Entry No. 7 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: witchy
Arts & Crafts: Botanica & Occult Shop
This Black, woman, and disability-owned botanica and occult shop specializes in Hoodoo and African Diasporic Religions (ADR) [1.1.6]. It offers a deeply intentional selection of spiritual baths, custom conjure oils, and botanicals designed to elevate ancestral healing and community care.
The story
You don't go to a real botanica looking for aesthetic trinkets—you go when you need specific work done. Founded in 2016 by Amber Epps alongside her sister and best friend, Arts & Crafts originally started in Garfield before moving into its spot on South Trenton Avenue in Wilkinsburg. Operating as a Black, woman, and disability-owned space, it was built specifically around Hoodoo and African Diasporic Religions (ADR), putting living traditions and community care far ahead of mass-marketed metaphysical trends.
Instead of generic sage bundles or commercialized filler, the inventory focuses on grounded, practical magic: custom-blended conjure oils, targeted spiritual baths, and specific raw botanicals. Everything on the shelves serves a precise purpose in ancestral practice, protection, or clearing, provided by practitioners who treat spiritual supply as essential neighborhood infrastructure.
What it's like
Stepping inside 315 South Trenton Avenue feels less like browsing a store and more like walking into a focused practitioner's apothecary. The space is quiet and intentional, lined with rows of custom oil blends, herbal jars, and hand-prepared bath treatments. If you're looking for something specific, ask directly—the guidance is grounded and knowledgeable. Check their calendar ahead of time if you want to catch one of their small-group community workshops, like hands-on candle-making.
The move: Attend one of their regular community workshops, such as an intimate candle-making class, or browse their custom-blended conjure oils and spiritual baths together.
- 📍 Wilkinsburg
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 315 S. Trenton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Hocus Pocus — Pair Wilkinsburg's Hoodoo-focused botanica with Oakland's oldest occult storefront for a sharp look at two very different eras of Pittsburgh spiritual practice.
- Trundle Manor — Head five minutes south into Swissvale to contrast intentional Hoodoo practice with a private home crammed full of macabre taxidermy and medical oddities.
- Center for PostNatural History — Follow up your visit to an ancestral rootwork shop with a trip to Garfield to examine human intervention in biology at this storefront museum.
Good to know
What traditions does the shop focus on?
Arts & Crafts specializes in Hoodoo and African Diasporic Religions (ADR), stocking ritual items, custom conjure oils, herbs, and spiritual baths for ancestral practice.
Who operates Arts & Crafts?
The shop was founded in 2016 by Amber Epps alongside her sister and best friend as a Black, woman, and disability-owned business.
Do they offer workshops or events?
Yes, they host regular small community workshops on site, including intimate candle-making classes and practical spiritual skills sessions.
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Further reading: Official site · ncdfund.org · ncd-fund.org · firstnightpgh.trustarts.org
last checked: 2026-07-21