I took the Rigid Heddle weaving class in March 2014. The class was small so you got the attention…read moreyou needed to complete the projects. The instructer was wonderful; very paticent in the mist of all this begining weavers. We all had lots of questions and she took them all and answered them. I loved the class and have signed up for the design class as well. The Weaving-Shed offers many craft classes. I even ordered my spinning wheel from them. They put it together including the lazy kate and made sure it all worked. I highly recommend taking a class with them.

I really wanted to enjoy my experience with Worcester Wares, but unfortunately things took a bad…read moreturn before my order was completed. I went to Worcester Wares to order some custom shirts for my small business. I paid the full price up front (mistake on my part) and patiently waited for the project to progress. I promptly sent in all of the graphics needed to make the various shirts I had ordered. Months into the project I was informed the the owner was dealing with some personal matters, which I was understanding and patient about. She did deliver some of the products I had ordered, and indicated that she was working on the remaining products. Some of the shirts had a defect, which she said she would rectify. The hoodies that I ordered were supposed to feature a large logo on they back, which the ones she delivered did not. After that visit, it was radio silence. I sent several emails and messages inquiring about timeframe for delivering the remaining items, but did not get any response from her, or from anyone at Worcester Wares. I began this process in early December 2025, and paid for my items in full at our initial meeting. It is now May the following year, and I have not hard anything from the owner since February when she dropped off a few of the items I had ordered, despite several emails and phone calls. Unfortunately I would not recommend Worcester Wares to another business. I am now out several hundred dollars and have only a small handful of the shirts that I ordered, some of which were not made as ordered. Very disappointing.

The merch is cool, but the customer service leaves a lot to be desired. We attempted to get some…read morecustom shirts made and it never happened. Each time we were given a date for review of the artwork, or to see a mock-up, we NEVER heard from her. Texts, calls and emails went unanswered for weeks and weeks. We went back to the store several times and were only given excuses. This was a special project that we were excited about and it never happened. Interestingly, she told us that "small businesses value every nickel" spent, and then, nothing!

Craftworks is terrific! Fantastic staff, great yarn, good classes and very easy to get to. The…read morestaff is so helpful and really know their stuff. Sign up early for classes as they can fill up quickly. Good place for non-knitters gifts. We are so lucky to have them!

Friendly, helpful staff! They are as excited and interested in your project as you are.read more

This business is AMAZING!! They are family run with the mom and two of her daughters and can make…read morejust about anything you can think of and they also take custom orders! They are also unbeatable in prices and way more reasonable than any other crochet business I have seen!! They even handmake all there stuff without the use of machines or other equipment just a hook and yarn! The owner (daughter) Denise is very nice and she gave out free complimentary lolipops to anyone who wanted one And the sign is so cool it has scannable QR codes on it that take you right to their Facebook and Instagram Definately going to make them my #1 go to for buying cool stuff and gifts

I am all in a frenzy when I have an art show coming up, but I calm right down when I walk into Gold…read moreSwan Gallery. I bring my watercolor works in and Lauren quietly measures and asks what I think and I ask her opinion about mat color, etc. Since I have been using her gallery's services for over 30 years, we chat and I view all the works of art available there. I highly recommend GSG.

From the owner: Honor your prized possessions with products and services from our frame gallery in West Boylston,…read moreMassachusetts. Established in 1989, The Gold Swan Gallery specializes in custom framing. We even framed a piece of artwork for presentation to Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Request an estimate from our art gallery in West Boylston, Massachusetts, to decorate your home or office with original artwork. You may also call us today for more information.

Great selection of local art, chocolates, cards & more but the staff is not friendly or welcoming…read moreat all. I wish I could say otherwise because I'd really like to support this place & the local artists represented. While shopping, another guest asked the cashier about if any weaving classes were available in the near future but the only response was a grunted "no." Seems like a friendlier response was warranted so I stopped the shopper on her way out to tell her & her daughter about "A Place to Weave" in Fitchburg, MA. My point is, isn't the Worcester Center for Crafts mission to support the craft community? It isn't hard to do and a friendly word goes a long way.

I discovered this place last year and am so glad I did. This isn't crappity ass crafts. It is a…read moreplace to learn artistic crafts. I took glassblowing and flame work. Glassblowing was very interesting but too hard for me. I'm really glad I took it for the experience and I would probably do it over again just to try it out. It requires a lot of coordination, so if you are as klutzy as me, you might find it too difficult too. As described in their catalog, flamework is: Tthe process of shaping glass rods and tubes into small objects over the flame of a torch. Begin by making beads, pendants and marbles to establish a foundation of technique. As the class progresses, projects will advance to include the creation of solid sculpture and hollow forms such as flowers, holiday ornaments, and perfume bottles. Small class sizes and one-on-one instruction allow students to work at their own pace. I love this class and the instructor, Jake Vincent, is patient and a great teacher. You don't have to be quite as coordinated to do flamework. In addition to glass classes, they have classes in clay, metal, fiber, photography, wood, and design and multimedia. They have a gallery too. I haven't been yet, because the glass studio is in a separate area of Worcester. I've heard its great and intend to go soon. I'll update this post when I get there. Oh, and it isn't as far from Boston as you think. Check out their catalog on their Website.

Nice selection. Prompt service and friendly. All the nice attributes a business needs!read more

Excellent store, fabulous fabrics, great colors and patterns, owner was so helpful, knowledgeable,…read moregreat experience!

Love this store! Amy and Cheri are so helpful. They are also very entertaining! I love all the…read morethings I can find - even things I didn't know I needed!

Went above and beyond to find me what I needed to finish a project. Definitely recommendread more

Gave this firm a simple order for rag board, a very common art supply, along with the dimensions to…read morewhich it had to be cut. I prepaid this order. We are now three weeks out from the order date. Called this morning to get a status and was told that the board came in but we were now in a queue and it would take another one to two weeks for them to cut the board to the ordered specs. Sorry, but this is lousy service, Really wanted to keep the business in town and out of the chain stores but I guess that is not going to work, at least in the case of this local company.

I don't get the bad reviews, my son goes her for classes now and he loves it there. We haven't had…read moreany issue with canceled classes. She's great with the kids and runs a solid business. If your local and your child is artistic or just curious into taking classes this is the place to go. Their classes two hours long every week and they're extremely affordable.

I had a work of art framed at C.C. Lowell recently. The gentleman who helped me was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and helpful--and the result looks fantastic.

Every time I visit Worcester I find another gem tucked away somewhere in the city, and my past…read morevisit was no exception. I stopped into CC Lowell in hopes of finding a unique card and decorative paper. Within the first five minutes of being in the store, I'd found exactly what I needed - leaving me with a few extra minutes of browsing time. -First and foremost, they carry interesting and unique greeting cards. The selection could be larger, but what they do have is great! -If you need art supplies, this is your place. They have a great selection and several options in each fine art category. Also, don't forget to check out the display of historical art supplies in the back of the shop!! -Upon entering the store, there is an awesome table full of small gift items. If you are looking for a quick, unique gift, CC Lowell does not disappoint in this department. -The staff is pleasant and helpful - making an already great shopping experience even better. CC Lowell will likely make the ever-growing must visit list for me when I'm in Worcester.