read morerepresent some of the best artists in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. I love supporting them. They started out as a "hole-in-the-wall" frame shop over on Grand Avenue. Then they moved to their two-story space over on Monroe Avenue a few blocks north of the old Grand Rapids Press. Now they have two sites. I love that they have continued to grow. Their success is well deserved. They support artists in a big way. They help you with your presentation, ie., framing, installation, giclee printing, etc., and they have the perfect gallery space to showcase great work. Their quality of work is always top notch. When you leave your work in their hands, you know it will be handled with great care and an immense attention to detail. I've never felt fully confident with picking out frames on my own for my work, but the staff at LaFontsee Galleries has never let me down. Our combined work is still on my walls from over the years all the way to the 1990s when I moved to Grand Rapids and they opened their first frame shop. This summer, I needed to have several canvases stretched on bars for my ArtPrize entry. Linda LaFontsee and her staff performed an excellent job and helped to make my artwork a success. If I were you, I wouldn't go anywhere else in West Michigan for preparing my work for a gallery show. LaFontsee cares and it shows.