So fun! So cute! We took a day off and headed to Nh as a random last minute trip with no plans. It…read moretook us to Portsmouth, NH. The concierge told us about the open market so we attended and found some fun treasures.

This is a very small, but very delightful, open market. There isn't enough of a farmer presence to…read moreget all of your shopping done here, and there aren't enough craft vendors and artisans to get gifts for everyone you know with a summer birthday. But it's a nice way to spend a half hour, and you can see a gundalow (big wooden rivership) getting built just down the green. Also, they charge $10 for parking in the lot. Don't pay it, since there is abundant enough street parking that you shouldn't feel like you need to get extorted like that.

Tulips has moved to 62 Market St, about 2 blocks away from their old location. Things are still…read morebeing set up but it's a cute space and it's looking good. As someone who hates to move, I have to congratulate the owner on getting everything together so fast! I think this is the space that used to be "The Tub Shop" and this may be the only store on that block of Market St. that I haven't been inside. If you're looking for something crafty with a Portsmouth theme, the selection here is really good. Of course there's a lot more than that inside, and you should check it out for yourself.

Found *the* perfect gift for my creative, quirky and wonderful mother-in-law at Tulip's. They carry…read moreart, pottery, jewelry and will definitely be a gift must-stop the next time we find ourselves in Portsmouth... which will hopefully be sooner than later.

Nahcotta is literally the cutest shop ever. They sell a variety of neat things such as prints,…read moreartwork, jewelry, stationery, small-batch treats (funky chocolates! cool jams! interesting hot sauces... ghost pepper-tequila-lavender sauce anyone?), and body care. Oh, there's also a small sales section tucked in the corner of the room! I had one H E C K of a good time browsing the stationery + prints sections where I picked out a peach gel pen, an adorable animal sticker sheet, and a fun pug print (which came with an envelope!). I'd highly recommend checking this store out for all things artsy, neat, whimsical, and fun.

This was a fun little shop! They have great items for kids and adults alike. They have a wonderful…read moreassortment of house warming gifts, kitchen items, and art...oh the fun art! My husband and I couldn't leave without purchasing some accessories for our office (click and felt coasters). When we got home from our trip, we were describing this shop to some friends that own an art gallery and they knew exactly the store we were talking about! Ha. Stop by and pick yourself out a little something.

I love Firefly Pottery! I go here all the time and the prices are very reasonable. The staff are…read morealways so helpful when you need it, while still giving you space to do your own thing. Every experience here has been great and I'll definitely keep coming back. 10/10!

Been going here for years since I was a kid and now I bring my son here. Very fun outing to explore…read morean artistic side and use the items for decades to come!

Top notch equipment and staff is very friendly. Location - 72 Mirona Rd UNIT 15, Portsmouth, NH…read more03801.

Merristitches is my happy place!! Always a fun class, beautiful fabrics and amazing sewing…read moremachines!!

It's the holiday season which means that it is time to get my craft on. I was smart this year and…read moreordered things in mid season (June - July) so that I had all my ducks in a row for crafting. I can't say what one of the gifts are in case one of my friends is reading, however, I needed a specific size of keep sake bottles to make "message in a bottles." I need something that was thin and exactly 5" tall. I looked all over on-line and been to every store and I finally found this web store. I had issues ordering on-line, however, called their number and the customer service was amazing. They couldn't ship a small amount to Canada, therefore, got some other things for future crafting needs.

I've been buying yarn from DGY for years now. Every order is a delightful surprise! The quality is…read moregreat, selections are unique and some orders even come with free gifts. I'll be a customer for a long time to come!

I've been purchasing online for several years now (I live on the west coast) because I love the…read moreidea of keeping fabrics out of landfills and paying local women a living wage. I've purchased for myself and also for gifts. Sari skirts, ponchos, scarves, silk bags, and GORGEOUS yarns. And recently harem pants. (So comfy) Purchasing online means you can't choose the specific color or fabric. For the most part, they are able to accommodate my requests for colors. (Sometimes it is a huge miss) I love that they have size inclusive options. Every time there has been a problem or issue with something like shipping I've been contacted back immediately and customer service is always very kind and helpful. Nicole has personally contacted me back and she is so accommodating!! I will continue to make purchases from DHY for the many reasons stated above.

I'm trying to understand what the big draw is for this place. Our hostess took us here and told us…read morehow amazing it is. I'd say there are some cute/ humorous things available to purchase. I'd also say for every item on that list there are 10 junk / ridiculous items of dollar store quality at tourist prices. I didn't see anything I'd say was truly unique. Essentially, it's a joke store, Spencer's, main street store and tourist shop all in one. The goal appears to be adult-ish humor, tho I'm guessing it's around the Ace Ventura level...

Omg this place is fun!!! Not really suitable for children in that there's a lot of adult humor…read more Just be prepared to have to do a lot of explaining. I could have stayed in here for easily two hours however it was getting super crowded. I definitely bought a few things for friends. The great thing about this place is you can also take pictures. Other stores like this in "tourist areas" have a no pictures policy... idk I would highly recommend this place for silly novelty gifts and cards. The prices weren't bad, especially when you consider this is "speciality" stuff. The only staff I saw around were the ones at the register area. They were nice and seemed amused by the conversations and laughter they were seeing throughout the store. I can't wait to go back! Lol

Be warned although the stores policy says "1 week cancellation" 1/2 priced returned, no matter when…read moreyou cancel, even if it's 6 weeks before a class you will only get 1/2 of your money back. The store has to make no investment, students bring their own supplies, but the store feels it's inconvenienced and you should let them keep 1/2 your tuition. Not to mention they have more than enough time to fill the seat! They will also not allow you to transfer the money to a new class. They lost a good customer, I like to buy fabric too!

Absolutely one of my favorite fabric shops! Great fabric selection, and friendly helpful staff. I…read morealways leave inspired and with my arms full!

Come in with your own wine, leave with your own drunken painting!…read more My friends and I recently kicked off a bachelorette party with a trip to Art with a Splash. We were joined by 2 other groups of ladies celebrating bachelorettes for an afternoon session of wine and painting the NH seacoast. Jim was a great teacher who put an emphasis on there being no right or wrong way to paint your scene, so long as you're enjoying it - it was nice to feel like we could make our art without a lot of pressure to get it perfect. For people who did want to aim for something higher, he came around and gave specific advice and/or touched up paintings himself (only when asked). It was really fun to see how different people's paintings turned out. The only downside: no food provided (but we knew this upfront) and the room was a little cramped so it was hard to talk to some of my friends, even during the break. Still, I am now a fan of this kind of painting and would definitely return to this kind of class. Just make sure you make your reservation in advance - these things fill up quickly!

Girlfriend and I booked the lighthouse class with Emily on Saturday evening. She was so welcoming,…read morefriendly, and had great instructions. A memorable and creative night. I highly recommend this for couples, friends, or coworkers looking for some fun and bonding in a different setting.