Such a fun afternoon creating!! I highly recommend Create & Escape! We attended the studio to…read morecelebrate Administrative Professionals Day!! Each of us created a different item it was such a wonderful afternoon!!! The staff is so helpful and accommodating. I had changed my design when I arrived and they didn't even bat an eye... So many different designs and items to choose or you can create your own! Everything is covered in the pricing no hidden fees etc a great value for this activity!

Wendy led a mobile candle-making workshop for my sister's bachelorette and we had so much fun!…read moreSuccessful workshop and very satisfied Bride & Squad! Some things I loved in no particular order: 1. Wendy was helpful and responsive during the planning/booking process. 2. She was professional, prepared, and on time. 3. The lesson and materials were of high quality. Wendy demonstrated value with her advice and recommendations, offering us insights into how we could make our own candles without the professional equipment, on a lower budget, or just getting creative with different vessels etc. All the scents she brought with her (there were soooo many and she'd have even more if we went into the studio!) smelled AMAZING and true to what they were supposed to smell like. 4. The display and attention to detail were just phenomenal. Check out the pictures! We decorated the space for the party of course and the setup really enhanced the vibe we were going for! So beautiful and classy! 5. Wendy is just a really cool person! It was a pleasure working with her as well as just chatting and laughing with her during the craft. The whole group (8 of us) had nothing but praise afterwards. The highest recommendations for this wonderful local business! I definitely want to visit the studio and will be using Create & Escape again for future events, and you should too!

One of the first shops we went into and the sales associate was wonderful! Fair prices- plenty of…read moret-shirts and jackets. I grabbed a little witch ornament, a bookmark, a magnet & a much needed umbrella! I wanted more- but being one of the first shops- I was attempting to pace myself! They simply have a good selection of a bunch of Salem souvenirs. Plus it's at the waterfront! Win, win.

Been coming to this store for almost 5 years, excellent selection of halloween mugs, key chains,…read more tshirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, signs, glasses, posterers, souvenir collector items, books, tokens, bumper stickers, you name, they got it there. Next, prices are very reasonable there, can pay by either cash or charge card. Also, there store is always kept very clean and items are well stocked in in the store. Last, the staff is awesome, very friendly group of people that work there, who are always very helpful and accomodating for anything you need help with there. Cass, Jen and Wendy are the A team there and do outstanding work at Salem Dipity.

My partner and I had a lovely date night at Clay Dreaming!! We had a reservation and were welcomed…read morein as soon as we arrived. The employees showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and how to paint our pottery. There was a wide range of items to paint, so there's something for everyone's interests and budget. There was also a wide range of colors and paint brushes. I've done pottery painting a few times and I typically feel a little let down when I get the finished piece back... but not this time! Clay dreaming's instructions and tips for painting helped my piece to turn out just how I wanted it. Thank you to clay dreaming and I recommend this place for a wonderful date night!

Painting my pottery was a great experience and I was very happy with the outcome after it was…read morefired! I am a little bummed, I forgot to add my name to the bottom of my piece and so when they added it themselves they spelt it wrong. I know this is partially my fault, however my name was on the reservation and that was not cross referenced. Still a beautiful place to paint and I would go again

The cost of clothing and jewelry is overpriced . You can buy locally cheaper . Quality and…read moreselections are nothing exceptional

I popped in here after clicking on an ad for hand-sewing patterns online. It made me remember that…read moreI had walked by this place a few times and hadn't checked it out yet. The name of the shop was a bit mystifying as I couldn't tell if it was for needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, etc. Turns out it's a little bit of all of the above! Mostly it's a needlepoint shop but they have some knitting and crochet items as well including a small selection of beautiful specialty yarns and kits. As a one-time visitor to that nasty little place on Newbury st, I was relieved at how AMAZINGLY FRIENDLY the owner was. She chatted with me for about 20 minutes, showed me around the whole place and introduced me to basic needlepoint items of which I was previously unaware. I was very sad that I didn't get to pour oodles of money into this nice lady's hands, but my grandmother ended up giving me a ton of embroidery supplies that she can't use any more. Hopefully when I run out in a wee bit she'll still be open, and we can do business!

