My friend and I went for a session at Kelly's place back in November and I honestly needed this! I…read morewas sad the ceramics studio in Ithaca had closed due to the pandemic but Kelly was gracious enough to open her home for a session. There are two wheels and she guided my friend and I amidst great conversation. The space is small and cozy but enough to be distanced while working (we all wore masks). She chooses the glaze on her own and I loved my items when I picked them up. Kelly is a very sweet person and I thoroughly enjoyed the session + her company :)

I haven't taken a class with Kelly, but I've purchased some of her pottery and I can't say enough…read moregood things about it! She's incredibly talented and the quality of the products she makes is out of this world. You can tell how passionate she is by the products she sells, and there's just something special about drinking coffee, tea, or hot chocolate out of a handmade mug. (I highly recommend her wine cups, too!)

We were visiting our son at Ft. Drum for the weekend and we're looking for things to do. When we…read morestumbled upon Cindy's, we sent a message the night before to see if she had space for a class the next day. Cindy was very responsive and accommodating. Her knowledge, patience and graciousness were very evident. She was warm and inviting and the three of us had a wonderful time. This was the perfect thing to do together. We each got to work on our piece, laugh, gab, and catch up. I would highly recommend this activity. It was a great introduction to stained glass. I would come back in a heartbeat!

From the owner: We have everything needed for staineded glass projects. Giftware. We have classes in stained glass…read moreand fusing.

This unique shop features the work of local artists and crafters for enjoyment and purchase. Prices…read moreare more than fair for the high quality offered. Personnel are friendly and helpful with what is available in the shop and with knowledge of area attractions.

From the owner: Art & Fine Crafts by local artists, art lessons, classes & workshops in a variety of mediums…read more Gallery, events. Finger Lakes art.

This is such a fun place! Great for kids and adults. I am artistically challenged but JohnnieLynn…read moremakes painting fun and easy. She is the perfect combination of teacher and artist. I highly recommend the Painting Cafe in Baldwinsville for anyone looking for a relaxing and creative activity for themselves or their kids. Get some friends together and go!

I had a French themed surprise party with about 24 people. JohnnieLynn gave me a couple options…read morethat we could paint to go with our theme. She arrived early with her two helpers to make sure she had time to set up before the guests arrived. She was very patient and knowledgable while trying to teach all of us how to paint our masterpieces. She and her staff were attentive to our needs and made it a fun experience for all. I found that any age from toddlers on up can participate and have fun painting. She even managed to console a 5 year old that was a little upset that her painting wasn't quite coming out like hers and gave her a clean canvas to paint a cat on which is one of her favorite animals and it was all good. We had a great day! Thanks to The Painting Cafe for making this such a fun time

Love this gallery! Awesome exhibits, a great gift shop (really, really great gift shot), great…read morelight (you could just go in and sit and relax for hours), and right in the middle of cute Clifton Springs! I have been to 3 or 4 exhibits here in the past year (photography, watercolor, ceramics), and have been wowed by every one. They showcase a great variety of mediums, and there are usually multiple exhibits on display at a time, upstairs and down. They also have an artist in residence, and on our latest visit, we were able to meet him and get a first-hand introduction to his present project, which was really fascinating. I love to visit the gallery as part of an afternoon outing. Usually we end up spending an hour or so in the gallery appreciating all the exhibits, then we go across the street to Warfield's for lunch or dinner. Warfield's has great food, a focus on local beer and wine, and a changing, seasonal menu. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. The current exhibit featured in the downstairs gallery is of alternative photography and is definitely a must-see. As a photographer who practices several alternative styles (wet plate collodion, kallitypes, palladium printing, cyanotypes, tin types, etc) I was blown away. The subject matter, size of the pieces, different styles from photo gravure to cyanotypes to tin types, all of it is amazing. And coming up on April 1st, one of the featured artists (tin type master and alternative photography innovator John Coffer!) will have a free workshop, which is by reservation - so go see the show and sign up!

This is one really beautiful gallery - every inch is meticulously designed from the glossy wood…read morefloors to the bright lights shining on each piece of art on display. We came here to see Peter Pincus' ceramics show. The way they had the place laid out was ideal for perusing and each piece was better than the next. They get a cool mix of artists in this space so it's worth a stop if you're in the area or on your way back to Rochester following a few winery stops. They also have space upstairs, which features smaller pieces - lots of drawings and paintings hanging on the walls. On the first floor they have a very small store with some random supplies, books, knick knacks and gifts made by local artists including some jewelry on display. Whether or not this is something they do, it's a cool space for an event. I think they plan to host classes in the future which would be a nice addition.

