Every time I visit Worcester I find another gem tucked away somewhere in the city, and my past…read morevisit was no exception. I stopped into CC Lowell in hopes of finding a unique card and decorative paper. Within the first five minutes of being in the store, I'd found exactly what I needed - leaving me with a few extra minutes of browsing time. -First and foremost, they carry interesting and unique greeting cards. The selection could be larger, but what they do have is great! -If you need art supplies, this is your place. They have a great selection and several options in each fine art category. Also, don't forget to check out the display of historical art supplies in the back of the shop!! -Upon entering the store, there is an awesome table full of small gift items. If you are looking for a quick, unique gift, CC Lowell does not disappoint in this department. -The staff is pleasant and helpful - making an already great shopping experience even better. CC Lowell will likely make the ever-growing must visit list for me when I'm in Worcester.

I had a work of art framed at C.C. Lowell recently. The gentleman who helped me was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helpful--and the result looks fantastic.

I enter this store in "Sound of Music Maria spinning on a mountaintop" fashion - homagah....such a…read moreWoo winner, this store!!! Metrowest and Central Mass has SO much to offer (artists, intellectuals, organic farming) and Worcester Wares apparently has a pipeline from allllll of these magical people right into their wee storefront! They're located within the DCU Center (easy to find) and light floods this packed shop....let me list the ways it makes my heart sing: * Screen printed Worcester shirts and totes (both classics and hilarious) (Paris of the 80's & Out of the Night Tees, I love you) * Jewelry and pins of the Massachusetts and Worcester variety (I definitely picked up a Worcester pin) * Worcester Bravehearts wares (baseball?! YES!) * Artsy prints,calendars, and mugs (Mugged In Worcester!! Hank VonHellion!! Sarah Wormann!!) * The shop owner (Jessica) is SO nice! Just the kind of awesomely funky lady to inspire your pride for all things local to the Woo You'll pay a fair price for local gems, but know that you're supporting so many local artists when you do! And THAT's the gift that keeps on giving. The hours are a bit funky (aim for Wednesday or Thursday if you need to shop post 5-o'clock bells), but compared with other local artsy stores they're pretty similar (and worth it). CHEERS, Worcester Wares!

I really wanted to enjoy my experience with Worcester Wares, but unfortunately things took a bad…read moreturn before my order was completed. I went to Worcester Wares to order some custom shirts for my small business. I paid the full price up front (mistake on my part) and patiently waited for the project to progress. I promptly sent in all of the graphics needed to make the various shirts I had ordered. Months into the project I was informed the the owner was dealing with some personal matters, which I was understanding and patient about. She did deliver some of the products I had ordered, and indicated that she was working on the remaining products. Some of the shirts had a defect, which she said she would rectify. The hoodies that I ordered were supposed to feature a large logo on they back, which the ones she delivered did not. After that visit, it was radio silence. I sent several emails and messages inquiring about timeframe for delivering the remaining items, but did not get any response from her, or from anyone at Worcester Wares. I began this process in early December 2025, and paid for my items in full at our initial meeting. It is now May the following year, and I have not hard anything from the owner since February when she dropped off a few of the items I had ordered, despite several emails and phone calls. Unfortunately I would not recommend Worcester Wares to another business. I am now out several hundred dollars and have only a small handful of the shirts that I ordered, some of which were not made as ordered. Very disappointing.

Great selection of local art, chocolates, cards & more but the staff is not friendly or welcoming…read moreat all. I wish I could say otherwise because I'd really like to support this place & the local artists represented. While shopping, another guest asked the cashier about if any weaving classes were available in the near future but the only response was a grunted "no." Seems like a friendlier response was warranted so I stopped the shopper on her way out to tell her & her daughter about "A Place to Weave" in Fitchburg, MA. My point is, isn't the Worcester Center for Crafts mission to support the craft community? It isn't hard to do and a friendly word goes a long way.

I discovered this place last year and am so glad I did. This isn't crappity ass crafts. It is a…read moreplace to learn artistic crafts. I took glassblowing and flame work. Glassblowing was very interesting but too hard for me. I'm really glad I took it for the experience and I would probably do it over again just to try it out. It requires a lot of coordination, so if you are as klutzy as me, you might find it too difficult too. As described in their catalog, flamework is: Tthe process of shaping glass rods and tubes into small objects over the flame of a torch. Begin by making beads, pendants and marbles to establish a foundation of technique. As the class progresses, projects will advance to include the creation of solid sculpture and hollow forms such as flowers, holiday ornaments, and perfume bottles. Small class sizes and one-on-one instruction allow students to work at their own pace. I love this class and the instructor, Jake Vincent, is patient and a great teacher. You don't have to be quite as coordinated to do flamework. In addition to glass classes, they have classes in clay, metal, fiber, photography, wood, and design and multimedia. They have a gallery too. I haven't been yet, because the glass studio is in a separate area of Worcester. I've heard its great and intend to go soon. I'll update this post when I get there. Oh, and it isn't as far from Boston as you think. Check out their catalog on their Website.

