We took a Linocut class with Dawn and Emily and absolutely loved it!…read more I could go on for days about how great Blue Marble Studio and the dynamic duo that runs it are so let me drop as many details as I can below: - beautiful and clean studio with tremendous lighting and good vibes - excellent price for the class - great timing for a class (this one was Saturday afternoon midday) - making art can me intimidating but Dawn and Emily's direction and patience were super empowering - perfect location in Somerville to make a day out of with plenty of shops and places to eat / hangout Blue Marble Studio is a very welcoming environment to all levels of artists and I highly recommend anyone who's interested in learning a new skill or just shopping local art to give them a visit!

Originally found this studio through a yelp event, but plan to come with friends. The owner was a…read morepublic school art teacher, who has a passion for teaching adults. They have one day classes and longer-term workshops that cater to beginners, and those who have been doing art all of their lives. All you have to do is come in with your imagination. They offer acrylic, pouring classes, watercolor, classes, pottery, and more! I believe the classes are a good value for the price and so are the items that are sold within the studio. I highly recommend their handmade earrings.

Great team building activity!! Highly recommend for friends or corporate events! Great teacher lots…read moreof fun lots of colors! And the Turkish tea and Turkish delights were delicious!

Wonderful team event! Relaxing and a lot of fun. Our instructor was patient and helpful. Can't wait…read moreto display my lamp!

What a day!!! My daughter did the "slime and splatter" package for her 8th birthday. Nancy and Mike…read morewere so pleasant to work with. I tend to have high expectations, and they hit every single one, and exceeded. They communicated well, were flexible and easy going with the kids, and just really kind people. The kids had the best time. When the light turned off for the glow and the dark splatter painting, you saw all the kids scream and look around the room with awe. I knew that was the moment "we won". Thank you so much team!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A+++++

We did the splatter room and omg it was so much fun!!! I went with my sister, niece, daughter and…read morecousin, we did the black light paint and upgraded to the larger canvas. The staff was awesome, super helpful and the place itself was so cute. There are so many different crafts they offer, we are going back next month for a string art workshop. I highly recommend this for a girls night (you can bring wine and snacks!). Or even to take the kids on a day off from school.

My husband and I went for my birthday and had THE BEST time! Dawn was so sweet and helpful…read morethroughout our experience. Every room is private so it was just the 2 of us and they let you connect your phone to their system so you can listen to your own playlist while painting. They give you ample and quality gear - poncho, coveralls, gloves and goggles. And then they send you into the room with plenty of paint, 1 canvas per person and whatever else you ordered (paint bombs, paint guns, spin art, stencils, etc). We also got the bear pour as an add-on and I'm super excited about it! (Note that the bear can't be taken home that day though so we paid for shipping). You can paint wherever and however to your hearts desire. Our room also had plastic axe throwing and a drum with paint on it to splatter. I LOVE taking pictures so I also very much appreciated that they come in constantly to take pictures and send them to you a few days later. When it was time to go, they give you pizza boxes that hold the canvases perfectly. We laid down a sheet in our trunk underneath but it wasn't necessary (and our canvases had A LOT of paint on them so we we were impressed they didn't spill - and made the 1.5 hr drive home without getting ruined). It was a fun way to celebrate my birthday and I would definitely go back with my 3 boys! Afterwards, we did their target zone with BB guns (they said age minimum is about 10 which makes sense). I wasn't sure if we'd do it but I wanted to extend our day to more than just the hour so we went ahead and did it. VERY WORTH IT! Ron helped us and was a great instructor - very nice and happy to be there. We tried their airsoft rifles and then their handguns and both were very different and fun to play with. My husband and I went head to head making it a fun competition and it's pretty easy to pick it up quickly. Overall, great experience and really friendly staff!

Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

Had my daughter's birthday party here and it was a great time! All of the kids really enjoyed the…read moreprojects, especially decorating cookies. They really took care of everything, from cupcakes, to pizza, to goodie bags for the kids. All we had to do was get the guests and to show up!

