5 Stars for a fabulous little gift shop with everything you could possibly need for gifts for the…read morewhole fam! We were looking for a very specific gift to send someone back home- a red lobster stuffed animal. As we walked past this shop we saw exactly what we were looking for right on the window display! I had my little dog with me and they welcomed us in- the gal at the register even gave my pup a treat! I could've spent hours shopping for the whole family, from jewelry, to games and puzzles, to art prints and home decor- There was so much to choose from! I'll definitely be back for more and am so thankful for the friendly staff!

Another cute gift shop in Providence. This is close to Frog and Toad. We were greeted by the…read morefriendly owner upon entering. They have cute magnets made by local artists; shirts, bowls, kitchenware, and so many others. If you're looking for high-quality Rhode Island t-shirts with cute designs (they are on the pricier side though), other souvenirs, and gift items, you should definitely check out this store.

Beautiful art that is fairly priced. Perfection! Mail order and in person st crafts show equal good…read moreservice.

Three Wheel Studio has a lot of beautiful, U.S.-made pottery. The store features pottery from…read moreartists from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The store features pottery by the owner, Dwo Wen Chen that is absolutely stunning. The pieces are perfect with autumn, decorated with red and orange leaves. This place is great when you are looking for unique, special gifts. I had a difficult time finding something small for my boss that was in my price budget. Expect to pay $20-$350 for a piece of pottery. For example, I paid $18 for a small tea bag holder about 3-4" in diameter. Definitely worth a walk-through, but keep in mind that prices are pretty steep.

I just took my niece to get some pen, pencils, journals and the such. She loved the choices and…read morethe selection of all those items. I spent some time checking out the RISD inspired items like t-shirts and mugs and I loved the designs and the colors. Very bright and colorful. The staff was helpful and friendly and there was always someone close to ask questions

Visited this thinking it's a store for the RISD Museum. It's a store where art supplies are…read moreavailable, shirts, mugs, magnets, and a few souvenir items. If you're doing touristy things and planning to visit, there's not much to see here.

I love the knit hats and scarves here! Knowing that all the products were hand-knit by single…read moremothers in the community and all sales go back to helping them made my purchase extremely meaningful. Also, this brand is entirely run by Brown & RISD students and that is just amazing! Would definitely want to come back when new designs come out. :) This is now my go-to for holiday gifts!!!

My first visit to Blick and they had a large assortment of art supplies, very neatly and well…read moreorganized. Best of all the salesperson who helped me was knowledgeable, patient and able to help me find everything I needed as well as explain different supply options. What a great store experience!

I went in to Blick for a gift (they have a mechanical pencil that Wirecutter rates the best) and…read morewas impressed by their selection of art supplies. I am by no means a visual artist but I had a blast just looking at the supplies. What really blew me away was the customer service. I was greeted right away (as was everyone who entered the store) and informed that there was a sale going on and not to hesitate to ask if I needed assistance. I ended up taking them up on the offer to help as the pencil eluded me, but they put me on the correct path. Checking out was a breeze and they also told me I qualified for an educational discount of 10% everything not already on sale. All said, I got what I came for (along with a few other items) and was very happy with the experience.

Brought my 5 year old after a horrible visit to a clay studio closer to home…read more Owner was pleasant and helpful. Great selections for both kids and adults, prices comparable to other places I've been....One big plus is how quick we can pick up, other places have made us wait a week, and have in consistant hours. Only negative is its not closer to home, but definitely worth the 30 minute drive

A family friend brought my two daughters there last week…read more The experience was fine for them, however, this place does not advertise that the owner is extremely religious, plays Christian worship music, and writes scripture on the bags when the items are picked up. If that aspect of the business isn't specifically advertised, it can be a bit off putting for someone who doesn't know what they're walking into. Our biggest issue stems from that fact that this place took pictures of my children and put them on their social media. My wife reached out via chat on Instagram and was ignored. My wife called the business and talked directly to the owner and was met with indifference. She said that the Instagram account was ran.by someone else and she would reach out before pushing my wife off the phone. It was eventually removed and replaced, sarcastically, with a picture of my children with yellow smiley faces blocking them. The Instagram account also blocked my wife who only asked for the pictures to be removed. It wasn't until after this that we saw that she also posted pictures of our children to FACEBOOK and those weren't removed. We tried calling again, during business hours, and the phone was off. So I went there and spoke to her myself. I explained to her that putting images of children is against Rhode Island law. After making me wait, she got on her own phone and all of a sudden had access. She deleted the pictures and I went on my way. I don't recommend this place unless you're a religious zealot looking to spend the afternoon with an insufferable Karen who thinks breaking the law is ok because she's "always done it."

