The best book, hobby & craft shops in Smyrna

“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

“Spacious flagship store of a local chain offering musical instruments for sale & rent, plus lessons.”

“This week, Binders Art Supplies and Frames is your go-to for serious supplies, from Golden and Prismacolor to their own Creative Surfaces canvas. Get expert advice, framing that elevates your work, and classes plus Limelight Gallery inspiration that keep fresh ideas rolling.”

“Serving Atlanta since 1994, Earthshaking Music is the spot for guitars, drums, and pro audio that actually fit your project. Swing by for hands-on advice, solid repairs, rentals when you just need the rig, and lessons to level up. New and used treasures tend to surface here.”

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

“From new and used brass and woodwinds to acoustic guitars, DJ controllers, mixers, and every cable, string, case, reed, and gadget in between, Dirt Cheep Pro Audio & Musical Instruments is the local plug for getting music made this week. Poke around, leave inspired.”

“Sprawling guitar store also stocking drums, keyboards, amps and other instruments, along with lessons and rentals.”

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

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

“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.”

“Maple Street Guitars has been Atlanta’s go-to since 1981 for new and used acoustics, electrics, and classicals, plus mandolins, ukes, and banjos, with accessories, lessons, and repairs. Pop in to get matched with the right instrument and leave with fingers that won’t stop noodling.”