Article Pract
Article Pract
5010 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
510-595-PURL

Hours:
Closed Monday
11:00AM-7:00PM Tuesday-Thursday
11:00AM-6:00PM Friday-Sunday

When the shop was just a twinkle in my eye, names abounded. What to call a shop whose goal was not just to sell yarn and needles but also to be a gallery for local crafty folks to sell their wares? I wanted something that was more than just “Ye Olde Yarn Shoppe”…something with the essence of practical art in it. Hmmm….

And it came to me as I dozed off to sleep snuggly at my grandmother’s house one Christmas eve. Our family and friends are the type of folk who enjoy word play. One favorite is the spoonerism.

I tumbled my ideas around my head and Article Pract fell out: a name that’s fun, unique, and with practical art at its core.

THE SHOP

The shop is currently split into two halves—the fore section is devoted to yarn, needles, patterns, books, accessories, and handmade goodies. Some of our offerings by local craftspeople include handbags by Afrobuddah, hats and patterns by Pick Up Sticks and needle cases by Offhand Designs.

The aft section of the shop is a large sunny room where we offer all our fantastic classes. We also have a lovely back patio!

We are located at 5010 Telegraph Avenue, half a block south of 51st Street in the Temescal district of North Oakland.
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