“My partner and I came to Seattle Glassblowing to celebrate our anniversary and had the best time!! Quinn helped us make two ornaments and was relaxed, clear, and supportive of our hundreds of questions. We will absolutely be back!”
“Went for the holiday native art market. It was lovely, as it has been in previous years. Parking is easy. There's a nice variety of art from jewelry to scented things like soap to original wall artwork to a some pottery, etc. The gift shop also has a nice selection. There are some food options offered. It takes about 30-60 minutes to peruse everything. Thank you to the Duwamish for doing this.”
“I’m super picky when it comes to tattoos and choosing the right artist. It honestly took me over a year to find a shop and someone I could really trust, someone whose style matched mine, had good vibes, and wasn’t insanely expensive or overly selective. Yesterday, I finally got my 4th tattoo (and my first one in Seattle!) and I’m so happy with how it turned out. I went to Lake and they did such an amazing job, seriously brought my idea to life perfectly. The studio is really open and welcoming, everyone there is super nice, and it’s literally walking distance from my apartment (which is a little dangerous for my wallet tbh). Definitely planning to go back and I can already tell this is gonna be my regular spot for the long run.”
“Had a great experience here. It's quiet and there's a lot of selectioin for different pottery options.
I feel like this place is bigger and has more selection than Paint the Town, but I'm pretty sure it's cheaper than too. Not to say that there's a lack of quality, there's plenty of paint options and the environment is nice. The owner is really sweet too, you can tell she really puts a lot of passion and care to this place.
If you've never done this before, best to slot out a lot of time, this kind of thing can take a while.”
“A Seattle institution, founded in 1976, and located in a charmer of a brick and mortar in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, sharing opposite sides of a space with Georgetown Records, Fantagraphics is a great place to visit! Full of art,history and just plain fun publications, readers of all ages will find something cool.”
“Wa Na Wari is a must see experience for everyone interested in Seattle’s African-American history. They are committed to maintaining the legacy that their ancestors established in Central Seattle when that was one of the few places people of African descent were allowed to live. They are always gracious and share their history generously and proudly. You don’t want to miss it!”
12 - 10PM
4548 University Way NE, Seattle
Art Galleries
“I love it here! The vibe is great and the owner Eva is so amazing to talk to. I can tell how much she cares about the people and the music. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have been able to play guitar for the summer! Thank you Eva and Ken”
“Who said Seattle lacks culture? Maybe they’re right, but they’d be wrong about white center. Blown away but the colorful art and exuberant energy that any patron would feel as soon as they enter this beautiful space”
“My K-pop mates flew home this morning, so I was solo for the remainder of my time in Seattle. I finally made my way to Pacific Place, next to my hotel. Alas, it seems it’s another shopping center in search of tenants and customers. Is this the fate of many shopping centers on the West Coast, like San Francisco Centre on Market Street?
Anyway, I found myself inside Pacific Place with nothing to do and I stumbled across The Handmade Showroom on the 3rd floor. Hey, I found bracelets made out of guitar strings from High Strung Studios in Trenton, NJ. I lost a guitar bracelet the day before, so it was serendipity … I purchased one made with bass guitar strings and secured with a magnetic clasp ($57.38). I had to buy one … I would have purchased more but they didn’t have any more in size Medium (for my 6.75-inch wrist). Hah, I ordered two more from High Strung Studios for less money than at The Handmade Showroom.
So, I found at least one interesting store in this shopping complex. I remain hopeful that more vendors will open a store in this complex.”
9:30AM - 5PM
85 B. Pike, Seattle
Art Galleries
“This shop has such friendly and welcoming staff. Great selection of local finds and Seattle history. A fantastic stop to make if you’re visiting the Pike Place Market!”
“Full disclosure, I share a studio here with another leather artist/artisan. Equinox studios Seattle is a fabulous collective of artists and artisans in West Georgetown Seattle. Equinox hosts an open house every second Saturday of the month. That's 4 buildings of art studios to experience! All on the same block! If you come by make sure to stop in at Big Blue studio #202 and see the leather hats and masks we make?”
