A friend messaged me after being notified of my check in to tell me how much she loves Jerry's…read more Neither one of us lives in the area, so that was indeed a pleasant surprise. I loved strolling down the aisles to see what would inspire me even though I truly wanted to make a beeline directly to the pens, pens, pens. I took a deep inhale and reminded myself that there was no rush which was just enough of a pep talk needed for me to explore what else Jerry's had to offer. I picked up a couple of calendars that were the perfect balance of art yet practical. The colors were so vibrant and will definitely make the perfect gifts, if I am even able to part with them. Well I eventually made it over to the pens as they are closest to the register and exit. I decided on the LePen Flex 6 pc and Pilot's enso Brush Pen 3 pc which are ideal for calligraphy and hand lettering. I am..one word..delighted. All very solid purchases. Look forward to returning.

Since new ownership the variety and selection of paints and other supplies and canvases is…read moreamazing!prior to this the prices were through the roof!! On everything! What was astounding is that they made you think you were getting a sale price.I've been back a few times since the change prior I only went there solely out of necessity. I hope they make out well!!

First the dumpster and cats are gone. There's no sign. I show a picture of the entrance…read more My mother was a custom framer. I really know this business. That being said, this is a first rate framing store attached to their factory. Huge selection of mats and frames, some pre-made. The salesman was very helpful and not pushy. He figured out quickly what I wanted. We put the mat and frame together within 5 minutes. Ready in about a week, and it's the holiday season. Plus the pricing is at least half of what the going rates are elsewhere. Yes it's in Paterson near the Great Falls and they save money by not having a sign but I often help friends' frame their pictures. I figured the mounting, mat and frame would be at least $200, which would be a good price. Even $500 wouldn't be out of line upstate NY or outside of Philly. It's $125! I looked carefully at the work being picked up and it's nicely done. As good, if not better than elsewhere. Let's keep their retail business going! Maybe they'll even buy a sign!

Have been a customer there for ArtsPRunlimited and my shows in NYC, Paterson, Nutley, Newark and…read moreMorristown. NJFrame and Moulding is always a great partner since 1996.

Decided to check out Akwaaba Gallery for the first time on Saturday for their group exhibition…read morecalled no apologies. It had featured art work from various artists. The open reception was lovely and it was a nice exhibit to check out. The gallery is small but the art was worth going. Not only do you get to enjoy the art but you also can purchase the art as well if you have the moolah for it. The area the gallery is located is a bit hectic with street parking. That is one of the downsides of the location. But what I also thought was cool about this gallery is that you can rent it out for your own events, which is pretty neat. Definitely check out no apologies if you get the chance.

The Akwaaba Gallery is a diamond in the rough, a wonderful location for the art appreciator. In…read moretwi, akwaaba means "welcome" and I am pleased to say it lives up to its namesake. The building is made from an older house but feels very modern and it's renovation would tell otherwise, save for tasteful aged brick. Here for a selection of pieces, particularly Rachel Beck's work, the gallery showcased wonderful manifestations of the human gaze and spirit. The patio behind the building is a wonderful space to socialize in a comfortable, green and airy space. Altogether, the location is fantastic and I would recommend for any art and artist!

