Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

It's a great time! I took my partner for a date here and we LOVED it! It was fun! We were in the…read morescreaming for no reason, we played with drums with paint on them. , we threw paint on one another and left with some pretty cool art. I love that they take pictures the whole way through so you go home with some awesome memories. I also loved that I got to put my playlist on the speaker in the room so I set the vibe! Loved it!!!!!

Crafts in the Barn is a wonderful craft show with unique and quality items for sale. The show is…read morebeautifully set up in a great space with plenty of parking.

This was my first time at Crafts in the Barn and I was looking forward to it. The "Barn" was moved…read moreto a church auditorium and hallway. It was very crowded and was only staffed with 3 cashiers. While it was the first day of the craft fair, it was very crowded so we had to wait at least 20 minutes in line to pay for our items. The workers apologized for the long wait but I'm hoping next year they are better prepared.

Very disappointing experience. My daughter and her friend started hand-painted ceramic projects…read morehere in September while both were dealing with school and work schedules. They returned in October, November, and December as their schedules allowed to continue working on the projects. During those visits, they explained multiple times that there may be gaps before they could finish and pick up the pieces. They were under the impression this was understood and that holding the items would not be an issue. Now that their schedules finally allowed them to go back, I drove my daughter over to pick up the pieces, only for her to be told they no longer had them and that they had been thrown out. She was then told they only hold items for 40 days. That was not clearly communicated to her, especially considering they had specifically discussed their school and work schedule situation during prior visits. What made it worse was the response. When my daughter asked why no one called before throwing away paid customer projects, she was told they "do not call you guys." When she said she had spent a lot of money, the employee responded that it was "$40" in a dismissive way, as if that amount did not matter. To my daughter, that money mattered. More importantly, the project mattered. These were hand-painted ceramic pieces made by two friends during a busy and important time in their lives. You cannot recreate that exact item or that exact memory. It was not just pottery -- it was something personal. My daughter left very upset and almost in tears. I understand businesses need policies, but a strict 40-day hold policy should be made very clear, especially when customers explain ahead of time that school and work may delay pickup. A simple phone call, text, or email before discarding paid projects would have avoided this entire situation. I also do not understand how a studio that serves students and families can expect someone attending any type of school, including college away from home, to always be able to return within 40 days. If that is the policy, it needs to be clearly stated upfront and repeated before items are discarded. Very disappointed in how this was handled.

Friendly, helpful, clean, great selection of products and a great place to relax and paint...read more

We took a Linocut class with Dawn and Emily and absolutely loved it!…read more I could go on for days about how great Blue Marble Studio and the dynamic duo that runs it are so let me drop as many details as I can below: - beautiful and clean studio with tremendous lighting and good vibes - excellent price for the class - great timing for a class (this one was Saturday afternoon midday) - making art can me intimidating but Dawn and Emily's direction and patience were super empowering - perfect location in Somerville to make a day out of with plenty of shops and places to eat / hangout Blue Marble Studio is a very welcoming environment to all levels of artists and I highly recommend anyone who's interested in learning a new skill or just shopping local art to give them a visit!

Originally found this studio through a yelp event, but plan to come with friends. The owner was a…read morepublic school art teacher, who has a passion for teaching adults. They have one day classes and longer-term workshops that cater to beginners, and those who have been doing art all of their lives. All you have to do is come in with your imagination. They offer acrylic, pouring classes, watercolor, classes, pottery, and more! I believe the classes are a good value for the price and so are the items that are sold within the studio. I highly recommend their handmade earrings.

We were looking for something fun and hands on to do for vday and i stumbled upon this place on…read moreyelp. It only had 1 review so I went on to read their information and it mentioned wheel work. I called and spoke to Andrea, she was able to set us up for an evening of fun. I even found a Groupon the next day ($15 for $30 worth)! They are currently working on their website but their Facebook page is updated regularly. I think i found a new hobby. We came here for some pottery wheel action. Our instructor, Colleen, was awesome. We each took turns on the wheel and she gave great directions, tips, and quickly jumped in to help when needed. She definitely made our experience fun. I can't say enough about her. We worked with a total of 5 pounds of clay and was there for about an 1 and 1/2 and payed a total of $20. They closed 9pm that evening but I believe we left a little past 9:30. The staff was very accommodating. Colleen stated that it takes about 2 weeks for the clay to dry so we do have to return a second time to paint our creations and a third time after they have been fired up in the kiln. Keep an eye out for updates.

