I took a private workshop with Adria and had a great experience. She's incredibly patient and kind,…read moreand she explains things in a way that actually makes them click. I walked away with a small finished painting and a bunch of really helpful tips that I wouldn't have picked up on my own.

I've taken a number of lessons from Adria over the last 5-6 years, and have always loved being in…read moreher presence and learning from her. The studio is clean, quiet, comforting, and has all the painting amenities you'd need. As a teacher, Adria is patient, knowledgeable, is tuned in to where you are as a learner, and gives really great tips and advice. I Highly recommend taking lessons at Still Life Studio!

I am from south of Boston. At our local craft craft store, we count the days until Catherine comes…read moreto offer workshops for us. She comes for a weekend every few months (not nearly often enough and we have some serious Maine-envy!). We have done some awesome stuff with Catherine- art journals, mixed media canvases, shadow boxes, holiday ornaments. Her projects are always refreshingly new and involve cool techniques we haven't tried before. Catherine is energetic, funny and a really great instructor. I have not missed a single one of her classes here and I highly recommend her. She recently released a line of rubber stamps of her own art through Art Gone Wild, and they are wonderful. Wish I lived closer to the Merrymeeting Art House. You Maine crafters are lucky.

Excellent selection of frames and wood options. I picked a driftwood-inspired grey wood frame for a…read morepicture of the sea. It came out beautiful and was the perfect compliment to the watercolor art. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Due to the stressed supply chain, the frame ended up being backordered. They gave me the option to select another frame or proceed and wait. I waited for the frame and it took about a few weeks and it was worth the wait! Pricing was reasonable and I was happy to support a small business here in Maine.

Maybe the only bright spot of 2020. I know that's a strange to say about a gallery and frame store,…read morebut hear me out. My 4 year old son knocked a painting off my sister's wall and cracked the glass. I wanted to get the glass replaced before she got back from her shift at the hospital, so I took it to Yarmouth Frame and Gallery. And I brought my son, I guess to make sure he learned his lesson (I don't know, made sense to me). They not only could fix it, they said they would do it right then and there. So my son and I looked around the gallery. Beautiful stuff. I mean, amazing. And 5 minutes later they walked out and handed me a perfectly fixed painting. And....didn't charge me. Wouldn't take payment. Literally wouldn't let me pay. I almost burst into tears. This year it's so rare for something good to happen, I just wasn't expecting it. I didn't know what to say. Actually speechless. Not sure this review begins to repay them. And I'm not talking about the money part. I'm talking about going out of their way to be good people. Sorry for the long review, here's the summary: Go here. Bring things to get framed, get fixed and to buy art work. Because you won't find nice people anywhere. Little faith in humanity restored. And this year...I really needed that.

I took a class series to learn how to spin, which was one of my dreams. Dream delivered! I learned…read moreso much in a super supportive environment! You can rent a wheel for the time you're in the class and even keep renting it for a little bit before you decide to take the plunge if you do. Fantastic experience! Casey knows so much about everything fiber, thanks, Casey!

I came here at the recommendation of the good folks at Handiwork in Deering Center. I had gone to a…read morefew places in search of some felting help and Handiwork suggested Portfiber. I immediately booked it over as I needed a very specific consultation -- felting with my doggo's fur. I had my samples and the needle I was using and although they didn't have experience with dog fur they immediately diagnosed the problem with my needle not being a true felting needle. I was able to test out their tools and was on my way to felting success. I came back for a few additional supplies and was overjoyed with the results. Their big giant of a sweet dog who runs the shop is also a plus for visiting.

If you love unique paintings, greeting cards and gorgeous hand-woven wraps and scarves, you will…read morelove Spindleworks. This is a collective where individual artists with various special needs create, display, and sell their work. Big wooden loom in operation onsite. It all takes place in a big welcoming Victorian house in Brunswick, Maine. Spindleworks is a delight and always our first stop for gifts for ourselves and friends

The services and opportunities this non-profit agency provides for its artists is amazing. I have a…read morerelative with disabilities who loves this program. She carries frustrations with her that are connected to the challenges she faces every day, and going to Spindleworks relieves that frustration for her. She enjoys creating art or fine crafts, but more than that, she expresses herself through her art in ways she cannot verbally. When she first began, she only created one simple form of finished work, but they encouraged her over s long period of time to branch out, and now she creates art in many different ways: painting, weaving, ceramics and more. And on the more practical side, Spindleworks has a store that you have to visit. The products are unique and expressive, and a good percentage of the purchases goes to the artists, as it should be. A new twist is that after you are done shopping in the store itself, you can explore the entire artist facility, as they also have items for sale on display in all the art rooms.

I've participated in two different private parties with Melanie and she doesn't disappoint. The…read morefirst party was a bachelorette party for a friend and we had a lot of fun painting together. The second party was a memorial painting to remember my dad's life. With a pending Nor'Easter we had to move the date of the paint party. Melanie was incredibly flexible and understood when we were no longer able to get everybody previously scheduled to attend the new date. To sweeten the pot, upon arrival at Wicked Illustrations, I asked if we could change the painting we originally chose and she quickly put it together so we could change. Melanie is patient and provides personal attention to each painter to provider tips and tricks and reduce perfectionist anxiety while we all try to master the art of painting. I would highly recommend Wicked Illustrations for this reason.

From the owner: Wicked Illustrations is dedicated to the education, creation and enjoyment of art. We offer art…read moreclasses, art parties, murals, commissions, illustrations, art supplies and local art.

Lincoln Farm Studio is truly an amazing place! The workshops they offer are so fun! The instructor,…read moreLayne, is incredible and will help you create something truly beautiful that you will be proud to decorate your house with. Not only that, but you leave with the skills to create more pieces on your own. The studio is in an absolutely beautiful setting and a really enjoyed my time there. I recommend everyone try a workshop here it is a great way to spend a day with great people!

My wife and I visited Jen and Jess again for their ideas on decorating our expanding home and they…read moredid not disappoint! In our opinion, Casco Bay Artisans has the best collection of beautiful and livable contemporary art we have seen in New England. It's always hard to choose what we want (we wanted it all!) but Jen and Jess found us the perfect piece. They are truly dedicated to their business and extremely knowledgable on every level from buying to delivery.We really look forward to working with Casco Bay Artisans again and again for our art needs. We highly recommend this unusually beautiful Gallery as a must see when in Portland!

Best art gallery in Portland. Tremendous assortment of various art media, with a knowledgeable and…read morehelpful staff. Highly recommend a visit to this magical place.