I entrusted two very elderly paintings, family heirlooms, both more than 100 years old, to Charlie…read morefor cleaning and restoration. I was delighted with the results. He made them look, not 'new', but restored in their dignity, both the paintings themselves and the original frames. I'm looking at them now, on my walls, and feeling very grateful to Charlie for his care and expert technique. I'd recommend him highly.

Charlie and Susie can be counted on to greet you with a smile and give you as little or as much…read moreinformation about an artist or a piece as you wish. I won't have anything framed elsewhere. Charlie is a master and can recommend framing that suits the art AND your budget.

I went to the wrong location for my friend's photography exhibit. But while here, I forgot how…read morebeautiful the historic Art Association's building is and how wonderful a venue it is for showcasing area artists and appreciating visual art. I couldn't help but notice two oil-on-canvas paintings by the current artist, Sarah Mendez. Currently, Sarah is one of the featured artists and has an exhibition that ends tomorrow, April 2. If you're looking to personalize your home decor, add artwork to help define your personal space. Seven days a week, there is no admission fee for admittance to the Art Association of Harrisburg for a unique art experience. The Art Association also offers art education classes; check out their website.

The Art Association is nestled downtown just around the corner from the library. I've lived in the…read morearea my whole life and never even knew it was there! I took a wonderful paint class with a top notch artist to teach us. Her directions were clear, she didn't move too fast, and she was always willing to help. I so enjoyed myself. So much that I'm thinking of taking up classes there. They offer watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint classes. I'm really intrigued by the clay class held in their clay studio on Reservoir Park. The prices are very reasonable too.

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.

Just Brenda Art Studio is the kind of place that makes living in York exciting, trendy, edifying,…read moreand just plain fun! Brenda Wintermyer, the owner and artist, is a warm, well-read, well-traveled woman who is dedicated not only to her art but to updating and revitalizing the downtown area of York City. From the minute you walk through her door and climb the stairs to her studio you know you are in the presence of something wonderful and possibly life-altering. She greets you with the enthusiasm of a long-lost friend. She will stop whatever she is doing to talk with you...and be prepared to spend some time because there is so much to talk about! As you wander through her studio, which is on the small side but jam-packed with wonderful things to look at, Brenda will happily explain to you the history behind each piece, what inspired it, why she created it, and if it is part of a series. Brenda also holds art classes for the beginner as well as the more experienced artist. Her teaching style is to encourage the student and instruct without ever making the student feel unaccomplished (or in my case, hopeless!) Brenda's studio is open every First Friday event in downtown York, and many old friends as well as some new ones, can be found drinking tea or wine, chatting, and just enjoying the warmth and bonhomie that Brenda naturally engenders. Stop in sometime and say hi!

Brenda did a beautiful spooky painting of our house. We saved up so we could have this wonderful…read moreartist do a painting for us. We love it!

i love Lisa and her place. Her work is excellent. She is framing something for me now and i cannot…read morewait to get it.

Update from previous work done here! I will continue to come back! The price is fair but the…read morecustomer service and quality of the work beats out all others in the area! Recommend for anyone trying to capture a big moment! We have had many things done here! High quality work! See pictures!

OMG, the level of craftsmanship is outstanding, and they offer such a variety of handmade art…read more(incl. glass, pottery, handmade cards, live woodcarving demo by Gay Foltz, fraktur art, textiles, holiday ornaments, paintings, etc.)! Talking to Gay, a true wood artist, is such a wonderful experience to hear how she creates her unique pieces just by looking at a piece of wood. Recently visited this gallery for the second time, and am amazed by how much local talent is represented. Prices are reasonable for this level of art, and even if you don't buy anything, it's definitely worth the trip if you're visiting Carlisle, Harrisburg, Shippensburg, York, or nearby areas.

Beautiful shop..,,surprise addition to our visit to Allenberry. The owner--PJ-- was Pleasant and…read morehelpful! Bought a beautiful art piece!

Love the Pops Outlet! I honestly can't remember how I found out about this place, but I went to…read moretheir big annual night time sale that they have one time with a good friend. We basically got there early in the evening, stood in line for several hours with our coffee waiting for them to open up and got quite a few incredible steal and deals when we went inside. I still have a few of their items hanging in my living room, a great coffee table and I donated several other items to an animal rescue that I worked with for charity auctions. Now I just have to stalk their Facebook page so that I can catch that next big sale that they have. And probably talk to my friend that I went with back then and see if she can refresh me on how we found out about it.

This was my first time coming to Pops. My girlfriend has been here before and got a bunch of…read moreartwork for her house. The prices are great and the selection changes each time they open. I found a mirrored console table for $25! Got some art pieces, a clock, and picture frames for under $70! The only thing is that it's only open a few times a year. I liked their Facebook page so I can know when it's opening. Fun place to go and get some inexpensive items to decorate with. It can get crowded, so try to go early.

I used to like this store and the employees a lot... but something has changed. There is a…read moredisengaged feeling to the store, and an atrocious smell. It's like there is a mold or mildew problem and they are attempting to cover it up with an unflattering incense. I had to leave, I was feeling queasy. When my daughter came outside, she said she smelled it too and she was trying to ignore it, but we both felt sick to our stomachs. The ambiance of the store is also not the same. I just did not enjoy being there.

Wonderful selection of stones, crystals, jewelry and fossils. Owners are super nice and happy to…read moreshare their vast experience with you. Excellent prices. Often, jewelry prices are negotiable. Stop by the new store and say Hello to Krista and Michael.