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.

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

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"

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!

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!

I recently brought my nephews here for one of their art classes, they have came here before and…read morelove it so much! There are so many different options for each kid and it isn't structured in a way that limits each child to only doing one project at a time. This time around there was a sensory bin, trucks and play dough, different art stations like easel painting, coloring/painting/decorating wooden guitars (she even gave us rubber bands to attach to make it make sounds), stamping station, and paper plates folded in half with something inside to make music- they had all sorts of stickers and markers available to decorate them. At the end they also read a book together and she even gave the option to leave art work there to pick up for next time. It's such a fun environment and very easy going, nothing is too serious and there is SO much to do!

We looked at designers from all over the world and decided that Arn's rings were our favorites! He…read moreworked with us carefully to make a set of three rings (engagement ring for my fiance, and wedding rings for us both). They turned out gorgeous, and very affordable compared to any other mokume gane we had seen. The ability to choose the metals, mokume pattern, final ring texture, oxidization, ring width, gemstone type and location was a huge boon. The ring wears well with time and is easy to clean -- small scratches from daily wear don't diminish the look. Thanks for the beautiful work Arn!

Arn Kreb's Mokume Gane rings are awesome!!! I was looking all over the internet for a unique men's…read morewedding ring. Found lots of stamped out mokume gane rings for huge money, and then stumbled upon Arn's work. Called and spoke with Arn who opened the shop just to meet my fiancé and me. He was super patient explaining the process of how he makes the rings and showing us his shop and all the variations of what he can make. Each ring is hand made by Arn using many different layers and types of metals. I know it sounds a little weird, but I love the ring we bought from Arn! Each time I glance down (6+ months of wearing it) I smile because it's a work of art - haven't taken it off yet. It wears well with a nice patina that doesn't diminish the "wood grain" metal work. He also skillfully sized it to my finger, having me try it several times in the process until we got it just right. Thank you Arn!

For jewelry artists and mixed media artists in general, Bead Chroma is a fantastic store to visit…read moreto get everything bead-related that you could possibly need. Not only is it very visually pleasing to see everything color-coded, but it's so easy to find what you need through this system. The shop owner is so kind and helpful. I'm so glad that there is something like this nearby!

My wife loves a good bead. Can't get enough of them. Likes to make her own earrings. She is new to…read morethe hobby so we are always on the hunt for a new bead store. On our way up to Boston we stopped by Bead Chroma (not Chroma Bead? Fair enough.) Well it's a real treat. Huge selection of beads. Really incredible. Beads as far as the eye can see. Arranged by color. So many colors. All of them really Hence the name Bead Chroma. Because chroma means color. I mean sort of. Not to get tied up in the name but it reminds me of those restaurants where you know the owners speak English as a second language and they've googled the word for delicious and ended up with a restaurant called Gratifying Noodle Shack. But very nice store. Well organized. Easy to navigate. Easy to figure out pricing. Lots of findings. No problem finding them (this is actually a coincidence, but a happy one). The woman at the counter very helpful and knowledgeable. There is a little table in the back where people can work on projects and she is available to help. Some high school girls came in at 4:45 and wanted to make bracelets (store closes at 5. Kids am I right? ) she was not able to accommodate them in the store but helped them find everything they needed. This led to a long discussion of the Dana Carvey movie, "Master of Disguise". Quite an old movie for a high school student to be watching. She was a fan. They also have samples that you can purchase or use for inspiration. And a little gallery up front. They had a bowl where you can scoop out a whole scoop of random beads. I was really into this idea. My wife would not have it. She never lets me make earrings. Except one time. Other than that not a fan of my aesthetic. Anyways. Check out Brad Chroma. As a store it is hard to bead. That's a joke. It's fairly straightforward.

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.