I booked a class for a friend on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morearrived early, checked in and sat at the tables waiting for the class to start. The building is huge and they had tons of classes and items to paint separately. There were quite a few people signed up for the class and they had a few teachers helping out. We were given an overview and an example of what we needed to do and we were off. The class included one of our creations to be glazed and colored. It was such a fun class and the 2.5 hours went very quick! Awesome thing to do and super fun!

Took a try it class here and I loved it! I made a very ugly and lump little bowl and then a less…read moreugly and lumpy bowel. All of the staff was friendly and my instructor was helpful. There were several members there and they were just as friendly and welcoming. When I move here permanently in the fall I plan to take more classes. Don't be intimidated - this is the place if you have always wanted to give this hobby a try.

Whether you are looking for a unique gift, or to find something special for yourself they have you…read morecovered. Be sure to check out The Press Bar in the back left corner not only can you have a shirt made in minutes, but that is where the Thursday night Diet Coke Social is held.

Rock Paper Scissors is a true gem in Ann Arbor. My family will definitely be back for sure. The…read moreDiet Coke Social event was phenomenal. If you are looking for amazing gifts and cool stuff for yourself, look no further. This place has a little bit of everything and then some. The craft room in the back is absolutely the best idea to bring people together. Thank you for such a wonderful space to shop and create.

Michael's always makes me feel like I want to create something! Michael's always has something new…read more& exciting. My latest visit produced several great finds including 50% off lights and other Christmas decor. I bought 4 sets of lights! I'm a kid again at Michael's during the holiday season! Cinnamon scented pine cones, angel lights, Christmas lights, santa earrings, wreaths, etc. Check out the clever clothes pin clips and sturdy used to hang my Christmas cards this year. Also found a beautiful wreath (& the hook) to hang it on our front door - HALF OFF! Can you tell Michael's has, once again, warmed my holiday spirit heart. I suggest avoiding the busiest days - Saturdays & Friday nights. Especially now with limited staff due to COVID. My only con - it was super busy with too few cashiers (2) and a long long line waiting.

The framing department is a nightmare. Tomorrow will be a week that I have been waiting for a…read moresimple double mat to be cut to fit into an 11x14 frame, nothing extravagant. The lady who helped me find the correct matts was very helpful, but I was totally surprised when she said it probably wouldn't be cut until the next day since she was working by herself. Okay, no problem, I can come back tomorrow to pick it up, right? Wrong! I have called every day since, and it still has not been cut. Either no one is working, or they don't come in until 5 o'clock, or they went home sick, or they say maybe tomorrow, they will have someone call me. I heard that twice now, and not once has my phone rang. I strongly suggest going elsewhere. When they open today, I will be calling to see if it is finished. If not, they should refund my money so I can go to their competitor and get it done. It is where I should have gone to begin with. I cannot attach a picture since I have not received the product.

Chef Aeisha was fantastic and she made cooking so fun for our group (especially my daughter)! I…read moremight even bring my son to the next one because even though he doesn't have much interest in cooking, I feel like Chef Aeisha would even make it fun for him! I can't say enough about this experience! We'll be back :)

From the owner: Cozymeal is an award-winning provider of cooking classes, private chef services, food tours and…read moreteam building activities with local chefs and food tour guides in Ann Arbor. Consumers as well as small and large companies use us regularly for all their culinary needs, from couples cooking classes to team building activities to bachelorette parties to private dinners.

Cute little shop- primarily clothing and Knick knacks - warm atmosphere with scents of incense and…read moretones of the cds they have for sale Loved the fairy door and display

On a recent evening wandering through Ann Arbor, a friend and I decided to duck into this store to…read morecheck it out. Pro tip: make sure you check in on Yelp as you enter (I forgot to -- amateur move). In any case, it's full of all sorts of unique and fun items that see perfect for gifting to someone else, or to yourself. As I browsed around the store I found some mittens that looked perfect for what I need -- thick, fleece-lined, and fold back to free up your fingers and act as gloves. The top part around your fingers attaches to a button on the back of the hand to keep it in place. I also grabbed a cute card for an upcoming holiday and got both the items at a very reasonable price. Next time in town, I'm checking in on Yelp and checking out what there is to see here!

Such a good selection of stickers from local artists and art supplies as well! And the owner is so…read morekind and will usually try to order in what you are looking for if you need something! Such a cute vibe, combines cutesy gift shop energy with art store.

Well-stocked independent retailer. Super friendly and reasonable. I love small independent…read morebusinesses. This is one to go to.

Bead Alley is in a little strip mall on the west side of Saline. Just a hair east and on the other…read moreside of the street from Two Twelve Arts Center. The south side of US-12. (See my photos.) Why did it take me so long to finally decide to stop by the new location? I always told myself I was too busy. But yesterday I finally told myself, "Just for a little while." Glad I did! The owner is friendly. Oh, I wish my memory were better. I think her name is Arlene. Please forgive me if I got it wrong. I told her that I'm mainly into quilting. She said that a lot of crazy quilters come to her for beads. Crazy quilting uses a lot of embroidery and embellishments such as beads and charms, with the patterns of the fabric providing background interest. She told me that I could bring my bracelet repair project and work on it there, to get advice, because she knows so much more about beading than I do, and also in case I just need a few beads to finish. I'm gonna do that. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bead-Alley-Saline-MI/164092560298590

A wonderful selection of beads-- both in size, style, and color-- and very good prices compared to…read moreother bead stores. The owner was very knowledgable about different types of beads and various stitches. Only two small complaints: 1) the space is a bit cramped which made it a little difficult to maneuver 2) they currently only accept cash or check, but the owner said that next week she should have the new card reader up and running. I will definitely be returning!

Such a well-stocked store. They've got local goods, stationery, a small collection of fountain…read morepens, notebooks, house goods, notebooks, even vintage pharmacy labels. All at pretty reasonable prices! Service is pretty friendly too. Definitely worth stopping by.

I've loved Found since their previous location, also in Kerrytown, but a fraction of the current…read moreshop. Now they've expanded in there and they've filled the space with even more beautifully curated goodies, new and "found." There's a bit of everything in here, perfect for finding a gift for a friend, family, or a partner, or a little goodie for yourself. They've got beautiful art prints from independent artists, handmade ceramics, plus stationery, a bangin' candle section, lovely housewares and textiles like throws, pillows, and tea towels, plus jewelry, the list goes on and on. Plus when you shop here you're really shopping small, because most of what they carry falls into that category. If you go to their website you can take a look at a list of the artists they carry in store, and I love recognizing names of friends and people I admire in their respective fields. It's a delight digging through all their offerings and I highly recommend you get there soon to do it yourself!