I have been going to Clayart Studio of RI for few years now. I really enjoy my time there. Small…read moreclass setting which gives more of a one on one experience. Rena is a wonderful, talented and knowledgeable instructor. If you want to learn good techniques, it's the place to go!

Started with Rena about one year ago and her pottery classes have been incredibly relaxing and…read moreenjoyable. Her knowledge of clay is immense and I have made some beautiful pieces with her guidance. I would definitely recommend this clay class to everyone.

We were strolling around the neighborhood and stumbled on this museum and show. Met by a very…read morepleasant greeter, we were asked to consider a donation which we gladly did! Bright, small, and intimate, we took a moment to enjoy the art shows. What I discovered was sketch books throughout that you are encouraged to use. I, who have no talent, even enjoyed a few moments of introspection and doodled. My wife, who is very talented, did the same! It's a worthwhile place to visit and support.

Beautiful, intimate art museum with great artists and programs. I particularly enjoyed the…read moremeditation hour they have on Friday mornings, so wonderful. Would highly recommend!

When my search for a simple fascinator veil for my wedding hit a dead end, I was referred to…read moreGeraldine at Shabby Cloche/Hotpoint Emporium by my dressmaker. While most of the veils I looked at were either overpriced, too busy, or both, Geraldine was able to create a truly one-of-a-kind veil for me that was exactly what I had envisioned (simple French netting with tiny pearl combs) and perfectly complemented my dress. She went above and beyond to create the perfect veil for me, and I highly recommend her creations to anyone and everyone. Her attention to detail, kindness, and professionalism are second to none!

There's nothing more pleasant than a stroll through the lovely New England town of Bristol RI…read more They have a little bit of everything, nice restaurants, beautiful historic architecture, a harbor with walkways along the water, and quaint little shops. One of the more notable shopping spots is the very new, Hotpoint Emporium at 39 State St. It's a co-operative store run by the artisans who show there. They offer a diverse selection of quality items including framed artwork, ceramics, jewelry and apparel. It's well worth stopping in, seeing the artwork and meeting the artists.

A family friend brought my two daughters there last week…read more The experience was fine for them, however, this place does not advertise that the owner is extremely religious, plays Christian worship music, and writes scripture on the bags when the items are picked up. If that aspect of the business isn't specifically advertised, it can be a bit off putting for someone who doesn't know what they're walking into. Our biggest issue stems from that fact that this place took pictures of my children and put them on their social media. My wife reached out via chat on Instagram and was ignored. My wife called the business and talked directly to the owner and was met with indifference. She said that the Instagram account was ran.by someone else and she would reach out before pushing my wife off the phone. It was eventually removed and replaced, sarcastically, with a picture of my children with yellow smiley faces blocking them. The Instagram account also blocked my wife who only asked for the pictures to be removed. It wasn't until after this that we saw that she also posted pictures of our children to FACEBOOK and those weren't removed. We tried calling again, during business hours, and the phone was off. So I went there and spoke to her myself. I explained to her that putting images of children is against Rhode Island law. After making me wait, she got on her own phone and all of a sudden had access. She deleted the pictures and I went on my way. I don't recommend this place unless you're a religious zealot looking to spend the afternoon with an insufferable Karen who thinks breaking the law is ok because she's "always done it."

The owner was extremely rude! Her energy…read more was negative; she was cold and off putting. I asked her a question and she raised her voice like she was speaking to a child. Very disrespectful. The atmosphere was not relaxing at all. She needs to learn to treat people with professionalism and respect. We ended up walking out. We will never go back to "WEIRD GIRL"

I love this store! Very fun environment. The owner is extremely enthusiastic and her passion for…read moremermaids and sea creatures is contagious. It's a great place to find a gift for a friend or an unexpected treasure for yourself.

Had an amazing time ArtProv Gallery, Michele and Nick are the epitome of gracious hosts! So much to…read moresee and learn, whether or not you are an artist... definitely make this a stop when in Providence, you will not be disappointed!

ArtProv Gallery is a cozy gallery in Providence highlighting nationally known artists. The…read moreinterior space lends itself well to shows, with warm lighting, an excellent flow to their layout and rich woods furnishing the interior space. I walked in shortly before closing to view their exhibit, "Land, Sea, and Sky" and I was quite pleased that I had chosen to do so. The curators are engaging, knowledgeable and easy to speak to. I found them quite amicable and easy to work with both before and after I decided to purchase a piece. I had a lot of questions about 1 piece in particular and ultimately I ended up contacting the artist to learn more about the provenance of the piece I was interested in. I ended up acquiring 1 piece from the gallery and I liked it so much that I have since purchased an additional 2 pieces from that series. I now own the full collection of Nina Weiss's "Waterways" series that were painted as part of Philadelphia's "Art in the Open" invitation only, judged event. Nina's pieces have been displayed all over the world and are held in many high value collections. You need to see one in person to view the depth, texture, and technique - I think they are fantastic! Nina got her undergrad from Tyler School of Art and Design, and a higher degree from RISD, hence the Philadelphia / Rhode Island connection. All 3 paintings from that series are now displayed in a prominent place in my home, where they bring me nostalgic joy as I reminisce on familiar scenes from my time spent traipsing about Philadelphia each and every day! Thanks to Nina and ArtProv for the great work you do. Art is what separates humans from Animals.

This group is truly a joy to sing with. I've learned so much from Dr. Christine Noel about vocal…read morehealth and proper tone production in the last two years. This chorus takes the music very seriously, and diligent preparation is expected, but we also have a lot of fun and laughs! The music selections are engaging, challenging, and moving.

From the owner: Providence Singers is a 100-voice auditioned choir that performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic…read moreand other area ensembles. We perform choral masterworks and introduce audiences to significant new works.

I was gifted open studio time by my daughter and don't have the heart to tell her how her intention…read morefor a good experience was NOT achieved. The owner was inflexible and argumentative. She threw out my work which was handbuilt tiles (which takes time to dry evenly) despite being labeled, a follow up letter about this and therefore not ready to be bisqued. Not a feel good experience for me and nothing to show for my efforts. Stick to the wheel here.

Ellen is a wonderful teacher, as are all of them at Mudstone. The community is open and welcoming.read more

Called and stopped prior to Christmas to get a gift certificate and place was never open, no hours…read moreposted and no return phone calls I think this is a poor way to run a business and is truly not customer focused from my experience I would not even give it one star but seems I have to mark it to complete this post

I took classes here as a child. I began drawing/ painting again and decided to come back. The…read moreprices are very reasonable and although it is a small shop, you get alot of assistance with what you need! Kathy even broke open a product to demonstrate something to me! If you need advice buying supplies skip Michaels and check this place out!