The best book, hobby & craft shops in Gainesville

“This week, give your next project fresh spark with gently used paints, yarn, paper, and delightfully random maker finds at ScrapTucker, Scraplanta’s art supply reuse shop. It’s affordable, creative chaos in the best way, and every haul keeps good stuff out of the landfill which feels pretty great.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Big House Guitars is where you find the next great axe, get full-service repairs that make your current one sing, and then disappear into Rat Room Records’ massive, curated vinyl stash. Bonus points for those soundproof rehearsal rooms when the band needs to lock in this week.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Ready to finally learn that song, Lancaster Music Co has been Gainesville’s instrument HQ since 1949, with upright and grand pianos, digital keys, guitars, ukes, and band gear. Their rental program and pre-owned selection make it easy to start now and sound better by Friday.”

From the Gainesville newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Fabric store offering thousands of choices, as well as quilting supplies, and classes.”

“Boutique-like retailer providing household items, toys, beauty products and seasonal items.”

“Guitar, drum & musical instrument sales & repairs, plus PA rentals & an on-site recording studio.”

“Relaxed new & used music shop including hard-to-find recordings, plus comic books & music magazines.”

“Local, family-owned, music store selling guitars, bass guitars, drum kits and other instruments plus amps and gear.”

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Specialist for new & used guitars, plus banjos, ukeleles & mandolins, with accessories & lessons.”