Reviewed by: Patience Itson
9 local craft shops to get your hobby on in the Magic City
Looking to add a splash of creativity to your summer? Check out our guide to nine craft spots around Birmingham offering unique classes guaranteed to ignite your imagination and keep your hands busy.
Read on to explore how you can turn this season into a masterpiece of artistic fun!
1. Do It Yourself Crafts
Do It Yourself crafts has been fueling Homewood’s passion for art since 1999.
Here you can take pottery classes, wheel harrowing and a bunch more.
- Address: 1909 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM; Sunday Noon-6PM
- Price range: $40-50
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2. Alabama Art Supply
Looking to dive into creating beautiful artwork?
Alabama Art Supply is just the place to participate In fun art classes. Bonus: they even offer free virtual art books.
Come check them out here:
- Address: 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM
- Price range: $75-100
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3. Forstall Art Center
Come out to Forstall Art Center and enjoy oil painting, acrylics and watercoloring.
They also offer figure drawing as a non-instructional class.
- Address: 215 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM; Sat 10AM-4PM
- Price range: $15-50
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4. Pinspirations Birmingham
I don’t know about you, but decorating my own painted wine glass sounds like a good time!
Check out Pinspiration for acrylic pours, string art and splatter painting!
- Address: 201 Cahaba Park Cir #500/600, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Thursday 3PM-7PM; Friday 3PM-9PM; Saturday Noon-9PM; Sunday Noon-5PM
- Price range: $55+up
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5. MAKEbhm
MAKEbhm is the ultimate maker space experience with designated studios, woodwork and ceramics classes.
Check them out and be sure tograb a coffee from their neighbor Punch Love Coffee.
- Address: 4000 3rd Ave S Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Studio tours: available by request
- Price range: $115-240
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6. Sips N Strokes
Grab your pals for a paint party at Sips n Strokes. This chill spot offers pottery classes, sculptures and painting.
Be sure to check out their calendar for art weekends filled with drinks, laughter and creativity.
- Address: 2233 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Register online
- Price range: $20-70
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7. Knit B’ham
Think knitting is for the older generations? No way!
Knit B’ham offers knitting classes and craft events to help grow the knitting community. They also have a large inventory of yarns to satisfy any knitter’s needs.
- Address: 3831 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday + Friday 10AM-5PM; Thursday 10AM-5PM
- Price range: $50-120
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8. Paperworkers Local
Need a special print made? Paperworkers local has got you covered with etching, intaglio, lithography and digital facilities.
They also offer workshops and host public art exhibitions.
- Address: 2717 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Tours available upon request
- Price range: $50-75
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9. Painting with a Twist
Painting is a wonderful way to express yourself. Visit Painting with a Twist and feel free to bring a drink and some friends and get creative.
They host a variety of easy-to-follow art classes as well as private parties.
- Address: 701 Doug Baker Blvd #106, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-5PM
- Price range: $200-450
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