The Crafters Emporium

there's something for everyone - good prices, friendly staff and always something that looks interesting

Great shop full of local artists perfect for a gift

I was racially targeted, and suspected as a thief based on my appearance.I was at your store today, with my 2 years old and then later was joined by my husband.I have tried to reach you with the number provided on the website but there is no answer. I want to let you know my experience was very uncomfortable, as I and my curious 2 year child went through the store we were followed by a very RUDE young white blonde woman glaring at us both. If this was meant to be discreet, it wasn’t!I would like to know WHY? I was followed half way through the shop? I am a woman of colour and my appearance and husbands could suggest we belong to a religious faith. Did the way we look offend you or your colleague?Just to inform you we walked out because of the intense discomfort this caused. I actually spotted a small brand in there that I could have supported weedstudyo, and a crystal piece - as I have been collecting for a long time in my life and would have bought the one I spotted today. Another potential purchase would have been for my mother in laws birthday next month. If the service had been great and welcoming I would have continued to show support.I am a supporter of small businesses that have an eco agenda your store falls under this. But after today I just can not tolerate this sort of behaviour and will be leaving reviews of my experience. I will not for this reason be shipping in your store.Regards,Mariam

Very interesting shop and all hand made gifts great to see local artists and authors showing a high standard of skill highly recommended.

I got the cutest dragon statue here today, and the staff was absolutely lovely!

I ADORE this store! I visited last year from the US and found lots of beautiful art I could use in my business! I’m coming back for work and cannot wait to visit again!

Amazing place to support local artists for a fun gift for a friend (or yourself). Much bigger than you would expect with lots to see!

A really funny, eclectic, artsy-fartsy shop with handcrafted and mass-produced items. Nevertheless, some of the items are guaranteed to make you smile. Staff are friendly.

Lovely shop containing craft items made by small Artisan producers and displayed on separate tables. Prices are not outrageous either. Worth a visit to grab a special and different present for someone!

This is such an amazing shop - it's packed to the brim of absolutely awe-inspiring things to buy, with a massive range, yet somehow doesn't feel cluttered or chaotic. It's bright and colourful and airy and I'm in awe of the artistry we have from creators in our local area every time I go in. It's truly the perfect place for all manner of gifts as well as serendipitous purchases for self, and I think pretty much all tastes are catered for so there is something for everyone. Can't recommend it highly enough. Shopping here means supporting local makers AND getting unique things which you just might never find elsewhere. The staff are lovely and genuinely enthusiastic about what they're selling, and can maybe even tell you a little bit about the how the products are made. Every time we spend money we're casting a vote for the kind of world we want to live in, so why not vote for a world where small business are supported? Brilliant stuff! :)