I cannot say enough about how much me and my friends enjoyed attending our paint pour workshop…read morehere!  Kim and Jen greeted us as soon as we arrived. They were fantastic hosts and instructors. They even asked for our music preferences and managed to select the perfect playlist that we all enjoyed.  They were super attentive to our group of 7 and the other people attending the workshop.  We all had so much fun, that we set a private workshop for next month to make more creations with them.  If you're thinking of attending a workshop here, absolutely do so. It's BYOB and you can bring in snacks as well to enjoy during your workshop.

We had a wonderful experience at this workshop. It is well worth the cost as you are able to hand…read moremake unique, high quality wood pieces. The staff is friendly and walks you through the process step-by-step. BYOB and snacks. They have so many projects to choose from. We will definitely be coming back!!

This is such a gem, and so unique! The owner is lovely, the…read moreprice is amazing, and the space is great! If you are an artist, or even if you just enjoy crafting with a choice of a million options, this is the place for you :)

Aplomb is a delightful oasis of peace and healing. Danielle guides your artistic ability just…read moreenough to equip you to launch into exploring your own creativity, bringing healing to your mind and soul.

I adore this store and the classess offered there. I've been to 4 classes now and loved each of…read morethem. Helen, the owner, is a wonderful person that I love to support. She has the cutest things in her store. I always find what I need and much more. Shop local and support good people.

Had a great time making a eucalyptus wreath. Cute gift selection. Helen provided wonderful…read moreservice. Learning to craft my own decorations is a great value.

Don't miss this lovely sun-filled gem of a gallery filled with paintings, photographs, jewelry,…read morepottery, greeting cards. The prices are a steal. Regular classes for all levels. And a vibrant annual scholarship program for high school seniors attending art schools or colleges. Right across he street from a great independent bookstore. I can find all my gifts in this block!

From the owner: Non-profit association of local artists and art lovers promoting visual arts in the seacoast New…read moreHampshire region. Wide variety of media, genres and styles. Reasonably priced, high-quality photographs, paintings, sculpture, note cards and more. Exhibit areas change monthly and quarterly so there's always something new to see. We also give scholarships to area high school seniors who will be pursuing further education in the arts.

Accents in Glass is moving. Starting in September 2011, their new address will be 1247 Washington…read moreRoad, Rye, NH 03870. If you're in Portsmouth and you want to buy something from them, do it really soon!

Brings out my inner creativity!…read more I have attended 4 classes so far - Fundamentals of Fusing (where I made a couple of nifty coasters), Fundamental of Stained Glass (made a beautiful piece of art), Coral Glass Bowl (everyone should do do this class!) and just last December - Fused Ornaments - a lot of fun with great instructor, classmates and pretty ornament ideas. Christina and her team have a great thing going so tap into your inner creative person and sign up for a class.

Had the pleasure of sending an afternoon at my granddaughters paint party and it was so much fun…read more The room is big and bright. No paint smell or fumes because of the paint she uses. She had the table set up and ready and offered coffee or tea to the adults. Catherine is a sweetheart and her husband Ryan was so nice. They offer adult paint & sip and I will do that soon. Check out her web site and book asap. sketchesndrips.com.

We had my daughters birthday party here, Catherine is amazing! Highly recommend. They also offer…read morecamps and after school programs.

Don't have a medical emergency, they won't do anything to help you or even put credits towards…read moreanother class. They just take your money and tell you to deal with it, or just still come in, even if the doctor advised against it. Extremely unprofessional and unwilling to accommodate in the slightest. I guess they got their money, so they're not worried beyond that. I specifically asked if they could get me into literally any other class so I could still come here, but they refused all of my attempts at reconciliation.

If you're looking to buy jewelry that doesn't look like it came from the mall, this place is worth…read morea shot. Fancy cutting boards & all kinds of other artsy stuff is here. I've always found the staff to be helpful, but I'm not young. Several years ago, they used to be "The League of NH Craftsmen" or something like that. I haven't noticed a big change other than the name.

My son has been taking classes for several months. He always wanted to learn how to draw. Since he…read morestarted he has progressed from stickman-sort of drawings to real pieces of art. That's pretty impressive! Lyudmila is a professional teacher and she is great with kids. There are usually 3 to 4 kids in the class and Lyudmila works with each of them individually. Every kid works on his or her own project. The atmosphere is very friendly, fun and relaxing. If you are searching for an art school in the area, I would recommend Lyudmila's studio.

From the owner: Outstanding small group art classes for kids and adults alike! Watercolor, acrylics, drawing, art…read morejournaling, and even outdoor painting workshops on the weekends! We don't just paint by number, we work on your composition, brush stroke, and media specific skills. Flexible schedule - class times accommodate your schedule. Call or e-mail to set up your art class.

What an awesome little studio! There's a ton of unique and interesting pottery, really friendly…read morepeople, and a really friendly little dog who like to have her back scratched. You can't help but feel like you're home when you're here.

I love this little studio. I love that you can see the workspace as well as the gallery space. I…read morelove that there's NPR playing in the background when I go in, and I love that the owner recognized me from one visit to the next a couple months later. I'm always able to find a unique, original piece to give as a housewarming gift or other small present for someone. Plus, the resident dog is small and cute and makes me happy. Hooray for local businesses.