This is a fun new place to take the family- highlights renewable energy sources and local arts as…read morewell. Good for a family or curious folks who like to see renewable energy in action. The rooftop has solar panels- there will be food and drink up there once the weather warms up. 2nd floor has a cycling/spin room that has bikes that generate electricity and show how much you are generating. There are 2 wind turbines right behind the building. The plan is to have the entire building operate on alternative / renewable energy sources. There is an atrium and skylight in the center of the building with a grow wall with plants. Local artists' work adorns the walls. Plenty more to say and see here- come check it out!

From the owner: Let us make your next celebration, business meeting or cocktail party memorable, beautiful space…read moreincluding the state of the art space surrounding art, science, and the rooftop with a view! Guided tours for all ages. Contact our event manager at (585) 266-1068. And Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am-10am for Story & Discovery Hour sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union.

My friend and I went for a session at Kelly's place back in November and I honestly needed this! I…read morewas sad the ceramics studio in Ithaca had closed due to the pandemic but Kelly was gracious enough to open her home for a session. There are two wheels and she guided my friend and I amidst great conversation. The space is small and cozy but enough to be distanced while working (we all wore masks). She chooses the glaze on her own and I loved my items when I picked them up. Kelly is a very sweet person and I thoroughly enjoyed the session + her company :)

I haven't taken a class with Kelly, but I've purchased some of her pottery and I can't say enough…read moregood things about it! She's incredibly talented and the quality of the products she makes is out of this world. You can tell how passionate she is by the products she sells, and there's just something special about drinking coffee, tea, or hot chocolate out of a handmade mug. (I highly recommend her wine cups, too!)

Came here just to spend time with friends. We chose to paint ceramics. It was fun, reasonable price…read moreand easygoing. Great way to spend time with friends and family. I highly recommend it.

Amazing experience. Had a blast painting pottery and very fairly priced! Owner was so nice and very…read morehelpful

This is a really cool place! They offer one night classes, or 8 week classes. I did a one night…read moreclass where we made bowls. The instructor was great and showed us step by step how to do everything, including how to hold our hands. It was a very relaxed environment. I highly recommend!

Happy Fingers makes a happy workshop, we went for a fused glass ornament class. You can bring…read moresnacks and beverages to share. The instructor was fantastic, and the participants were friendly and helpful.

Gourdlandia is a welcoming space to purchase some fun (and sometimes functional) art, try your hand…read moreat some gourd art as well as learn about gourds. Graham Ottoson is very welcoming and encouraging. If you want a fun experience in Ithaca, check it out.

When I was researching things to do in Ithaca I stumbled upon a placed called "Gourdlandia". A…read moreplace dedicated to gourds? I had to check it out and I'm so glad I did. Not too far from town, a bit off the beaten path is Gourdlandia. When I arrived, there were some people weeding in the garden including the owner who warmly greeted us and showed us around the garden explaining the process the gourds go through in order to use them to make artwork. Afterwards we went into the shop and there were beautiful crafted lamps and other items for purchase. I bought a super cute nightlight that I can't wait to use!

This is one really beautiful gallery - every inch is meticulously designed from the glossy wood…read morefloors to the bright lights shining on each piece of art on display. We came here to see Peter Pincus' ceramics show. The way they had the place laid out was ideal for perusing and each piece was better than the next. They get a cool mix of artists in this space so it's worth a stop if you're in the area or on your way back to Rochester following a few winery stops. They also have space upstairs, which features smaller pieces - lots of drawings and paintings hanging on the walls. On the first floor they have a very small store with some random supplies, books, knick knacks and gifts made by local artists including some jewelry on display. Whether or not this is something they do, it's a cool space for an event. I think they plan to host classes in the future which would be a nice addition.

Love this gallery! Awesome exhibits, a great gift shop (really, really great gift shot), great…read morelight (you could just go in and sit and relax for hours), and right in the middle of cute Clifton Springs! I have been to 3 or 4 exhibits here in the past year (photography, watercolor, ceramics), and have been wowed by every one. They showcase a great variety of mediums, and there are usually multiple exhibits on display at a time, upstairs and down. They also have an artist in residence, and on our latest visit, we were able to meet him and get a first-hand introduction to his present project, which was really fascinating. I love to visit the gallery as part of an afternoon outing. Usually we end up spending an hour or so in the gallery appreciating all the exhibits, then we go across the street to Warfield's for lunch or dinner. Warfield's has great food, a focus on local beer and wine, and a changing, seasonal menu. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. The current exhibit featured in the downstairs gallery is of alternative photography and is definitely a must-see. As a photographer who practices several alternative styles (wet plate collodion, kallitypes, palladium printing, cyanotypes, tin types, etc) I was blown away. The subject matter, size of the pieces, different styles from photo gravure to cyanotypes to tin types, all of it is amazing. And coming up on April 1st, one of the featured artists (tin type master and alternative photography innovator John Coffer!) will have a free workshop, which is by reservation - so go see the show and sign up!