My daughter & I went here for our first time and had a blast. We both made paperweights totally…read moredifferent but we do plan on going back again to make a glass each and possibly in the fall for making pumpkins. He said the more we come, the better we'll get and I'm excited for it. It's an amazing craft. We felt the price was competitive but reasonable. They were so kind and patient with us. We felt like bulls in a china shop. But he talked with us all the way through it all. If you have the time, it's worth a try.

There aren't enough superlatives to describe Kinship Glassworks and the gentlemen who work there!…read moreI recently participated in a "Friday with Friends" event at Kinship. The event consisted of a tour of the facility and an explanation of the glass working process, followed by a meal with wine and beer provided by neighboring restaurant 3 Thirty Three. After the refreshments the group of about 30 participants was encouraged to select a glass object in on display and then create their own version of the object with the expert help of the Kinship Glassworkers. The glass objects were various styles of drinking glasses, paper weights, and even a glass flower. You choose the colors and then help the artisans to execute the design. The even takes about 3-4 hours depending on the number of participants. $130 covers the cost of the food, drinks, and the glass object.

This is a nice store to visit even if you aren't looking for supplies to make crafts. There are…read morepretty fabrics, a lot of paints, easels, a lot of different gifts and things for your diy projects. There's a lot of free parking in a private lot. You can find some gifts. Good service.

Tues March 31, 2026. Around 5:20ish..... All 3 clerks at the…read morecheckout were rude and continued having their conversation while I was standing there. One was on a register, other 2 just talking to each other and literally mumbled under her breath that I interrupted them??!! Cashier didn't even look at me, went on to giggle with the coworkers.

It is always good to go to a place which is familiar. This store is similar to the one I normally…read morevisit. It helps to know everything is basically the same. The store employees were very helpful. The self-checkout was easy to use. Great deals and savings.

Michaels is mostly a student and crafters shop however you can get a limited amount of professional…read moregrade artist supplies in person which is what I was looking for during my most recent visit. I was disappointed that the Daniel Smith paint Buy one get one for 50% off had ended the day before because I had several colors that I wanted to try. They didn't have all the colors that I wanted in stock so I picked three that they did have and then signed up for text messages which gave me a 25% off my entire purchase. I am glad that they have a bricks and mortar presence here in Milford, CT because its a different kind of store that gives choices for crafters, knitters, scrapbook makers and others who, like me, want to see what you are getting rather than buying on line.

This review is for Sorella Bridal, the bridal jewelry part of manifest beads…read more I worked with Sorella Bridal for my August wedding and I couldn't be happier! I live in California and was getting married in Connecticut, and Kristen, the owner, was absolutely wonderful about e-mailing back and forth to make sure I got everything I needed. I ordered earring and necklace sets for myself and my two bridesmaids, and the results were stunning and exactly what I wanted. I would absolutely use Sorella again - it's great to support a local business and in this case both the product and the customer service were amazing. I only spent time in the store to pick up my products, but it was an adorable space - the epitome of what a small business should be!

Amazing work! They were able to transform a very old, damaged but hugely sentimental painting into…read morea beautiful piece of framed art. I am so thankful I found this hidden gem of a store. If you are looking for expertise, knowledge and craftsmanship definitely go to Colonial Art.

The Paper Store in Milford is one of the most beautifully organized and merchandised Hallmark…read morestores in the area. Every display has a wide variety of clever, creative and unique items. I always love unusual funny quotes, and they have them tastefully displayed and decorated on mugs, plaques and decorative nic nacs. The staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking in the Whole Foods shopping strip. The Paper Store is a great spot to get last minute gifts!

This is a a very nice store. Service is good. The store is really clean. They have beautiful…read moreproducts.

I can't say enough good things about Ron and his business. I recently joined the Milford Arts…read moreCouncil and wanted to enter thee photos into their next exhibit. I brought them to Ron to have them framed and I can't describe how perfect they are. I told Ron that I intend to come back for future projects. He unfortunately responded by saying he may have to close after 50+ years because he can't get supplies for bigger projects. This breaks my heart. If you need something simple framed, I highly recommend this place.

Professional, reasonably priced, large selection of frames and impeccable workmanship. Frame…read morecorners, mats and the way they are cut, paper backing, hanging wire with hanger and felt pads on lower corners to keep from marking your walls. All done with high end craftsmanship. Highly recommend.

We had not been there for 20+ years, we used to live in town, and then moved away, always…read morelamenting we needed a Hudson Paper store near us, well we moved back to the area, and yay! it is still there! What do you need in paper and boxes - they got it! Well at least everything we needed. We stopped in to get boxed and shredded xmas paper for sending gifts ( early!) Simply put what make them special, besides the selection, is the welcoming and friendly folks. Everyone gets greeted, they checked in on what we needed. Last time we visited, we asked about small rolls of brown shipping paper to warp some for the boxes we had at home. What we saw was a HUGE roll. Other stores would have said, "no, sorry". This tore, "hold on, we will open this and cut/roll what you need". Awesome.

Omg I fell in love with this store!!! I've passed it many times and didn't know it was even there…read more I was in need of a super cute cake box and some party supplies. I googled for a paper store and this place came up. I found my cake box, gift bags, and even picked up some wrapping paper. They sell a variety of things even for food items. They have balloons and you can have invitations made. Surprisingly there were a lot of people coming in and out. Parking in located behind the store. They even have a uhaul office in the back of the store.

I took classes with Alan for over a year, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to…read morehone their skills--whether they be an advanced or beginning artist. Alan has a very diverse artistic background, and is therefore able to create personalized lessons based on the various needs and interests of his students. As a teacher, he is very patient and flexible. Whenever I became frustrated with a piece, he would help me to step back and identify the problem, so that we could then work through my options for solving it. Over the course of the year, I have seen definite progress in my work, and feel much more confident in my artistic style and abilities.

From the owner: Do you want to reach your artistic potential and develop your personal style? Alan Falk is an…read moreinternationally known artist and experienced professor of painting & drawing offering private and group art classes. Alan has exhibited internationally and has work in museums, corporate and private collections worldwide. He has taught fine art at colleges and universities in the UK, USA and Canada, including as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. Alan offers private and group art lessons for all skill levels, ages 12 through adult in his studio/classroom in Shelton, CT. Enjoy personalized attention and learn to develop your own personal and unique style. Maximize your understanding of concepts such as composition, how to create depth and shading, color theory, color mixing, and much more in a friendly nonjudgmental atmosphere where you will learn at your own pace and take your artistic skills to the next level.