Golden Hobby Shop
Columbus, OH 43206-1026
Phone: (614) 645-8329
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. From April-December, Sun 1pm-5pm.
Editorial Review for Golden Hobby Shop – by Karen Sottosanti
Background
The Golden Hobby Shop, which opened in 1971, is operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department as a nonprofit consignment shop for senior citizens' crafts. In 1981, it moved to its present location, a 125-year-old building that formerly housed The Third Street School. The store is run by department staff and volunteers, who help organize craft workshops, demonstrations and quilting bees.
What You'll Find
This place is a bonanza for tourists and craft lovers. Every knick-knackety item ever created is on sale—especially holiday and seasonal crafts—and prices are very reasonable. Ohio State University items are popular, as are the beautiful, functional quilts (machine-sewn go for around $300, while hand-sewn range from $500 to $800). There is an extensive baby section, and the children's section boasts many clever wooden toys (trains, helicopters, paddlewheel boats and even frogs and grasshoppers). Dolls, fishing poles, wind chimes, birdhouses, paintings, wall hangings—you could do all your Christmas shopping here. And if you're missing your grandmother's homemade blankets, there's a wide array of knitted and crocheted items to fill the gap.
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Insider Tips
At Your ServiceIf you want to special order an item or need something repaired--call the shop. Chances are, they can find someone to do it for you.
Fine PrintAll items sold are new and handmade by Franklin County residents age 55 or older. Seniors set their own prices; the shop adds a 10 percent operating charge, 100 percent of which is paid to the consignor after the items sell.
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