My wife and I took the Bronze Clay Adventure in Jewelry Making. It was such a wonderful experience!…read moreMinna is a great instructor who uses a calming, encouraging approach. Her dog, Sam, is an extremely sweet and gentle dog who loves pets. We had a blast. Definitely worth the money.

I had a great time while learning new skills in card making. It was fun and interesting. She was…read morevery nice, patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my time there and will be going back. I definitely recommend thiis class.

My daughter and I stopped by P&P because I saw the business on Instagram. I'm so happy that we…read morestopped by. I loved the vibe, you felt welcomed. Everyone greeted us with a smile and hello. I bought two plants and potters. The selection was great and the value of items was good. I love that they support other black owned businesses as well. I was in my HAPPY place. Next time I would like to check out the cafe. Cherron the owner is so nice. They sell so much more than plants like candles, incense, shirts, jewelry, stickers, etc. from black owned vendors. I will definitely be back!

Plant & People is a Black women-owned business located in West Philly, run and operated by mother…read moreand daughter. They're both super knowledgeable and helpful every time I see them, whether at their shop or an event around Philly. I've been to their plant shop at least twice now and have purchased five plants from them. On my most recent visit, I picked up a Swiss Cheese Plant and a Crispy Wave Fern Plant. They have a decent selection of plants, along with other trinkets, merch, and plant care items. One of my favorite bigger plants I've purchased is the Pink Princess Philodendron. I've wanted this plant since the pandemic, and when I saw on social media that they had it, I traveled to their location to grab it! During the pandemic, this plant was in high demand and overpriced everywhere else, but at Plant & People, I felt the price for its size was reasonable. She's been with me for several months now and is thriving! I'm still learning how to be a plant mom and need help with repotting a few of my plants--which they also offer as a service. I enjoy coming here and grabbing a plant or two every time.

I have passed this stall many times but never stopped to browse until a few months ago. I found…read moresome lovely items and made a note to return when I needed to buy a gift. And I did just that. I was looking for a lidded salt box with more than one compartment. That's not as common as I thought! I had specific ideas: I preferred wood, and I didn't want the compartments stacked lest they fall over and spill. After visiting kitchen stores and other RTM stalls, I found a beautiful box here. It fit the bill and is beautiful. The recipient loves it. It was also inexpensive, in my opinion. Now I just need to find the right recipients so I can buy more unique gifts here!

I visited recently after a hiatus from owning plants after previously investing quite a lot of…read moremoney into plants that died very quickly, bought from another establishment that refused to answer my emails or help me after-the-fact (and which has since gone out of business.) I came in and was very upfront about wanting to spend a small amount for a nearly indestructable plant. The owner Jess was incredibly kind and patient despite making a minimal monetary transaction, and based on this interaction alone I will be returning for more plants down the line. The shop itself is quite twee and delightful, with a great selection of succulents and gifts that don't scream "you could get this stuff anywhere", which I appreciate.

Excellent plant shop that is also a chain in Philadelphia. Although not a big place and not a ton…read moreof selection of plants, they do offer unique plants as well as other little small gifts like stickers. On Sundays they often invite local small businesses to share their space and promote their products. I've gotten delicious cookies from here on one of those days. I love the tarot reader that stops by from time to time, excellent cooperation idea. I do suggest you all to visit the south Philly location as well. Not sure why they don't have a yelp page of their own despite ppl trying to add it time and time again.

I went to the University City location, but had a great experience and wanted to leave a review…read more The owner was very knowledgeable and patient with me, helping me find a plant for my office that doesn't get much light. I'm really excited about the plant I bought and plan to go back for more.

Beautiful and affordable flowers, house plants, and herbs. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable about…read morewhich plants are suitable for my shady patio vs in a sunny room. Prices are super affordable. They are at rittenhouse farmers market on Saturdays, Jefferson on Thursdays, and I believe Penn another weekday. I follow them on Instagram for updates on location in cases of inclement weather.

