Went with a friend for a fun activity as I wanted to do something other than the typical quick…read morebite. I found the painting place and thought it would be fun. We grabbed the quick bite and then headed over. Place was kind of hard to find - it's on the backside of the "plaza" it is in and for some reason the GPS doesn't know how to get on the other side (or maybe it was just us) - but since we knew we were in the right area we drove around and found it. They offer a lot of different craft services - pottery painting, mosaic building, candle making, and other kid friendly activities. We opted for the pottery painting. They had a decent selection of pieces to pant - lot of bowl, plate, cup, jewelry holder, planter, etc. types that are functional. The pottery pieces themselves are a little on the pricey side but they do not have a studio fee like other places, so the cost is all inclusive. They have a lot of paint colors to choose from and it's kept pretty organized, so it's easy to find what you are looking for. At the paint station, they had a display of the colors painted three ways - one coat, two coats, and three plus coats and a number for each color. The bottles were numbered accordingly and they had another little color display below the spot for that number. This was VERY helpful! You use the little paint plates (I forget technical name) and can get as much as you need and want as many times as needed. All of the workers were very friendly, ready and prepared to answer any questions, and were happy to walk you through the process, setup, and instructions. They had several table setups all of which were prepared with various brushes and water bowls. There were a lot of other supplies available too. We had a great time. It wasn't extremely busy which was good - I can see this place filling up, but I will say they have a lot of space to accommodate. The turnaround time given was a week, so I will pick up my piece soon and add an after photo. I made a coffee mug and my friend made a display like plate/tray - can't wait to see the results! Would definitely consider going back here for more pottery painting!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.

Very friendly staff. Lots of selection. A bit pricey. Seems like that. Is the general rule for…read moreneedlepoint these days.

Great canvasses, huge section of fibers, lots of supplies for your projects & most importantly, the…read morenicest & most helpful staff.

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

I have taken many classes from The Glass Bar and all of them have been superb. Jordan and Debbie…read moreare excellent instructors. They are patient and very encouraging of beginners. I also like that they are eager to see the results of experiments. While I like all the classes, I have most enjoyed the mosaic classes and the fused glass classes.

I knew Carolyn when she worked at 75 State Street via Beacon Management. She is a great person to…read moreknow,and very honest as well. I remember when she started her business from the back of her vehicle. I am glad your doing well and I know that you well continue to do well. Brian James of First Security at 75 State Street

I'm not that excited about Papers & Presents. They do have a large selection of stationary and…read morespecial order products but I was hoping for more choices in the pre-printed card department. The "Thank You" cards were all summer themed with bright pastels and warm colors. I couldn't find much that represented winter or Holidays. I did find an adorable Kate Spade "Thank You" card that was $28.00 for four cards and envelopes. Eep! I wish the girl tending the shop was a bit friendlier because I might have stayed and worked harder to find exactly what I wanted. Instead we packed up and moved across the street to Wellesley Booksmith where I found a huge selection and much better prices.

Friendly, helpful service. Nice inventory of products. Cozy layout with an area to sit and relax…read more Wish I had more time to hangout, but their hours made it difficult (closes at 5). Dropped in to pick up circular and double pointed needles I needed for the hat I am knitting. Also while there, got a skein of Knitting for Olive merino for anticipated embroidering. Nice silk (?) bags provided with the purchase. Chiagoo Size 4, 16" circular cost a bit more than expected, but glad I got them since I already started using them yesterday :). Thanks for being there! So happy I dropped in.

The yarn selection is great, and not the same as you find everywhere else. The owner Anoo is very…read moreencouraging and a pleasure to do business with. I'm hoping they do well and am doing my part to keep this great store in business! I do wish they had a telephone, because I come from 3 towns away and want to make sure they are open and have what I'm looking for.

I enjoyed my visit to Paper Source in Wellesley. I was very happy with the information provided. We…read morelooked at wedding invitations and had a lesson on paper weight and and textures. Thank you, Laura Schindler

Useful for some things; otherwise too expensive! Too elitist. Wish they could cater to a wider…read morecross-section of the community of gift givers!

This place just opened up two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it while at the mall. We have done the…read morepottery thing but this was different. These are banks! They are not pottery, so they feel so much more durable and practical. We spent hours perfecting our banks and loved every minute. Give this place a try, you won't regret the experience.

From the owner: Mio Painting is a vibrant craft studio located in Massachusetts, offering unique DIY experiences…read morefor both kids and adults. Specializing in fun and creative activities like doll coloring and ‘message in a bottle’ projects, we also host memorable kids’ birthday parties and special events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out or planning a custom birthday celebration, Mio Painting provides an artistic escape where creativity flows and everyone leaves with their own handcrafted masterpiece. Come visit us for a fun, hands-on experience in the world of arts and crafts!

A group of friends and I recently took one of the beginner classes and it was so much fun! Our…read moreartist instructors were very encouraging, patient, and personable. The class was very well organized with easy to follow instruction. We will definitely be going back for another class.

This is an awesome Artist run glass studio specializing in classes that teach flame working . I…read morehave done various projects with them for a long time and they have hit it out of the park every time. A very friendly and welcoming studio that is also very well run. Highly recommended!

Terrific store. The lady in the framing section was very helpful…read more and smart. Thank you for your competent services.

Stopped by Michael's to pick up some metal weaving supplies after getting a lesson at a YES event…read more The store was a bit disorganized - lots of stuff around, messy, and not very many staff to help out. I was directed to the proper aisle and found a few things. I was hoping they had a book for jewelry making but couldn't find one. I decided to use self checkout cause the people at the front were getting balloon orders ready. Be sure to look online for the coupons!

Absolutely one of the best places for kids! You can help yourself with a cup of coffee or tea while…read moreyour children are having fun themselves!

One of the best toy shops in the area. Charles very carefully chooses the selections based on…read moretheir quality and educational value. Our daughter loves this store. A real gem in Needham Center.