I'm happy to support this local, family-owned business, not only for the aforementioned reasons but…read morealso because their employees are both knowledgeable and helpful. I tend to come in to have prints matted and/or framed. Archival materials are the norm. The staff will also mat to ready-made frame sizes or custom. Their training also makes choosing mats easier. "Do you want bright white or eggshell white?" "Let's look at them together." Additionally, they offer to amend things that I didn't notice. A print I asked to have matted and framed was slightly curved. I was assured the print would be flattened prior to being matted and framed so it would sit more snugly. I'm sure most customers would appreciate that attention to detail. Here's to hoping this establishment continues to provide goods and services to this community for a long time to come.

This store has been around for years and always has a great selection of products. My mom loves…read moreadult coloring books and comes here to stock up on assorted color pencils. They sell the pencils individually so she can selectively restock the ones she runs out of most. Apparently, green is the most frequently used color for all the grass in landscapes so she can buy individual ones here very reasonably instead of buying a whole new package of pencils. They also have a nice selection of gift items like small pouches, reusable bags, socks, cards and assorted small art themed things. The selection of easels is extensive and includes table easels and standing easels. Tons of canvas, paints and paint brushes. Prices are reasonable. I found the staff a little overbearing (they greeted me multiple times) when I entered the store but were friendly at checkout. Highly recommend.

I called studio several times and no one called me back. Poor customer service. Need I say more.read more

This place is a dream come true for an artist of any age!! The owner Stacy is a patient, kind and…read morecreative teacher who guides her students (young and old) in a large variety of different crafts. Open art studio hours let you come and discover different art media and you leave with a beautiful creation.

The handmade jewelry in Vine & Branches was so unique and beautiful - I had a really hard time…read moredeciding on just one item to buy. They had all sorts of items like necklaces, button rings, items for your hair - so sparkly. The store is packed with locally made art. There were quite a few children themed items that would make very unique and cool gifts. The woman at the counter was really friendly and helpful. Best of all - prices were more than reasonable. Nothing I liked was out of my price range. I can't wait to go back!

From the owner: Discover the perfect gift at Vine Branches Gallery, your one-stop-shop for extraordinary handmade…read morewreaths, quilts, clothing, woodcraft items, jewelry and more. The gallery is in Beautiful Bennington Vermont and a little over one hour from Albany, NY. It is located on Main St. We carry a variety of high-quality items that are handmade here in the Northeast. We have handcrafted jewelry, soy candles, pallet crafts, lovely wood cutting boards, crocheted items and many more items. We hope this shop will offer a chance for local artists to express their creativity and at the same time provide a quality place to purchase lovely, handcrafted items.

After being charged $25.00 to have a zipper replaced on a sweater, I expected a great job…read more Unfortunately, it was so bad that I had to ask to have it redone. I have never done that before! But I couldn't accept the work. When I pointed out how sloppy it was, the woman said "If I had noticed that, I would have fixed it." What, really? I wish the older Italian gentleman was still in Bennington!! He was an excellent tailor and very reasonably priced. When I brought my garment home, a family member couldn't believe how bad it looked and this was after it was "fixed. "

I needed some fabric to make "sleeping bags" for my grandchildren's stuffed animals and this was…read morethe place to go! Staff was very helpful as I chose just the right flannels, and they had buttons and trim, thread, and everything else I needed. Convenient free street parking. What's not to love?

What a surprise to see that Green Mountain Spinnery, a small worker-owned co-op, produces such…read moreincredible yarn in their tiny facility. I was expecting a large mill as I've heard so many people use their yarn around the world. The staff is dedicated and pours their knowledge out to you with the years of experience. Dropped a chunk of change on their gorgeous yarn, well worth it, and drove home to start 2 sweater patterns they created specifically for their yarn. Well worth the tour (booked in advance)! Look them up on Youtube. So worth it!

A small retail outlet for high-quality, gorgeous rustic yarn and some knitting supplies (needles,…read morepatterns, wool wash) in the entryway, and a larger space where I could only peek in - it looked like the place where wool magic is created. A great stop just off of I91 - definitely worth the stop.

Picture this: Nestled in the corner of a destination outdoor shopping plaza, you find The General…read moreStore. Inside you can find penny candy by the pound, a bit past the entrance with local papers and events. This might be where you expect a local General Store to offer you, if you mistook them for Provisions around the corner. At Provisions, you'd find more drinks, some foods, and other house staples. At The General Store, you can find, generally, everything else, including Art you didn't know you needed. I suppose the candy is a reliable reason for my visit, so let's suppose you don't have a sweet tooth. Behind, surrounding you, and on both sides, is a wide variety of foods, oils, snacks, tools, fashion, entertainment, toys, some of these for your pets, and then some. It's for this reason that The General Store is also home to local events, and makes space for art showings in the section opposite gifts, foods, and diversions, and the art is diverse and marvelous. This cozy spot in the corner of the shopping plaza places you near other necessities, such as activities, classes, ice cream (Herrel's), restaurants, and more. Largely, I can imagine The General Store being a monthly or even biweekly as a destination, since events come often and candy runs out. It befits the Massachusetts regional culture, letting you get access to local farmer's cropshares, ice cream even in winter, and clean bathrooms. I think I even saw an authentic barrel™ in here! Do they know a cooper?

I spent a couple hours in here over a few different days to check out all of their products and I…read moream really impressed! The General Store is also connected to the Local Art Gallery, where they have displays of many different artists and types of artwork. The Mill District General Store has nearly everything in it. They have gardening tools, clothes, bedding, picnic baskets, cleaning supplies, shaving supplies, handmade candles, cat + dog food and toys, kids toys and books, maple syrup products, mugs, candles, pots + pans, and an assortment of just about everything. They also have art supplies for sketching, drawing, painting, etc. The first day I visited, I was helped by Anthony. The second time Shannon was super helpful, along with Manny, the sweet pup! The third time, Lewis helped me. Every staff member was genuinely happy to be working here and it made it a very pleasant shopping experience. They have a lot of great inventory, just make sure you have some time to check it out! They also have a pretty good coffee station with mugs.

Amazing little art supply store if you need it they probably have it . The cashier is nice . Prices…read moremake sense

They were able to repair 2 canvas art prices that were damaged in the move. The price was well…read moreworth it! I returned for the framing services. I'll be back. Highly recommended!

This place brings me so much joy. The classes are wonderful, and the instructors are kind, patient,…read moreand incredibly knowledgeable. I learn something new every time I go, and I'm always amazed by what I'm able to create in just a couple of hours. Devery, the owner, is genuinely kind and welcoming--and her sweet dog Walter makes every visit even better! She has a remarkable memory for people and goes out of her way to make you feel at home. You can even text her directly with questions about classes, and she responds promptly and thoughtfully. Please, please check this place out--it's truly a hidden gem!

I am so excited that this place exists! I have now visited on back to back weekends after having…read moresuch a lovely experience. The shoppe owner is knowledgeable and helpful, pointing me in the direction of the products I was looking for and making a suggestion of a similar pen I hadn't yet tried. I was DELIGHTED to find a piece from a local artist that I had seen displayed at local gallery last fall for sale here, and snatched it up in a jiffy. Also really into the fact that this place has classes and events offered throughout the month - a lot of great education and creative community going on here!