We're in the area for the summer so we've been looking for things to do. We were so glad we found…read morethis place! Everyone was very friendly. The woman that assisted us was super thorough and helpful. She gave us tips and recommendations and explained everything perfectly, she even saved my daughter's piece when she "ruined" it (she needs a promotion lol). We tried the clay painting & there was a wide variety of ready made pottery pieces to choose from. I chose a mermaid mug, my daughter chose a cute character mug and my son chose a cute trophy vase/mug? There were tons of paint colors to choose from as well as all the painting accessories (brushes, stencils, sponges, etc). We were reminded that we can't take the pieces home right away since they'll have to go in the kiln but they'll call/text in 7-10 days for pickup. The studio was very clean, organized and spacious. It was also very affordable, they charge $5 per person for the first hour and then $2.50 each additional hour per person and you just buy the ceramic pieces that range from $20 and up. Highly recommend for a fun time with family and friends.

My daughter, myself and my two nieces went on a Friday evening. We had so much fun ! You can bring…read morealcohol if you would like to. We brought wine, next time we will bring some snacks also. Staff was friendly and explained the process to us. We picked out our project and proceeded to paint laugh and enjoy each other's company. Highly recommend ! The only negative I have is the pottery pieces to choose from was not that extensive and the prices of said items I feel were a bit pricey. We had a blast ! Definitely going back !

Great little gift shop featuring local artists. I purchased a cheese board with unit conversions…read moreand my friends liked it so I went to get one as a gift but they were sold out. That artist wasn't making more items but the owner contacted someone she thought would be able a willing. I upped it to 2 for Christmas gifts and they were only $40 each. I am very happy with how they look and the materials. This place could be a great option if you have an idea and want to connect with someone who can execute it. Overall, there is something for everyone and the prices are reasonable.

The best gifts and crafts made by locals. Prices are very reasonable and the time that goes into a…read morelot of these artists work is absolutely amazing. They've got anything from homemade candles, specialty mugs, bowl coozies, handmade signs pre made or made to order, absolutely stunning art work to kids crafts and even events to let your inner creative side come out! This place is clean, the owners are nothing short of amazing and the store is something everyone should check out.

amazing, everything I need in a small location. and a cute dog there, too. I hope they expand, a…read moregreat store.

This store is an enigma. Sometimes you'll find exactly what you're looking for and even much more,…read moreand sometimes there is nothing even remotely useful up for grabs. It mirrors the overall integrity of this store. For starters, with yet another persons' disgruntled review, the prices are tricky and misleading and are most often not wholesale whatsoever. Furthermore, receiving any sort of discourse about that fact often leads to an exciting visit from yelp reviewers' most frequent complaint; Bill the store owner. He might emerge from the back office where he aggressively conducts his customer support, or appear behind you peering out from the shelves of misc art supplies. Weather he is hovering over a transaction or fuming about the place, the environment is super tense and unhelpful for any kind of shopper. Admittedly tho, a number of the other staff seem to be commonly driven by creative endeavor, or if not, atleast a curiosity for varied art supplies. A unique feature of this store is the opportunity to request the allocation of difficult to find resources. But again, good luck ever making use of any of what this store claims to offer with such crude unfriendliness as a standard here. In conclusion, a visit to Beverly Art Supplies Wholesale* might just be in your favor, but more often than not you're going to leave here empty handed and kind of pissed. Definitely worth stopping by tho for a grab bag and a gamble *discounted if you'll withstand their creative spin on customer service

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!!

I shopped here on January 14th. The store is FILLED with Christmas clearance that is only 70% off…read more We're 3 weeks after the holiday, this stuff should be at 90% and maybe there would be room to have the Valentines Day crafts out rather than cutting your already short V-day window down by another 2 weeks. There were unopened stock boxes which I assume held the Valentines Day items placed haphazardly around the store. The employees were really friendly and helpful directing me to find specific items I needed.

... I had a generally good experience--decent selection, good price on custom framing but there was…read moreone issue. An item I was purchasing rung up at $39.99 but, on the shelf, it said $32.99. I didn't realize I'd been overcharged until viewing my receipt after. I went back in and asked a clerk in the aisle to scan it again and it was $39.99. When I mentioned the cost on the shelf, she said the price had gone up. So I did a little research and this is the law in Massachusetts. The price on the shelf prevails. I didn't really have time to back and wait in line again over $7 but it stills a bit of a sour taste... https://blog.mass.gov/consumer/massconsumer/massachusetts-item-pricing-law/

I'm sorry the previous reviewer had such a negative experience, as I had quite the opposite. Today…read morewas my first time at Yarns in the Farm; we decided to take a ride out & see what they had to offer-I'm certainly glad we did. It's a small shop, fully stocked with fantastic, high quality yarns & supplies. I found exactly what I was looking for & the women present were nothing short of friendly & helpful. I highly recommend checking this lovely shop out. I can't wait to stop back in.

Can't say enough about Tracy and Yarns in the Farm! The shop…read moreis adorable and Tracy could not have been more helpful! Such a delightful experience and shop! Thanks so much Tracy!

