Feet of Clay is a cooperative pottery studio in Brookline, MA. The studio offers various levels of…read moreclasses and membership. Anyone interested in learning wheel-throwing, hand-building or pottery in Japanese should check this place out. If you're a clay artist, you can also join the studio as a general member with access to all of the public space, equipment, glazes and tools. With various levels of membership, you join as a semi-private member where you receive your own storage shelves or a private member where you receive your own space. The studio has tons of wheels, multiple work tables, electric kilns and slab roller. All members and students are required to buy their own clay. Members get 24 hour access allowing for full flexibility especially for artists with jobs. I highly recommend visiting this studio for anyone interested in working with clay-- from beginners taking their first class to serious artists looking for working spaces.

This is a really snotty studio. One illustration, I called to ask about the studio and about their…read moreclasses and one of the "managers" answered. He dismissed my questions putting me off in a truly condescending tone. He said no one there would have the time to show me around the studio and that he himself had classes to teach. Then he informed me that there was a waiting list of 50 or 60 people to get into the studio and in other words, just bug off. He clearly wasn"t going to give me the time of day. Happily, I did bug off. And I was grateful to know what kind of people I would have been dealing with had I not had the heads up he gave me.

Harvard Square's Holiday Craft Fair isn't just a great place for those who live in Cambridge…read morebecause it is conveniently located right across from the T. Small but filled with unique, homemade local items, it's perfect for gifts for loved ones during the holidays or even treats for yourself. With so many creative, local artists gathered together, it's hard not to give the craft fair five stars. Yes, it's on the tinier size and it's in a cramped basement in an old church in Cambridge, but I don't think that detracts from the point of the fair: to encourage community spirit, to strengthen the local economy and to support locals in their business opportunities.

I stopped by the Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday afternoon, and I was impressed by…read morethe selection of items available. The fair is now both in the church basement, and in a few outside booths on street level in front of the church as well. It's at the corner of Church Street & Mass Ave, across the street from the Harvard Sq. MBTA stop. The vendors are varied, from clock & wind chime creators, to jewelry makers, glass artists, book makers, and even some jam purveyors. I had a great time browsing, and even found the perfect pair of earrings for a hard to shop for friend. (I usually get her a Christmas gift at the Bazaar Bizarre in Boston, but that craft fair isn't happening this year. Chain mail earrings from the Harvard Square Holiday Fair helped me fill the gift giving void.) I recommend stopping by if you're looking for gifts both for others and yourself.

Employees were very attentive and came over immediately if you had any questions or need…read moreassistance. They had you practice a few methods prior to starting. We went with the rug tufting activity, which was fun and I learned I don't quite have the patience for it. However, I'd try it again now that I've made one rug. It definitely can be tiring on the hands and takes a few hours so not something that can be rushed. You can choose any design you'd like as long as you have a photo and they can project it from your phone to outline. At the end they put a non-slip backing. They offer other activities too, great place to go on a rainy or cold day or whenever one is feeling crafty!

Had a very fun time making my rug. The team was so positive and energetic, and were helping during…read moreevery step of the process! I was shocked how "easy" it was to make the rug-I attribute some of that to the staff hosting such a strong tutorial. I can't wait to go back!

If you are in the market for a fancy iced-tea dispenser (or infusion jar), these people are the…read moreones to go to. They're hand-blown, each one unique, and have nice, high-quality spigots and caps. You can pour your drink out of a work of art! They also make stained-glass windows and panels, with a modernist feel to them, and other pieces of glass art (suncatchers, etc). But I really particularly liked the jars. Unfortunately large and fragile pieces of blown glass are tricky to transport (I saw them on a trip to Providence, at the Festival Fete crafts fair), but I'm pleased to see that their website makes ordering pieces simple and easy. I'll be keeping an eye on their stock...

They did some matting and framing for us and everything came out perfect!…read moreFriendly and very helpful service and very fairly priced! Thanx so much.

Best frame store ever I love how sweet there are will be returning soon best people everread more

This store is adorable and they have a beautiful selection of toys, books, and must-haves for…read morebabies and young kids. The staff are excellent and can point you to options. It's so awesome to be able to walk in and ask for something and voila, the person working there knows exactly what you mean. It's a charming space and I'm sure kids would be completely enchanted to visit.

An absolutely charming, little gem of a children's store in Davis Square…read more I was drawn in by the fun and colorful window display/artwork. The fabulous display continues throughout the store, creating a very enjoyable shopping experience. The selection of clothing, books and toys are well curated for ages ranging newborn to small children. I had a lovely chat with the owner who was both friendly and helpful with my shopping needs. She let me know about a clothing sale they were having and provided fun facts about the books I was browsing. (Local authors sold here) I was pleased to see good Spanish book options, and ended up purchasing one as a gift. Many of the items here seemed to be "earth friendly", made with good materials at a reasonable price. I will be back to shop for gifts in the future!

New England has a lot of talented artists, and the features at 13Forest Gallery are the most…read moreinteresting I have stumbled upon. Every piece, whether a painting, print, sculpture or other medium has an edge. You'll see a painting that's characteristically beautiful, but there is something that makes it unique. I have a handful of pieces in mind that I want to snag for myself, but I also want to share this place's existence. They have solo shows in their gallery section and do group shows as well ---- keep an eye of for open receptions. Good art isn't cheap, so don't expect to find flea market/amazon prices here. The prints (I like) start at $150. The paintings (I like) start at $1000. I met the owner Marc and he was really helpful. This gallery has been around around for 13(+) years and is an absolute must-visit. If you don't live in the Arlington area, there are restaurants and a theater nearby, so make a day out of it. Overall - this gallery is a gem.

Wonderful little slice of artistic heaven in a stark gallery-less region. Other than college…read moregallery's there are so few galleries left. I had a great conversation with the owner about the local artists represented here. They've curated a great collection. Worth the stop. I'll be back to purchase a few pieces with my husband. The current show, " continuum" is a delight.

The service was outstanding and the yarn selection was great! The staff was very friendly and…read more helpful!

Rude/cold staff member instructed me to get a specific type of yarn (which she claimed to be…read morenon-superwash yarn) to felt a bag i worked on for months, only for it to rip apart in the washer and not felt at all. Incorrect yarn suggestion by rude lady!