Thames Glass an amazing shop. They sell glass items that are so cute plus their glass blowing…read moreexperience and making paper weights was so much fun! The staff answers any and all questions before, during and after experience. Our 11 year old grandson loved making and getting his ornament! My wife and I had a great time making a paper weight and an ornament!

We had a fantastic experience making a glass paperweight at Thames Glass. Everyone was friendly and…read moreencouraging, the process was fascinating, and the finished paperweight is gorgeous! We also bought a lighted display stand that shows off the details. The price was great, considering we got to enjoy the experience and take home a beautiful piece of art. I hope to go back the next time we're in Newport.

This is a great gallery, which features CONTEMPORARY ART!! Yayy!! Not one single friggin' sailboat…read moreor sunset to be seen. I have to compliment the people who curate/run the gallery for their bold approach to art in an area that is so damn conservative in approach. They got some balls, fer sure. This is better than most of what you'll find in Providence, and would fit in well in any hip, urban art area. The fact that it's in a beach community dominated by tourist schlock is amazing. And I didn't find the prices high at all - some of the work would easily be triple the price in Boston or NYC, so show some love to this place and the talented roster they've assembled. I am definitely a fan!

We went here on a whim last night thanks to my moms friend who had mentioned it. What a great…read morelittle space. I had been here years before when some friends had showings here, but now its a bright, clean, professional studio! A great crowd, with an awesome DJ spinning old skool hip hop. Who doesnt love a little OPP while checkin' out some dope art!? The front is like a little gift shop, with books, t-shirts, wallets, etc. Being that it was the opening for this show, there was wine and ice cold PBRs ready for our consumption. I love me some art, dont get me wrong, but daaaaaamn, this stuff was pricey. We are Narragansett people, not NYC. Just sayin'. Over all, I was pumped to see so many young people out and about and being part of something that other people worked really hard for. Its nice to see that there's a solid art community down here that doesnt consist of just pictures of lighthouses (no offense to you lighthouse photogs!).

Whenever we visit Newport, a visit to Anne's shop is a must. She has an amazing selection of prints…read moreon a variety of subjects. There is something for everyone. She and her husband have an encyclopedic knowledge of their images.

Anne dug through a bunch of prints to find a sugar maple wood-block print from 1855ish for me since…read morethere was no maple included with the collection of North American trees on display, and didn't seem to mind when I left with a different print entirely. She and her husband were very friendly and very knowledgeable about everything in their collection!

This is a great gift store, they have many things that you might be in the hunt for as well as many…read moreunique, creative gifts that can surprise either the giver or the receiver. I loved their collection of boutique fragrant soaps. They have many brands, many scents and many colors. The store always makes you feel welcomed and taken care of. They have a convenient customer parking lot right next to the main entrance.

I've seen the Purple Cow advertised time and time again in local theatre programs, but never had…read morethe chance to visit until a few days ago. Boy, am I glad I took the time to check them out! This is a fantastic little local business that redefines the concept of "shopping small" by offering a wide array of locally made products - everything from handmade clothing to soaps and creams. The next time you have a present to buy for someone, the Purple Cow should be the first stop you make. Speaking of presents, they even have a section of birthday and special occasion cards, which makes it an easy one stop shop for all your gifting needs. While a lot of the inventory tends to lean toward the yogi-earthy-crunchy set, they have a great section of toys and stuffed animals for the young and young at heart, plus a whole lot of classy jewelry that's also made by local artisans. The Purple Cow is a must visit if you find yourself in Wakefield, RI, and need to purchase a memorable gift for a loved one, or simply just want to browse around a truly wonderful small local business!

So many beautiful jewelry and crafts to admire. This place was truly amazing and happens to be on…read morea street with more places such as a book store and more shops.

This is one of my favorite places in the Downcity to browse, get a gift, get something for me…read more They have lots of stuff that have a Rhode Island inspired theme or just fun, high quality stuff that you could find in any nice upscale gift shop anywhere in the world. Craftland is a mix of card shop, gift store and souvenir store. The staff is pleasant and very helpful if you need their help. The stuff is all colorful and well laid out, so when I walk in the store, it feels bright and cheerful. This last time I got some t-shirts for my nieces...they have lots of colors, patterns, logos, designs and sizes. You can fell the quality of the fabric when you grab them, not the thin cheap ones that you get like in the streets of New York...LOL..

The window displays caught my attention so I stopped in real quick while in the area. Super cute…read moreshop and everything was so beautiful!

Driving down Wickeden Gallery Belleau is a beacon within the city scape. it has caught my eyes…read moremany times, I mean how can it now? Beautiful glass pieces adorning the glass windows in beautiful shades, catching the light sometimes... just calling me in for a visit! I just love glass... We were getting dinner at Fellini's and drive by again. I had some time to kill so we went inside. I was not disappointed. A store filled, almost every crevice, with glass pieces. Mushrooms, mermaids, flowers, little animals, tiki glasses, etc... So much to look at. Sitting on shelves, hanging from the ceiling... The employee became very personable when I engaged her about my love of glass. She told the two 11 year olds I was with about a box in the back of the store they could each pick out a piece of free sea glass. They loved that! she gave me the owners business card alerting me that you can go to his studio and watch him make glass pretty much during daytime hours and not far from the gallery. Pretty cool! The prices- range from super affordable to pricey but it's glass and general handmade craftsmanship. Expected. I did buy a beautiful blue flower to replace one that had broken from an unstable shelf incident a few years ago for $20. I bought a small ceramic bowl that was from a local artist. Inside the bowl had an image of the RI State house inside (a gift.) Also each pre-teen got to pick a little glass figure that were $4 a piece. They loved this!

Fantastic Cooperative Gallery! Loved the "Fakes and Forgeries" exhibit and will definitely stop by…read moreagain the next time I'm in Newport! p.s. Don't forget to take a peek at the member's work as well - stunning, diverse, and eclectic. Be well and stay curious, Lipstick Warriors

This gallery is just wonderful. As a new artist, entering my painting into "Fakes and Forgeries"…read morewas a pleasant experience. The members were very welcoming and made me feel comfortable. The artwork on display was wonderful and the show was very crowded, so crowded a few artists stood outside! Picking up my painting was pleasant as well. Overall this place is great for both the artist and client!

On Sunday, Sept 27, I was visiting Newport for the weekend with my family…read more We were shopping on Thames Street and happened upon a quaint little shop with very eclectic artisan crafts. We spoke with the owner who was very nice, friendly, and engaging. I ended up purchasing a hand carved and painted wooden wall decoration made by "Joe." I enjoyed shopping there. I'm glad I stopped in and got a chance to purchase a unique souvenir and meet a very pleasant lady.

The worst, most dishonest experience we ever had. We purchased an antique frame with a painting,…read moreand the frame needed a little bit of repair. The person who said she owned the place, Deborah, offered to repair the frame so long as we left the purchase price. We gave her $200, and she said she would call us in a week or two to let us know we could pick it up. Not getting a call, we called her, and she said she had been sick or something and would get right to it. We called again a couple of weeks later, and we got the same story. Then, we called again and she told us that she "forgot" we had purchased it and sold it to someone else (imagine that !!), and that she would immediately refund us. We awaited the check, and it turned out to be the proverbial "check is in the mail." We called (when she picked up it was "oh, I'm sorry, I forgot, I'll get it out right away"), we wrote, we even had a lawyer send her a certified letter. Bottom line - we got stiffed, never saw a penny in refund. Run for your life from this "business." We wonder how many others she sold it to . . . at least now we know what "friendly gifts" really means. Gifts from us!