Lots of fun, come by to shop for gifts or watch the masters/partners do their magic in the shop and…read morewalk you through the glass blowing process. I have such an appreciation for this work as I never understood the complexities of it! I now know why this art can be so expensive and is coveted by so many people and collectors.

Full disclosure, we were looking for something super touristy! Yes, this is it…read more You can show up to this studio, and take a seat at the back of the store. A giant glass window separates you from the glass blowing artists as they create... is it a vase? Bowl? no no... it s a bong! (insert series of inappropriate guesses comments and jokes related to blowing...). Guessing is half the fun of watching the process. And just try not to think of any inappropriate jokes while you watch! I was a bit disappointed by the price of the gifts in the shop. It would have been fun to bring something home, and they may be good prices for hand crafted artwork, but alas, it wasn't in the budget. Thoroughly worth the stop, and keep an eye out for the friendly dog that comes out to great you when you pull in.

we went in for help with a sweater we were knitting because we need more yarn to finish it. We were…read moremet with very rude person who seemed very uninterested in helping us figure this out. We regret having shopped here. Do not recommend this store.

Large selection of yarn here and they were very helpful and attentive to their customers. Price…read morewise, I'm not experienced in this but I didn't think it was "too much". I'd go back again!

I took the paperweight making class during a trip to Vermont and had the best time! I was the only…read moreone signed up that day so I had a one-on-one class with Spencer. In addition to learning about the art of glass making, I learned about Vermont, its history and sites to see. The paperweight had to cool down overnight so I had it shipped home and just received it today - it's the best souvenir. My daughter thought it was really cool so now we are planning to take a glass making class locally. Highly recommended!

My girlfriend and I attended Spencer's Pâte de Verre class and had an excellent time. Spencer was a…read moregreat teacher, and explained the whole process very clearly. He also knows a lot about the area, had recommendations for our time around Warren, and has great facts and stories from across the Northeast and UK. I would highly recommend taking any class at Salt and Sand, we intend to return next year for the pumpkin making class and/or doing Pâte de Verre again.

I had the opportunity to attend one of Natasha's paint classes. My sister and I decided to…read moreparticipate in our first paint and sip class. To be honest, I was a little nervous because I am not much of a painter. But Natasha was so welcoming and had such a warm presence. Natasha was an excellent teacher-- encouraging and patient, but left room for you to add your creative touches. Natasha was especially good at checking in with each of us. I left the class with a beautiful painting of a snowy landscape that hangs in my bathroom today. I would highly recommend taking a class with her! Thank you, Natasha! -Holly D

We commissioned a painting last summer and would definitely recommend working with Natasha! She was…read moreeasy to communicate with and excellent at translating our hopes into her style. She also captures the magic of winter unlike anyone else.

The Shelburne Craft School is a gem in the town of Shelburne. It offers an assortment of art…read moreclasses to both adults and kids in a cozy setting. The staff is friendly and creative. My two children have attended many classes over the years, with amazing results and they always leave smiling.

From the owner: Mailing Address: Shelburne Craft School…read morePO Box 52 Shelburne, VT 05482 The Shelburne Craft School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We offer opportunities to learn, teach, and develop as artists, artisans, and professionals.

I want to preface this by pointing out that I am not at all- in any way, shape, or form (see what I…read moredid there)-artistic! And you know what, I am fine with that. So, when the opportunity arose to test out "A Taste of Art" I jumped at it. I wanted to see just how far I could push my lack of talent and see what results would be gathered from the experience. I attended a Paint and Sip evening at Butch + Babe's restaurant in Burlington. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was the intimate size of the space and that there were a few too-many-tables-to-count set up in the far right side of the restaurant for the paint event. Aside from that, I also observed a confident presence. Standing at the head of the table was a warm, eager looking lady whom I later came to learn was Sue herself! Sue had already taken the time to set up each one of our canvases, paint dollops, brushes, water, and even aprons! Though the space was a bit tight, I really felt that we had adequate room to maneuver our inner artists! Sue began the sessions by telling us a tiny bit about herself and her business. She then showed us the painting we would use as a guide and gently began to introduce us into the world of painting. I found Sue to be quite instructional and pleasant. Though she was at the very front of the space, she took the time to really engage with all of us on an individual basis. She did her best to accommodate our random artistic whims and really worked with individuals to guide them in adding character to their paintings. Sue is real, relate able, and has a calm, soothing way about her. She is very passionate about what she does and she wants to share it with the world. So go on, go hang out with Sue; bring out the artist within!

