Do It Yourself Crafts — Local services in Homewood

I first heard about DIYC when my son attended a YMCA summer art camp that visited DIYC for pottery. He fell in love and RAVED about the place, the project, and the "super nice people" (his words as a little kid). We still display those pottery pieces in our home and he is very proud of them.

Since then I've attended girls' nights for canvas painting (where the owner, Julia, really makes EVERYONE feel like a real artist), Christmas ornament painting, and glass fusing (probably my favorite craft class I've ever taken - and there have been a LOT over the years). This is a place where everyone feels talented when they leave with their gorgeous new art.

I loved the glass fusing class so much that I talked to the owner about guiding a group of 10 Cub Scouts, aged 9, through the class to earn one of their arts & crafts achievements and she took those boys and held their attention for an hour to complete some really wonderful works of art that they were SO PROUD OF and they had a lot of fun doing it! The environment is safe for kids even working with cut glass.

Great shop. Great selection. Great prices. Wonderful staff. Caring owner. I only wish it was closer to my house so I could...

I discovered this store about 15 years ago when I lived down the street and had a newborn. I would pop in pushing a stroller and Julia, the owner, would steer me toward a project perfectly timed to coincide with naps. Mosaics, mugs, piggy banks - those were the days my family and friends got handmade gifts from me. They still point them out when I visit their homes. The best gift of all was when Julia packed me up with a painting party kit and my five siblings and I made a huge handprint platter for my dad's 80th birthday. He's almost 90 now and he keeps his remote control on his platter so that he gets to see it all the time. Every time I see it, I am reminded of how excited Julia got when we started talking about ideas for his birthday. She's part therapist, part mentor, 100% the coolest creative spirit guide you will ever meet, and her store is a total reflection of that. I no longer live down the street but I still enjoy every visit and I leave there feeling inspired. Every time. You should go there...

I recently had the pleasure of attending the "Couples Pottery Throwing" event at Do It Yourself Crafts in Homewood, Alabama, and I can confidently say that it was an absolute blast! From start to finish, the experience was filled with creativity, laughter, and wonderful memories.

The staff at Do It Yourself Crafts were incredibly welcoming and friendly. As soon as we arrived, they greeted us with warm smiles and made us feel right at home. They were knowledgeable and passionate about pottery, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and confident in their artistic abilities.

The Couples Pottery event itself was a unique and exciting concept. The studio was beautifully set up, with all the necessary supplies neatly organized and ready for our use.

Whether you're looking for a unique date night idea, a creative outlet, or simply want to have fun with friends, I highly recommend Do It Yourself Crafts. They offer a range of other crafting activities as well, and I'm already looking forward to...