Ugh I'm kind of obsessed with this place!! I can't stop coming back because of just how fun and…read morecreative you get to be! Basically, adults pay $8 for a studio fee, then you get to sit there as long as you'd like and paint your ceramic. They have a whole wall to choose from with an abundance of different designs, and your final price is based on which piece that you chose. My heart shaped mini pot was $22. In the three times I've been here, the designs have switched out often, so there's always something new to paint. The color chart is also super helpful and you can use an unlimited amount of colors (not that you need that many to complete a ceramic anyways). After you're finished with your design, you wait 2-3 weeks while they glaze and fire it. Then, it's all set and you get to use it forever!! Truly, this is such a fun date night or girls night activity!! I've been with a bunch of different people, and it's always a fun time!

My sister, mom, and I went to Freestyle Ceramics last Saturday as an early Mother's Day outing and…read moreabsolutely loved it! The staff was friendly and accommodating while also just letting us work on our projects without disruption. The prices were as expected ($20-35/piece + a studio fee) with an amazing variety of cool unique pieces. You walk through the rug tufting portion of the store on the way in and it's amazing to see how the tufting process in action and how creative people are! I'd love to come back another time to try that! I'd definitely recommend this location to anyone looking-it's the perfect spot for a friend/mom/significant other date night!

100% recommend Yarnify! I visited while on a work trip. Yarnify offered an incredible variety of…read moreyarn from hand spun to value acrylic. They also offered reasonably priced hooks and needles, allowing me to complete a whole project on the flight home with some GORGEOUS yarn I could not pass up. The storefront is in a complex that requires you to buzz in. Don't be thrown off! There is great signage and the staff is ready to welcome you.

This is such a cute store, tucked away in downtown Chicago. It was a little confusing at first…read moretrying to find the store entrance, since you have to be buzzed in. I was visiting and was looking for a yard that would match my current project, and they were so helpful! I was able to find what I needed and found some additional yarn for a future project. They had a large variety of options, and the prices were reasonable. I look forward to visiting it the next time I am in the area.

An artist's playground in the middle of the city. The selection is huge across two floors. I…read moreespecially love perusing the pens, pastels and pencils. I recommend stopping by even if you don't have a project in mind. Dillydally a little.

Nico and CeLyn did a great helping me find the what I needed. They were very friendly and because…read moreof their attitude, I will return.

This place is awesome with a money back guarantee. Talented, friendly and provocative proporierers…read more You have got to visit next time you are on Wells.

From the owner: Transactional relationships, existential experiences, requests, and shitty art. $5…read more We’ll let you color your own art for $6, and even buy that art from you for $1. And then we’ll sell it. For $5. Hours are ish. No obligation. No change given, change comes from within. Now available: the bucket, the wheel, mask things, shitty tarot, a pretty solid cootie catcher fortune teller, guest work, and name tags.

I recently had a 108-bead Tibetan mala and a wrist mala restrung at Beadniks and I'm very happy…read morewith how everything turned out. My mala had a specific layout with lapis lazuli marker beads placed at exact positions and Courtney was great about working through that with me. She sent photos of the bead layout before starting which I really appreciated. It gave me a chance to confirm placement and make a small correction before they began. The finished piece is exactly what I was hoping for: Evenly knotted, well-balanced and it feels great in the hand during use. The wrist mala they fixed up for me also came out perfectly. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful and it's clear they take care with custom work. I'd definitely come back for future projects.

Went for the charm experience. My friend asked about the charm quality and the worker said "fast…read morefashion quality, similar to things you'd find in Forever21" but charms were marked for minimum $5/piece. I didn't end up getting any charms as it was getting ridiculously expensive for 3 charms that were "Forever 21" quality. I got two of the nicer chains for a bracelet for $35. The $9 does not include anything. I went on Sunday. I wore my bracelet today (Tuesday) and it already broke. And my friends $12 charm is already tarnishing. I would not recommend this experience, it is a rip off.

We wandered in here as the interior looked super cute. This local shop is a gem for finding…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts, featuring a diverse range of candles, jewelry, personal items, Chicago-themed goods, and kitchenware, all neatly organized for easy browsing. Much of their inventory is locally crafted, guaranteeing uniqueness and the ability to support local businesses! They even had a wooden crafted outline of the Chicago skyline to hang up on the wall - really unique and super cute! I think it's a spot to remember if you're looking for a locally sourced item. Prices were on the more expensive side in my opinion but you would be supporting a local business if you were to purchase. As other reviewers mentioned, we weren't directly greeted, but we didn't think it was a big deal - it was very spacious and it didn't look like anyone had any particular questions so I was grateful for the space to look around and browse!

Amazing service and selection in the heart of Wicker Park! It is the perfect place to bop into if…read moreyou need a gift for a loved one or little something for yourself. I personally love their selection of art prints from local artists. This is a must visit!

Honestly have never thought to leave a bad review ever at an establishment but the man at the front…read moredesk was so beyond rude to me when I was picking up my pottery and others checking in in front of me received the same treatment.This is the second time this has happened to me at this establishment and it's a shame such a creative place has such rude staff. Consider going to Color Me Mine instead because it's a similar concept.

Came for sip and paint! The selection of what to paint was pretty good. I picked the cactus which…read morewas $16 and then there's the $8 painting fee. All the other items seemed more than $16. Their color selection was kinda limited and you have to do 3 layers of each color or else it comes out splotchy. You come back 7-30 days after to pick it up and my pickup was smooth! (I'll upload and after pic later)

Cute as hell gifts! Stationary, stickers, and cute kitschy things (compliment) I could have spent…read moreall day in there

Went walking around Lakeview and Inkling's unique items caught my eye from the window. There are…read morequite a bit of cute and quirky items that have some personality. When you're thinking about holiday gifting items, there's a great variety of decor, trinkets, and jewelry to consider. It can be a bit visually overwhelming to look at everything, but it's well organized by content so it's very doable. The staff I interacted with were very kind and pleasant given it was a busy weekend. Prices aren't terrible, but everything is expensive these days. Will definitely be interested to see what Inkling has in store throughout the year! I'll be back to see :)