This is such a cool concept for a business! Check out their website of events! There is truly…read moresomething for everyone! Crafting classes, cookie decorating, candle making, the list goes on! It's also nice that they hold the events at other businesses so that you can support them as well! The instructor was very patient and accommodating while teaching the hand-knitting class. She personally came around and helped each individual person and helped make everyone's blanket look great! I am already scoping out another class to sign up for!

Over the summer I signed up for a paint splatter session when they were set up at Buried Acorn…read moreBrewery. I paid a little extra for the black canvas, which was a good move, because it looks extra cool! They have a tent set up, and start a timer. You get an apron and shoe coverings, and a paint caddy with up to four colored paints. After a quick tutorial in splattering technique, you get to toss paint at your canvas for fifteen minutes. This was so fun and therapeutic, and I loved seeing the painting take shape. At the end of the evening, I got to take my creation home in a pizza box, which was super convenient to prevent messes. This was such a fun experience and I would definitely recommend checking out their classes (I may do the same, when I have the time.) My painting looks excellent hanging above my desk and gives me little intermittent bursts of joy whenever I look up at it during the course of my work day. Right Mind Syracuse is always popping up at spots around town with really darling craft workshops, and I love to see it.

Having our private class with Laura was one of the highlights of her trip to the finger lakes. She…read morehas a very patient and engaging personality and is quite talented in helping you design the best pottery pieces, even if you are at beginner level. We really enjoyed our conversation with her and learning how to "throw pots". It's great that she will arrange to have the pieces glazed per our color choices and shipped to us at a later date. This is something that we would definitely return to for our next trip to the finger Lakes.

My wife and I scheduled a class with Laura during our "Minimoon" after we got married…read more This turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip!! Laura is a great instructor!! Her enthusiasm and joyful personality made it an incredibly fun, informative and productive experience!! We both went in, very dubious about our pottery abilities, but she was patient and so helpful that we both made many pieces that came out so much better than we expected. Unfortunately our time restraints couldn't let us finish our pieces, but Laura finished and fired our pieces and happily shipped them to us. We were delighted and surprised to see how beautiful they all were when we unpacked them. I'd highly recommend her classes to anyone in the area, or traveling to the area!! You won't regret it!!

This is a really cool place! They offer one night classes, or 8 week classes. I did a one night…read moreclass where we made bowls. The instructor was great and showed us step by step how to do everything, including how to hold our hands. It was a very relaxed environment. I highly recommend!

Happy Fingers makes a happy workshop, we went for a fused glass ornament class. You can bring…read moresnacks and beverages to share. The instructor was fantastic, and the participants were friendly and helpful.

If you are looking for something fun to do the 2nd weekend in December head out to the real Beford…read moreFalls, aka Seneca Falls NY the town that inspired the movie. From a parade, to food, to shops and vendors, to cosplayers walking around the street in costume, this festival made for an enjoyable day. There was quite a variety of things to do including visiting the bridge that looks just like the one for a movie, with a real life saving a suicide attempt story to boot. We chatted with Bert, who was out writing tickets on cars and getting to know all the visitors. There were free horse drawn carriage rides, and free tastings of roasted chestnuts which I had never had before. The It's a Wonderful Life Museum is open and was packed as people checked out the information, pictures, and toys they had. Besides the many things to do the big appeal of this festival is just how much it feels like the real Bedford Falls. So many shops opened up their doors and offered free snacks and free hot chocolate bars to visitors and locals alike. Everyone was so friendly, from the local townspeople and vendors to the guests and visitors as well. To me, this encompasses the exact feel of the movie. There were some great food options, from Mrs. Martini's spaghetti dinner and trivia which we missed as it was on Friday night, to local restaurants bringing out tents and serving their best chilis, hotdogs and burgers, and tacos outside, there was something for everyone. The bars and restaurants were also fully staffed indoors if you needed a break from the cold. My husband and I really enjoyed our time in Bedford Falls, if you are looking for something fun and different to do on the 2nd weekend in December, make the trip out to Seneca Falls to feel the It's a Wonderful Life spirit!