I had been wanting to go to this establishment for a long time now and finally made it in last…read moreweekend. There is so much to pick from it. It was hard to decide prices ranging from $60+ to $7. However, after browsing the selection, my mom and I picked two items each! It took me and her about 2 hours and cost $50, which wasn't bad at all. The only reason I give four stars and not 5 the workers when we walked in were just sitting talking didn't really engage with us or show us around ask if it was our 1st time I had to tell them. Also, when painting, I thought they would come around to see if we needed anything or look at our work and tell us we need more layers I had to ask. However, personally, they were still nice, just not as engaged as i would like. All in all a great experience and super fun I will be back.

My wife and I were excited to end our first ever trip to Ice Fest by making a pottery souvenir. We…read morehad seen the Facebook advertisement to make a coffee mug with Carlisle Ice Fest stencils. However, our experience painting pottery left us very frustrated and determined never to return to this business when we're next in town. We've painted pottery in numerous studios in Maryland and New Hampshire, so we understand the basics of the process. When we entered the studio, no one greeted us or was seemingly working there to answer our questions. We wanted to know if there was a studio fee or if that was included in the pottery prices. Despite advertising the mugs, they were not easily identified as being the special. The staff, and I'm reluctant to actually call them employees, we're giggly teenagers who were more interested in chatting then helping customers. We had to stand in the check out line to get basic questions answered and ended up waiting for the owner to come over to have the stencil process explained. In addition to the lack of support from the staff, the owner/manager was busy running an adjacent store selling teas and other goods. As a result, it appeared no one was actually managing the pottery studio. Focusing on either the pottery studio or the other store instead of poorly running both would have improved everyone's experiences. The owner was gracious enough to ship our mugs to our home in Maryland. However, the packaging was poor and resulted in chipping one mug and completely cracking the other. Luckily, we can use the Japanese kintsugi technique to salvage our mugs as candle holders instead of their intended purpose.

Support your local small business. A creative place that can sell you supplies and is happy to help…read moreyou plan your next project. An enthusiastic owner with oodles of experience in her craft.

Wonderful small shop. Great customer service with knowledge and techniques willing to share. Stop…read moreby!

I have been to this military installation quite a bit. I am not stationed on this base, but have…read moretaken my DA photos here, and utilized the exchange, commissary, and wellness center. I like this base, and you will see a lot of officers walking around. Most of the time, they just want to get to class and not be bothered.

Never thought I'd learn how to use a bugle. Thanks US Army War College. Minus one star for lack of…read more#2 bathrooms.

Great instructions in a Beautiful pottery studio. They…read moreeasily accommodated our group of 6 and the 4 other students . Highly recommended

This experience was a birthday gift to me from my daughter-in-law, I can't wait to do it again! It…read morewas such a wonderful, first time experience, and the owners we're so helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely be bringing my sisters the next time.

Friendly! Knowledgeable! Fun! Entertaining! Had a good time! Learned a lot! Will go back!!read more

From the owner: Looking for a fun and unique activity for Date Night, Girl’s Night or a Special Event? Check out…read moreour DIY Candle Pouring Workshops and receive step by step instruction to craft a custom soy candle. Choose one or blend two of our 30+ premium fragrances and create a unique signature scent! We have Gift Certificates and our own products for purchase in our studio or online. They are a perfect gift for candle lovers and DIYers! We are located in beautiful Downtown Carlisle on the second floor of a 100 year old building. Our quaint, little studio was purposefully designed to promote a relaxed and positive atmosphere to Ignite Your Creativity!

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.

Came here for a work event where we participated in the cooking experience. It was a great…read moreexperience. Our group was about 20 people which was pretty large. We were able to cook a full 3 course meal. The staff were very attentive and pleasant. I would certainly do this again. Also the store overall is amazingly stocked with everything you need for your kitchen. Its an at home chef's dream, and a Big Green Egg lover's heaven. Nearly every accessory and kitchen need is there.

This review is for a visit on a Friday in mid May. We've been coming to Kitchen Shoppe off and on…read morefor at least ten years and the selection remains marvelous. service: Staff is extremely knowledgeable. There are a number of stations - olive oil, knife sharpening, coffee - and the staff can assist anywhere. selection: Impressive selection of enameled and cast iron cookware near the front. The olive oil options earn special mention. We needed an ice cream scoop and a flour sifter. Who knew there were dozens of each to choose from? Don't miss the impressive array of knifes. Also thought the wall of syrup and honey was well curated. High marks for charcoal, wood, smokers, grills, and accessories. details: The shop rambles through two or three different rooms. Give yourself time, you're going to want it. Plenty of parking right outside. Be sure to use your GPS, shop not visible from Harrisburg Pike.