Laser-cutting business AALVO opens storefront in Stafford, offering space for creatives

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Laser-cutting business AALVO opens storefront in Stafford, offering space for creatives

By Kelly Schafler | 3:21 PM May 3, 2023 CDT
Updated 1:17 PM May 4, 2023 CDT

Owner Amy Chantra opened the store online in 2018, but the brick-and-mortar store now features Chantra’s laser-cutting services and interior design skills. (Courtesy AALVO)

Image description — The business also provides event space for photographers, bakers and other creatives to rent out the space for various classes and events. (Courtesy AALVO)

AALVO, a laser-cutting and interior design space, opened its first storefront April 22 at 13003 Murphy Road, Ste. M7, Stafford. Owner Amy Chantra opened the store online in 2018, but the brick-and-mortar store now features Chantra’s laser-cutting services and interior design skills.

The business also provides event space for photographers, bakers and other creatives to rent out for various classes and events. Some classes being offered this summer include candle making for adults in May, cake decorating in June and July, and STEM classes for children ages 8-16 in June and July as well. A signup link will soon be posted to the business website, Chantra said.

832-277-7247. www.shopaalvo.com

Jack Dowling contributed to this report.

Correction: The business' address was corrected.

By Kelly Schafler

Managing editor, South Houston

Kelly joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in June 2017 after majoring in print journalism and creative writing at the University of Houston. In March 2019, she transitioned to editor for the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood edition and began covering the Spring and Klein area as well in August 2020. In June 2021, Kelly was promoted to South Houston managing editor.