A rude, condescending woman, beware. She lost out on thousands of dollars of business from me for…read moreher utter lack of professionalism. I know exactly what I need in terms of framing, I don't require suggestions, a general estimate would have been very easy to make had you have actually wanted to be of service. You told me all I needed to know about you from the way you spoke on the phone, insult after insult. Despicable. I would never step foot in your business because you are unprofessional, long day or not.

We've been going to Ursula for framing on all manner of things for years. Her reputation is…read moreexcellent, which is how we found her in the first place. She's so nice about it, even when I bring in some completely stupid or bad-taste item, she never lets on in the least that she might wonder what's with that. I've had some collectible print materials framed, and she immediately recommended the anti-UV glass to prevent fading - something I might not have thought of had I done it myself. One of her most impressive projects was framing a silk print, suspending it between two sheets of glass so that both sides can be viewed by flipping it over and rehanging. If you haven't seen her videos on how to hang framed items on the wall, check them out. Very good practical advice, and I learned that I had been routinely hanging items too high (that's the problem with being tall) for many years. Call and make an appointment to see her though, don't just drop in.

One of my favorite galleries in Philadelphia…read more Paradigm is run by two really nice artists who like to create a forum for other artists. They always impress me with their artist selections and the medium is always changing. Can't afford something on the wall? Check the print section for a great keepsake.

I happened to walk past Paradigm Gallery + Studio on Saturday when I was walking around Old City. I…read morelooked their large glass windows on the front of the building and decided to pop in to see what I could tell from outside was quite fun and colorful and playful art. I'm sure the artists they're showing changes, but the art when I visited was youthful and fun. It perhaps wasn't quite to my taste for purchasing, but I enjoyed seeing what they were exhibiting. They also had small shop area for making purchases beyond he art they had displayed. A fun stop whether you're in the market for some art or not.

Neighborhood Potters really is the best! This studio first off is a great local gift store, where…read moreyou can purchase incredible pieces of pottery that make thoughtful and beautiful gifts for any occasion (including jewelry!), but on top of that, the studio also offers adult and children pottery courses. The spring adult courses are running right now for 6 weeks (for $255) or 10 weeks (for $415). We went for the winter session this past season and it was the most incredible experience. We took our lessons with Adam, and he is an absolute gem; incredibly funny, extremely personable, and just an all around all-star instructor. He was very clear in his instruction, very to the point and supportive of whatever work or piece you were doing. He was great at helping you achieve what you envisioned and was able to give great instruction and suggestions without limiting your creativity. The course fee covers the instruction of course, but also they provide all for you: tools, clay, glazes, whatever you'll need to make your pieces. You have the option to do hand-building, which we did and what the studio recommends for beginners, or you can also learn to throw on their wheels. Next time we may try our hand at throwing, but the hand-building was also an incredible experience. We've been using our pieces and keep marveling that we were able to make them! We looked so forward to classes every week, they were just so much fun and very relaxing - a really amazing hobby to get into, and something we for sure will be back to do in the future. The photo attached are some of the pieces we made - the glazes the studio has are really gorgeous, and we're amazed they came out this nice for us first-timers! If you're not able to commit to a full class, they also offer one-off "meet and make" sessions at the studio for $55. We'd highly recommend you stop by the studio to purchase pieces, browse, or take a class. Or even just chat up the owners if they're there, they are incredible; so friendly and helpful and really living up to the idea of your local friendly neighborhood potters :)

I love this place! And you will too!…read more Sandi and Neil are great at what they do. They have encouraged me through two 6-week courses to put my own twist on an ancient art form. I have learned that from beginner to novice everyone is treated with respect and it's a creative therapy many people could benefit from. Course fees include all required materials, firing and glazing your very own creations. They have kilns on site, and several wheels if you're looking to try your hand at them. Check out their website for upcoming classes. I know I plan on taking more.