We went to Pure Gallery last week to get a limited edition print framed. Rose was very, very…read morehelpful when we were attempting to pick a mat and frame for our piece. She showed us many options; several of which I would never have thought of on my own. When we said we wanted a red mat as it felt more dramatic she recommended a black shadow mat to go with it It really made our art pop! Even better, her pricing is on par with bigger box stores so it doesn't make you wince when paying your bill. In addition to framing art, the store has many local artists work available for purchase -vases, glass, jewelry to name a bit. I can't recommend this place enough for a one of a kind gift or framing location! Thanks for a great experience Rose!

It was so nice to walk in and find a large selection of fine art materials. Shops that sell "fine"…read moreart materials are becoming increasingly scarce. My concern is that beginning artist are working with poor materials from local hobby type shops and shops that want to sell ONLY their own cheap brand. The beginner can get easily frustrated working with poor quality materials. At the very least, buy the best paper and paint you can afford. You won't regret it, And, you can find most of it at Art Depot. Cheryl from Pittsburgh

Purely an art supply store as advertised which is exactly what I want. If you're looking for crafts…read morestuff (dried flowers, sparkles, feathers and accessories) then make your way to a big chain art store. Art Depot has a decent selection for brushes, paint, pencils, markers, canvas and paper. Prices were slightly more than chains but in line with other independent art stores. Interestingly, an employee (owner?) was very chatty and overheard him mention he had some canvas that was shit and he discounted it and will no longer sell it. He had a lot of back story for a customer who wasn't even buying canvas. Maybe he didn't know and wanted to give the person a heads up before they bought crap canvas. Or maybe he thought the customer would know it was crap canvas and he wanted to preempt negative questioning. Anyway, completely recommend this store.

Great place to go for framing. The owner Robert really knows what he is doing. They really will…read moremake whatever you take them look very unique.

I had been eyeing this place for awhile on Groupon and when myself and some girlfriends attended a…read morewomen's day event at the Hershey Lodge (way back in February) and came across their booth, I wanted to stop and check it out. We were able to buy a gift certificate directly from him a the Groupon price. I recommend giving him a call and asking about the deal he'll offer -- BUY LOCAL!!! First I have to say...Laird is very talented, loves what he does and you can tell. He's friendly and straight to the point when giving instructions. I highly recommend a visit to his cute little shop. When you walk in, his artwork is everywhere! From jewelry to glass creations and amazing stained glass art -- this is a great unique place to shop for gifts. He offers many different classes as well. Grab some of your girlfriends (or guy friends!!) and try one of his very reasonably priced classes. Parking is in a lot next to the building (off street parking). I bought a certificate for two to try the mosaic class. It is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm. I dragged my boyfriend along to get him to try something out of his comfort zone, and he enjoyed this first time experience. For the mosaic class we were given a nice size square "stone." Laird gave us some instructions and showed us where to pick our glass pieces that we were going to use. If taking this class, have something in mind BEFORE you show up as he leaves the design entirely up to you. He did show us a couple of examples of his work, but there was no way either one of us could stand up to his talent!! I felt like I took a little time trying to decide what design I wanted to do. No worries, I came up with a kind of "wave" idea and went with that. He has some really cool color glass and I already have an idea of what I would do on my next visit :) Just a tip: For those of you with longer nails, the tiny glass pieces can be challenging to pick up and place!! But I managed.... This class was fun and I highly recommend a visit/class!!

Took a class here to make some items listed on their website and it was a lot of fun. The owner,…read moreLaird is a great instructor and he makes the projects seem less intimidating, especially if you're not a crafty person. Great for couples or small group of friends.

