I always love the street fair!!! The vendors are always so cool and unique and the food trucks that…read moreare there are always a hit! It's so nice to just walk around and experience the different artists in the community with drink in hand.

Love the DIY fair! It's an annual tradition to say goodbye to summer and welcome in fall. They have…read moresome fun and unique art stands. My daughter particularly enjoys the stuffed toys and puppets. I enjoy the atmosphere and fun crowd. The music is great and so is the food. They have one of the best funnel cake trucks with amazing fried Oreos, sooo good!!! Treat Dreams has an ice cream truck with their famous flavors. The ice cream cookies are the absolute best!!! They have an eclectic variety of food trucks that look and smell mouthwatering. But they could use more seating, it's very limited compared to the amount of people eating the goodies. I love the adult beverages available to purchase through tickets. They have a ginormous variety of beer and mixed drinks, plus some of the money goes toward different charities and good causes. It's ten tickets for $20, but this year I noticed you may purchase individual tickets. I prefer this option! Tickets are $2 a piece, so most beers cost around $6 or three tickets. I got the Griffinclaw pumpkin beer. It was amazing! Very pumpkin forward with a nice spice aftertaste. Most of the mixed drinks are between three and four tickets, cheaper than most bars. I've even seen some for two tickets. The parking can be challenging. We were able to find a good spot and only paid $3.00. But I wonder if it gets more challenging in the evening hours. I bet this a fun time at night. This is a great event when paired with the Funky Ferndale fair. I look forward to next year.

Happened to be in Ferndale, so we popped in to this cool indoor market to shop. There is a nice…read morevariety of vendors from plants to coffee to Detroit merch. We love Bon Bon Bon and they have a small stall here! One of my favorite discoveries though was The Workplace Program - selling cards made by people with disabilities - they were so unique and awesome! I ended up buying one for my brother's birthday and it was the same price you'd see at Hallmark for a nice card. Overall, the space was clean and easy to navigate - only took us about 45 minutes to browse through all the vendors. Definitely check out if you're in the area and want to support local!

Was at Rust Belt Market this weekend and genuinely couldn't believe how hot it was inside. The kind…read moreof heat where you stop browsing and start thinking about finding the nearest exit. Love a lot of the vendors there, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that I ended up leaving early. Just completely killed the atmosphere for me.

Fun little shop featuring fabulous candles, lip balms, lotions , soaps etc made in house. Easy…read moreparking lot. Also has a selection of gifts and cards, something for everyone here. I really appreciate that every month they have a different scent on special, and a charity candle for Ukraine they say they'll sell until the war is over. Siouxsan and company are great local business owners, the shop to me is a staple in my neighborhood. Once a year they have an extra big sale to clear out inventory and bring in vintage items as well (early summer). They also have punch cards to earn a free candle! I absolutely love and support this shop as often as I can.

SUCH a cute store! I head to Green Daffodil whenever I need a gift or am having a day to myself. It…read moreis fun to browse.. they always have new items and fair prices. It is like being at a little museum : )

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

Went to this place before dinner to kill some time. We painted ceramics and had a great time. I…read morewasn't sure how well they were going to come out, but they came out awesome. The staff was friendly and showed us the lay of the land. They even host classes.

Very special place. The atmosphere is so calm and welcoming. It greets you at the front door. The…read moreshop is filled with beautiful and unique works of art from wall paintings and photos to textiles, to one-of-a-kind jewelry designs. I am completely in love with the body butter..."Butter Love" is what they call it. It's soo sumptuous and leaves me feeling soft and silky. I use it on my skin and in my hair.

From the owner: Detroit Fiber Works is Detroit's only fiber studio that is also a gallery, boutique, gift shop and…read morelearning space, all in one!

My go-to for getting art supplies. Employees are always willing to help me find what I need, or…read moregive me space to browse. I always find something that I didn't know I needed!

Wow! My daughter and I needed to get supplies for her crafty birthday party, and she is also an…read moreartist, so the time had finally come to visit Blick, and I'm so glad we did :) As we walked in, I ducked over toward the framing area to ask about something I was trying to take care of for my son, and the employee there was super helpful. While they didn't have what I needed for this weird shaped/sized poster he's got, she did have some great suggestions and also offered custom framing as an option. We soon got down to business for the party, and the gentleman by the registers walked us up and down the aisles to get exactly what we needed, and even gave cost-saving options for some stuff. When it was time to check out, he set up my daughter's account and made sure she was getting all the available discounts. Blick is a great store that knows their stuff inside out, and sincerely wants to help with your arts and crafts needs!

This is a great experience in the area and happy I was able to attend a class. would definitely…read morerecommend

If you are looking for a wonderful community of artists who share your passion for pottery, the…read moreClawson Clay Guild is the place for you! The owners Holly and Richard are wonderful instructors and more importantly, incredibly knowledgeable and kind. They have a built a community together that welcomes everyone. There are many classes to choose from: wheel throwing for beginners, advanced students, hand building, and even raku !

Write Impressions is a must in Downtown Royal Oak when you need little gifts and greeting cards,…read moreliterally for any event or holiday you can think of! They have a great variety of items ranging from mugs and socks to humorous trinkets and the softest stuffies you've ever felt. Don't forget if you need custom invites or cards, Write Impressions produces the highest quality chic options that give a sense of elegance. The owner, Lori, is also quite the gem and has been a champion for local shopping and a progressive voice to the community.

The front part of the store is basically a tchotchke shop. It's fine if you need a last minute…read moregreeting card or small gag gift. If you're looking for actual good personal stationery (not invitations), forget it. The only notebooks in here are the same low-end rebranded Chinese stuff you find at big box stores like Barnes & Noble or overrated Moleskine crap that's everywhere. If you want "the good stuff" like Tomoe River, Rhodia, Midori, Mnemosyne, Clairefontaine, etc. paper and notebooks you'll have to just buy it online because they don't carry it.

This store is amazing and has so much stock. I source most of my supplies at this Royal Oak…read morelocation and the other bead store in Berkley. Both have amazing stuff and both have great prices. You will find different stuff at both so make sure you visit both. The staff here will really help you with finding what you need.

amazing selection and pricing is way more competitive than anything I've seen. So t order online,…read morego in and talk to them!! You will be happy you did.

This is an amazing place to paint. The instructors are outstanding and the facility great. There…read moreare a lot of very talented artists in this world, but they are not necesssarily great teachers. Todd Burroughs is both. His enthusiasm is infectious and his teaching experience unparalleled. I've watched him jump from a 16 year old to a 89 year old and instantly focus on their needs and skill sets. If you are an experienced painter he will move you up another level (I've worked side by side with retired art teachers) and if you know nothing he will teach you everything you need to know. The paintings done by pure beginners of all ages are amazing. Look at his website and study the "gallery". You will see works by kids, first paintings and experienced artists. He has also developed a real sense of community-everyone is out having fun and trying to expand their talents and skill sets. Not sure, just drop by-everyone is welcome.

The Atelier, Royal Oak, Mi, provides professional art instruction for all ages and all levels…read more Classes, workshops, and guided study courses are available All-year long. Todd Burroughs, artist/owner, is friendly and a great instructor. The faculty artwork, currently on exhibit, is inspiring. I highly recommend the Atelier.