A bright and spacious local art gallery with a good variety of pieces. We were just window…read moreshopping. We just wanted to see art works by the local artists. Oldest found a cute card and brought it. Employees were nice and allowed us to browse freely.

This gallery is the best in the county. It cannot be missed. Multiple artists of different medium…read moredestined for family acquisition. Truly a superior collection.

There is a variety of art from both local and national artists which I enjoy (I'm one of the local…read moreartists). Stop in and check it out for one of a kind items.

The 5 Senses is a really cute 2-room shop featuring American-made and fairtrade gifts. I really…read morefelt like I was at a Philly-area craft fair. The shop sells so many items from local and regional artists. They have home decor, jewelry, glass miniatures, wallets, and a ton of cards. The prices are in the medium range, just what you'd see at a local artists craft fair.

Just attended a lovely wedding at the Wallingford Community Arts Center. I've been to quite a few…read moreweddings lately, and this place is much better than most. I love that the space is built onto the existing Dixon mansion, which was itself built in the Arts and Crafts style (?) Don't miss the coffered ceilings, the wrought iron detailing in the entrance windows, and the beautiful tilework and woodwork around the fireplaces. We were in the large space with the high ceilings, with artwork on the walls. I loved that the artwork was all local - it really brought home the community aspect. The event was very well managed, and the food was delicious. I felt like the pacing was particularly efficient, without rushing - no time wasted, here. The only drawback was (were?) the acoustics, despite the acoustic panels in the ceiling. The DJ was on the second level with two speakers, and it just didn't work. I'm not sure if that was the DJ's fault, the fault of the room, or both. Otherwise, an excellent space.

What a cool arts space down the road from Media! I came here to check out some of the offering for…read morethe Philadelphia Tea Bowl Exhibition. The Community Arts Center is tucked away down a local street, and I was concerned that I was lost--thankfully not the case. I had a great visit. The building feels like a living, breathing tribute to art. There are multiple floors for hosting classes and events. There is a kiln for firing pottery on site. Even the grounds are beautiful, with lots of art and sculptures resting around the walkways outside. The Tea Bowl Exhibition was very well done. I bought a ticket for a Japanese tea demonstration, which was really interesting and enjoyable. I thought I'd be at the Arts Center for an hour, but I stayed much longer to check everything out. If I lived closer, I'd definitely look into taking classes here. For now, I look forward to my next visit for an event or exhibition.

The owner of this business was incredibly rude, insensitive, and completely lacking in compassion…read more The only reason my group decided to stay and paint was because of the instructor, Jake, who was kind and professional throughout the situation. When I initially had to reschedule our appointment, I explained that I was undergoing breast cancer treatment and had received a double dose of chemotherapy a couple of days before. The treatment had taken a serious toll on my body, and I simply was not well enough to attend. Although the owner was snippy with me at the time, she ultimately agreed to the rescheduling. I thanked her and confirmed that the six people who had already paid would attend on the new date. On the rescheduled date, I unfortunately had to call again and ask for understanding because of another unexpected situation. My best friend, who was supposed to attend with us, had to be rushed to the emergency room. I was completely transparent with the employee who answered the phone and explained that I had previously needed to reschedule because of my chemotherapy. The employee spoke with the owner, and I was told that the owner authorized all SIX of us to come and paint on August 11. I expressed my apologies and gratitude. When we arrived to paint, the owner told the instructor that only three people would be allowed to paint. I then spoke with the owner directly, and she told me that she would only honor three painters and claimed that this information had been sent to me by email. I explained that, just as I had told her employee, I had recently undergone chemotherapy and did not have the opportunity to constantly check my email. I had also been traveling to New York to be with my sisters during this difficult time. Her employee had told me that she understood the circumstances and that everything was confirmed for six people on August 11. Instead of showing even a small amount of compassion or attempting to resolve the misunderstanding, the owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. She interrupted me, told me that she did not care about what I had discussed with her employee, and essentially dismissed everything I was saying. She also told me that although she would honor the three painters, I should not think about coming back to her business. I have never been treated so poorly by a business owner, especially after being completely honest about what I was going through. I understand that businesses have policies, but there is a huge difference between enforcing a policy and treating a customer with cruelty and disrespect. The owner's behavior was completely unacceptable. I sincerely hope she learns that compassion, communication, and basic courtesy matter--especially when someone is going through an extremely difficult time.

Had the best birthday experience here. The staff was great, the vibe was wonderful, and people…read moreinteracted wonderfully and happily amongst each other. My family made candles, then we painted. We had a blast!! Initially, the two men that came with my group later expressed that they didn't want to come to a painting event, but admitted afterwards that they had the best time. One even said that it was therapeutic. Will definitely do this again. The staff here are so friendly and patient.

I visit dozens of galleries up and down the east coast and Somerville Manning is one of the best by…read morefar. The art of course is absolutely excellent. They represent some of my favorite artists, Robert C. Jackson, Christine Lafuente and Bo Bartlett, just to name a few. When you move beyond the art you are greeted by a knowledgeable and pleasant staff that complement the elegance of the gallery space. Finally you have the stunning Breck's Mill that houses the gallery on the beautiful Brandywine River. Every time that I am in the Willmington area I make sure to visit Somerville Manning.

Bob recentley made a custom shadowbox for me of my late mother out of his home studio. He met my…read moretimeline, charged a very fair price, and the finished product was better than I had imagined. I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking to have custom work done. My only caveat is that you give him a phone call first, since he is no longer at the Kirkwood Highway address.

By far my favorite and top quality framing shop in the area. They've built multiple shadow boxes…read moreand custom framing for us.

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while now and finally got around to it recently. I…read moredid see lots of things that I really liked but we didn't end up buying anything that day, mainly because it was a spur of the moment thing and we didn't really have much time. Some of the stuff seemed to be a bit overpriced but I'm not an expert so I could be wrong. We will likely stop in again sometime when we have more time to peruse the place.

My wife and stopped in to get a few "deals" but non to be found. Prices are full blown retail and…read morenon-negotiable. One item was a martini glass, it was marked 4 bucks however the bottom of the stem had a Pier One Import sticker marked 3 bucks. I recommend they reduce their prices by 50%.

Such fun to have this adorable place right in kennett. Loads of great cards and gifts. Owner is…read moreawesome and helpful but not overbearing

Longwood Art Gallery is out of business. Happened some time ago. Since then a new Art Gallery…read more(Square Pear) opened and I would give it a five on the star rating. Changes art out each month. Great on first Fridays!!!