The set up is very simple- pick any piece off the shelves (prices are at the bottom), take your…read moreseat, and paint for as long as you need to. Then when you're done, Aimee will take care of the rest! Aimee, the owner, is a delight! She was very patient in teaching first-timers and gave some great tips. She keeps a quaint and orderly shop, which is kid-friendly and even pet-friendly. Plus, 20% off for college students (and grad students too, for that matter)! You can pick up your finished piece in about a week so keep that in mind if you are on a time crunch for a gift.

Called because it was over a week and I hadn't received a call that my item was ready for pick up,…read morebut my friend who painted with me got a text days before that hers was ready. I reached out to the studio and they told me my item was there... not sure what or how they were planning to get in contact with me. At the visit I left my name, my number, a description of my item and noted I painted my initials on the bottom of the item - wrote all of this down on the little scrap paper they gave me to write my info. I'm guessing they lost it.... I go to try and pick up my item today, sign says closed 7/18... it's 7/17, no mention on the phone when I called yesterday or on their social media page(s) that they would be closed due. Frustrating to say the least. Items available to paint upon arriving for the visit were sparse so overall, all of these things combined, it was not worth the hassle.

This holiday season the amazing Gallery Store at the Worcester Center for Crafts saved me many…read moreinfuriating and unsatisfying trips to the mall. The staff (I believe it was Candy and Sam who helped me) are well educated about everything in the store from the scarves to the jewelry to the glass and ceramics. It's rare to find truly knowledgeable and approachable staffers in a unique and invigorating setting outside of a major city! I don't come to Worcester often but I will certainly make the Gallery Store a stop the next time I'm in the area.

I love this place! I bought a few items for Christmas gifts this year. Will definitely be back…read moreafter the holidays to pick out a few things for myself. Everything is so well curated. Lovely local business

I really wanted to enjoy my experience with Worcester Wares, but unfortunately things took a bad…read moreturn before my order was completed. I went to Worcester Wares to order some custom shirts for my small business. I paid the full price up front (mistake on my part) and patiently waited for the project to progress. I promptly sent in all of the graphics needed to make the various shirts I had ordered. Months into the project I was informed the the owner was dealing with some personal matters, which I was understanding and patient about. She did deliver some of the products I had ordered, and indicated that she was working on the remaining products. Some of the shirts had a defect, which she said she would rectify. The hoodies that I ordered were supposed to feature a large logo on they back, which the ones she delivered did not. After that visit, it was radio silence. I sent several emails and messages inquiring about timeframe for delivering the remaining items, but did not get any response from her, or from anyone at Worcester Wares. I began this process in early December 2025, and paid for my items in full at our initial meeting. It is now May the following year, and I have not hard anything from the owner since February when she dropped off a few of the items I had ordered, despite several emails and phone calls. Unfortunately I would not recommend Worcester Wares to another business. I am now out several hundred dollars and have only a small handful of the shirts that I ordered, some of which were not made as ordered. Very disappointing.

This place is absolutely amazing. We were talked through step by step as to how they would go about…read morecreating our custom shirts. We learned a lot of things throughout the process. I couldn't have been more happy with my order. The owners are really nice. They really put a lot of time and effort to work with you throughout each step. From updating the status of your order to emailing you suggestions, they really cared for the service they provide to their customers. I definitely recommend MassThread to anyone.

Great products produced by a great family! Very happy with my custom printed hoodie from Mass…read moreThreads! Quality is exceptional, large selection of available garments! Was able to mix and match styles and sizes and colors without any issue. Fast quote and turn around. Shipped all the way from Mass to Cali! When you buy from Mass Threads, you are supporting American small business! Thanks Joshua and Andrea for the excellent work, we really truly appreciate how nice these hoodies are. A+

just wanted to thank you and say what a huge hit the slip and slide was this weekend. I've had…read moreseveral activities at children's parties before and nothing received the consistent use (by both kids and adults!) as this did. I had several people ask where it was from, so I'm sure it'll bring you additional renters :-) Additionally your staff that setup the slide were great, too. Thank you again, and we will be future repeat customers for sure.

Do not rent from this company. We asked for pickup at friday at 4. They came at Friday at 10 a.m…read moreand took the bounce house from a 1000 kids. The owner said we needed to pay another 800 dollars to have it for the rest of the day. Please do not do business with this company.