Love this place! It's so charming and super cute! I literally saw the giant fountain pen in the…read morewindow and on decoration and I KNEW i had to come! I came from out of town to see my in laws and I fell in love with this place. It's a bit of trek from Carlisle but totally with it. It's fun and hip and the owner, Joan, is a sweetheart. I told her that my hubs and I were visiting and she was so kind. She told us about the history of the pen shoppe and showed us around. I absolutely loved it. This place is what i would call creative and beautiful chaos. Its cluttered with the magic of different pens and writing utensils including notebooks, pens, inks and novelty items. I got big into fountain pens and notebooks many moons ago, thanks to a best friend but I've always loved to write so this place was heaven to me. I love reading all the fun little interesting artifacts, looking at all the pens and everything else. I wish I had more time there. The prices were very decent and I ended up going coming with a Platinum Plaisir (f) (if you know you know....) a converter, a t-shirt and a hodge podge of stickers -- ugh, just love....I really felt at home here because I felt so "in my element". Anyways, I digress. As a whole, visiting here was so much fun! Joan also took a picture of us so she could display it on her changing photo album of her customers that have been going to the store for years. It was a sweet gesture. I highly suggest that if you are in the area and are a pen/stationary/notebook aficionado to visit Pippi's Pen Shoppe -- you WILL NOT be disappointed!! Also, HI JOANNN!! Thanks for being awesome and keep up the great work! :)

I had never been in a store dedicated almost entirely to pencils, pens, and writing materials…read morebefore, so this was such a unique experience. This shop has been in business for over 25 years, and you can really feel the history and passion behind it. I had so much fun browsing--there were so many different types of pens, shapes, and quality levels to explore. Even if you're not specifically shopping for something, it's a really interesting place to look around. I actually didn't plan on stopping in and wasn't even sure it would be open based on the time I arrived, but I'm so glad it was. The owner was incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. I ended up purchasing a pencil and a seal, and I'll definitely be back--this would be a great place to find a thoughtful, high-quality gift (especially for something like Father's Day). Also, a really cool bonus: there's an Airbnb located on the second floor, which adds to the charm of the space.

Beautiful store with one of kind pieces. Owner knows her stuff and has the eye and skill to create…read moreamazing things. Highly recommend for gifts, house items, jewelry and cremation services. She is very gracious with handle our loved ones. 5 star

I went into Carlee's studio looking for items to furnish a home my wife and I are building in…read morePotter County. That day I left with a beautiful glass rendition of the Star Barn that I cant wait to show off. Carlee is a true artist. I told her I was looking for a live edge table that looked solid and rustic. Carlee commissioned an artist named Ryan who built the table for us within our budget. To say they nailed it is an understatement. It took our breath away when we saw it. If you are looking for true art and craftsmanship and not "cookie cutter" items to furnish your home you need to consider Moss Creek Art studio in New Cumberland. We will be back! Thanks Carlee and Ryan!! Sincerely, Darrell and Shelly Reider, Mt Joy, PA

We used BJR furniture for our entire office. George took a keen interest in our needs immediately…read moreand came back with some options and a cad drawing so we could see how it would work for our space. I have to say, George was patient as we made change, after change, each time updating the cad drawing so we could see (as much as we could) how it would all lay out. Their pricing was competitive, and he arranged shipping, and delivery and followed through on everything with us. I would not hesitate to recommend this business for a complete office setup, to a home office, I felt very taken care of, and well served. Kudos to excellent customer service. As we open more offices, we will certainly be in touch. THANK YOU!!

Mud Queen Pottery has such a creative and welcoming atmosphere. The pottery pieces are beautiful,…read moreunique, and clearly made with so much care and talent. I also love how hands-on and inviting the classes are, whether you're experienced or trying pottery for the first time, it's a really fun and relaxing experience. It's such a great local spot for finding meaningful handmade pieces and supporting local art in Harrisburg.

My husband and I took a class there a few years ago and the follow up to get our pottery was lax at…read morebest. Fast forward a few years and I took classes there with another artist who is fantastic and the lack of professionalism from the owners of the Mud Queen was disgraceful. Not only were they disrespectful and were bullying the venders in that space but were also rude to the customers that were there for a class. They were hovering in the class and talking maliciously about the artist holding the class to the clients taking the class. I will not go to one more pottery class with the Mud Queen as they are bullies and supper unprofessional.