Such a lovely and inviting store owned and operated by Kiki (I think that's her name :) great…read morevariety of goods including t-shirts, boots, candles, kitchen items, tea, and more. Very reasonably priced and just overall a great store!

My wife and I visited Vashon for the first time and one of the stores that greeted us on entry was…read moreMostly Nordic. There's an eclectic collection of tableware, linens, clothes, and home decor. All of the items are reasonably priced, many are heartwarming. The ambiance of the store-- simple, quirky, and welcoming matches the vibe of the island as whole. We purchased some children's clothes as a gift and a small tea tray depicting two deer who are clearly meant for one another. We had a very nice time visiting the store, and it was a memorable part of an overall fantastic weekend on the island!

This is a lovely little yarn shop. Lots of beautiful yarns. Arlinda and staff are very pleasant and…read moreknowledgeable and can help you with your projects or help you in deciding tan and accessories for your next project. I especially enjoy the stitch nights and cast on project get together a.

Fantastic local yarn shop! Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. Inspiring array of yarn and…read moreeverything you need to get creating!

A very cute little ceramics shop and studio for classes! We found this place at one of Vashon's art…read morewalks. The store is located on a private drive, and you have to drive in a little ways to get to the dedicated parking spots opposite the store. The shop is the red building, and it's very cute inside. They have a selection of dishware, mugs, platters as well as more decorative things like plant pots, wind chimes and plant stakes. The artist was there herself and was very friendly and helpful, happy to talk about her work and her process. It looks like they have workshops and classes in the studio as well, which would be a fun activity if we were staying on the island longer. Definitely a fun stop if you like simple, timeless pieces in classic nature-inspired colors. I'm very happy with my little mug!

From the owner: Unique Pottery to Enjoy Every Day…read more Specializing in wheelthrown functional pottery. We use stoneware clays that are dishwasher safe and microwaveable. Beautiful pieces that are meant for daily use.

Just had a bizarre experience here after being a customer here for years. I started at the Tacoma…read morelocation looking for stretcher bars by the master series in 24, 36, 30, and 40s. Tacoma was out but the sweet sales associates offered to order or call Seattle. I overheard them on the phone confirming various sizes. So I thanked them & drove up to Seattle. I noticed the Seattle location didn't have the sizes I was told, I asked the guy in charge of frames/ stretchers and he claimed I asked for one size then showed me a different brand from what was confirmed over the phone, a heavy duty variety. When I expressed frustration of being told the wrong thing, he walked off pouting, didn't offer to order any for me like Tacoma did. Not wanting to leave empty handed I grabbed a couple off sizes so I can work. On my way to check out, I informed my friend of what just occured and placed the stretchers at the register. The clerk said "You need to check out over there, Sir." My flabbers were gasted! My monocle popped out! I said "Sir? I'm not a sir!". This was strange and shocking to me. So I went to the proper clerk saying "They just called me Sir. What part of me gives man? I've never been called a man." So yeah I'm mad confused as to why my petite, adorable self in pink & lilac got called a man by someone who would not appreciate being misgendered themselves.... On Pride weekend of all times. And why wasn't I offered to have the supplies ordered for me like in Tacoma? Basically I received a wild goose chase, a bad attitude, lied to about what I overheard confirmed on the phone, and casually misgendered by Seattle staff. Very sad since I prefer supporting local. The Tacoma shop is a vibe with kind, helpful staff. I'll stick with them and Jerry's Art a Rama online. Apparently several reviews report bad behavior from staff over the past year or so. Don't need the funky ahh attitude when I just wanna create.

An excellent art supply store that will have everything and anything you need. Great section for…read moregifts, too. Set aside some time because you'll want to wander the whole space. I'm so glad I learned about the free parking from Yelp, too.

Super fun store on Bay Street in downtown Port Orchard. They moved South down the main drag right…read moreinto the downtown area. Handmade with Love is a combination gift shop and also an arts-and-crafts class facility. They offer all sorts of classes for reasonable prices to make fun things! Last month my wife took the crochet class with her sister to learn some basics of crotchet. But while there, she saw the "Make a glass and bead windchime" class so signed us both up. Today was the class - and I have to say it was a lot of fun! They provide all the "parts and pieces and tools to do the job" and seemed really well prepared for us. We each made our own windchime ($35 or so each - very reasonable). The instructions were simple to follow, with lots of assistance on anything that wasn't clear. I was the only guy in the room, but it was a lot of fun - I helped some of the ladies use the crimp tools to crimp the nylon line used in the windchime's construction. Loved the results - it was a fun time spent - really nice folks. Anne ended up buying another kit to take home. If you like doing crafting things, just stop in and see what's on the schedule for upcoming events - and of course they also have "pre-made" items for sale as well for home or gifts. It was a fun hour spent there today!!

LovingLocal Lets hear it for another #tacoma #hiddengem and…read more#smallbussiness. So tucked behind the Human Society is a great little studio for those who want to go & try their hand at something new, those who want to create & those that want to explore. This is not the usual #sip&paint experience, it is more. Now, I suggest that you go in the daylight to find it the 1st time, wear something comfortable & be prepared to be inspired. I participated in the Love Letters to Self class and met some really nice ladies. This is a safe place to be yourself, to compliment & encourage others. Big shout out to Nadine for extending hospitality and ginger snaps! No doubt, I'll be back for more classes.

I love taking classes at Artful Dreamers Studio. The owner, Nadine seems to attract a wonderful…read moregroup of women. I've taken many classes and I always feel nurtured and safe. Never any judgement. Nadine is a wonderful teacher that helps me get the best results. Always a fun time.

The girl behind the counter was super nice and helpful. The selection of supplies was also great…read moreand the prices were reasonable.

I love the gift section at the entrance to the store. I always end up buying 5 to 10 items to send…read moreoff as goofy gifts. It's just a great space in that way. They have an adequate supply of art products but I wish they went deeper on watercolor merchandising, and especially on watercolor paper and journals. The staff is very friendly and helpful . The downside for me is the concrete floors, and the loud talking of the staff-I get sensory overload and really stressed in the space .

I order small "sample" quantities of mold making silicones and various casting products from…read moreReynolds, for my art work. I often use Smooth-On products, and with Reynolds I can count on the products being well within the shelf date, so that they will be usable even if I don't use them immediately. Reynolds always packs and ships my order quickly, which is excellent! I am always eager to start or continue my project, and don't always plan ahead. Thank you Reynolds staff!

I came to the store with plenty of questions for my project. Allen took the time to answer my…read morequestions and educate me on the materials and some best practices that he learned. Very helpful, informative and experienced staff who are willing to share. I would very much, recommend this store to everyone in the area looking to learn more about these products. They offer classes on their products at this site. I recommande the classes before diving into your first project. Again, I can't thank Allen enough for his time and patiences with me. I am new customer for life. Hope this review helps someone out. Good luck on your next project.