Unfortunately, I have to give this store 1 star when I would like to have said 5. I have been a…read moreclient for 20 years at this store and have dealt with many lovely woman and men over the years, but unfortunately I can longer accept the arrogance and ego of the current manager, Frank. He treats his customers and staff with same dismissive matter of fact tone that doesn't belong in a retail customer service/ sales and managerial role. Today I came into the store to ask for a discount bc a fabric that I had ordered 2 months ago had a subtle imperfection through the entire role. That went unnoticed until after my upholsterer had cut into it. I brought the remaining white fabric to show him. He looked at it and then me and said smugly "I cant take it back and nothing I can do to help you". When I proceeded to challenge him, he in turn "you are supposed to inspect all fabrics before it's is cut into...". All of which I expected as their standard response into policy. What I am upset about was his tone and his arrogance in shamining me. He had a he ability to respond positively and even offer me some discount on future (btw, which he did after I told him I'm never shopping here again and will be reviewing store and him in every social media and review site possible). Frank, you manage a retail store which customer service should matter. Your demeanor is arrogant and condescending always. Your reputation precedes you and as far as I concerned earned. To the other lovely saleswoman, I am sorry for disruption this morning and work hard to compensate for your manager, Frank. Calico corporate sales, look into this review. He has this reputation in our community and many people like myself would rather drive to Natick or order from smaller designers or retail stores UPDATE! I knew from 20 years as a client that Calico corporate would respond with urgency and respectfully. Donna, Regional Manager, called me within 24 hours of this post and thoughtfully listened to my "drama" with Frank, Manager from Hanover MA store. Donna immediately apologized for unfortunate behavior of one her employees and immediately offered to remedy my initial simple request. I am happy to post I received exceptional service from Natick MA store manager, Deb! Both Deb and Donna went above and beyond to accommodate me and provide a very generous discount to my current order. Exceptional customer service from Deb and Donna in Natick MA Calico!! Thank you, ladies ...

I visited Calico Corners because i wanted to purchase two drapery traverse rods and finials. It was…read morethe first store i went to and I was all set to move forward with the transaction until the installation charge was calculated. Installation was over $300.00 which I thought was excessive and exorbitant!!! I went to two other reputable local merchants, purchased from one, and in both cases the install charge was under 100.00. I contacted the Calico Corners website, inquired about the install fee, and have yet to get a response even though the site says a response in approx 24 hours. Still waiting!!!!!!!

Don't get me wrong- Luna Tuna has a crazy good selection of items from Mexico and the Southwest…read more The store is full of awesome displays, and items that you would buy if you had $50 to splurge with. And despite giving it only 2 stars, I do recommend that people shopping in Ipswich check it out. I don't think there are any similar stores in the Ipswich downtown area. My problem with Luna Tuna stems from the owner. When the store was newly opened, my boyfriend and I went inside and were awed by the displays and the items for sale. Now, I have no idea if this is against small store etiquette, but we dared to ask the owner where one of the items came from because we'd seen it at other stores and really thought it was cool. This was the wrong thing to ask of this woman. She immediately became much colder, and then accused us of owning a store and trying to find out where she got her merchandise. She even asked us where our store was located! And, when we assured her that we did not own a store- well, you could tell she didn't buy it. That's no way to treat your customers. Whenever I drive by Luna Tuna, that's all I think about; not the cool items, but the weird treatment when the store was brand new. And, that's what I tell my friends when they ask about the store. The prices are high. I felt they were higher than you should expect to pay for Mexican collectibles. There are stores all over the area (particularly Artesanos in Rockport) that offer the same items for less money. Again though, if you're on vacation and stuck in Ipswich with only the downtown to shop in then I guess the prices are fine if you feel the need to buy something. Moral of the story- don't weird out your customers. People ask questions. Why this woman would assume that meant we owned a competing store and were "scouting" her store and sources is beyond me. And, since this is the only time that's ever happened to me, the memory has stuck and I always tell people. Not a wise business move!

Staff was great. I forgot her name but really she was great…read more I went with 3 friends to cook Thai. We get Thai takeout, and I was excited about learning the specifics of a good pad Thai and fresh summer rolls. The pad Thai recipe was simply not tasty. I brought most of it home and my husband didn't complain, but really, it wasn't great. May be because they use no nuts, which is great for most families. But also, it didn't have any bean sprouts in it, it just wasn't good at all. We also made chicken satay that I have already made again, and that was pretty good. However, I learned how to use rice sheets and make summer rolls which was wonderful. I made different ones when I went home but they were a huge hit. Huge. Lots of fun to hear about them and how to most easily handle them. To me, it was like when I originally heard how to handle puff pastry, or phyllo sheets or make my own sushi. We had a great time, it was expensive, but it is a luxury and it was a great time. Everyone had fun. Their staff was just amazing though.

Just had an amazing class with Alex and Liz. So clean, organized, well instructed and a lot of…read morefun. Can't wait to go to another! Classic French Countryside was the theme!