The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hutchinson

“M. Shorts Guitars, Wichita Violin Shop, and a full band department so you can rent or buy the right instrument, get woodwind and brass repairs, even nerd out over rare flutes if that is your vibe.”

From the Wichita newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Instrument store stocking guitars, pianos, drums, band instruments and more, plus repairs and lessons.”

“Music store in Towne West Square carrying guitars, amps, keyboards, and other instruments, plus DJ equipment, and lighting.”

“M. Shorts Guitars, where the shelves mix new, used and vintage guitars, amps, ukes and accessories from Fender, Gretsch, PRS and Larrivee. Need a quick tune up?”

From the Wichita newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Established merchant offering instruments, equipment, and repair services, plus lessons.”

“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.”

“Between Artful Illusions rubber stamps, vintage ephemera, Annie Sloan chalk paint, and metalsmithing bits, Mrs. O'Leary's is basically a creativity buffet. Swing by this week for kits, handmade book and jewelry classes, or even build your own art retreat, then go home feeling smugly crafty and very Wichita.”

From the Wichita newsletter, August 13, 2026

“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.”

“Music store with acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and other instruments, plus repair services, rentals, and lessons.”

“Retailer selling new and used drums, guitars and percussion instruments along with a repair service.”

“Clean shop packed with vinyls along with CDs, cassette tapes, and 8-tracks.”