Love, love,love this place. Located on Salem,Ma on Derby street in the Artists Alley. Boston…read moreWoodturnig is a wood lovers dream. There is so much beauty here you have to see their gallery. Tommy the owner is such a nice guy very eager to answer all your wood questions. and is more than glad to show you his hand crafted wood pieces. Just by the way he talks about his work you can tell he takes a great deal of pride in his craft. You would be hard pressed not to wanted to buy everything, the hand crafted wood items are all so beautiful. Small wood items start at $10 on up. if there is something you want so don't see. Boston Woodturning also does custom work as well. So the next time your visiting Salem,Ma and need a special something for someone in your life or yourself. Check them out.

My partner and I had a lovely date night at Clay Dreaming!! We had a reservation and were welcomed…read morein as soon as we arrived. The employees showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and how to paint our pottery. There was a wide range of items to paint, so there's something for everyone's interests and budget. There was also a wide range of colors and paint brushes. I've done pottery painting a few times and I typically feel a little let down when I get the finished piece back... but not this time! Clay dreaming's instructions and tips for painting helped my piece to turn out just how I wanted it. Thank you to clay dreaming and I recommend this place for a wonderful date night!

We're in the area for the summer so we've been looking for things to do. We were so glad we found…read morethis place! Everyone was very friendly. The woman that assisted us was super thorough and helpful. She gave us tips and recommendations and explained everything perfectly, she even saved my daughter's piece when she "ruined" it (she needs a promotion lol). We tried the clay painting & there was a wide variety of ready made pottery pieces to choose from. I chose a mermaid mug, my daughter chose a cute character mug and my son chose a cute trophy vase/mug? There were tons of paint colors to choose from as well as all the painting accessories (brushes, stencils, sponges, etc). We were reminded that we can't take the pieces home right away since they'll have to go in the kiln but they'll call/text in 7-10 days for pickup. The studio was very clean, organized and spacious. It was also very affordable, they charge $5 per person for the first hour and then $2.50 each additional hour per person and you just buy the ceramic pieces that range from $20 and up. Highly recommend for a fun time with family and friends.

The cost of clothing and jewelry is overpriced . You can buy locally cheaper . Quality and…read moreselections are nothing exceptional

I popped in here after clicking on an ad for hand-sewing patterns online. It made me remember that…read moreI had walked by this place a few times and hadn't checked it out yet. The name of the shop was a bit mystifying as I couldn't tell if it was for needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, etc. Turns out it's a little bit of all of the above! Mostly it's a needlepoint shop but they have some knitting and crochet items as well including a small selection of beautiful specialty yarns and kits. As a one-time visitor to that nasty little place on Newbury st, I was relieved at how AMAZINGLY FRIENDLY the owner was. She chatted with me for about 20 minutes, showed me around the whole place and introduced me to basic needlepoint items of which I was previously unaware. I was very sad that I didn't get to pour oodles of money into this nice lady's hands, but my grandmother ended up giving me a ton of embroidery supplies that she can't use any more. Hopefully when I run out in a wee bit she'll still be open, and we can do business!

Well organized & communicated. Great instruction & just a BLAST TO DO AND LEARN. CANT WAIT TO GO…read moreAGAIN. It will be my fifth time, and I have enjoyed them all. You get to be creative, actually create something beautiful & bring it home to share or gift. Wonderful way to express yourself and your inner artist. SO MUCH FUN!!

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

Hestia Creations Specializing in handcrafted gifts and home…read moredécor, Hestia offers unique, locally inspired items and a paint-your-own pottery studio.

For souvenirs of the area, skip the trinket shops and head to Hestia Creations. It's a small gift…read moreshop featuring the work of several artisans who create on-site; items can be taken along or be shipped. It's located in the heart of Marblehead; you can park right outside. Like an art collective, the handmade and decorated miniatures, stationery, ornaments, plates, bowls, etc. can be selected off the shelf or custom ordered. Many have nautical themes; my ornament features Salem and its haunted history. The crèche sets for the Nativity feature figurines with such detail they seem to be people you know. Another possibility: bring your group and decorate items yourself. Whether a birthday party, wedding shower, or family reunion, you can plan in advance with owner Joanne and the craftswomen for an experience to deepen your memory. Hestia Creations is for those who want their souvenir to match the experience they had in the region. Don't miss it.

The staff and service is fantastic here! They were so kind with helping me take touristy photos as…read moreI sat on two different goth thrones in their store. I enjoyed chatting with the staff about the culture and tourist seasons in Salem, and browsing their inventory. If I lived in the area and wasn't worried about luggage space, I would definitely be more of a regular. Definitely worth visiting while in Salem!

Always one of my first shop/stops. I love the tea and always have to stock up. The vampire vibe is…read moremy thing so love this place. My favorite stuffed bat was from here years ago. The service is away great and helpful. Wish I lived closer. The prices are reasonable for the touristy town.

I love everything about this store but the main reasons I keep coming back are the warm atmosphere…read moreand how welcoming the employees are. Magic Parlor is one of the places that mean the most to me in Salem because it's so much more than just a store. I've gone there when experiencing a depressive episode and I once ducked in for relief when my PTSD was triggered by something going on outside. This is not just a store for me.............it's my safe place.

For a relatively small store they do manage to stock a very large assortment of merchandise. I am…read morealways amazed at what they can fit into a small space. They carry magic supplies, joke gifts, Halloween masks, books, crystals, herbs, jewelry, souvenirs, and more. The prices are very reasonable for the items that they have. The people running the store are always friendly and helpful. If you are ever in Salem you should definitely give this store a spin!

Beautiful yarn selection with lovely local choices- something I always look for when traveling…read more Owner was very friendly and pointed out an item I may have missed otherwise. Also plenty of smaller items that were perfect for gifts like cards, stickers and stitch markers. Prices were what I expect from an independent yarn store selling premium yarns. I also picked up a sweatshirt with last year's Fiber Witch Festival art. Hope to attend next year in person!

Excellent selection, personable staff who wants to help and will chat about your selections so…read moreyou're making an informed educated decision that gives longevity to your final products. Super cute "accessories" (stitch markers, bags, etc). I also found everything reasonably priced for how high quality they are. I'm comfortable here as a queer person who is self taught in knitting and occasionally asks beginner questions. Lucy in particular helped me once with an after thought heel and turned me on to German short row heels. Game changer guys. They also have social events that I'd like to attend when I'm not working, which all look so fun. I love their community and you can book help time, which makes a huge difference in my confidence trying new things. I cannot recommend them enough. I haven't met Ana but we've chatted and she cares so much. I love the energy poured into this shop and community. Thanks guys!