So happy to have such a fantastic art center in the area. I have taken a bunch of classes: stained…read moreglass, fused glass, embroidery, encaustic painting and have enjoyed every one. They have such a wide variety of classes.

The goal of the Arts Center is to "engage people in a creative experience" and it delivers. It's…read morefun to stop in at times to browse their exhibits which includes a faculty student gallery, the Wallace and Foyer galleries, as well as a main gallery. The best part is they are free and open to the public. They offer a range of classes for different age groups such as creative writing, performing arts, culinary arts, digital arts, studio art, crafts, dance, and more. I found out that the last Friday of every month being Troy Night Out, makes a great night out exploring arts and culture. The exhibits are open during the day and seem to draw me in after brunch in Troy. I find them pretty unique and definitely one of a kind. I'm hoping to take some classes in the near future such as sculpting with clay or a few of the culinary classes. Overall a simple and neat arts center with plenty of activities for art and culture seekers.

I took my boyfriend here as a surprise for his 21st birthday. It was the both of ours first time…read morewheel turning and we went in completely clueless but Bianca was very patient and helped us make beautiful pottery together! Not to mention I booked an appointment last minute and she was still able to get us in for an amazing afternoon. I highly, highly recommend The Broken Mold if you're a first timer or even if you want to take classes as this is a great, friendly, local business. Also the prices were great for the services/products you receive and you should definitely check out the shop as it's filled with gorgeous plates, bowls, cups and even earrings. I loved my experience here!!

Fantastic 1st experience at The Broken Mold. Bianca provided excellent initial instruction and…read moreguidance as we each created our first clay 'masterpiece!' This needs to be at least a yearly event!

I did a date night at Painting with a Twist and it was so much fun! There was a good number of…read morepeople and our instructor Krista was so nice and informative! It was a great time with good music and drinks. The entire class was about 2-2.5 hours depending on how long you took to add some finishing details and everything was provided from paint, canvas, cups, paintbrushes. You're allowed to bring any sort of drinks and snacks which was a lot of fun. They rotate which paintings they do and post it on the website as well and it's fun to just come and pint even if you're not going to follow the template! I highly recommend coming with a group of friends or for a date!

Great service, awesome paintings for purchase and the class was very welcoming and easy to follow…read more Would definitely go again

I took a glass blowing class with my boyfriend. Raj was very patient and kind while working with us…read more(beginners) and answered our many questions. We had lots of fun and finally got to cross something off our bucket list. I definitely recommend!

I've came here multiple times, spent couple thousand of dollars, referred dozens of people here and…read moreeven was considering blowing glass here for a short period of time. With a few years of good service, you would think the owner would work with you when you need an easy 20$ joint fix but nope not Phil! He told me he could "make a piece worth the same in the same amount of time it would have taken to fix a 10mm clean joint break". Considering the price was 100$ for a 15 minute job, I'm sorry, but if you wanna get overcharged and work with someone who will never budge no matter how much money you put into this mans pocket come here !!!! Have had better experiences with other local head shops but will not name .

What a beautiful experience I'm so glad we happened upon the event. We need more of this in the…read moreworld. Hannah was wonderful and the live music so soothing. Everyone should meditate and the world would be a better place. I believe the Saratoga location has a guided meditation the 3rd Monday of every month. Lots of other healing services offered. Thanks Hannah!

From the owner: We are best known in the Adirondacks for reiki sessions and trainings, sound healing, meditation…read moreand high frequency healing art. We offer over 100 classes a year.

There is no friendlier and more fantastic jeweler than Maria! Her creativity and skills are matched…read moreonly by the joy it is to meet and work with her. A true gem!

From the owner: At Sawtooth Jewelry Studio, we are proud to say that every piece of jewelry we sell is made right…read morehere in our downtown Troy studio! Work with our jewelers to design a custom piece of jewelry, or a redesign for your own precious gems. We also offer expert repair and restoration services for your gold and silver jewelry, with all work done in-house by one of our highly skilled goldsmiths. For the DIY set, we have jewelry making classes and private workshops for couples to hand-craft their own wedding bands under the instruction of an experienced jeweler and teacher. Visit us in person, or follow us on social media to see what we're making!

Brought my husband here to celebrate his bday. It was held at LAX on Lark. We both had a great…read moretime, our instructors were phenomenal and had a great personality. We will be planning another date here to have more fun and make some lovely creations.

My kids had received gift certificates here and today we went to check out the place. The short…read moreversion of this review is: my kids loved it here! The space is very open and bright. There are tables/chairs set up around the room waiting for painters to sit at. The walls are lined with shelves of blank pottery to choose from. There are items such as plates, mugs, teapots, and vases. There are dinosaurs, bears, cars, treasure boxes, princess crowns, and a variety of coin banks. There was even a holiday section with Santa bowls, Rudolf plates, trees, and ornaments. There is something for everyone from kids to adults. It would really surprise me if someone couldn't find a piece to paint. There are art books, stencils, and stamps to help get your creativity flowing. The paints are a variety of beautiful colors - and there even is a tile showing how each paint looks when it dries (which was extremely helpful). The only down side might be the parking but that really is a stretch. There were only a few spots in front of the store - BUT there is more parking down behind the shop. Do not be deterred by the parking! My kids loved it here and they ended up spending 2-3 hours happily working on their projects. The owner is very helpful and came by often to refresh our water bowls. In one week the pieces will be ready for pick up and my children can't wait to see their creations glazed and fired. I really am genuinely happy this business has come in. It was a nice way to spend a few hours and I can easily see groups gathering here.

Last weekend, we held our daughter's 13th birthday party at Piece d'Occasion. Nine girls, including…read morethe birthday girl. It was a huge success, due in no small part to Heather's efforts. When we arrived shortly before the party, we found the place done up lovingly with balloons, a table nicely decorated for the girls, and another table set up for presents, with a commemorative plate for the occasion that all the girls got to sign, with our daughter's name already beautifully painted on it. Her favorite music was playing, too, with a custom playlist that Heather created for her based on her preferences. Once the girls finished catching up with each other, Heather led the girls through the process. There was a huge selection of figures for painting, and, of course, all the painting and decorating supplies the girls needed. While they worked, they were given glitter tattoos, which they went nuts for (what is it about glitter?). When the girls finished their pieces, they got their pizza (included in the price) and then we brought out the cake, and the party wound to a close. It went a few minutes over, but Heather was very understanding about it. The girls had a terrific time. My wife and I were delighted with everything, and Heather was wonderful to work with. The price was more than reasonable for what we got. We'd celebrate another birthday here in a heartbeat; in fact, we very well may, when our girl's 14th birthday rolls around!

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Filling the void left by the closing of NORTHEAST CERAMIC SUPPLY AND MONROE CLAYWORKS is Waterbrook…read morePotters Studio. Waterbrook is the translation of Watervliet, if you're curious about the redundant name. There's all sorts of programs, facilities, and supplies, so worth a stop, whether curious about ceramics and pottery, or already an expert. There's opportunities to both teach and take lesson. There's kilns and wheels available if you don't have one at home. A great new business, with a lot of promise.