Well organized & communicated. Great instruction & just a BLAST TO DO AND LEARN. CANT WAIT TO GO…read moreAGAIN. It will be my fifth time, and I have enjoyed them all. You get to be creative, actually create something beautiful & bring it home to share or gift. Wonderful way to express yourself and your inner artist. SO MUCH FUN!!

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

Hestia is a terrific company. The owner is hands on and the artists she has working on hand…read morepainted items are top notch. I highly recommend this company and their wonderful products.

Hestia Creations Specializing in handcrafted gifts and home…read moredécor, Hestia offers unique, locally inspired items and a paint-your-own pottery studio.

The staff and service is fantastic here! They were so kind with helping me take touristy photos as…read moreI sat on two different goth thrones in their store. I enjoyed chatting with the staff about the culture and tourist seasons in Salem, and browsing their inventory. If I lived in the area and wasn't worried about luggage space, I would definitely be more of a regular. Definitely worth visiting while in Salem!

Always one of my first shop/stops. I love the tea and always have to stock up. The vampire vibe is…read moremy thing so love this place. My favorite stuffed bat was from here years ago. The service is away great and helpful. Wish I lived closer. The prices are reasonable for the touristy town.

For a relatively small store they do manage to stock a very large assortment of merchandise. I am…read morealways amazed at what they can fit into a small space. They carry magic supplies, joke gifts, Halloween masks, books, crystals, herbs, jewelry, souvenirs, and more. The prices are very reasonable for the items that they have. The people running the store are always friendly and helpful. If you are ever in Salem you should definitely give this store a spin!

I love everything about this store but the main reasons I keep coming back are the warm atmosphere…read moreand how welcoming the employees are. Magic Parlor is one of the places that mean the most to me in Salem because it's so much more than just a store. I've gone there when experiencing a depressive episode and I once ducked in for relief when my PTSD was triggered by something going on outside. This is not just a store for me.............it's my safe place.

Beautiful yarn selection with lovely local choices- something I always look for when traveling…read more Owner was very friendly and pointed out an item I may have missed otherwise. Also plenty of smaller items that were perfect for gifts like cards, stickers and stitch markers. Prices were what I expect from an independent yarn store selling premium yarns. I also picked up a sweatshirt with last year's Fiber Witch Festival art. Hope to attend next year in person!

Excellent selection, personable staff who wants to help and will chat about your selections so…read moreyou're making an informed educated decision that gives longevity to your final products. Super cute "accessories" (stitch markers, bags, etc). I also found everything reasonably priced for how high quality they are. I'm comfortable here as a queer person who is self taught in knitting and occasionally asks beginner questions. Lucy in particular helped me once with an after thought heel and turned me on to German short row heels. Game changer guys. They also have social events that I'd like to attend when I'm not working, which all look so fun. I love their community and you can book help time, which makes a huge difference in my confidence trying new things. I cannot recommend them enough. I haven't met Ana but we've chatted and she cares so much. I love the energy poured into this shop and community. Thanks guys!

Love this store!! Recently I was visiting the Boston area…read more On a day trip my husband and I decided to check out Marblehead. Any time I'm traveling I always Google "closest bead store to my location". I am so glad I did. The owner was very welcoming and friendly. The store is full of gorgeous already made jewelry and tons of supplies to make your own. Nice selection of glass beads, findings, one of a kind artisan beads, tools, stringing material, she has it all.

Thank god for Dawn at EOS Designs for creating an amazing outlet for the stresses of everyday life!…read more I have taken classes for over a year and have created pieces that I have never thought I could make by myself! I now have a hobby (or an addiction) that I thorough enjoy and not to mention that I look way more stylish than I used to from all of my one of a kind jewelry! And the selection of beads are fantastic - I promise you will never run out of ideas!!