Hickam Arts & Crafts Center

The prices are a little steep, but, it’s worth it when you need something and can’t order it in. The closest thing to a Michaels or Hobby Lobby on island and worth checking out! :)

Love the items the hours are okay… but the prices are steeeeep! I’ve made a few decorative holiday items but finding things for Jewish holidays are rare. I’ve even created my own master piece cup… the. A few weeks after they had exactly what I had painted. Was funny but I like mine better it’s unique.
You can always ask for specific items but there has to be enough interest in the item before they order it
The ladies in there are super nice and helpful !

I really love that their is a craft store this close to Hickam. There are not a lot on the island so it is super convenient. There is a wide selection of different craft products but for specific projects sometimes I have to go to another store for everything I need. The pricing is pretty reasonable. They even host classes from pottery and painting to glass fusion and quilting. :)

This Place is an absolute life saver and I didn’t know how long I could have afforded Buying supplies in town since everything is way more Expensive here in Hawaii! The Place is small but has a good range of thing :) I’m definitely coming back here for all my major arts and crafts Needs :)

No complaints here! For a tiny craft store on base, it is very well stocked with just about EVERYTHING! Scrapbooking, painting, basket making, baking/​cake decorating, sewing, felt, tulle, yarn, kids art & science kits, etc. When the kids need materials for a science fair project or diorama, to the craft center we go. When I need a quick replacement adhesive or some treat baggies for the class holiday party, to the craft center we go. The staff is always friendly and helpful and if there is any product that they don’t stock, I’m welcome to make a request.
They also manage the Auto Resale Lot and have facilities for ceramics, cake decorating, painting and woodworking classes just to name a few. Check out their hours and current class schedule at

Bonus* they also host two huge craft fairs each year, in Spring and Fall.

I went to the Arts and Craft’s center today for the Arts and Crafts fair. It was great to see all the vendors, from Homemade Soaps, Wall paintings, jewelry, shoes, dog attire including the OSPCA was in attendance as well. The selection of items to choose from was great. They also had food vendors on hand as well, To include Flo’s Kitchen one of my Fav’s that normally set up M-​F up at the BX on Hickam, Cotton Candy and other «JUNK», but good tasting food and more. My family and I will be attending another Arts and Crafts fair here again. Oh and they had Arts and Crafts for kids to do at the Enlisted Spouse Club booth as well. Something for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to be on the look out for the next one you don’t want to miss it :)

Set up nicely inside. A great variety of balloons for purchase and craft item kits to go. My kids have also done a camp here and enjoyed it. A wonderful service to the community.

Awesome place to learn to throw the pottery! Teacher is excellent.

Needless to say, I am a fan of the Arts & Crafts Center. Shall I share a little on each?! Ok!
WOODWORKING SHOP (for our sake… WWS)…
My favorite! I love to build projects for around the house, but I didn’t want to spend hundreds if not thousands on tools for my garage. The WWS has it ALL! And much more! You first must signup for a safety brief — whether you owned your own construction business or you are a newbie, everyone must attend! Go signup STAT, the wait list is a week or two. They are held on Saturday evenings, starting at 4:30 and last a few hours. Once you get through the class it is only $ 3 an hour to use the saws, basic sanders, etc… They have a few fancy sanders that do cost $ 0.50 a minute to use (min. 5 minutes) — and they are AMAZING sanders and are perfect if you are trying to even out a bowed board or have a lot of sanding to do, just zip it through! As of the employees of the WWS, they are a great group! They are helpful, they don’t shy away, they are supportive and resourceful, and they know how to have a good time in a safe environment. Huge fan and will go back time and time again!
CERAMICS SHOP (CS)…
I have gone here twice and they are very nice. They have a great selection of pottery pieces to choose from and a wonderful color palette to pick from. Go during the week in the morning or early afternoon if you can — The CS is not busy and not as many whining kids. I always take water/​Diet Coke and my iPod, turn on Norah Jones and let the paintbrush carry me away (even though I suck at painting… it makes me feel like van Gogh)…
THE ARTS & CRAFT SHOP… (A&CS)…
A neat little store. It boasts of anything from cake decorating items to fabric to scrap booking to paint/​canvases to so much more I am forgetting. The prices are so so. Cheaper than ordering and shipping here. The employees are always so nice and helpful. This is where you come to sign up for any of the classes you want to take that are offered by the A&CS.
GLASS CLASSES… (GC)…
I have taken the basic beginner’s course and really enjoyed working with Jo (the lady that teaches it). The class is great if you have ever wanted to learn how to work with glass. Jo offers many different types of GC. And I can see how it is easily addicting.
CAKE DECORATING CLASS…(CDC)…
Great for beginners. Fun to take and a nice instructor! Please keep in mind that the class is «cheap» priced, but you still have to buy all the supplies for the class that total over $ 70, you have to purchase everything to make icing and you have to bake for every class to bring in to decorate. Obviously, you have to bring supplies and you can’t expect them to provide everyone icing, cakes and cupcakes, but just know going in that it is a bigger commitment to your time than you might realize when signing up. It wasn’t «obvious» to me at that time what was required, but looking back I don’t know why I was being so blind. Oh well. Still, great class and a lot of fun.
WHEEL THROWING… (WT)…
I have yet to try this one out. It is on my list and I am thinking about doing it soon. I have heard wonderful things about the WT instructor and the class, in general. People are always in there working away, making beautiful masterpieces.
THE FRAME SHOP… (FS)…
I haven’t used them yet. But you can totally signup at the A&CS and take a framing class and learn how to do your own mats and everything! Again, on my list. I have heard about their products and that they are easy to work with. I have asked a few questions in passing between their front door and the CS — they have always been kind to answer all my strange questions.
ENGRAVING SHOP… (ES)…
I have used them and they have been prompt and perfect. Nice people. They have you type out what you want, have you check it, and then you pick it up on the date given! Way to easy and very reasonable.
DARKROOM… (DR)…
They DO have a FULL darkroom… However the teach has moved and is no longer here. You are able to USE the DR, but there is no instructor. It truly is a beautiful DR. I took DR in college and wish I remembered it all. I would LOVE to go back in there and use it. Maybe in the future someone will step up and start running it again.
I am sure I am missing tons. But that is good enough for now. Hope this was helpful! I really love this place and go at least a few times a month.

This place is SOOOO amazing! The staff is super friendly and always ready to help, the classes are great, and it’s a warm, welcome environment for crafts and DIY projects.
The frame shop helped me with a project and was competitively priced and very professional. The engraving shop always does great work as well, and offers quality engraving at a low price. Would highly recommend.