The best book, hobby & craft shops in Springfield

“If your guitar has been collecting dust or the kiddo keeps drumming on the coffee table, Feedback School of Music offers individual and band lessons for all ages and abilities, plus group sessions in guitar, vocals, piano, drums, and bass. Student showcases keep motivation high, so maybe make this the week you start.”

From the Springfield newsletter, September 16, 2026

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

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

“Ernie Williamson Music is where Springfield players level up, from wall-to-wall Fender, Martin, and Taylor guitars to lessons, rentals, and legit repairs. , so you can try the good stuff this week.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 20, 2026

“Family-run shop selling guitars (acoustic, electric, bass and 12-string models) and other instruments, as well as gear and rental services.”

“Whether you're mid-project or just feeling crafty, Arrow Creative Reuse has a large variety of high-quality art supplies at thrift-store prices. Perfect for Springfield-area makers, teachers, and hobbyists who like stretching budgets without skimping on inspiration.”

From the Springfield newsletter, September 9, 2026

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

“From world-class grands to budget-friendly uprights, Piano Craft Inc. has 150+ new and pre-owned options from Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, Seiler, and Mason & Hamlin, all guided by two lifelong piano techs.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Stick It In Your Ear has been Springfield’s go-to since 1993 for flipping through Springfield’s largest vinyl collection, plus CDs, cassettes, movies, posters and shirts. They also buy and trade, so the bins stay fresh across blues, jazz, rock, hip-hop, metal, country, world and local music.”

From the Springfield newsletter, September 2, 2026

“If your guitar buzzes, your sax keys stick, or that trumpet's lost its sparkle, Ernie Williamson Music Repair Shop has musician techs who treat your instrument like their own, from quick string, spring or pad swaps to full overhauls, re-frets and refinishes. Get back to sounding like you, this week.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Wide-ranging stocks of beads, fabric, frames, yarns, crochet supplies, floral trims and kid-friendly kits.”