Awesome little shop hidden in plain view on Church Road. They owners are very hands-on and are…read morethere all the time. They help direct you toward the best pieces for your needs and are patient with the little ones. We have gone a few times with our family and also had a birthday party here. Definitely recommend the Ceramic Barn!

Came here with 5 to 6 other ladies for a private session which was held on the 2nd floor of the…read morespot. We were seated down and provided instructions on the process. We had one instructor and one assistance. They were very courteous and friendly. They helped us every way during the process. We brought our own wine and chatted and laughed amongst ourselves and really enjoyed our time there. There is street metered parking as well parking lots. We leave our items there and will get to pick it up after three weeks to allow to dry

We had an absolute blast at Fire Me Up Studios! The studio is bright, clean, beautifully organized,…read moreand packed with an amazing selection of pottery pieces to paint. The staff was incredibly patient, helpful, and gave us great tips on techniques to make our pieces turn out perfectly. It's the perfect spot for a date night, a fun afternoon with the kids, or just letting your inner artist out. We can't wait to pick up our fired pieces and come back for another session!

Cute little store, Kate's is super nice and lovely... cute gifts for any occasion! Best…read morepersonalized cards in town!

There is not a better card shop and gift store in the area. Exceptional gifts, great service and…read morereasonable prices. The BEST!

My goal for this year has been to try new things and have new experiences. And as someone who loves…read moreto create, work with my hands, get messy and fill my home with things that I made, a potter course was a no brainer! Blue Skies Pottery has been on my radar for a while. I no longer live in Hoboken, but still really wanted to try my hand at their wheel course! For 2 hours, you get to done an apron, and learn from one of their very kind and patient instructors. We first made a bowl but mine somehow did not make it to the actual bowl stage. I was encouraged by the intructor saying that going too far is what pottery is all about. Why play it safe when you can just mush it back into a big ball and start over. So try 2 was for a vase! Sure it's short and swirly and imperfect but I personally love it and it now holds all of my make up brushes proudly. Their beginners course is $75 for a two hour lesson. You can choose to fire your piece or pieces for an additional $15 a piece. So really the wonky vase you think looks silly is actually a $90 ceramic masterpiece... You pick them up a month later and marvel at the fact that this was just a blob of clay 30 days prior. I'm now soooo excited to try one of the 6 week courses and get better and better, but really just mostly love the idea of working with my hands uninterrupted each week. Thanks for a wonderful experience!!

First rule of pottery class...don't be sorry. Second rule…read moreof pottery class...just have fun. Our instructor, Sue, was welcoming as soon as we arrived. Each class holds a maximum of 8 people (please don't be late). This was always something I wanted to do ever since I saw the film, Ghost. Sue makes it a point to know everyone's name from the start but she gave me a special one...mom, because I came with my 21 year old son. Lol. She kept the entire class laughing throughout by getting to know each of us personally. I really enjoyed the group we were with. I already knew that I wanted to make a bowl so I can display it in my home. I wound up with a little dish instead. On my 2nd attempt I was like okay, you got this, you can make a bowl. I must have put too much pressure on the clay while going too fast on the pedal. Sue shouts out...look at mom go, she made another good looking plate. I guess I can use it as a jewelry dish. The pieces need time to dry. Choose the colors you want on the wall and they will glaze it for you. You pick up the finished pieces in 4 weeks. Please check out their website for prices. This was an introduction session but they also have weekly classes. I thought it was so sweet of Sue to ask if I had fun. I replied...I sure did because YOU made it fun for all of us!!! I highly recommend this activity if you've never done it before. I found it very therapeutic. You will also have the softest skin ever after you wash the clay off your hands. I had a blast. This place is located in Hoboken, NJ, hometown of Frank Sinatra. It's full of tree lined streets, cafes, and amazing restaurants. So come make a day out of it.