My daughter and I took part in a glass blowing lesson presented by Jennifer and David. We had an…read moreamazing experience! Jennifer and David patiently explained every detail of the process prior tom and then during the handling the molten glass. Their explanation and guidance provided a high level of comfort when it came time to work with the glass! Jennifer and David are passionate about their work and proudly display their work and are eager to answer any questions we had about working with glass and producing their masterpieces! We were extremely happy with the lesson and the pieces we created! It was definitely the highlight of our vacation in Jamestown and highly recommend a visit to Clancy Designs!!

Was able to get a same day lesson to make ornaments for a group of 4 people. We got to pick…read morewhatever color we wanted and we're given an in-depth lesson on what we would be doing, we made the ornament from start to finish with their help. The designs in the studio were beautiful and we are excited to see the final pieces ! 10/10 Definitely recommend a stop here for a lesson!

I dropped my Waterford decanter and broke the top - they saved at a reasonable price!read more

What a great find. If you are there about lunch time, ask Eben for local favorite places. He is an…read moreexpert at that also.

We went there on a rainy day for something to do. They were very friendly and helpful. They have…read moregreat choices that are reasonably priced. The paints and the brushes are all included too. They had our Pieces glazed and ready to go and looking better then we expected. Overall I definitely recommend them.

Create Color is such a fun place for a rainy day or any time you are feeling artistic! However-- no…read moreart skills are needed! I've visited here three times- I have done two paint your own pieces and did a glass night light class. The staff are extremely helpful and are more than willing to discuss techniques or give their opinion on your approach. They are very quick in getting your pieces fired and ready to go home, as well! Their Facebook page is frequently updated with events and any promotions, so definitely check it out. You won't be disappointed with your piece- great for yourself or a gift! This is a fun date place or fun for a gathering of friends. Totally judgment free! Try them out!!

We recently had Island Art Spot host our daughters 6th birthday party. Jennifer did and excellent…read morejob. The party was so cute and she had everything we needed there and ready to go. The craft was adorable and the kiddos had so much fun.

From the owner: Providing art & exploration for kids of all ages - at home & in person! We offer Project Boxes for…read moreat-home fun, day camps, birthday parties -- virtual & in person!

We loved our time doing crafts at this lovely shop! We now have a forever reminder of our…read moregirlfriends weekend! Thank you Wendy for all your expert guidance to make our frames come out perfect!

This shop has a little bit of everything---things that you won't find anywhere else in Newport. The…read moreartwork sold is inexpensive and unique. The clothing sold here is also quite nice. This shop also has art classes for adults, and you can make a terrarium. Tilandria plants are sold here, and you can purchase them separately if you choose not to make a terrarium. You can also make a rather unique type of small wall hanging made with shells.

I have taken several classes with Catherine, a drawing class, and a watercolor painting class…read more Both classes were well run, informative, and enjoyable. As someone without a great deal of artist talent Catherine's warm and encouraging style allowed me to feel comfortable exploring and creating. Some of the other students in the class were very talented artists. The supportive atmosphere she creates in her classes allowed me to benefit from the techniques she shared with them rather than feeling intimidated. I highly recommend trying one of her classes no matter what your level of experience or talent.

From the owner: We offer small group art classes in drawing and painting to children and teens in Southcoast…read moreMassachusetts. Our students learn traditional techniques with graphite pencils, colored pencils, watercolor and acrylic paints to illustrate portraits, landscape, animals, still-life, and abstract subjects. Classes are capped at 8 seats, so we can provide individualized attention. Located in New Bedford's longest-running artist community, we often take field trips to visit the professional creators who work in our building. Our year-round schedule includes after-school, weekend, school vacation, and summertime hours. Many students attend the school for years, often returning as teaching assistants once they age out of the program.

I cant say enough about AJ and Hammer and Stain in North Kingstown. We had the absolute best time…read moreat my daughter's 8th birthday 'art' party! AJ was amazing with the kids, guiding them through exciting art activities with so much patience and enthusiasm. She was able to keep a large party of 16 kids engaged even though the age group was a tad on the younger side. One of the coolest parts? AJ even took music requests! The kids got to rock out to Taylor Swift while they painted, crafted, and danced around--it added such a fun, lively vibe to the whole party . We also found out she has a Taylor Swift summer camp posted. The space was bright, colorful, and perfectly set up for little artists to let their imaginations run wild. There's even a Moms' night out option where you can bring your favorite cheese platter! Every child left with their own artwork and a huge smile on their face. It was the kind of party they'll be talking about for weeks. If you're looking for something creative, engaging, and truly joyful for your child's next celebration, we can't recommend AJ at Hammer Stain in North Kingstown enough!

Came here for a Sunday afternoon family friendly pottery painting event…read more Owner was on site and super friendly. My daughter changed her prepurchased item last minute and the owner was very accommodating. Was a really nice/relaxing time. Would like to go back after being able to explore the store....they teach/do large knitting, custom signs (and its easier than I thought), pottery and more. Great for kids, girls (or guys) night out, or even a team building event!

My daughter took art classes from Lisa all through high school. She is a wonderful teacher! She…read moreteaches technique in watercolor, oil, pen and ink, etc. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: This in-home studio is the perfect setting for Individualized instruction in drawing and painting…read more Student's age 5- adult of any ability level are welcome. Nationally awarded artist Lisa G Bailey works and teaches in most mediums: watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, pen, marker & oils. New students are offered a free consultation to plan a program that meets their personal needs. Private and small group (Max.8) weekly classes are offered throughout the year. Students learn the eight keys needed to become a successful artist: increase awareness, tune perception, stimulate & encourage imagination, enable self-expression, expand art vocabulary, understand fundamentals, practice technique and develop a person style. This studio offers a safe and allergy friendly environment where students can succeed while gaining self-esteem.

Nick is a very warm and welcoming instructor. His sincere enthusiasm about art, teaching, creating,…read morethe studio, the other artists within the studio, Rhody Arts, and Rhode Island puts a person at ease when entering the new environment. I highly recommend taking a class or dropping in on a Sunday afternoon!

I took an ink class in the artist's studio and had a great experience. He's incredibly talented and…read moreclearly very knowledgeable, but also approachable and easy to learn from. The studio was well set up, materials were ready to go, and the whole class felt relaxed and fun rather than intimidating. I walked away having learned a lot and genuinely enjoying the process. Highly recommend if you're curious about ink work or want to learn from a skilled artist in a welcoming space.

We hosted a party here on Oct 13, 2019. We booked our engagement party on short notice (about 5…read moreweeks before) and Kaitlyn was so easy to work with from the start. We fell in love with her, the house, everything including the murder-by-mail story behind the house from the 1800s. About 2 weeks before the party we called Kaitlyn and told her it was going to turn into our surprise wedding! She continued to be so helpful and excited, giving recommendations for all kinds of vendors we'd need. The day of the party she was professional and hands-on, making sure everything got done on a quick timeline. She calmed nerves and had great suggestions on where things should go to make sure everything flowed just right. Our rental price included some tables and linens she had available, and some glassware too. It was so perfect from the start and we couldn't be happier!!

Came for an Open Doors RI tour. Online tickets were sold out but they were able to accommodate a…read morebunch of us at the door. Beautiful historic building who's tour guides added in a true life murder mystery of the lady of the houses death. This really added to the event as it was so my scene and absolutely fun. They also had a whiskey tasting since she was poisoned with whiskey which is ironically amazing. I would def host an event here because unlike the Newport mansions I could touch things and see things in the midst of being historically preserved since they're still restoring the house. Open Doors RI has found a new regular customer :)