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.

This is a great little spot in Newburyport to come and check out the art that local artists…read moreproduce. My wife's uncle was doing a showing, so we went up to help support them and set up a few items. They do all kinds of educational outreach and classes for the surrounding area, if you live near there go check them out someday.

The Newburyport Art Association is always on my list of stops when I visit Newburyport. The gallery…read morefeatures many local artists and you can always find an affordable piece. I have several different pieces that I've collected over the years. It's nice to support local artists. The staff is always very nice, friendly and helpful. It's clear that they have a love and appreciation of art and the artist. They create a warm and welcoming venue.

The Barn Workshop is an outstanding fully equipped ceramics studio. They offer a wide range of…read moredaytime and evening classes from beginner to advanced - the teachers are excellent! Students work at their own pace on projects they enjoy. The Barn has both electric and reductions kilns and a large selection of glazes. The gallery shows student and teachers ceramic work as well as featured glass and stone artists.

The minute you walk in your feel a sense of calm and wonder. This charming metaphysical gift shop…read morehas lots of goodies, stones, crystals, jewelry, incense, smudge sticks, books, cards, music and so much more. The prices are very reasonable. It was nice to be here off season as it was very quiet and we had lots of time to read and peruse. We've been coming here for many years and have enjoyed sitting with various intuitives for reads and found them to be spot on. No fake stuff here. Very enjoyable place on the waters edge. They also have a Facebook following.

I love Dark Star. There's always a small but nice selection of stones and rock specimens and…read moreaffordable sterling jewelry. The gallery attached is also a beautiful take-in. They're in a great location where the back window looks straight out to the ocean- it's ethereal at the right time of day. Dark Star's selection of metaphysical books is wide for the small space they inhabit and the store itself is very charming, warm, and inviting. The shopkeeper is always friendly and lets you shop around without interfering, she even gave me a free incense stick :D Also, the sand mandala is AMAZING. Go see it while they still have it!

Working artist studios; once in a while they open up the studios for public visitors and walk-in…read moresales. Really neat location and set-up: four floors of engaging art, artists engaged in sharing their work, and an aura of conviviality, particularly during the holidays. A really nice scene; support your local arts communities!

Such a fun afternoon creating!! I highly recommend Create & Escape! We attended the studio to…read morecelebrate Administrative Professionals Day!! Each of us created a different item it was such a wonderful afternoon!!! The staff is so helpful and accommodating. I had changed my design when I arrived and they didn't even bat an eye... So many different designs and items to choose or you can create your own! Everything is covered in the pricing no hidden fees etc a great value for this activity!

Wendy led a mobile candle-making workshop for my sister's bachelorette and we had so much fun!…read moreSuccessful workshop and very satisfied Bride & Squad! Some things I loved in no particular order: 1. Wendy was helpful and responsive during the planning/booking process. 2. She was professional, prepared, and on time. 3. The lesson and materials were of high quality. Wendy demonstrated value with her advice and recommendations, offering us insights into how we could make our own candles without the professional equipment, on a lower budget, or just getting creative with different vessels etc. All the scents she brought with her (there were soooo many and she'd have even more if we went into the studio!) smelled AMAZING and true to what they were supposed to smell like. 4. The display and attention to detail were just phenomenal. Check out the pictures! We decorated the space for the party of course and the setup really enhanced the vibe we were going for! So beautiful and classy! 5. Wendy is just a really cool person! It was a pleasure working with her as well as just chatting and laughing with her during the craft. The whole group (8 of us) had nothing but praise afterwards. The highest recommendations for this wonderful local business! I definitely want to visit the studio and will be using Create & Escape again for future events, and you should too!

My partner and I had a lovely date night at Clay Dreaming!! We had a reservation and were welcomed…read morein as soon as we arrived. The employees showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and how to paint our pottery. There was a wide range of items to paint, so there's something for everyone's interests and budget. There was also a wide range of colors and paint brushes. I've done pottery painting a few times and I typically feel a little let down when I get the finished piece back... but not this time! Clay dreaming's instructions and tips for painting helped my piece to turn out just how I wanted it. Thank you to clay dreaming and I recommend this place for a wonderful date night!

Painting my pottery was a great experience and I was very happy with the outcome after it was…read morefired! I am a little bummed, I forgot to add my name to the bottom of my piece and so when they added it themselves they spelt it wrong. I know this is partially my fault, however my name was on the reservation and that was not cross referenced. Still a beautiful place to paint and I would go again

This is one of the great historic photo galleries that I have visited on Bostons' historic North…read moreShore. Lots of great historic photos. Framed and unframed. Most (but not all) of a nautical bent. It's Gloucester what do you expect? Also an art and sculpture gallery too. Pricing is very reasonable. The owner Fred Bodin is a friendly,welcoming and knowledgeable business owner . It's worth the trip !!