Drop in & make something
Purchase a craft on site to make right at the table, or bring your own portable project (knitting, journaling, sketching, whatever's in your bag) and just hang out.
Now open in Downtown Fort WilliamFun art, not fine art
Lala's Craft
Bowl: Community Craft Studio in Thunder Bay
Community craft studio & workshops in Thunder Bay
CraftingCaringCommunity
A cozy little community craft space on May Street, pull up a chair, pick up a kit, or throw a party. Everyone leaves with something they made themselves.
Soft-opened July 1, 2026 · 105 May St N, Unit 7 · Thunder Bay, ON
made by hand ✂
come hang out!
no age limit ✨
What we offer
Three ways to get crafty
Fun art, not fine art. No experience needed, no pressure to be perfect.
DIY Art Kits
Take-home kits packed with everything you need to make something lovely at the kitchen table. Great for a rainy afternoon or a thoughtful gift.
Workshops & Parties
Book a featured workshop or gather your crew for a private party: birthdays, bachelorettes, staff socials and more. All supplies included, projects pre-prepped, and Lala nearby to help. In-studio or Lala travels to your venue.
A place, not just a shop
Crafting. Caring.
Community.
That's what Lala's Craft Bowl is all about. We've created a space that feels more like your favourite living room than a craft studio: big tables, comfy chairs, shelves full of creative supplies, and friendly faces ready to welcome you. Whether you're looking for a creative escape, a fun outing with friends, or simply a place where you belong, you'll always find a seat at our table.
Come on your own, bring a friend, or gather your whole crew. Join us for our Monday and Friday Craft Socials, reserve a table for your group, or simply pop in whenever inspiration strikes. At Lala's Craft Bowl, we're not just making crafts, we're building community.
Mondays · Open Craft SocialFridays · Open Craft SocialWeekends · Pop-ins & parties
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Big shared tables
Sit next to someone new.
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All ages, all skills
No experience needed, ever.
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BYO project
Knitting, journaling, sketching, whatever.
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Lala hosts
She'll introduce you around.
In the studio
Real people, real glitter,
real proud-of-it results
A peek at what walks out our door. Everything you see was made by someone who walked in and said "I'm not really crafty," and then absolutely was.
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Ages 4 & up
Rainy-day rescue for kids who need something to do with their hands.
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Grown-up nights
Bring a friend, bring your own drink, leave with something you actually made.
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Whole-group energy
Birthdays, bachelorettes, staff socials, we build the vibe around you.
Crafting · Caring · Community. Fun for adults & kids, no experience needed.
Fun Art, not Fine ArtCrafter for hireLocal wand makerAll ages, all skill levelsNo experience needed
What's on
Events & workshops calendar
Every Monday and Friday is a drop-in craft social, plus workshops, kids' clubs, pop-ups and more. Everyone's welcome.
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Party inquiry
Let's plan your craft party
Tell us a little about your group and when you'd like to come by. We'll follow up with a plan, options and pricing.
Prefer to talk it through? Call or text Lala at 807-622-0998.
Give back · FUNdraisers
FUNdraisers that raise money
for what matters.
Hosting a FUNdraiser with Lala's Craft Bowl is simple. Most FUNdraisers happen off-site at a venue you choose around Thunder Bay. Lala travels to you so you can fit a bigger crowd than the studio holds. Your organization picks a date and a painting from our gallery, and we bring the creative side.
We provide pre-traced canvases, all supplies, and printed instructions. Participants paint at their own pace while Lala circulates to help everyone succeed. Your organization promotes the event, no selling products, no order forms, and a portion of every registration is donated back to your cause.
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Pre-traced canvases
Pick a painting from our gallery, we prep everything.
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All supplies included
Paints, brushes, aprons, and printed step-by-steps.
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Lala travels to you
Host at a hall, restaurant, or venue with room to grow.
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A portion goes back
A share of every registration is donated to your cause.
Where it happens
Usually at your venue anywhere in Thunder Bay. Lala packs up the studio and brings it to you. Smaller groups can still book in-studio at 105 May St N, Unit 7.
Visit us
Come find us on May Street
Corner of May & Victoria105 May St N, Unit 7 (entrance off Victoria)
Downtown Fort William · Thunder Bay, ON
Store hours
- Monday
- 12pm – 9pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm – 6pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12pm – 6pm
- Friday
- 12pm – 9pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 6pm
- Sunday
- 10am – 6pm
Questions, answered
- Where is Lala's Craft Bowl?
- 105 May St N, Unit 7, Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3N8. Entrance off Victoria Ave.
- What are the studio hours?
- Monday 12pm–9pm, Tuesday 12pm–6pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday 12pm–6pm, Friday 12pm–9pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–6pm.
- Can I drop in without a booking?
- Yes. Drop-in crafting, Monday and Friday Open Craft Socials, take-home kits, and parties. Call or text Lala at 807-622-0998.
downtown Fort William