I had a great time today and look forward to going back. Alice was a great help! I really have no…read morecrafting talents but that didn't stop me from having a great time & producing a decent finished product, with Alice's help.

I have done multiple classes at Five in One! I had fun at them all. They have great classes for…read morebeginners. The instructors are fun, friendly, and educational. Would and will definitely be back for another class.

Great craft store with a variety of items, from aprons, bags, wood, yard decor, knitting and to…read morejewelry. They're all handmade! Plus the store sponsors 2 craft fairs twice a year in the fall and in the spring. I talked with Lisa while I was there. Lisa is fantastic! Super friendly and involved in the community. I will be back again and again!

We've now taken a couple classes, and enjoy the place. You can make your own pottery, or pick out a…read morepre-made pice and paint/glaze it, or even buy completely made pieces. It'a a lot of fun

Place is nice, lots of paint and brushes. We arrived at 6. They close at 8 and from 6:15 the girl…read moreworker was trying to sweep under our feet getting ready to close the store. We weren't even the only ones there. Then, the same girl kept complaining about her job and when my daughter asked her for some help with getting paint she said "I don't see why she can't get it herself, like, can she reach it?" Then, she kept giving us warnings as to how many minutes we had left to paint before they closed at 7:45* mind you. If that's not enough, we asked for a high chair and she just kept sweeping and ignored us until we went to go get it (which is not a problem for us to get it but we only had a little bit of time to paint so her getting it for us would've been nice) We love painting and this was my Mother's Day gift and the staff here was just not good at all. Will never come back. Also very expensive. One tiny kids thing for $28

Driving down Summer Avenue, you're probably not thinking, "Will I be able to find double-ply in the…read moreparticular shade of eggplant I need for that embroidered pillowcase?"; your thoughts are more likely, "Will I get shot now, or will I get shot later?" But stick it out. Keep driving. Wedged between the most frightening Sonic on the planet and the most frightening copier repair center on the planet, you'll see a yellow sign above a narrow driveway: 'Amy's Golden Strand'. As soon as you get into the drive, you enter another world. An immaculate and quaint garden surrounds Amy's, and inside every conceivable thread, notion, and hand-painted canvas you've ever wanted resides. If you make it down Summer Avenue, you win.

I placed an online order for a canvas I have been wanting. I had seen this canvas on several…read moresites, but Amy's had the very best price. About an hour after I placed the order, I received a phone call from Jill. She was checking to make sure my zip code was correct. She was very pleasant and sent the order out that afternoon. I received it two days later, in beautiful condition and well packaged. Great price and quick service. What more could you want. This is my new " go to" place for needlepoint.

This is the CUTEST store! They have art and craft classes as well as tons of furniture and knick…read moreknacks for the home. Located in my favorite neighborhood, Cooper-Young of course, this is a store you definitely need to check out! I haven't been to any of their classes yet, but it is DEFINITELY on my to do list! Shabby chic and classy, this is my kind of store.

I would strongly encourage anyone considering chalk painting to shop here. Everyone has been…read moreextremely helpful and encouraging. I have finished my project and am happy with outcome. The information and on-site "consulting " were key to a great outcome.

Last week, I dropped in to check out the Bead Couture, mainly to see if they could fix a broken…read morepart on a bracelet. I called ahead and asked and was told that they do repair jewelry. The week prior I saw someone working with beads at The Art Center and asked about her project. She was making a dress for a wedding. I asked if she made repairs and did not, but referred me to the Bead Couture. I offered my bracelet to see if she could fix it. I tried many times, with no sustainable success. It was time for a professional or at least someone who has the tools, which she did. I waited while she worked on the bracelet. And in a few short minutes, it was like a got a new piece of jewelry. While It is of no great monetary value, I like it. Take your broken pieces of jewelry and let them fix it or redesign it. There are lovely contemporary pieces that are designed by the owner and there is a large catalog of vintage buttons and other gems that you must check out. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable charge for the repair. I will be back. Emma Childers

Sadly, Bead Couture is permanently closed and has been closed for a while. The owner, who was…read moreknowledgeable and very nice, still makes jewelry but she sells her jewelry through another store and she has no plans to re-open.

What a gem this place is! As I was leaving Board Ave I passed this place. The sign outside was…read moresuper cute that I had to pull over and check it out. Man am I glad I did! It's the cutest shop! Full of Whitney products - watercolor, jewelry, home decor, hairpieces, and they also have other local artists items as well. The shop is well organized and pleasing to look at. Plus the lady working there was incredibly nice, informative, and very kind. I will definitely be back to buy other items, especially when I need a gift for a friend! Go check it out and support local artist!

The Art Center on Union Ave is hands-down my favorite art store in Memphis. I'm there constantly…read morefor supplies for sign painting, pinstriping, spray painting, screen printing, and pretty much every creative project I take on. No matter what I'm working on, they always have exactly what I need at a good price. The staff is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Whether I'm hunting down specific brushes, looking for the right paint for a mural, or trying out new materials, they always point me in the right direction without any pressure. You can tell they actually care about artists and understand the tools we use. Their selection is huge -- from professional sign-painting and pinstriping supplies to spray paint, inks, canvases, and everything in between. It's one of those places where you walk in for one thing and end up finding five other things you didn't even know you needed. Memphis is lucky to have a place like this. If you're any kind of artist -- beginner or seasoned -- The Art Center is absolutely worth the stop, and they offer educator and student discounts as well!

The employee are sweet and knowledgeable. As a student, I can find my items immediately and if…read morethere was change, they inform your costumers right at the door. I do wish their website, showcase some of their deals and products so that way I can see what they offer.

Our new favorite Saturday afternoon diversion!…read more These ladies have everything! There is a huge selection of paint your own pottery, canvas painting and glass fusion, plus they have a pottery wheel! It is so hard to find a pottery wheel around Memphis, but they have one here! My kids love the Kids' Corner (a cozy, out-of-the-way pocket for small children to play cars or dolls or even take a nap on the little sofa) and all of the kids' items for painting, plus even my husband will come in with us because they'll put the game on for him.

This place is awesome! The store is huge and offers a plethora of pieces to choose for your…read morepainting pleasure. It was a wonderful family outing...my 14 year old son even enjoyed painting this grilling plate for his dad. We laughed and just enjoyed each other's company without electronics! The customer service is fabulous! They are there to help you pick the perfect piece for any occasion and will offer suggestions and even help when you get stuck! I promise you cannot mess up! This was my first experience, but we will return! Go try it out!

Michael's on Houston Levee needs 0 stars. I walked in the store and made it to the back of the…read morestore without being greeted. Passed 2 associates and neither greeted me. They walked away. I found the item I was was looking for but it was locked. I had to go find an associate. Three were gathered at the framing station. Still no one greeted me! They kept on with their conversation. And yes, they noticed me. I left the store without purchasing anything but not before I stopped at the register to inform the cashier of what just happened.

Negative experience with a cashier this morning around 10:30 at this location. I walked up to the…read moreregister as the cashier was just standing there sipping on a beverage and she responds "Nope! Over there." and points to a new self-checkout system. She then proceeded to just watch me struggle wading through the system as it spammed me and asked about five questions before I could finally scan my one item. I am also giving one star because I have noticed a consistent 25-50% markup compared to online retailer Jerry's Artarama. I will buy all my supplies from Jerry's from now on. The prices are far better and the customer service is far superior. Let this brick and mortar store be swept into the dustpan of history.