Met with Gingerly Press this past weekend at American Craft Made Baltimore show on Feb 21st. I…read morelearned a lot about their process and loved several prints. I'm still considering buying several for new wall space in kitchen. The earth-valued themes are depicted so simply but their design and colors are very appealing.

Lindsay provided my partner and me with an exceptional tour during an open house, showcasing her…read moreremarkable artistic process and sharing a wonderful story. I absolutely love her work and have decided to frame it on my wall.

A must visit for crafters! Super cute shop! Tons of community events and DIY classes available.read more

Apparently this place got a complete makeover recently and I wish I took more photos! My friends…read moreand I were going to Fungus Books and Records next door and noticed the plants in this shop. Little did we know the amount of money we would spend in the shop (lol). There were a bunch of plants but also a bunch more such as some Italian food/cookware, candles, mugs, crafts, clothes, trinkets, jewelry, tea, tea pots, soaps, etc! If you need a gift for someone, this is the place to go! Don't forget to check out the back room! It's easy to miss.

We got to tour the Pittsburgh Glass Center as part of our Friendship house tour in October. Such…read morea cool place. We got to visit the entire facility. Would love to go back and take a class. Beautiful pieces of glass to purchase by local artists - made in the Glass center.

My daughter and I had a fun time exploring and making paper weights. Created a memory in time!read more

I can't believe I hadn't been here in years. Totally taking for granted some of the amazing…read moregalleries we have in Pittsburgh. Attended a student art show last night with a friend who teaches a class at PCA. There were so fantastic pieces created by the adult students. In addition of course there were other exhibits that we were able to tour. When I was in art school this was a place we visited often. Time to get back in the swing of things. The gift shop is still fantastic and filled with lots of unique items.

Beautiful gardens and green house off of Mellon park. We stopped here on a sunny day to check out…read morethe printmaking facilities and buy some house plants. After brunch at Square cafe we needed to take a little walk and absorb some rays. It is a very serene setting and once they get the fountain running I may just come to sit and ponder. The building is so big and they offer many summer art classes so check out the website to see what they have. Events are held here all summer, mostly weddings. I went in to see the printmaking lab, I mostly do screenprinting but they don't have the light tables or screens here. The receptionist was so helpful and said that there would be printmaking classes over the summer and to call one of the directors to see what they might be able to do for me in regards to the type of medium I want to work with. If you need a place to do intaglio or relief printing they have a great space to print!

My 9-year-old loved her summer camp at Twig & Berry. Shannon is great and really encourages…read moreeveryone to be creative. We would love to be back!

Wonderful studio for my toddler. Very accommodating & helpful for my slow to warm up toddler…read more Creative and engaging project that was age appropriate. Would definitely recommend!

4.5 stars. Songbird Artistry is a local, family-owned business that sells merchandise that is made…read moreby over 50 local artisans as well as art classes. The merchandise includes jewelry (e.g., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins), apparel (e.g., gloves, hats, t-shirts, onesies, and bibs), bath products (e.g., soaps, beard balm, aftershave, and shower steamers), foods (e.g., olive oil, vinegar, seasonings, and dog and cat treats), stationery (e.g., stickers, greeting cards, and magnets), and home decor (e.g., candles, coasters, prints, and knick-knacks). I bought one pierogi magnet for five dollars. This magnet sticks well to my refrigerator in my kitchen, and it looks cute.

I've had my eye on this shop for some time now and was very glad to see them represented at the…read moreMingo Creek covered bridge festival. Their jewelry is locally hand made and goes anywhere from traditional to whimsical motifs including Harry Potter, Disney, Hamilton the musical, mosaics, and even dried flowers! Their booth only carries a limited selection of what's in the store where they have partnered with local food vendors such as Olive and Marlowe, as well as other Pittsburgh vendors to sell you almost anything. You can find stickers, clothing, caps, coasters, keychains, soap, candles and so much more! I was able to chat with Jenny who is one of the owners of the business who told me that they offer various craft classes in the store as well as unique themed parties such as Harry Potter for kids. If attending a class is not your bag because of the pandemic then on occasion you can purchase a craft kit in store and arrange for a Zoom class on a particular day to make your craft. They are very flexible when is comes to meeting people exactly where they are. You can find most anything on their website. Have something in particular in mind? Just contact them and they will accommodate your every need. During my visit I picked up two pairs of earrings with surgical steel backs. Jenny gave me some rubber stoppers with my purchases to insure they won't get lost. I purchased a pretty teardrop stud earring set and the Hamilton inspired earrings. I'm all set to enjoy one of my favorite Broadway musicals-"Hamilton." I also learned they do "Wicked the musical" jewelry if you are fond of that show. It's a great place to buy local made arts and crafts showcasing Pittsburgh. Although they are based in Lawrenceville across from Children's hospital, you may run into this business at various events with the last one I saw them at was VegFest. They were also at Picklesburg. Jenny told me that If I ever make to the shop itself the cheapest parking is at Children's Hospital across the street for $3.00. Not a bad deal if you are looking for parking in the area. Will be looking forward to visiting their store this fall to check out their other offerings.

A very quirky and very cool art exhibit/shop in Lawrenceville. Some of the coolest and most unique…read moreart I've seen. If you want to support some local artists then this is your spot to check out.

Righteous little upstairs venue in downtown Pittsburg! We were here as part of a local contest; the…read moreestablishment hosted part of the festivities. They have a solid footprint of space available, some of which houses art that you can peruse and purchase, some of which serves as communal space for events and such. Really cool! They had a "kink and draw" event going on simultaneously while we were there. It was nice of them to give us the space to vibe and do our thing. I noticed there was even a kitchen area in the back. Bathrooms were kind of down-on-their-luck but serviceable. Parking around here is atrocious though, especially during peak hours like a Friday night, fair warning if you intend to drive here.

I took my niece to their Kid+Me Disney Princess Meet & Greet: Painting with Belle event. My niece…read moreloves princesses and this is one thing we do together so I loved having this experience with her. She got to color and paint the enchanted rose from beauty and the beast. There were also cookies and tea (apple juice) and then Belle arrived to read a story and we had a photo opportunity with her! If your little one loves art this is a must!

What a great art studio for the kids! We have been here several times for art themed birthdays with…read moreour kids, and decided to look into art classes for our budding Warhol. They offer several different classes throughout the year, so there's something for every age and every interest. Art supplies come with the tuition, and we have been very pleased with the courteous staff, knowledgeable teachers, and overall experience for our kids, who just love this place! It's great to see the kids learn new techniques as they attend the weekly after school sessions, and will most definitely continue having them enjoy this experience for years to come. Honestly, the only downside to this place is its popularity, which leads to occasional difficulties with leaving the parking lot, but it's a small price to pay for a very happy child who is encouraged to learn and create.

I love small art places. No complaints here. Well done small gallery with high quality retail space…read moreand add in an activity - yes, please. Wish I lived closer, so I could take a class. Or visit late afternoon and walk next door to Hopfarm Brewery. Now there's a winning pair!

I always enjoyed visiting Contemporary Craft when it was in the Strip, but the new space is lovely…read moreand there is the added benefit of easy parking. The exhibit space works well for one artist. The two shows I've seen there so far have been provocative, and well worth the time. The gift shop is nicely curated with unique and artful pieces. Studios/classrooms are visible from the gallery and the street. Currently there is timed entry. Admission is free, but visitors should plan to make a donation as a courtesy.