“Beautifully curated art and more, unexpectedly on the second floor of the mall. I found two prints I couldn’t live without. Really take your time and peruse the prints because there are some serious gems! If I lived closer, I’d come here regularly. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”
“Eclectic art gallery. Well curated pieces in all price ranges. Delightful, airy space. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Have been shopping here for over 25 years and highly recommend a visit .”
“Went for an intimate local show with Tobias theOwl in this beautiful gallery. Owner is warm and welcoming and I will definitely be back!(It's also 4 buildings down from my favorite tapas place-added bonus) The art was a variety of 50 artists over 50 and I loved pieces from each artist I saw! Gorgeous backdrop for music <3 Thank you for sharing your space with local artists! ?”
“The use of negative space was awe inspiring. I think different uses of color & texture makes art much better to enjoy differently than just cruising to each piece.”
“This place carries wonderful pieces of art and delectable delights for your palate in every corner. It’s a treat for all of your senses and perfect for gift shopping. Please check them out, you certainly won’t regret it”
“It's an erotic art gallery. I haven't been in too many but the folks here were really nice, and the art was interesting even when it wasn't a swipe right for me.”
“Been going here since 2006 one of my most favorite shops other then radiance in Washington state my dog anubis really enjoys it haven't been here physically in 3 years but it is a wonderful place”
“I love this gallery! They always have new and great artists, everyone is friendly when go in. I go by every Saturday on my evening walk. It is very cozy and nice. I am appreciative that they are there.”
10AM - 2:30PM
158 28th Avenue, Seattle
Art Galleries
“We went to get our precious glass art repaired and they did a fantastic job, reasonable price, and timely. I highly recommend Bokrosh studio for all of your glass repair and restoration needs.”
“Such beautiful art and such an amazing woman working there! The gallery itself is also layed out beautifully with an interactive display of some videos and art on a tablet in the back!”
“I have come to expect the unexpected from the Greg Kucera Gallery, though I expect find my favorite artists here! Awesome space and supremely focused on what is important - the art. Easily the highlight of my trips to Seattle!”
“Axis Pioneer Square is one of the best venues in the Seattle area! I have had the pleasure of shooting multiple weddings here and always love seeing it transform with each couples vision. It's truly a memorable spot that feels both upscale and fun for everyone attending!”
“Absolutely incredible experience here - went in to find a gift for my incredibly discerning aunt and received wonderful guidance from more than one employee. Left with a delightfully wrapped gift! Thanks y'all!”
“Beautiful pieces by beautiful people, lots of emotions are conveyed through each work presented. Always a lovely collection on display. Always be sure to look for a Richard Hutter piece, he has many collections available!”
“This Kobo location is much smaller than their ID counterpart but offers a great selection of home goods. This is a great place to shop for gifts and little luxuries.”
“I freaking love this place!! Every time I come in there’s always some cool new jewelry, art or decorative home items out. I love that the owner pulls from different local artists and jewelers. It really makes this shop a place to stop by every few weeks. You never know what will be there next!”
“Absolutely AMAZING destination for anyone who CANNOT be pleased with a standard gift! Handmade goods priced with the artists and the customers in mind, I don't think I could recommend this place MORE! Everything is kept clean, stocked, and the workers don't hesitate to let you know about the stories attached to each artist, if you want to take the step outside of just a "plain" shopping experience. Their website is gorgeous too! But the store experience is worth it, if only because you can see and hold and learn about the pieces in a really cool way. Absolutely 10/10 unique and irreplaceable part of Pacific Place!”
“Needed a 18x24 canvas wrap for my dad’s funeral and it came out beautifully. Turnaround time was only a few days. Thanks to Joel for being so helpful to us in a difficult time.”
“Really nice little shop. Looks like a museum. If you want to buy something, you should definitely budget more money. Still, the store is worth a visit if you're in the area.”