Hobbycraft

My lord, i love crafty shops.
This is like a mecca for crafty people!
I’ve shopped around for various craft supplies and hobbycraft isn’t as expensive as i thought it would be, it has the added bonus of being all under one roof.
I don’t agree with previous comments that it’s a shop for lazy people, if you are short on time then it’s the best place. Smaller more personable hobby shops which are lovely will inevitably be more expensive and smaller in size including options for stock so it depends what you are after.
i used to buy online from independent sellers but you do get less for your money and if you are intending to sell your items you create like i do, every penny makes a difference.
Another good place to check out is local garden Centres, would be surprised the things i’ve found!
They sell an abundance of Christmas crafts, ribbon, buttons, pendants, beads, modelling craft, découpage, flower arranging, kids crafts and art work, cake decorating icing/​materials and that’s just down stairs!
It does get very bust on weekends, deducting a star for the times i’ve had to wait in the que for half and hour or more. They do seem to lack the correct number of staff in my opinion but the staff they do have are helpful as can be.
If you are just starting off looking for a new hobby or unsure where to go with some craft ideas, just go for a visit, your not obligated to buy anything. You’ll get 1001 ideas and inspirations :)

My friend first introduced me to this place when she was planning her wedding, and wanted to get some inspiration for personalised wedding invites, stationery, and favours. This huge store was a perfect starting place to pick up some ideas, although ironically she didn’t end up buying anything wedding related at all. Instead, she stocked up on all kinds of baking decorations while I spent ages rooting around the jewellery-​making area.
This is a good first port of call if you’re taking up a new craft, because you can browse their range of craft-​related books and magazines to get the information you need about the craft, and then stock up on all the bits and bobs you need to get started.
I’ve also made a mental note to return to this place next time I’m shopping for children’s presents, because it does have a good range of kids’ craft activity kits and make-​your-​own models.

Hurrah, a place to get everything you possibly think you could need art wise and generally you will be able to find it! I did need new paints and didn’t buy them in here though as it was a bit too expensive. However it was great for rubber stamps and crafts. If I needed something in a hurry I would likely get it here as it opens on the weekends and late in the evenings. Convenient, but you pay for the convenience.

As with most large warehousey shops that specialise in a certain discipline, Hobbycraft has its pros and cons. The pro, as I see it, and as is common with all such shops, is that they have an extensive array of arts and craft materials all under one roof. It is a place for those who are looking for a lot of different things, but as it looks like a supermarket for the creatively minded, you’d expect it to be cheap, but I will echo Mark M when I say: IT’S NOT! I think that there are far better places in Bristol to venture for cheaper hobby tools, but if you happen to be in the area and are lacking in time to find a cheaper and more interesting alternative, it will do for a couple of items.

Hobby Craft is basically a craft shop for lazy people, who don’t really take craftwork that seriously. For if they did they would almost certainly shop around and get things cheaper, better and more specialized.
For what it is though (craft shop for lazy people) it is pretty good as they have a wide selection of materials and pretty much everything you need under one roof. I have to admit using this one in particular as it is nice and big and I know they will have the specific item I’m looking for.
If only the prices were that little bit cheaper. Sorry, scrap that, if only the prices were a lot cheaper, it would be a pretty good chained store. As it stands at the moment it is quite frankly a rip off.

For all things arty and crafty this is a two-​story heaven. Full of things for sewing, knitting, card-​making, framing and painting. It also has a nice little jigsaw section for those who like their pictures in tiny pieces. It isn’t the best place for artists — I would dig out an art shop for really specialist stuff — but this is a fantastic store for specialist crafts like cross stitch and papercrafts. They also have a lot of items for children which is good to get them interested in art.

If you are after anything crafty then this is the place to go. They are sure to have what you are looking for as it is a huge shop catering for lots of different hobbies such as, scrapbooking, card making, drawing, painting, jewellery making etc etc. With a large free car park, well worth a visit.

As a sad old crafter I spend far to much money and time in this store mainly gapeing in horrer at the prices I must admit However they always seem to stock everything that i need and it does save time going from store to store.
There is a great selection for children and my daughter loves choosing her projects with plenty to choose from it often takes some time however.

Hobbycraft has a large selection of craft materials under one roof but if you require more specialised materials one of the smaller independent shops are better. They run mini courses on how to do things and have worksheets to help you along the way. A bit overpriced though!

This is a great shop for anyone into crafts or hobbies of any description.
It is set over two floors with a huge array of products covering cardmaking, jewellery making, flower arranging, cake decoration, airfix, painting, to name just a few.
I find the prices can be a little higher than some, but having the huge choice there in one place with free parking can make this less of a problem.
I have been in there for many different bits and pieces for various reasons and always found what I needed, helped if necessary by the friendly staff.

My love for Hobbycraft is probably bordering on ‘inappropriate’. Their wide range of selection of accessories and activities is enough to keep most people entertained and are aimed at both beginners and professionals alike. The staff are generally very helpful and they put on the odd class for the public to come in and have a go at something different or to improve on existing skills.
If you like arts and crafts and aren’t sure where to go to get what you need, this is the store for you. I’ve spent more money in this store than I’d like to count!

i love their creative products they sell here, very good as i needed some specific stuff for my art project which i could all find situated in one area. quite cheap prices aswell, love the cards they sell.

I really like the things they sell in here.
I have brought many a paint brush and use it for all sorts of things.

This Hobby Craft is quite big, it has two levels. They sell a lot of art items and stuff to make things. They are quite well staff to. If I need something like foam, paints, stickers, things for making stuff for Easter, Christmas this is a shop I would try.