I have been lucky enough to do 2 classes with Sue. One was an event thru SEABA and the second was a…read moreprivate party at a co-workers home. At both events Sue walked us all thru a painting (the sunflowers and the snowman if you review the photos - note - those aren't my photos!) With the exception of the art credit I need for my electives, I tend to be more a spreadsheet kinda girl verses creative.... Sue can make anyone an artist! Trust me a little wine helps with any nerves you might have too! Both results were fantastic and I have them hanging proudly on my wall. If you want a fun night out with friends that isn't your normal dinner and drinks, try one of Sue's events!

A consistent provider of family friendly entertainment and arts in the NEK. I support in any way I…read morecan. I'm thankful to have curators of such culture in this area.

Catamount Arts has moved next door to its new digs at 115 Eastern Avenue…read more The new center has two screens, a new gallery, studio space and more. A new community gem.

Such a cute little spot that's a relatively recent add to the city hall/church street area. Was…read moregiven this experience as a gift and was so excited! They offer painting and mosaics! I've been to a paint-your-own pottery shop before but never a mosaic option! How cool! They have several premade pottery options, with lots of paint colors if you come to paint. For the mosaics they have pre created options that you tile. I was hoping for a circle option that resembled a garden stone but they were out at the time of my visit- not a negative thing at all as I totally understand that- but more so as a thought to plan ahead! I would suggest calling to see if they have the shape you are looking to mosaic before coming in. The only thing I would suggest for the space is to have more options that are not animal shaped to mosaic, as that would cater to the adult crowd more. I went with the heart mirror option and was excited to get to work! They have a wall of different colored shapes and sizes of colored tiles. I was given a tin to select a handful of colors to help separate. I am visiting family here and decided to do a VT sunset with their mountains as my inspo. The turn around time was quick! They were able to grout it for me (for an upcharge) and it was done and ready for pick up the next day! The ladies working were so sweet and helpful, explaining everything for me and checked in regularly on how the process was going. What a great reminder of family and my trip this year! They offer reservations online, you can also call in to book a reservation, and they do walk-ins as well. Lots of tables but I would recommend a reservation (esp with a larger group) to ensure you have a spot to sit to create!

This place was ADORABLE!! Burlington absolutely needed a pottery painting studio, as the closest…read morewas around 1.5 hours away. They have other crafts that we didn't do, but the pottery was amazing. Many colors, stencils, and pottery to choose from, and our pottery was ready in 6 days. Will be going back!

A shame the reviews aren't current. Lovely space, easy to find and a nice selection of glass items.read more

We recently took a glassblowing class and couldn't be happier. The team was friendly &…read moreprofessional, taught us a lot about glass, and helped us make really nice items. My wife was so thrilled with the experience, she still is talking about it!

I attended a one-day workshop with Polly Wellford who taught that day and I loved it. I had a…read morewonderful time working with clay for the first time since high school which is about 60 years ago. I even like the resulting pot. Polly was extremely helpful and friendly and her instructions were very clear. The studio is very well equipped. I would love to come again. Thank you Polly, Mariet

I took a pottery lesson at Blockhouse, and it was a wonderful experience. The people were friendly…read moreand kind in helping me out as someone new to the pottery wheel, and I created a number of pieces I decided to keep. The front shop has pottery pieces from a number of different artists, so there are many different styles. Highly recommend for classes and for shopping.