Want to laugh and craft and drink wine? Check. Check. Check. Heidi brought a group of my dearest…read morecollege friends together via Zoom for just that! We had a blast. And even came out with some very cool macrame pieces. She was able to cater to our varied skill sets and even keep calm when we made her explain one knot a mere 30 times. What a fun night, and cool idea. She offers a ton of class options so we will definitely be doing it again.

I attended one of Re-create's organic body product workshops. It was empowering and fun! You learn…read morea lot about what is in your skin care products and the dangers of certain chemicals. This information has been very useful. You also get to add your choice of a variety of essential oils in to the products you make (they all smelt amazing!). Heidi is really down to earth and fun to work with. I would recommend the workshop to anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle or simply wants to take charge of what they are putting on their skin. I will definitely be back for another session! It was fun going with a group of friends.

Kirsten has been at the Clay School for many years now. She is patient, knowledgeable & alway…read morehelpful. This program is a must for anyone who loves pottery / clay work. 5+ stars for the Clay School.

The studio is quite large and there's lots of wheels/equipment for a big group. (Ours was 14.)…read more Kirsten is a born teacher--patient, funny, impossible to irritate, and truly caring about our learning and our ultimate beginner's creations. She refused our offer of a tip. Cannot recommend highly enough. We wish her the best with her business!

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!

This place is awesome! Holten Artisan Gifts is my new go-to for one of a kind birthday and holiday…read moregifts. The works are unique and reasonably priced, and I love knowing that my purchase is supporting local artists. The two women running the shop are friendly and really care about crafting and community. They host a lot of workshops and public drop-in events here too. Definitely somewhere worth shopping if you're in the area!

This wonderful shop has closed but a new gift shop has opened. Holten Artisan Gifts. (978)…read more972-5179.

The good witch is truly wonderful, including the employees and the owner that we were fortunate to…read morehave met. The store is super cute and a must for your daughter when visiting Salem. My daughter (8.5) stuffed a stuffy our first visit and we returned 2 days later to make a potion. We worked with 3 different employees and they were so sweet to our Daughter. The stuffy experience was 40 and the potion was 35, which seemed very fair considering how much time and sweetness that was expressed.

Ok so the family was going to Salem for the weekend and we didn't have anything to do so I saw this…read moreonline so I decided to try it. A couple things: -There are rare dates where the Good Witch would actually be in the store, so we didn't get to see her in person. -The staff are really nice, and they keep magic going. -Things in the shop are kind expensive, but you probably get to take home something anyways with the appointment. -The store is unbelievably pink, and we loved it that way! -Tip: Try the stuff a stuffed animal sort of class, you'll never forget it! -This store is for all ages! No one will judge you if they see you in there. This store is glamourous and I would definitely recommend it to everyone. I know I listed a couple flaws, but overall, it was a super fun experience!

My wife and I went on a Saturday day date to an ornament making class just before Christmas. It was…read morean amazing experience. Our instructor James made what could be an intimidating experience seem extremely welcoming and laid back. His level of expertise, professionalism and ability to teach was remarkable. I strongly advise anyone looking for a great new experience to give this place a shot. I know we'll be back again soon.

Attended a pumpkin glass session. It was so fun! The staff explain everything and really help you…read moreout. The staff explain why they do this "this way" so you learn a lot too! Lots of fun color choices! Even with Covid-19 they are doing small classes and taking precautions with sanitizer available. Sign up early as classes fill up quickly. Great fun!!

We attended a family wedding event here recently. It was absolutely terrific in terms of staff,…read morelighting, and most of all the menu. Both steak and chicken plated food was truly delicious! And the Parmesan bowl for the salad creative and tasty. Highly recommend!

My son and daughter in laws wedding was held on 3/30/2025. The two most important things about the…read morewedding are the food and DJ and I should also add wedding planner. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the DJ was great, had the dance floor going all night. Most important was the food. From the appetizers to the main food everything was exceptional. The first clue should have been there was not steak knife to cut filet mignon, you didn't need one. This was probably the best steak I have ever had. I wish I brought a doggy bag as I had too many appetizers which were also exceptional. The wedding planner Paige was on top of everything all night. She was exceptiona. She kept things on track all night. Too bad it went by way too fast. I would highly recommended this venue.

The Stoneham Knitting Meetup Group meets at the Reading Main Street's Starbucks every Wednesday…read morenight at 6pm. I made it to my first meeting on the 5th and am hoping to get to another meeting this Wednesday. I can honestly say I was surprised to see 15 or more (I lost count!), knitters when I arrived. They had pulled the little tables together to form one very long table to the right of the room and everyone was knitting away. Socks, scarves, baby blankets, afghans, and shawls were projects I saw in the works. This group is probably the nicest group of strangers, second to Yelpers of course!, that I've met. Everyone wanted to know about each other's projects and we went around the table with introductions and a little blurb about the project she was knitting. If you're in the area and could use a little inspiration for a project, or just want the company of some really nice ladies and a hot beverage you'll love this group too! Oh, and the best part: it's free!