Tongwood Art was a really positive experience! I have painted canvas of art and crafted with play…read moredough. The art teacher is very knowledgeable and helped me feel confident in creating arts and crafts. The art teacher is very patient, kind, and helpful. She made art and crafts seem very do-able with every learner that participates in the activities. The interior is very uniquely designed where each wall and space has its own character. The location is very easy to get to via public transit and there are parking spots on the streets. I highly recommend this art studio for a date night or family activity!

I have a 5 year old that loves art... I think the teacher makes the experience. We came in. Weren't…read moregreeted. No name intros. Nothing was set up. She didn't explain what we would be doing. I wasn't comfortable leaving him so hung back and helped out. One mom dropped off a kid who needed a bit extra help settling in and the teacher was visibly annoyed with him. Just not the type of place that's warm, inviting or inspiring . I took art in Eastern Europe throughout my childhood and the teaches commanded the room. This was basically overpriced babysitting. Hoping it's just this one class. Going to try a different school a go.

HORRIBLE. This store is selling FAKE squishy dumplings with a sign that says, "we're real!" The…read morefact they have a misleading sign when these products are marketed to children is not only unethical but illegal. This is what you call FRAUD. They know exactly what they're doing and upselling on top of it to profit off innocent children. Extremely disappointed as I have always loved the paper store and shop there all the time. Even after returning to the store to return the product, calling them out for being fake, the woman still wouldn't give my money back and even tried justifying their fraudulent practices. The woman at the counter got flustered because she knew the truth and what she was doing. Do not trust this store.

I went to the store to pick up a few last-minute gifts and paid for them. I got home and to my…read moresurprise, one of my items wasn't in my bag. I called the store and explained what happened and they said I would have to come back to the store to receive a refund, even though they saw the item I purchased on the counter where the sales rep left it. I then asked to speak to the manager, and I was placed on hold once again for over 10 minutes. I explained to Jessica the manager that I don't live close by and it would be an inconvenience she still said they couldn't do anything about it and I would have to come back into the store for my refund. I'm out of a gift for my coworker, no refund unless I travel 45 minutes back to that store, and leave to get a cheesy gift card. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NOT MY FAULT!!!!

They had exactly the fabric I needed which wasn't surprising because they have so muchread more

Absolutely disgraceful experience. My girlfriend went into Sewfisticated in the middle of the day…read moreafter a wardrobe malfunction, just looking to purchase a bit of fabric and some safety pins so she could quickly fix her dress before an event. Instead of helping, the older man and woman running the store were condescending, rude, and outright dismissive. They belittled her, treated her horribly, and then chased her out of the store telling her to "go elsewhere." This wasn't at closing time -- it was broad daylight, and the store was open. My girlfriend is one of the sweetest, most soft-spoken people you'll ever meet. For her to come back to the car in tears says everything about how cruel and unnecessary their behavior was. This is the exact reason people are abandoning small retailers for online shopping not to mention the cost savings. When you treat customers with contempt, you lose them forever. Sewfisticated should be ashamed, and I can't imagine this kind of service keeping them in business much longer.

I came here and made a small rug. At first the process was pretty overwhelming because the tufting…read moregun is pretty heavy duty. The instructors were super patient and explained how to use it. We were able to test out the guns before starting on our own rugs. They provided great feedback on how to improve your process which was super helpful. I thought the process was really really therapeutic once I got into the zone. I would highly highly recommend coming here if you want to get away from your phone and craft! Overall I had a great experience and i definitely would go back. I just have couple small suggestions that could make the experience perfect. I think the instructors could have been more clear about the safety training. We also spent a lot of time setting up so some people in my group only had 1hr vs 2 hrs to actually work on their rug. It is nice that you can come back and finish your rug if you're not done!!

This was one of the most fun crafting activities I've ever done! I love how they really let you do…read moreit on your own without too much hand holding so the piece you make is truly your own. We did the rug tufting and I absolutely loved it so much! They have so many colors to choose from and she explained everything so clearly, definitely would come here again!

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

Don't let it's small size fool you. This is the best store! Best ladies!! Don't miss!!!read more

The Local Hand is a rare gem. So much more than just a gift shop. It's a place where one can take a…read morebreak from daily routine. Be that by finding the perfect handmade gift, learning about local artists, or acquiring a new craft skill.

From the owner: The Local Hand is a gift shop, gallery, and community arts space offering a curated selection of…read morehandmade goods by local artists and makers. Our mission is to make art more accessible to our neighborhood in a warm, inviting community space, while financially supporting local artists and artisans.

Before booking the space in December I've been here for pop-ups and events. It's such a warm and…read morewelcoming gem in the community. My experience in booking the space for a private event was just wonderful. Communicating with the owner before and during the event was great. She is very responsive and was quick to answer all of my questions which I appreciated! I plan to book another private event here soon and highly recommend the space! You won't find anything like it!

I booked a private event on Saturday April 27th for a DIY wedding event with my bridesmaids and…read morefamily. I absolutely love the space and the host was amazing. She went above and beyond to not only provider a professional art product and services, she was very attentive and made our experience an enjoyable one. Not only do I recommend this space, I'll definitely be booking again soon! Ideal Mixer is a great addition to the community and if you haven't stop by yet, I urge you to. Thank you for your warm hospitality Ideal Mixer

Great source for art supplies. Wish there was a storefront near me - postage is so expensive.read more

Great service, found all I needed. Blick has a comprehensive selection of supplies for every…read moremedium. Always can rely on them.

When I visited Boston last week for a formal event, I realized I didn't pack a wrap to go with my…read moredress. After checking a few places I came across Sushma Handicrafts and Ada was so helpful! We unfolded almost every option before I settled on a reasonably priced and beautiful option.

Zero stars. Very bad customer service, predatory sales practices, and out of compliance with…read moreposting return policy that is required by MA state law. This kiosk advertises sale pricing, then hooks you into buying a far more expensive item, and then retains a zero returns policy, even same day when the overpriced item had not even been unwrapped or taken out of the bag. The return policy is not posted or communicated to customers. An exception was not honored despite the fact that businesses are legally required to provide refunds if the policy was not posted. There was zero recourse despite requests to seek management assistance. Horrific and illegal sales practices. Buyer beware!