We stopped at the Peter's Valley craft gallery today (10/16/2016), and there was an absolutely…read moreamazing exhibit of fiber art in the Sally D. Francisco Gallery upstairs above the craft store: see http://www.petersvalleygallery.org/artist/current-exhibition-artists The photos that you see online don't do it justice--it really is worth seeing in person if you are interested in fiber art. The exhibit will be up throughl November 6, 2106. =================== original review from March 2016 ===================== Make no mistake - the Peters Valley Craft Store and Gallery sells fine contemporary crafts, not 'cutesy, craftsy' crafts. They have a range of items, often made by artisans with ties to the non-profit crafts school with which they are associated. Sales at the store benefit that non-profit, but if you buy something there it won't feel like an act of charity; you'll be purchasing unique, high-quality handmade items. The store is in a renovated building within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area, in the northwest corner of NJ. It's a beautiful place for a weekend drive any time of the year, but the store's hours are limited in winter. There's more activity (and therefore more shopping hours) in spring, summer, and fall. In December they're open every day. Parking is very limited--there are 3 or 4 parking spots next to the building, and a few more across the street (which is where the rest rooms are). On weekends when something else is going on in the area, it can be a bit hard to park. But it's worth waiting for a spot, or parking somewhere nearby and walking (if you can find space nearby--I'm not sure about street parking within the recreation area). The main level is the store, which has an assortment of ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables, photography, wooden items, metalwork, candles, and some printed cards. The goods are not cheap, but for handmade fine crafts, they're not exorbitant. Each item is labelled with the name of the craftsperson who made it. I've bought jewelry there (for myself and as a gift), and I've bought Christmas ornaments as gifts. A friend of my winds up buying hand-made pottery every single time he stops there--I don't think he has EVER walked out empty-handed. Upstairs is a gallery that has curated exhibits of fine crafts, which change seasonally and are also for sale. Once a year Peters Valley holds an outdoor juried craft market in the fall. It used to be held near the store, but it has outgrown that space and now it's held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. Check out https://www.petersvalley.org/html/annual_fall_craft_fair.cfm for info on the annual craft fair. And if you're in northwest NJ, check out the Peters Valley Craft Store--it's definitely worth stopping there.

These women are so incredibly helpful and kind, the store has anything you could need. We came in…read morewith a half-finished bracelet and a lot of questions, and the staff was so patient, paired us with the right finishings and helped us finish the project before we left. They offer private classes by appointment, and have every kind of bead, fastening and equipment you could ask for! It was such a fun way to spend the afternoon, and we cannot wait to think of our next project.

How lucky are we to have this gem of store in our community. I have had a number of jewelry created…read moreby this store. So many great beads and premade necklaces, bracelets and beautiful crafted specialty items. Everyone is so helpful & friendly. Such an interesting store!

BE WARNED! the woman at the register (assuming she is the owner) was not wearing a mask when i went…read morein. i was shopping with my mom and she is in her 70s. i just think its fucking crazy that these people don't follow protocol with wearing a mask. its your business to protect customers! i didn't want to say anything only because people these days get the cops called on them or punched in the face, just for telling someone to put a mask on. i hate making a scene or arguing with people in public. it was a nice store and my mom bought a few things but i told her to not go by the register. i ended up paying and i don't even have a vaccine yet! if they read this i hope they follow the rules and not be selfish!

I like to visit Chester once a year for the last few years. I would take my mom in the fall and we…read morewould visit this store. For the last few years I always bought a piece of Jewerly from my mom to me for my birthday. This year I returned without my mom but wanted to continue our tradition. I just love this store and the staff is just as amazing. As soon as I walked in a bracelet caught me eye. I knew it was my mom directing me to buy it. I bought it in her memory. The store just has beautiful Jewerly and lots of items. Definitely a place that is close to my heart. Please visit when in Chester the staff makes you feel like family. They don't know me but I knew them. Thank you Chester crafts and collection 28 Main Street