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Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative
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- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Garage
- Good for Kids:
- No
7 reviews for Boulder Arts & Crafts Cooperative
I visit Pearl Street Mall once a year and this place is my must stop store. I've been here every single visit from 2002 to today. My mother-in-law got me into this store, which carries all sorts of art from local artisans - paintings, jewelry, silk and wool scarves (textile art), woodworking, and all sorts of crafts. It's artsy stuff so that means pricey.
They also carry handmade wooden jigsaw puzzle Christmas ornaments for $13 each. Most are animals and consist of about 5 big brightly colored pieces that actually come apart. For the last three years I've bought one each visit, and now have a star, an elephant, and a puffin. (Puffins!) Next year I am already plotting to buy the butterfly.
The people who work here - especially Ellen - are really nice. When I couldn't remember if I already had the puffin ornament she figured out a way I could contact the store to exchange it from my home in the Bay Area if I needed to. That was a load off my mind when I went ahead and bought the puffin. Thankfully, when I returned home I discovered my tree was puffin free.
Lots of unique, handmade items from Boulder-area crafters/artists. A good place to find a gift for someone that you wouldn't find at a chain store. Other than that, I don't have much to say except that they have an amazing array of cards...holiday cards, birthday cards, you name it. These cards are things that I haven't found anywhere else in Boulder and are very well chosen by whoever is selecting them!
I love this place. I have to drop in everytime I come down to stroll Pearl Street. Everytime I visit they have something new and different. They have a broad collection of goods representing artists from all over the region.
Photography, paintings, sculptures, jewelery, pottery, handmade cards, hand-painted silks, glass, one-of-a-kind funiture...
The Boulder Arts Co-op is always a favorite on the "Amanda's Tour of Boulder".
This is one of Boulder's many excellent arts cooperatives, and it features the handiwork of some of Boulder's top artists. This ranges from fine art to functional items. They got a lot of photos and jewelry, not to mention a number of novelty items.
The greatest piece I never bought for myself was a chess set. It was a beautifully crafted table with an arts theme. Rather than having the basic black and white pieces, it featured writers vs. painters. Very clever, artistic and cool. It was too rich for my blood at the time (probably too rich for my blood now, even!), but man, I would have loved to have bought that piece.
Neat shop that carries art & craft items made by local artisans as well as some from around the country (and I even saw a few Canadian pieces too). They have some great things in store, and even carry the popular Maruca bags that are so hip & cute! It's a great place to pick up a gift for someone who's hard to shop for or who prefers something made locally that's unique. You'll find everything from scarves to sculptures in there, and that's what makes it great!
This store features very pricey craft items: anything from ceramics to beautiful woodworking, to textiles. You name it, it is probably here. Very large store, and so many things, it is almost too much. Found some very interesting purses made out of recycled tires that were more expensive than the leather purses. The beautiful painted tables were a treat, but one chair that went with the game table cost over $500.
Oh my god--this place is crazy! It is like a converted garage filled with toys for bratty kids. (But it is not a garage...and there are no toys). No matter--you can certainly find something highly engaging and certainly worth the attention of even a non-hippie for even a few seconds. (Could everyone NOT use a little more nag champa?) Aside from a proliferation of Nag, you will also find knick knacks to entertain any normal hippy dippy for hours. Wind chimes. Kites. Jewelry boxes. Prayer beads. OH and ESPECIALLY prayer flags (can you go anywhere in Boulder without finding these?) Anyhow, you kids have your fun at the ol' Boulder Arts and Crafts Cooperative.