Here to review the framing. I needed a piece framed, matted, and wired in a custom frame last…read moreminute for an exhibition. I called a couple of places in the area and it was clear folks were trying to give me the run around and were being shy in their estimates. One place quoted me a truly unreasonable price for just a simple matte. I've gotten plenty of things matted and have done plenty a matte myself. No one ever charged what they told me. Lucky for me, I called up Jerry's Artarama next. I got a really good estimate for my frame but the framer was also honest about how pricy things could get with certain materials. Throughout the whole experience, I was never blindsided. Fortunately for me I also was able to take advantage of their custom framing sale. And there is another 10 percent off for members! When I first came in, it was clear the framer was sensing where I wanted to go with things, rather than leading me to the obviously most expensive options. She gave me solutions using frames they already have made (they have a large selection for reasonable prices) and also what I could do to make things fancier for extra. She showed me the difference between the museum plexiglass and regular plexiglass and explained that the major difference is UV protection. She also gave me the samples to compare for myself and choose, and we agreed on just appearance they are rather similar. I ended up going for museum grade but I really appreciated how she showed me all of my options and the prices and let me decide. She also helped me pick a frame that they could order in time and helped me choose which frame and matte width looked best. Even the rush pricing was not exorbitant. When I came to pick things up, it was wrapped, wired with bolts, matted, plastic protected, and ready for shipping. I came out of the experience with first class work/service and I never once felt preyed on. I think some framers can take advantage of the fact that a lot of people don't know a lot about the framing process or what is reasonable and so I really appreciated how professional and friendly Jerry's Artarama was through the entire process. I totally recommend them to both art professionals or to anyone who wants to frame a special photo. I am so incredibly happy with how everything worked out and will be back soon!

I have always found the staff at Jerry's in Providence to be knowledgeable, accessible, and…read moredownright nice. Great selection of inventory and competitive pricing and I appreciate the staff recommendations whether in conversation or in notes alongside the product. Well worth the trip.

Shop just opened! I've seen Summer curate and manage Restoration Hardware, American Apparel, and a…read morefew other places and to see this new space open is great! The store is selling all sorts of craft supplies and homegoods with a decent selection now and lots more to come. Most craft supplies are hard to come by in the city and are mostly curated towards painting / sculpture, Indigo seeks to fill the void. Come celebrate local business, merchandising magic, and some locally sewn goods!

The Foundry Art show was well organized and thought out. It was my first time attending and it was…read morerelatively easy to find parking. There was a great selection of artists to purchase items from!

I have been trying to get to the Foundry Art show for the past couple years and this year I FINALLY…read moremade it. There are many local treasures (a great way to shop local!) and something for just about everyone with varying prices. If you don't find a gift for a loved one, I'm sure you'll find one for yourself! It's very well organized, a neat, and not overcrowded (went on a Sunday). Their "checkout" process is great. When you arrive you can get a shopping basket and you are allowed to stroll around and pick up the items you wish to purchase. When it's time to pay, you can purchase everything together at once. In my opinion, this is a great system! All of the vendors and staff were very friendly! Here are the hours/days for 2013! - I might even make it back for a second trip! Friday, December 6th, 12-8pm Saturday, December 7th, 10-6pm Sunday, December 8th, 10-6pm Friday, December 13th, 12-8pm Saturday, December 14th, 10-6pm Sunday, December 15th, 10-6pm

Such nice, helpful owners. Great stock of quality fabrics, 10 yards of which are going home with me…read moreto Southern California.

I am a seasoned crocheter and knitter, and I always love to find a good local yarn shop in the…read moretowns I visit when I travel. I have to say this store is a brilliant find! It is easily one of the best shops I have visited. The staff was so extremely friendly and warm. The yarn selection was ample and the atmosphere is professional but welcoming. It is very clean and bright. The prices were half of what I would pay at home in Texas. But the best part? BUNNIES!!!! I am completely smitten with this shop and hope to hop back in the next time I'm here!