What a cool place to hang out!! No matter how many times you come sown here, you always see…read moresomething that you did not see before!! Am I right?!

Celino is a Gainesville treasure -- if you're a starving college student, go to SoMa to buy some…read moreart supplies, but if you're not, then go buy one of his pieces (for which he really should charge an awful lot more, so you don't need to be a one percenter or anything like that).

SoMa is the hub of Gainesville! Celino, the owner, is plugged into almost every artist and…read morearchitecture student in the tri-state area!! He is an artist himself, and if you come in at the right time, you might catch him creating a lamp-sculpture or painting a painting! He promotes other artists, students and musicians to do their best! A great place for artists to find inspiration (and art supplies)!!

I'm not a local here and was looking for a store to get some supplies and stumbled on this one. It…read morehad pretty much everything I needed and the prices were way lower than back at home. Also, the owner was probably the nicest man I have ever met, he made sure I got what I needed and gave me some supplies for free to encourage creativity. Such a genuine guy! Plus there was a super cute dog named Henry.

Melissa is a very conscientious business owner. The shop is welcoming and set up very well. The…read morevendor spots flow well from one to the other making it feel like one shopping experience. I stopped in at Christmas time to pick up a custom dog collar for my fur baby and ended up scoring a handmade metal angel for my tree as well. There are classes available frequently (check the facebook and website for details) for painting, jewelry making, etc. Additionally, this shop allows for other vendors to come in for a pop up event! I will definitely be visiting again. I can't wait to see what is there next time around.

If you are looking for locally made crafts or gifts this shop has you covered. There are things…read morelike clothing, candles, jewelry, honey and home decor for sale. There is also a workshop area that you can rent out. There is no set stock of items, so what you see there is what you get. There is parking behind the building. Owner is very friendly.

I took a pottery class at Studio TM and had such an amazing experience! It was messy, fun, way…read moreharder than it looks, and surprisingly relaxing all at the same time. Huge shoutout to Dustin and his lovely assistant V. They were both incredible. Super patient, encouraging, and made the whole class feel fun and approachable, even for beginners. They explained everything in a way that made you feel comfortable jumping in and just creating. If you're looking for something fun, creative, and different to do, I 100% recommend taking a class here. I'll definitely be back!

Very cute class structure, though definitely for beginners. Instructor was very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. My friend and I had lots of fun attending the class! However, I didn't like there wasn't much open studio time, and the selections of glazes were sporadic. It was also hard to know what the glazes would look like combined since there wasn't any visual chart to consult.

My mom and I went to Corks & Colors and ended up painting mugs. We thought we'd be there for an…read morehour, but it easily turned into three because we were so relaxed and having such a good time. They have a great variety of pieces to choose from, and the whole environment feels cozy and creative. The only thing I'd mention is that the music kept shifting from loud to soft, which was a little distracting. If you're sensitive to sound, sitting outside might be a better option next time (the outdoor seating was full when we went). Overall, we loved it and will definitely be back. It's such a peaceful way to spend an afternoon.

The place was adorable, lots of art on the walls and examples of ideas for your own pottery. Very…read morefun, my only issue was that the paintbrushes were very bad, so it was difficult to paint accurately. But it was a lot of fun and I'll be back soon!!

Love the two classes I've taken and want to continue taking more and making bracelets. Great…read moreguidance from owner and staff.

Meh...the store is really pretty, all sparkles and shiny. But not all that glitters is gold…read more The problem seems not to be the lack of beads, but staff. I believe that the shop is owned and run by a mother/daughter duo. However, if there are other staff working in the shop they're totally unknown. I've been shopping here since they opened but the shop always seems understaffed. When the owner is in she is attentive to her customers but that's about it. Many times I've gone in and no one has been at the counter instead people have been at the tables in the rear room talking and chatting. However, you don't know who works there. The last time I went in, Sunday, October 17, no one even acknowledged that I was there. I walked the store several times looking for something in particular but since I wasn't sure who it was that was working in the shop and who was a customer I didn't ask for any help. That seems to be the constant in the shop. It's great that they're so friendly if you are friends with the staff because otherwise...who knows. I haven't taken any of their classes. I don't think they have a great deal of variety for settings or findings, but they have a lovely selection of beads. Prices are a tad bit higher than across the street at Gifts of Avalon but they are a good balance to Gifts of Avalon. They carry similar beads, some of the same, but they have a bunch of items that aren't the same which is nice to create variety in Gainesville.

They always have the painting supplies that I need. Also, reasonable prices with coupons with…read moreloyalty rewards.

I wanted to leave this as a comment for customer service at Michael's-at-large, but they don't seem…read moreto have a place on their site to do that. So here it is. So, the last time I ordered stuff from this Michael's, they didnt put everything I got with my order, and also included stuff I didn't order (wtf?). I decide to go in-person. Michael's has decided to go the way of stores like Winn-Dixie and Wal-Mart. They'v fired most of the employees. The employees that do work there are underqualified and cannot answer questions adequately, and simply- there are not enough employees working at the store period. I think there was one guy there manning the four front registers. No one actually seen working today in any other department. The four aforementioned registers are now touch screen computers- which are not-at-all intuitive. They begin by asking you numerous annoying questions about giving up your personal information so the company can pester and track you. Then, you notice in horror there is a camera now zeroed in on your face the entire time you are checking out, which is dystopian and makes you feel claustrophobic. It made me feel like the store thinks of me as a criminal. Finally, it was really tough to figure out where to pay- like three different places in the pay area looked like they could have been where you put your card. The whole thing was extremely tedious, depressing and invasive.. as well as deeply dehumanizing. Also whatever happened to customer service- oh wait, it was only ever all about getting our money. I won't be back to Michael's.

I like five below because they have a lot of different variety of stuff that are useful and cheap…read more My main complaint is that it is usually a bit disorganized in here which makes it harder to locate items. The workers are usually really nice though and willing to help me find an item. I've bought a lot of stuff from here at a cheaper price than I might've elsewhere

It is a place where all peoples meet! Low prices bring everyone to the table!…read moreMost everything on the store is below $5, but if it is not, they will let you know. I have only seen a $10 Below sign, so I don't think anything is above that price. This is a great place for :cookbooks, cell phone accessories, gifts, speakers, headphones, toys, make-up, etc. All prices are marked, and they have lots of choices. It is agreat store to just come by and look through, because you will invariably see something and say, "This is cool; I can use that!" They also have hands-free deivices for $5 bucks! I bought one, and it is 5x better than the $20 one that I bought at Best Buy! That one mounted in the heater vent, and overheated my phone in the middle of an Uber ride! Not good!!! It mounts on the windoww, and iis working fine! Get you some!!

108 Vine is a coffee shop with unique gift items for sale. I had a hot latte which was delicious…read moreand smooth. No bitter taste. They offer several plants and planters for sale. There is so much to see! You can sip your drink and just wander the store. The store was very clean and as I drove up the staff member was outside cleaning the windows. You can tell they take pride in their store.

Cute cute shop in Gainesville, FL. I loved that there is a coffee shop here, plant shop, and…read morevintage but funky gifty items. Everyone was very nice here and helpful here. I asked tons of questions about their seasonal drinks and matcha drinks. I decided on a toffee matcha which I enjoyed. They do make their syrups here as well. Definitely a fun shop to check out with local gift items too!