Wonder Fair — Local services in Lawrence

I normally would be here to write good things. Unfortunately this time I am not. I would like to say that, I went 2 days ago and the employee was TERRIBLE! She accused my friend and I of stealing, and said to look up our SLEEVE! I understand that asking for somebody’s large bag, to hold is a safety precaution...but demanding someone to PULL UP THERE JACKET SLEEVE is just a EXTREMELY uncomfortable situation to be in! Neither I or my friend felt in any way comfortable in that situation, and were disgusted at the way we were being treated. It is very embarrassing to be accused of stealing in front of everybody (which we were NOT) by a yelling store employee. I love wonderfairs art supplies (although extremely expensive), but it is such a shame people must act like that. I would be more comfortable if that had scanners at the entrance so you would know if someone’s stealing, not looking UP SOMEONES SHIRT! Definitely not going there anytime in the...

If I could give this store a 0 stars I would. I was really hoping it would be cool seeing as it seems to be very queer friendly, but was absolutely horrified to find they had a cat outside in a tiny pirate ship cage for everyone to poke and prod at, in 50 degree weather no less. The cat very clearly was extremely unhappy (biting people, trying to get away), had no water, and very little space to move/nowhere to hide from people. Other people passing by were also upset about this mistreatment as well. It immediately turned me off and I did not go in to check them out because of it. I’m extremely disappointed that a store would use an animal to draw in customers in 2023, and also seemly care very little about the cat’s wellbeing. Please keep your animals inside away from the cold and where they are not being used as entertainment for strangers on a busy street and have the freedom to run/hide if...

In short : This is the Greatest Store in the Universe.

Full review: More than an art supply store, more than a gift store, more than a gallery - this store offers an experience unmatched. A highly curated offering of everyday objects and niche oddities, you’ll spend more time actively engaging with the wares here than you’d ever expect. Along with bona fide magic in the shape of the Haunted Bathroom and local celebrity ‘Dave’, you’ll have a unique experience every time you step inside. This is what a shop run by artists and a collective community of creatives can bring and it’s worth more stars than Google allows. From the staff, to the store. This is the greatest store in the universe.

PS: real ones know to visit their satellite store around the corner for an even more...