I am a lifelong crafter and I have been sleeping on Dan's! There is so much available at this…read morestore. My husband and I took our niece here, and I think she had more fun just looking around than actually picking out things to buy. There are huge sections of Legos, models, craft kits, games, toys, beads, painting supplies, and even stuff for babies. My niece got a coloring book, pastel colored pencils, a game with sparkly fish, and a little plastic helicopter. My husband even got some super glue that he needed for work. Nothing was terribly priced, and the staff was helpful and friendly. I have been trying to fit more crafts into my life as a relaxing hobby, and I think I'll have to visit Dan's again to pick up a craft kit. It's a fun place to just browse too.

Great staff--friendly and helpful. Fun local store with an amazing selection for kids (and grown up…read morekids)

For years now I have been adding to my Pottery Pinterest board... and one of the first artisans I…read morefollowed was Katy. I found out that Katy's creations were actually sold out of East Main Clay so I reached out to Katy and she kindly sent me photos of what they had in stock. I wish I would have taken more photos but I bought items for the Housewarming Baskets I was doing for Emancipated Foster Youth and I treated myself to this planter recently. The item was packed very well and shipped quickly. The customer service is always kind and patient as there is a 3-hour time difference. You can always check out their current inventory on their Instagram account. I wished that some of our local gift shops would carry their items. Respectfully Reviewed.

Jennifer is the proprietress. She, along with Kate (of…read moreGenesee Country Museum fame) produce a wide variety of ceramics, including custom pieces. Jennifer used to be upstairs at v The Tea Pottery but has moved down into her own space that's easy to access. Come explore.

Potential students beware. It seems to be all about the money!…read more I registered and paid for a stained-glass class at Studio 34 through the Rochester Brainery for $295. The class was supposed to have been taught by a world-renowned glass artist, and the class description read that it included all the glass and all materials except for protective eyewear. On the first day of class, the instructor, who was not the professional glass artist listed in the course description, had us look through bins of glass scraps after we'd decided on a pre-approved design. While I found some pieces I could use, I could not find green or blue glass that matched and/or were large enough for the design. The instructor looked too, couldn't find any, then brought out some sheets of glass for me to choose from. At no point was there a mention of having to pay more for the glass. When I showed up the following week, I was told that I had to pay for the green and blue glass I'd picked out the week before. I objected, and the instructor said I had to call the owner, who said that the bins had copious amounts of glass for the projects. They did not. They were inadequately stocked. I was not the only one having difficulty finding glass. Every student had trouble. The owner said that my options were to pay for the glass or take a refund for the class. I will not be forced into paying for glass that was supposed to be included in the class cost so I took the refund. If there was an additional cost to the glass, that should have been said upfront when the sheets were brought out by the instructor. And it turns out that this class does not even provide the finishing piece so we couldn't actually hang our stained-glass projects. We could only leanthem against a window. The finishing piece is part of another class and this was not mentioned in the course description. Another class and more money to finish one piece. When a course description says we're going to be instructed by a glass master, I expect that it will be unless I'm notified in advance that it's not the case and offered a chance to opt-out at that time. When a course description says the class includes the materials, I expect to be able to find glass that I can use to create an integrated piece, rather than random scraps that result in a mismatched mess. The only other option offered was to open my wallet and pay more.

I have not taken any of the classes but I have worked with the owner and met a handful of the…read moreinstructors. I have also sat in on a class to see how it works. The studio is located on the second floor of a multifunctional historical building in the Neighborhood of the Arts. When you come to the studio don't be afraid to knock on the door... just walk in. They keep the door closed because of the a breeze that can sometimes effect the art work going on inside. All of the staff members I met were super friendly and professional. I came to the studio with no experience in any of the art they offered and absolute no knowledge. Marilynne and her instructors are excellent teachers and truly care to make your experience special. The class size I sat in on was a glass fusion class. If you don't know what that is(which I didn't before I stopped in) it's where you cut colored pieces of class and place them on a big piece of glass. Once you get your desired arrangement it then gets put in a furnace and melts into an awesome piece of art, just the way you arranged it. The class was a small class size, 4 people total. The instructor gave the students great instruction, then let them get creative. She offered pointers and answered questions along the way. I look forward to signing up for some of the hot glass classes. Also, it's important to note that Studio 34 repairs jewelry. So if you have a favorite piece that needs mending whether its glass, beads, or metal...stop in here!

Put the correct hours of operation....they closed at 5 . Drove a ways wated time...must call to see…read moreif open.

I have had two amazing experiences at Fabrics and Findings. I reupholstered two different styles of…read moredining chairs. The staff is incredibly helpful making the entire experience pleasant and efficient. The quality of the work is flawless. It is an institution in Rochester and I am happy to add to their business.

Don & Cheryl Olney create expertly crafted, colorful art that is not like anything I've seen…read morebefore. I want to call it Happy Art because the way their spirited figures dance across a wall, always bring me joy when I see them. And bonus! Don and Cheryl are two of the nicest people you'll meet - kind and sharing, a real pleasure to know.

From the owner: Cheryl and Don make wooden figures of people, dancers, etc. We also make a variety of…read moremechanical/kinetic pieces. We love to do custom work whether it be your colors on one of our standard pieces, or something totally new. We also make awards, donor gifts, and fund raising pieces for organizations. We also love to create office decor for doctors, social workers, and others who work with people and want a colorful upbeat atmosphere to work in.