Best Hobby Shops In Baltimore

We may think of hobbies as preferred activities and niche interests we devote ourselves to in our free time. But for many, hobbies have also become professions. Whether its engaging in artistic pursuits or collecting themed items, listed below are five of the best Baltimore hobby shops to tickle your fancy.

Utrecht Art Supplies
229 W. Chase St,
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-7004
www.utrechtart.com

Art has many modes of creative expression. For anything from symbolic to emotive and abstraction, Utrecht Art Supplies has all of the tools to satisfy your artistic needs. Conveniently located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, Utrecht features anything needed for all naturalistic and representational masterpieces. Portfolios, drawing boards, paints and colored pencils, items for any medium are here, whether you want to perfect your preferred style or give a completely new one a try. Stop in today for all special discounts and new products!

Ten Thousand Villages
1621 Thames St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 342-5568
www.tenthousandvillages.com

Working with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries including Asia, Africa and Latin America, Ten Thousand Villages features fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more. Located in historic Fells Point, this wonderful little shop carries products that encourage sustainability and enables artisans to earn a fair wages. Breeze by today and shop with positive purpose.

The Nerdporium
3853 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211
(240) 743-9685
www.comicbooksinbaltimoremd.com

Opening just last year, this haven for avid gamers has created quite a buzz. Whether it's comics, role-playing board games or card games that you love, all curiosities and fantasies will come true at The Nerdporium. The comic book collector will find all the well-known, classic series here, as well as new and rising series and authors to add to their collection. Stop in for one of their in-store gaming sessions and you will not want to leave.

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Collectors Corner Inc.
7911 Harford Road
(410) 668-3353
www.collectorscornermd.com

The comic version of Cheers, where the staff and customers all know each other by name, Parkville's Collector's Corner has been creating smiles since opening its doors in 2001. With is vast array of manga, old and new comics, retro video games and new & vintage action figures, the Collectors Corner will continuously create even more smiles. Indulge your passion further by joining in their Comics Club to discuss comic books once a month with fellow aficionados, or their all-girls Comics Club to celebrate the female nerd.

Shanaigans Toy Shop
5004 Lawndale Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 532-8384
www.shananiganstoyshop.com

When we think of Shananigans, we often think of playful or mischievous acts. But in certain places, these acts can mean pleasant things. Known for its impeccable service, friendly atmosphere and large selection of toys, games and gifts, Shananigans is indeed a happy place for children of all ages. Conveniently located at the Wyndhurst Village Shopping Center in Northern Baltimore, Shananigans is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Ashly E.Smith is a freelance writer and native of Baltimore,Maryland. As regular contributor to the Examiner and columnist for Graffiti on the Wall Hip Hop Magazine, she has a strong Pop Culture and Entertainment background. With articles that inspire; as well as,entertain, she enjoys sharing her craft with the masses.

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