We discovered this place via a FB post. Since the we attended an Edgar Allen Poe one man…read moreperformance by Campbell Harmon (excellent), and a photo competition by local photographers. We loved one so much we bought one and also became members. They are currently having a painting show that will be followed by a holiday event. The volunteers are all friendly and helpful. We'll keep going back.

My favorite place to purchase unique gifts for birthdays and holiday. All items in their artisan…read moreshop are made by local artist. I love to purchase their art cards which are half the price of what you find in department stores and pharmacies. They also offer a variety of craft and fine art classes.

This shop is absolutely incredible. From the cloches that have different perfumes and colognes to…read morethe unique books in the downstairs gift shop, there's truly something for everyone here. The person who rang up my order was so nice, as was the lady who greeted us at the door. Beautiful shop with beautiful gifts for purchase.

What a treasure! I just love visiting this Studio/Gallery, I always find something I simply can't…read morego another day without, every visit! The selection is superb and Lori herself an absolute delight. Be sure to check out their extensive selection of ceramics by Florence Penault, amazing!

I was wowed by the inventory in this airy shop. You'll find plenty of interesting works in a…read morevariety of mediums (ceramics, glass, painting and photography) and I was super impressed with the in-depth selection of jewelry from mainly local makers. If you're on the hunt for a unique and local gift, head directly here. Spectrum Gallery is an offshoot of the non-profit Arts Center Killingworth and purchases provide funds for the programs and exhibits there. Arts Center Killingworth offers various workshops for adults and summer camps for kids: upcoming is Fashion Week and Nature Art for Young Artists.

This was first time here.Excellent selection of decorative items for the home.Great glass and…read moreceramics.Also a diverse selection of jewelry.All prices were quite good.

Had an amazing time at Eventful Splat and Craft Studio. We booked online for $10 to reserve a spot…read more They are only open from Friday to Sunday. They will put that $10 deposit to the art you created. There is a fair amount of parking when you arrive. There is also a bunch of other store near by the place. Walking in you are warmly greeted by the employee there. It was resin Sunday and Wendy was helping us with our art. They show us all the art pieces you can make and trust me it was a hard decision to pick one. I end up making a tray and my partner decided to go a faux stain glass. Once we picked the art piece we wanted to do. They sat us down and instructed us what to do. I painted a bit then place dry flowers on my tray. When then get to pour the resin on our art pieces. The employees were patience and encouraging with everyone. The resin does takes about 24 hours to harden. They provide to option to leave it there and pick it up next open business day. Which is great, as I was nervous put it in my car for the ride back home. I would come back to do more art. They have options to paint, a room to splat paint and more. Perfect for all ages just to have fun and make art.

If you're looking for the perfect activity to do, this is the place to go! They offer so many…read morecrafts you don't typically find at every art store. From Resin projects to jewelry, sea glass, paint splatter room, they're endless options to choose from to get your creativity on! My mom and I came on a Sunday - I did a resin project of the grinch (or where ever your imagination takes you!) holding an ornament and I filled it in very precisely. my mom did a sea glass portrait where she designed a beautiful christmas tree! And the owner, Laura, is such an incredible artist and individual. she is there to let your creativity flow while helping out and assisting to get your art piece picture perfect. she's informative, helpful, and the best of the best!

Came in with the family for the first time, not knowing what to expect the ladies were so patient…read moreand great! First you have to make a reservation on line, I struggled to add a picture on their website so emailing it was easier for me. We got there and they had everything set up so we could all sit together. We brought food and drinks and had a great time. There is a video running to show a demonstration on how to apply the material and paint. We had a great time and can't wait to go back!

Words on Wood is by far the most fun I've had at a DIY-style art class. I've never been great at…read moreart, and I still can't believe that I walked away with such a beautiful piece! Having the stencils is exactly my speed, and it the first art class I felt truly relaxed doing. The instructors were great and helped me to feel confident that the project would come out great. I was glad that I was able to pick out my project ahead of time online so that everything was ready for me when I got there! There's so many options to choose from so I definitely see myself coming back again! The value is great as well- you'll pay the same, if not more, at a craft fair or to have someone custom make this for you, but it's way more special knowing I made it myself!

We had my daughters' 4th birthday at Shell and Bee today. Abby and Chelbi hosted our party of 12…read moresugar-high pre-schoolers and made the sweetest art project with the kids. Everyone had the best time. This was our family's first go-around as far as a kids parties go and having it at the studio took all the stress out of it. Everyone left with the cutest gift bags of art supplies. I can't wait to go back and take one of their classes- with or without the kids! How lucky are we to have such a special place in Deep River.

Wonderful customer service and worth the wait! They offer many choices in frames and are very…read moreknowledgeable.

These guys are great i have been getting various pieces of art, family photos, and memorabilia…read moreframed for 20+ years. The owner really takes pride in his work and it shows in the quality of the finished product. He really does his due diligence on the front end spending time reviewing options and showing you things you might not see but listening very well to make you happy. Thanks everyone at art emporium of old saybrook for the continued excellent work.

Nice place to see a bunch of artwork from the region. Check their website for the show at the time…read more All works can be bought, many at reasonable pricing. Although there can be many decent artists, generally the place accepts lots of mediocre art. Makes the good stuff look even better. But the art is hung well and its a free and pleasant place to visit. They also have a bunch of training sessions by decent artists. Good summer diversion. EZ access from the highway, EZ parking, and adequate bathrooms. Staff is helpful and friendly. Sometimes its unclear if they are open Monday or Tuesday. They are very slow getting back by email, so maybe call.

Wonderful well lit modern little art gallery with excellent exhibitions over the course of the…read moreyear. The most recent was a Marine exhibitions entitled American Waters with some pretty average paintings as well as some absolutely outstanding ones. It was thoroughly enjoyable to peruse the various submissions most were for sale ranging from $125 upwards to $5,000 or $6,000 thousand dollars. If Marine or American Impressionist art holds a special fascination for you then make it a point to stop by but before you do, be sure to check online for the latest exhibition and gallery calendar.