The best book, hobby & craft shops in Norwich

5 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 5 places · showing the latest additions first

Upton Bass String Instrument Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Upton Bass String Instrument Co. hand-builds custom double basses in Mystic and does world-class repair and restoration for the whole…

159 Packer Rd (Mystic)

“Upton Bass String Instrument Co. hand-builds custom double basses in Mystic and does world-class repair and restoration for the whole violin family, plus they stock vintage uprights, strings, bows, bags and pickups. If your bass needs a voice, a setup, or serious TLC, these folks speak fluent low end.”

From the Norwich newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

160 River Rd Ste A-150 (Lisbon)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

915 Hartford Tpke Waterford Commons (Waterford)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

East Brook Mall, 95 Storrs Rd Unit 1a (Mansfield Center)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar retailer featuring amplifiers, keyboards, drums and other electronic gear. Guitar lessons also available. Pleasant staff.

351 N Frontage Rd Spc F-3 (New London)

“Guitar retailer featuring amplifiers, keyboards, drums and other electronic gear. Guitar lessons also available. Pleasant staff.”

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