Dew Claw Studios is truly a Rhode Island gem! John and Kris are such kind, welcoming people that…read moremake ceramics accessible to all skill levels! The classes are relatively affordable and generally filled with diverse groups of people. Whether you're looking to hand build or throw pots on a wheel, Dew Claw Studios is a great pottery studio!

A bad place for beginners. The owner is extremely nice and affable, but his inability to actually…read moreinstruct (particularly for the price of these classes!) is absurd. I initially signed up for a hand-building class and noted that the instructor seemed to enjoy socializing with studio "regulars" more than spending a lot of time truly instructing. Indeed, one day the entire class (instructor included) spent the ENTIRE class talking and no lesson was provided at all. This was of course bothersome, but something that I could work through since hand-building can be fairly intuitive/self-taught. Also, I was motivated to learn and this is practically the only studio in the area that offers these courses. However, I then signed up for a pottery wheel course, at which point the cracks began to truly show in terms of the instructor's limitations in the teaching arena. Certainly, the pottery wheel definitely requires a LOT of practice in order to become proficient. But if the majority of your class can't even CENTER a pot--the foundation of pottery wheel work-- by the 4th or 5th lesson (and are being taught by a few of the other class members who have somehow caught on), that truly indicates there's a problem. I attended several open studio sessions in an attempt to hone my skills prior to additional lessons, but again, the instructor would spend the entire time socializing with others working in the studio. You felt as though you were dragging him away from his chit-chat with studio regulars in order to get instruction that you were paying him for. Two studio regulars sitting beside me at my first open studio session finally took pity on me and taught me how to center, which is certainly not their job. But there you are. I stuck out the wheel course for perhaps 5 sessions, in the meanwhile the majority of other students in my section stopped attending. I finally joined them, as I could certainly think of better things to do on my day off than try to wrangle a pottery wheel with little-to-no instruction. I imagine Dew Claw is a fantastic place for those with a background in pottery who are looking to build on their skill-set. But whether they realize it or not, this studio is truly taking advantage of new students who pay a reasonable amount of money and spend a large amount of their time for little return.

These people love children and it definitely shows! We attended a Girl Scout event here and my…read moredaughter loved it! I hope they do more events next year.

The empowerment factory is a wonderful place to learn about health and wellness. The teachers and…read morepresenters are top notch and the environment is delightful. Check out the health and wellness monthly talks coming this winter

I had such a great experience at Visual Shift Art Studio! I was greeted with incomparable…read moreenthusiasm by both Alyssa and her partner, Manny (Designer 151). Their space is so well put-together and I felt extremely welcome upon entering. After looking around at all the outstanding artwork and items on display for sale and chatting about what we could do, Alyssa and I began our art project. She has so many different options to choose from, I took advantage of the hypertufa pot project. She did a great job explaining the process to me and showing me how to properly make the pots by making one alongside me. This was no ordinary class, I was delving into a new form of art that I had never tried before and it all seemed so easy with Alyssa's help and willingness to teach. I can't wait to go back to Visual Shift with my friends and see what other projects are in store for us. Alyssa told me about paint nights that she would be teaching in the upcoming future and that is definitely something I would try out and encourage others to attend. I look forward to seeing this business flourish and would definitely recommend to any person who is interested in an exciting art experience! Truly a hidden gem in RI.

From the owner: Estate Garden Services & Custom Planters & Decor…read more Gardening services include design, plant purchasing, planting, pruning, plant care, weeding & seasonal container design.

I love to stop in and see what's new for home furnishings and art, gifts and clothing especially…read morearound the holidays. l recently bought an original painting by Jaclyn Tomasso that I found for my kitchen, it's beautiful! There is no charge for gift wrapping. The wrapping paper choices have been beautiful over the years. I am a 25 year customer, and I wish Studio Hop a Happy 25th Anniversary.

Nice little spot with some good options for unique gifts. There were a few women working who were…read morevery friendly, but we had somewhat of an odd encounter with a worker or owner (I believe he introduced himself as Eli), who repeatedly asked us how much money we were looking to spend. After about the third time of touching on the topic, I said that we're just looking around and don't have anything specific in mind. With that, he told us that it was their busy season and he had to get back to what he was doing. Wasn't a big deal, but also felt a tad bit unsavory- like dealing with a shady car salesman.

Best place ever!! I remember when they first started many years ago!! I used to actually volunteer…read morethere for quite some time and had a lot of fun!! And went to there free art classes on Saturdays so much fun!!

PeaceLOve Studios is a wonderful non-profit in our community that helps people create peace of mind…read morewith expressive arts programs. Wonderful People.

This is a great little gallery that hosts free events with free beer/wine and free snacks with a…read morerotating selection of local art. Again, it's FREE! No entrance fee, no obligation to buy, although with all the beauty surrounding you from the well curated selection here, you'll likely be very, Very, VERY tempted. Events and hours change so make sure to check out the website and social media before you go. What a lovely spot, and I for one can't wait for the next event!

Candita is a gracious host for cocktail events. I would highly recommend checking out her space if…read moreyou're planning a party! The Gallery is committed to showcasing fine local art and usually has a great mix of paintings, drawings, pottery, etc. I appreciate the mix of mediums, rotating exhibits, etc. Candita is also a fierce activist for the arts and making art originals accessible to any art lover regardless of budget. Scheduled Hours during the week are scarce, so plan ahead, call for an appt, etc. Or just drop in if you happen to be at Hope Artiste!

We love The Spanish Playhouse so much!! My 4 year old attends Saturday morning classes. She spends…read morean hour hanging out with the loveliest teachers as well as kids of all ages, creating art, practicing Spanish, doing theatre, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings in the playhouse. We only wish the class was two hours. I would recommend the playhouse to anyone who is hoping to integrate more Spanish immersion into their family's life -- in a creative, gentle, playful, friendly, and encouraging way. Gracias!

Hamilton House is an adult learning community for those over 55. There are a large number of…read moreexcellent opportunities for learning and sharing, including language classes, lectures on art and history, painting classes, dining with peers, special dinners and many, many other activities.

From the owner: Hamilton House is a 501c3 nonprofit, member-based Adult Learning Exchange located on the East Side…read moreof Providence. Open to the broader community of active senior adults in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts, our Mission is to inspire and enhance members’ lives through stimulating interaction with ideas and friends in an adult learning center and to connect them with opportunities to serve the community. Hamilton House offers weekly classes, special programs and lectures, and social events. Areas of offerings range from art, literature, history, music, language and environmental studies, wellness, community, and much more! Additionally we host a gallery and cafe, which are open to the public.

Took like 4 classes and passed my Road test. Really taught me well and very affordable for…read morenewcomers and beginners.

the instructor is really kind, patient, and friendly. i've learned a lot from just three classes…read morewith him. would definitely recommend to anybody wanting to learn how to drive.