I just took my niece to get some pen, pencils, journals and the such. She loved the choices and…read morethe selection of all those items. I spent some time checking out the RISD inspired items like t-shirts and mugs and I loved the designs and the colors. Very bright and colorful. The staff was helpful and friendly and there was always someone close to ask questions

Visited this thinking it's a store for the RISD Museum. It's a store where art supplies are…read moreavailable, shirts, mugs, magnets, and a few souvenir items. If you're doing touristy things and planning to visit, there's not much to see here.

Here to review the framing. I needed a piece framed, matted, and wired in a custom frame last…read moreminute for an exhibition. I called a couple of places in the area and it was clear folks were trying to give me the run around and were being shy in their estimates. One place quoted me a truly unreasonable price for just a simple matte. I've gotten plenty of things matted and have done plenty a matte myself. No one ever charged what they told me. Lucky for me, I called up Jerry's Artarama next. I got a really good estimate for my frame but the framer was also honest about how pricy things could get with certain materials. Throughout the whole experience, I was never blindsided. Fortunately for me I also was able to take advantage of their custom framing sale. And there is another 10 percent off for members! When I first came in, it was clear the framer was sensing where I wanted to go with things, rather than leading me to the obviously most expensive options. She gave me solutions using frames they already have made (they have a large selection for reasonable prices) and also what I could do to make things fancier for extra. She showed me the difference between the museum plexiglass and regular plexiglass and explained that the major difference is UV protection. She also gave me the samples to compare for myself and choose, and we agreed on just appearance they are rather similar. I ended up going for museum grade but I really appreciated how she showed me all of my options and the prices and let me decide. She also helped me pick a frame that they could order in time and helped me choose which frame and matte width looked best. Even the rush pricing was not exorbitant. When I came to pick things up, it was wrapped, wired with bolts, matted, plastic protected, and ready for shipping. I came out of the experience with first class work/service and I never once felt preyed on. I think some framers can take advantage of the fact that a lot of people don't know a lot about the framing process or what is reasonable and so I really appreciated how professional and friendly Jerry's Artarama was through the entire process. I totally recommend them to both art professionals or to anyone who wants to frame a special photo. I am so incredibly happy with how everything worked out and will be back soon!

I have always found the staff at Jerry's in Providence to be knowledgeable, accessible, and…read moredownright nice. Great selection of inventory and competitive pricing and I appreciate the staff recommendations whether in conversation or in notes alongside the product. Well worth the trip.

Beautiful art that is fairly priced. Perfection! Mail order and in person st crafts show equal good…read moreservice.

Three Wheel Studio has a lot of beautiful, U.S.-made pottery. The store features pottery from…read moreartists from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The store features pottery by the owner, Dwo Wen Chen that is absolutely stunning. The pieces are perfect with autumn, decorated with red and orange leaves. This place is great when you are looking for unique, special gifts. I had a difficult time finding something small for my boss that was in my price budget. Expect to pay $20-$350 for a piece of pottery. For example, I paid $18 for a small tea bag holder about 3-4" in diameter. Definitely worth a walk-through, but keep in mind that prices are pretty steep.

5 Stars for a fabulous little gift shop with everything you could possibly need for gifts for the…read morewhole fam! We were looking for a very specific gift to send someone back home- a red lobster stuffed animal. As we walked past this shop we saw exactly what we were looking for right on the window display! I had my little dog with me and they welcomed us in- the gal at the register even gave my pup a treat! I could've spent hours shopping for the whole family, from jewelry, to games and puzzles, to art prints and home decor- There was so much to choose from! I'll definitely be back for more and am so thankful for the friendly staff!

Another cute gift shop in Providence. This is close to Frog and Toad. We were greeted by the…read morefriendly owner upon entering. They have cute magnets made by local artists; shirts, bowls, kitchenware, and so many others. If you're looking for high-quality Rhode Island t-shirts with cute designs (they are on the pricier side though), other souvenirs, and gift items, you should definitely check out this store.

30 year customer - I bought all my daughters art supplies there for years, did all my…read more framing there , bought prints etc.. Very disappointed recently - paid for a custom mounting of a canvas print - I gave careful instructions on my request - when i went to pick it up, I found that the image on the print was bent around the edges of the underlying frame. The painted image just ends in space - When I mentioned this, the young lady was dismissive - " these things get stretched when they get mounted" - Understood. So they actually mounted it on a framework that was too small. Too bad for me. I don't think it is reparable. I dont mind if mistakes are made. Just be respectful.

Riverside Art is amazing! We were traveling for my mom's funeral from California and I called and…read morespoke with Bob who said he could help us with a shipping box for my mother's painting. We were greeted by Sherry who said we better rush to the airport and that Bob would take care of it. A few days later my painting arrived beautifully packaged and shipped by Bob for an unimaginably low cost. Wow! A store with full art supply inventory, local art, and amazing customer service!

Came back for a crochet 101 class taught by Venus. Great intro, and Venus was quite skilled at…read moremanaging 6 students all at different levels of experience & preparation. I can't say I can crochet a straight evenly sized chain yet, but I learned the chain stitch & single crochet. As a leftie, it often takes me longer to learn a craft because watching the instructor can be confusing - but Venus did a private demo for me (and for the one more advanced student she snuck in a lesson on crocheting in the round)! Great class, all around. Now I just have to learn to better control the tension in my yarn-releasing hand. I want to be ready for the new Crochet 102 class debuting in March.

From the owner: Knit Club is a crafting community and local yarn store. We have free and open to the public…read moreknitting circles on Tuesdays 6:30-8 and Sunday 4-6. All Crafters Welcome!

Shop just opened! I've seen Summer curate and manage Restoration Hardware, American Apparel, and a…read morefew other places and to see this new space open is great! The store is selling all sorts of craft supplies and homegoods with a decent selection now and lots more to come. Most craft supplies are hard to come by in the city and are mostly curated towards painting / sculpture, Indigo seeks to fill the void. Come celebrate local business, merchandising magic, and some locally sewn goods!

I will drive an hour of my way and then spend $100 on things I don't technically need, I love this…read moreplace so much. Great art supplies, including items you might never see in another store for all types of painting and drawing. Add that with tons of cute and affordable gifts, and then after visit the toy section and you're sure to find something for the kiddo in your life. Great place to go for holiday shopping because their prices are competitive and you get to support a local business instead of a big box, plus you'll be lucky to see these items anywhere else! On a recent trip, I bought drawing supplies for me and magnatile minis for a Christmas gift. It can be tricky to find the staircase down between the other colorful businesses on the street, but give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.

The art supply: A very nice selection of art supplies. Sad to say that even with their selection of…read moresketch pads, they did not have the BF's favorite brand. They did have a lot of good stuff in the little back room past the cash register. I even found some heavy duty thread on clearance. The gallery: They are currently showing "Mans and Other" by George Herman. You can make your own judgement if you go. One tip: the paintings change as you get closer or further away.

I love the knit hats and scarves here! Knowing that all the products were hand-knit by single…read moremothers in the community and all sales go back to helping them made my purchase extremely meaningful. Also, this brand is entirely run by Brown & RISD students and that is just amazing! Would definitely want to come back when new designs come out. :) This is now my go-to for holiday gifts!!!