Tongwood Art was a really positive experience! I have painted canvas of art and crafted with play…read moredough. The art teacher is very knowledgeable and helped me feel confident in creating arts and crafts. The art teacher is very patient, kind, and helpful. She made art and crafts seem very do-able with every learner that participates in the activities. The interior is very uniquely designed where each wall and space has its own character. The location is very easy to get to via public transit and there are parking spots on the streets. I highly recommend this art studio for a date night or family activity!

I have a 5 year old that loves art... I think the teacher makes the experience. We came in. Weren't…read moregreeted. No name intros. Nothing was set up. She didn't explain what we would be doing. I wasn't comfortable leaving him so hung back and helped out. One mom dropped off a kid who needed a bit extra help settling in and the teacher was visibly annoyed with him. Just not the type of place that's warm, inviting or inspiring . I took art in Eastern Europe throughout my childhood and the teaches commanded the room. This was basically overpriced babysitting. Hoping it's just this one class. Going to try a different school a go.

Great store , very helpful staff, friendly and knowledgeable .One of the few stores I enjoy…read moreshopping .. Thank you all

I went to the store to pick up a few last-minute gifts and paid for them. I got home and to my…read moresurprise, one of my items wasn't in my bag. I called the store and explained what happened and they said I would have to come back to the store to receive a refund, even though they saw the item I purchased on the counter where the sales rep left it. I then asked to speak to the manager, and I was placed on hold once again for over 10 minutes. I explained to Jessica the manager that I don't live close by and it would be an inconvenience she still said they couldn't do anything about it and I would have to come back into the store for my refund. I'm out of a gift for my coworker, no refund unless I travel 45 minutes back to that store, and leave to get a cheesy gift card. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NOT MY FAULT!!!!

I went here looking for fabric for my eye mask and Melinda was the most helpful person, absolutely…read morerecommend her and the store!

Was there recently and had a bad experience. I'm not someone who visits fabric stores often so I'm…read morenot aware of the protocol. I needed some textured fabric for a project I was working on. I found a product that I liked, but it wasn't folded on those rectangular cardboard things it was hung up on the wall on a spool. I figured that customers are supposed to bring the cardboard folded fabric up to the counter, but wasn't sure if I was allowed to take the large spool off of the wall and carry it over. So I went to the counter and said that I needed some fabric and the older woman there was quite dismissive and rude. She told me "well, you have to bring it over here if you want it" I quickly apologized and told her I didn't know the protocol, but I'd be happy to go grab it. I came back to the counter. She measured and cut what I needed then a younger girl was checking me out and this older woman was micromanaging this poor girl the entire time about how to ring it in and process my credit card payment. The whole experience was disappointing, I will definitely go somewhere else if I ever need fabric again.

I came here and made a small rug. At first the process was pretty overwhelming because the tufting…read moregun is pretty heavy duty. The instructors were super patient and explained how to use it. We were able to test out the guns before starting on our own rugs. They provided great feedback on how to improve your process which was super helpful. I thought the process was really really therapeutic once I got into the zone. I would highly highly recommend coming here if you want to get away from your phone and craft! Overall I had a great experience and i definitely would go back. I just have couple small suggestions that could make the experience perfect. I think the instructors could have been more clear about the safety training. We also spent a lot of time setting up so some people in my group only had 1hr vs 2 hrs to actually work on their rug. It is nice that you can come back and finish your rug if you're not done!!

This was one of the most fun crafting activities I've ever done! I love how they really let you do…read moreit on your own without too much hand holding so the piece you make is truly your own. We did the rug tufting and I absolutely loved it so much! They have so many colors to choose from and she explained everything so clearly, definitely would come here 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!

The Local Hand is a rare gem. So much more than just a gift shop. It's a place where one can take a…read morebreak from daily routine. Be that by finding the perfect handmade gift, learning about local artists, or acquiring a new craft skill.

From the owner: The Local Hand is a gift shop, gallery, and community arts space offering a curated selection of…read morehandmade goods by local artists and makers. Our mission is to make art more accessible to our neighborhood in a warm, inviting community space, while financially supporting local artists and artisans.

Before booking the space in December I've been here for pop-ups and events. It's such a warm and…read morewelcoming gem in the community. My experience in booking the space for a private event was just wonderful. Communicating with the owner before and during the event was great. She is very responsive and was quick to answer all of my questions which I appreciated! I plan to book another private event here soon and highly recommend the space! You won't find anything like it!

I booked a private event on Saturday April 27th for a DIY wedding event with my bridesmaids and…read morefamily. I absolutely love the space and the host was amazing. She went above and beyond to not only provider a professional art product and services, she was very attentive and made our experience an enjoyable one. Not only do I recommend this space, I'll definitely be booking again soon! Ideal Mixer is a great addition to the community and if you haven't stop by yet, I urge you to. Thank you for your warm hospitality Ideal Mixer

Very wide selection of supplies, big store and good quality products. I asked a worker what the…read moredifference would be in using air dry clay or oven bake clay besides the hardening process. They explained that oven bake would require baking it in the oven and for air dry, you do not. The answer only restated that one needs baking and the other doesn't, which was what I'd specifically asked to go beyond to know the difference in use. I would have appreciated more in depth information and not assuming I'm completely clueless.

Highly recommended ! Exceptionally helpful and considerate employees, very complete selection of…read moreproducts for any artist, and a well-organized store. Good value on a large range of products from student to professional grade, with many sale items available. Close-by transit and commuter rail makes for easy access. A real gem for any art or craft needs.

When I visited Boston last week for a formal event, I realized I didn't pack a wrap to go with my…read moredress. After checking a few places I came across Sushma Handicrafts and Ada was so helpful! We unfolded almost every option before I settled on a reasonably priced and beautiful option.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Very bad experience - prices were not posted anywhere except…read morefor the deeply discounted items. The cashier has you swipe before seeing the price and then won't accept returns even though it's required in MA. Nowhere in the kiosk is it posted that they don't accept returns. Customer service was brutal - gave the runaround when asking where the no returns posting was (makes sense because it isn't posted anywhere...).