Added photos after pickup! Love the mug and platter; they came out great. They did a great job with…read morefinishing. It is nice and glossy and it effectively removed that creepy unfinished clay like chalkboard feeling. They said it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so excited to get it in rotation! They have a pretty quick turnaround time (3-5 days) and are very generous with their hold times. I embarrassingly will admit it took me a few months to get back to pick them up, and thankfully they still had them waiting in the back. Also, the garage DOES go through to the back of the building where The Painting Place is - so the directions are correct. It was much easier to get there this time when I realized it was a pull-through garage under the building lol.... I will definitely keep The Painting Place on my list for pottery crafts in the future!!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.

Very friendly staff. Lots of selection. A bit pricey. Seems like that. Is the general rule for…read moreneedlepoint these days.

I purchased a small needlepoint ornament kit at this shop in April 2023 to be given as a gift for a…read morebaby's first Christmas. The helpful & friendly staff told me the deadline for Christmas projects needing to be sent out to the shop's finisher for stuffing & cording was August. I brought the project to the shop in May 2023 for finishing-- three months before their August deadline. They accepted my deposit & assured me it would be completed well before Christmas 2023. Beginning in October, I called & emailed the shop regularly to inquire about the ornament. Several times I had to send multiple emails before they responded. When they did, they told me they were "still waiting for the finisher." I reminded them it was intended to be a Christmas gift, yet they never displayed any sense of urgency. They indicated they had no way of tracking the project or knowing when it might be finished, only that they "hoped it would be soon" as if it was not their problem or concern. Christmas 2023 came and went, yet still no ornament. It did not arrive back at the shop until mid-January 2024--nearly eight months after I brought it to them for finishing. Although they discounted the finishing price by 10%, no one from the shop ever apologized that the ornament was not completed until long after the promised timeframe. A terribly disappointing service experience.

Well organized & communicated. Great instruction & just a BLAST TO DO AND LEARN. CANT WAIT TO GO…read moreAGAIN. It will be my fifth time, and I have enjoyed them all. You get to be creative, actually create something beautiful & bring it home to share or gift. Wonderful way to express yourself and your inner artist. SO MUCH FUN!!

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

Not even worth a review. After shopping at your store for the past 25 years I was ignored tonight,…read morethought I didn't have any money. I spent it at the Cleaver Hand right around the corner. I won't be back. To bad, I was shopping for 4 gifts, Cleaver got it all, and it was worth it. Beautiful store, great help... Gifted Hand, don't be so fast to judge.

While the merchandise is quite nice the policy and service is awful. They will not refund for…read moreobjects that are defective and are hostile about it. This is a shop that sells a lot of hand made items and there are bound to be some defects occasionally in the workmanship - so beware - if you get one of the defective pieces they may try to have it repaired but you will be stuck with it. The highhandedness is just a bonus.

Wow, fabulous little shop! The selection of yarn was extensive and excellent quality. The ladies in…read morethe shop were very kind and helpful as well. I'll be back for my next project!

I was 'killing time' (ie., buying yarn) waiting for a family member. The person behind the counter…read morewas warm and friendly and helpful. She asked some questions to gauge my skill level so her answers would make sense to me. You'd be surprised? at how many service people skip this step. I felt heard and helped. Wonderful selection of yarns, from very local (local sheep, local spinner) to international brands. Many different types of fiber/thicknesses/knitting needles. All in all a very pleasant store.

I enjoyed my visit to Paper Source in Wellesley. I was very happy with the information provided. We…read morelooked at wedding invitations and had a lesson on paper weight and and textures. Thank you, Laura Schindler

Useful for some things; otherwise too expensive! Too elitist. Wish they could cater to a wider…read morecross-section of the community of gift givers!

This place just opened up two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it while at the mall. We have done the…read morepottery thing but this was different. These are banks! They are not pottery, so they feel so much more durable and practical. We spent hours perfecting our banks and loved every minute. Give this place a try, you won't regret the experience.

From the owner: Mio Painting is a vibrant craft studio located in Massachusetts, offering unique DIY experiences…read morefor both kids and adults. Specializing in fun and creative activities like doll coloring and ‘message in a bottle’ projects, we also host memorable kids’ birthday parties and special events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out or planning a custom birthday celebration, Mio Painting provides an artistic escape where creativity flows and everyone leaves with their own handcrafted masterpiece. Come visit us for a fun, hands-on experience in the world of arts and crafts!

A group of friends and I recently took one of the beginner classes and it was so much fun! Our…read moreartist instructors were very encouraging, patient, and personable. The class was very well organized with easy to follow instruction. We will definitely be going back for another class.

This is an awesome Artist run glass studio specializing in classes that teach flame working . I…read morehave done various projects with them for a long time and they have hit it out of the park every time. A very friendly and welcoming studio that is also very well run. Highly recommended!

Stopped by Michael's to pick up some metal weaving supplies after getting a lesson at a YES event…read more The store was a bit disorganized - lots of stuff around, messy, and not very many staff to help out. I was directed to the proper aisle and found a few things. I was hoping they had a book for jewelry making but couldn't find one. I decided to use self checkout cause the people at the front were getting balloon orders ready. Be sure to look online for the coupons!

Staff here is great. They are so helpful and friendly. Shop her allot recently it's in my…read moreneighborhood. I definitely recommend this store . Big selection if not in stock you can have it sent to the store . The staff is knowledgeable and will help you with this .

Absolutely one of the best places for kids! You can help yourself with a cup of coffee or tea while…read moreyour children are having fun themselves!

One of the best toy shops in the area. Charles very carefully chooses the selections based on…read moretheir quality and educational value. Our daughter loves this store. A real gem in Needham Center.