Boonton, NJ - as the head of the Family Steering Committee counted on to provide strategic…read moredirection and project oversight, I pointed my husband here to help our child paint a ceramic project for a Mother's Day gift. Internal stakeholder management issues notwithstanding (non-vendor side), the experience was wonderful from top to bottom! Having never been here, nor painted pottery since I was in 7th grade, I called Artsy to find out what to expect. Stephanie who picked up the phone didn't have the answer to one of my questions (it was her first day!), but found out and called me back right away. We walked in on a weekend morning. Sylvia, another lovely employee, greeted us and explained the process. The interior is clean, zen, cheerful, colorful, neat and well-organized. My child chose a ceramic and colors, Sylvia laid out the paints, and the père-fils duo got down to business while I settled in a nearby cafe to get some work done. (There is actually a cafe in the back of the store, but it was closed at the time as I'm told they're soon moving to a larger space up Main St.) Although FamCo's senior team member reported that the junior associate gave up halfway and significant intervention was required to help execute his vision and meet the project goal, the assignment was completed with pride, and turned out to be a perfect rainy day activity. Prices vary but most projects are under $35 at the time of writing, more for larger pieces, and includes everything (ceramic, painting, kiln firing). I wish there were some more choices but my child was happy with what he selected. The finished object would be ready to pick up in 10 days, and the senior official in charge was responsible for monitoring the schedule and ensuring timely retrieval of the gift. However, two weeks and an alarming question later ("so when are we supposed to get it?"), it was clear the directive had not been followed, and the Chairman of SteerCo was urged to "come along" on Mother's Day morning to support the final step and ensure deliverables are achieved within deadline. Once again, Sylvia met us as we picked up the finished project - which looks quite much nicer and different in its glazed and completed form than the raw material - and even kindly offered to take our family photo holding it. Artsy also offers workshops & classes, kids & adult paint or pottery parties, summer camp, and mobile events. Whether you want to paint something for yourself, make a gift for someone else, or just find something fun and crafty to do, I highly recommend them!

Artsy is wonderful. We've had so much fun whenever we went to paint our pieces. My daughter loves…read moremixing the colors and being creative. This review is based on our birthday party. It was ok. There was only one person working (our "designated party host") who also was attending to multiple other painting customers and others who wanted smoothies made. She was overworked and overwhelmed. Another mother and I wound up helping the girls in the party with their slime, going so far as to grab the materials needed, hand them out, and help mix and give directions. There were other customers who even arrived, waited at the front door for 5 minutes and then turned around and left due to no one being able to acknowledge them. Our party host did the best she could given the constraints. We've been to many other birthday parties here before and we did not have the same great experience hosting ours. I received an email a few days after the party asking for my feedback, which I filled out honestly. Never heard anything back. ‍ We will return to paint some pottery, but won't ever have a birthday party here.

I had my ladies night bday party here last year. It was a really great time. She offers children's…read moreart lessons as well. Erin is a wonderful teacher for adults and children. She's very pleasant and down to earth.

Excellent quick work at great price! Ed also made…read moresuggestions that worked perfectly on project.

UPDATE: MR. Wong, it is called remaining anonymous. I do not know if you will retaliate after I…read moregave your business a bad review. I do not know what kind of character you are. Trying to pretend I am not a real person isn't fooling anyone. I will however admit your work was good, but timing and price was falsely given.

Drive past here frequently and always wondered what exactly they do. My first presumption was a big…read morewood-shop. So I stopped in and was greeted by the friendly staff (owner & worker). The shop is not huge, however they have a lot of tabletop,m. Talked with the owner and she gave me a quick tour showing a variety of artwork and many supplies to make various types of crafts. You can make canvas paintings, glass paintings, ceramics, wall art, knitted blankets, lighted stand glass figurines, and many cool stuff. I'm looking forward to their future "paint & sip" events (BYOB)...as my wife and I enjoy doing those activities. Also, the price for those classes is very economical. Enjoy supporting small businesses like this.

Had the best experience here, just took a chance & booked a class, had a great time. Julie is…read morewonderful, great personality & very patient. Can't wait to go back for another project.

It was a really cool experience. Pottery and sipping similar to a paint and sip. We went for a V…read moreDay event and it was pretty cool. The owner (Simone) taught us different pottery techniques and showed up a catalog for inspiration and let us loose.The entire class was about 90 mins or so and it was worth it. I would definitely do it again. Good for date night.

we love it here ! for the second time, we had our daughter's party here. the studio is so bright…read moreand cheerful and the decorations and project were adorable ! the owners are kind and helpful and the party was a total hit. highly recommend for parties - we will definitely be back!!