Absolutely love Perkins! They are a wonderful org to get involved with if you are an artist or love…read morethe arts. They have 2 locations - this Collingswood spot and one in Moorestown. I've come here for several art classes as well as Queer Craft Nights. Everyone is always extremely nice and their programming is diverse. (So far I've taken mosaics and throwing!) Can't recommend enough to be a part of the art community in our area.

From the owner: Perkins Center in Collingswood offers a full schedule of art exhibitions, classes in visual art and…read moremusic, and special workshops. Perkins Center for the Arts is dedicated to excellence in the arts and to providing a wide range of creative opportunities for people of all ages and of every level of artistic development. Since 1977, Perkins Center for the Arts, also located in Moorestown, NJ, has been providing arts opportunities to the Southern New Jersey Region and beyond. Today Perkins Center for the Arts has locations in both Moorestown and Collingswood. Central to our mission is the belief that artists and the language of the arts are ideal for perceiving and interpreting the complex modern world in which we live. Perkins Center is unique in its ability to provide high quality art programs in a grassroots community setting.

Really cute local business! Was walking by and stopped in, Diane was very nice! She told me all…read moreabout their painting parties and events and showed me around the shop. They feature tons of local artists with everything from jewelry, paintings, knick knacks, homemade bath products and more. I got a beautiful wire ring for 5$. Very nice place to buy a gift or something special for yourself while supporting a local artisan!

We celebrated our daughter's 12th birthday here with a painting party. The girls all had a great…read moretime painting their bumble bees. Diane, of Main St. Art was awesome in her guiding of 7 visiting artists creating their painting. Excellent place to have a party. Great store, too. Be sure to check out when you're on Main Street or passing through Maple Shade.

My friends organized a night out for my birthday and we came here for a craft night a few nights…read moreago. We were told we could bring food and drinks if we would like. It was great! The owner let us put out food/drinks in one of the side tables. There were seven of us and we were able to sit at a table together. We made fabric pumpkins and candies. It was really nice night! Staff was friendly and helpful! We are already looking at events we want to do next!

Great way to spend an evening with friends. Laughing, painting and bring some snacks/drinks to…read moremake it even more enjoyable. Corrine was very friendly, helpful and professional. Lots of different things to do. Heard they even have open nights where you can pick any of the pre-made signs.

An excellent art space that covers photography, painting, crafting, jewelry, and gallery showings…read more If you're looking for a place to rent for a class or private event, there are multiple rooms available. It's very community-oriented. It's an locally-owned, family run organization. The BYOB painting classes are a blast.

From the owner: We specialize in public and private canvas painting, and crafting events for adults and children…read more We also support local artists, small business and vendors that do not have a space to create, sell, or exhibit by allowing them to run events in our space.

I've always dreamed of being able to write in beautiful script. I just haven't gotten around to it…read more But I popped in here over the weekend and it was so lovely to see there is a shop like this where you can find all sorts of different inks, pens, and notebooks. Yes, I'm the kind of person who likes to touch blank notebooks. I didn't want to interrupt their staff, who were happily chatting with other folks who had questions, so I enjoyed the time perusing the shelves. The store is bright, modern, and well done. I understand they also offer classes, which would be a rare treat.

Cute little spot that offers writing specialties that you cant find in the other big box retailers…read more Michele (owner)is warm and passionate about seeing people pursue their love for the art. I took a beginners class ( with Maureen Peters) and it was awesome with lots of 1 on 1 supervision. Cant tell you how relaxing it was to sit and form my letters in that atmosphere (I'll be back for more classes).They also offer other paper related arts which are hard to find elsewhere. Their calligraphy caters from brides-to-be looking to finesse their weddings to experts who may want a touch up class. Either way, this treasure trove for the calligraphy lover boasts many specialized inks in an array of beautiful colors. This is definitely THE place to check out if you so long for the art of learning and indulging in the beautiful art of CALLIGRAPHY!!

Matt was excellent we all had a great time…read more thank you Matt!!!!!! he was patient with all of us and took the time to show us exactly how to get everything to look pretty can't thank you enough Matt was the best

We used Paint the Town as a team building activity. The team had fun being creative and seeing how…read morecreative their colleagues are. It was a fun time! The instructor was knowledgeable and provided a safe space for all to be creative. Highly recommend!

Can't rate my experience because they wouldn't honor a $100 gift card that I had received before…read morethe new people took over!! Needless to say I will not ever be giving them my business!!!

It was a great experience. I went for a team bonding event for work. We were the only ones in there…read moreat the time. We had a HUGE selection to choose from for our projects. I was expecting to do some building tho. The project was already assembled and sanded upon arrival (which is why I knocked a star). We got right to staining and stenciling. We were able to take our projects home with us that day. I would recommend to others, especially for a work event.

Back in middle school, I used to swing by this guitar store after hanging out at the mall. Walking…read morein, you immediately felt the energy of a place that genuinely loves music. The walls were lined with guitars of all shapes and sizes, amps humming softly in the background, and the smell of polished wood and strings--it was a small escape from the usual mall chaos. What made the experience even better was knowing one of the employees. They were always approachable, happy to answer questions, and genuinely excited to see someone trying out an instrument. Even as a kid, it didn't feel intimidating to ask for advice or try a guitar out. It wasn't just a store; it was a little community for anyone interested in music. Whether you were serious about playing or just curious, it was a spot where you could feel at home among the guitars and amps. Looking back, it's one of those places that made middle school afternoons feel a lot more memorable.

I understand that buying used gear comes with some level of risk. That's part of the deal. What's…read morenot part of the deal is being misled or served by someone who doesn't know what they're doing. I purchased a MiM Jazz Bass that appeared nearly new -- it still had the factory stickers on it. It played well, sounded good, and everything seemed fine. Before completing the purchase, I went to the in-store luthier and specifically asked him to give the truss rod a small turn just to confirm that it moved and functioned properly. He appeared to do so and even made a couple minor setup adjustments. Two months later, while restringing the bass, I noticed a bit of neck relief and went to check the truss rod myself. The nut is completely stripped. Not slightly worn. Not "a little rough." Completely stripped. So now there are only two possibilities: 1. I was told it had been adjusted when it hadn't. 2. The person adjusting it didn't recognize that the nut was already destroyed. Either way -- that's unacceptable. If it was dishonesty, that's trash service. If it was incompetence, that's also trash service. Had I been told, "Hey, the truss nut is stripped," I could have made an informed decision. I could have negotiated the price, replaced the nut myself, or walked away. It's not an expensive part. It's not a complex fix. What matters is transparency. Used gear is one thing. Misrepresentation -- whether intentional or careless -- is another. That's the real issue here.