Edward was very quick to respond. He responded within an hour of my reply to him. The information…read morehe sent was all inclusive. Had the services he was offering been what I needed, I believe he would have been very accommodating. I would give Edward a chance to prove himself based on his response time and information sent with pictures.

From the owner: The Grounding Loft is a light-filled, right-sized space on the second floor of the historic…read moreWinsmith Mill in Norwood, Massachusetts. Just about 500 square feet, this former photo studio is designed to feel calm, clean, and versatile — ideal for small classes, creative work, and meaningful gatherings. Book it for: Photo Shoots, Content Creation, Massage & Bodywork classes, Continuing Ed or Small Adult Ed classes, Yoga, Sound healing, Art classes, figure drawing, Photo shoots, Content creation, Commercial popups, photography, therapy groups, workshops, book clubs, etc. email hello@thegroundingloft.com

Really cool location and spot. I love the aesthetic and how many different businesses they have in…read morethis space. I just worry about safety sometimes because they have many doors and not seem to be monitored or locked.

Artist studios. Yoga studio. Massage and personal care, salon, event space, photographer,…read morerestaurants, farmers market, bakeries, tutors, kids arts and crafts, coffee, escape room, loft apartments. An old mill complex has been turned into a multi-purpose space. Rhode Island history is full of mills and I love that they re-purposed these buildings instead of knocking them down. There is on street parking, some in a courtyard (a tight squeeze for the larger vehicles) a small lot across the road on Main Street, a smaller lot on Dudley street and a large lot at the bottom of the hill behind the mill. Give yourself a few extra minutes to find your parking spot.

Great space and very good artists. Textiles, glass, many artists working and displaying their well…read moredone works.

No ghosts while I was there. Lots of esoteric events and friendly place except for Dirty Dave and…read more Birdman.

My 13 year old recently attended a birthday party at Blue Door. Ample parking (in a mini-mall.)…read moreThey were prompt. My daughter left with one canvas she painted with instruction through BDA studio. She also received a goodie bag with a few things from blue door included. Overall a nice place, great alternative bday party option.

Blue Door Studio is a hidden gem located in an out-of-the-way strip plaza in Smithfield, RI. I…read morehighly recommend Claudia Venditto, the owner, who received a masters from RISD (WOW) and is passionate about art and teaching. This makes her an exceptional art instructor and you can see it in the work of her students! My daughter just started taking lessons from Ms. Venditto and I can already see a HUGE improvement in her techniques. There's a showcase at the end of the winter sessions (8 weeks total, 2 hours a week), but was able to take a sneak peak. I got the chance to introduce myself to the teacher today and talk to her a bit. She's warm, welcoming, and very easy to talk to. I also love the high level of professionalism of her business--very important to me. Online registration and payment are available online and confirmation is sent via email, which makes enrollment very convenient. FYI, she's currently a high school teacher in a different town and has to commute. Gotta admire her dedication! Luckily, we live close by. Students who get the chance to study under her are fortunate. Got my info from this article: http://m.valleybreeze.com/2017-05-31/observer-smithfield-west/blue-door-studio-expands-space-smithfield-move#.XD_EkaROmaM

This building is the coolest I've seen in Providence. I've worked in the co-working space as a…read moremember, have attended several events and markets and even have viewed an apartment upstairs. The WiFi quality and A.C. both work really well- which is super important when you're trying to get a bunch of work done! I think the design is really intentional and beautifully restored and I noticed a ton of original pieces of machinery and decor reused from the original factory. The gal Sara(h?) that manages the property has been so amazing with answering my questions and even letting me in when I forgot my key card! A new bar, Far West, just opened next to the coworking space- I plan on stopping in all the time!! Thanks for existing, Rooms & Works!!

This has got to be one of the most beautiful rehab projects I have seen of an old factory building…read more What was once an old manufacturing building is now a shared office space/incubator kitchen/speakeasy bar/apartment space. There are so many surprises within this one building. A bunch of apartments above, the shared office space and incubator kitchen on the main level. A bocci ball court, cornhole, grill and picnic tables in the courtyard. There is also another building out back that is not currently being utilized but is another amazing (small) space for something amazing once they figure out its intended purpose. My favorite part is the amount of items they salvaged during the rehab. From machinery to metal drawers, they incorporated as much as they could into the overall aesthetic of the place. Kudos to a great job and preserving such a hidden gem.

I was gifted open studio time by my daughter and don't have the heart to tell her how her intention…read morefor a good experience was NOT achieved. The owner was inflexible and argumentative. She threw out my work which was handbuilt tiles (which takes time to dry evenly) despite being labeled, a follow up letter about this and therefore not ready to be bisqued. Not a feel good experience for me and nothing to show for my efforts. Stick to the wheel here.

Ellen is a wonderful teacher, as are all of them at Mudstone. The community is open and welcoming.read more

I came here with my wife for an art opening. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the bar is!…read moreI got a local beer and my wife got a Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye. Her drink was perfect, served in an (antique?) jar. The bartenders were very friendly. And overall, the place had a cool, casual vibe.

Together with Kafe Lila, Machines With Magnets is forcing me to reconsider the city of Pawtucket,…read morewhich I had previously thought of as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV are." Currently I think of Pawtucket as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV and Kafe Lila and Machines With Magnets are," but if I spend enough time at KL and MWM, my view will undoubtedly become more nuanced. Machines With Magnets is a recording studio, art gallery, and performance space that has fast become my favorite music venue and possibly one of my favorite places in Rhode Island. The inside is beautiful, with two large rooms decked out in cool white paint and beautiful hardwood flooring (one floor is stenciled with an absolutely stunning pattern). Art of varied quality adorns the walls. I have now had the pleasure of attending two shows here--an electronic music performance and Quintron + Miss Pussycat--and I enjoyed them both. Watching bands perform with art as a backdrop is a pleasure. The sound is good and the venue is run fairly efficiently. At the latter show, they quickly cycled through four bands by alternating the rooms in which each band performed. Very smart. The crowds are fun and interesting. Drinks, Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and even pizza are sold for reasonable prices. During my first visit, a friend turned to me and said, "I wish I lived here." "I wish I could DJ here," I replied. Until either of these things happens, I'll be stopping in periodically for more music and art. You should, too.

Nothing wrong with it at all I just thought it would be like a craft market but it's studiosread more

This place is amazing I never even new this place existed until I started working for gateways to…read morechange and took a few of my clients there for Day programming. Wow staff is amazing so friendly and helpful. Clients and myself really enjoyed our time there from making artwork to signing and practicing for plays. This place is a true hidden gem to the community. The little cafe they have is great and love how honest and helpful they are

I'm not sure if this is the yelp page for AS220's events or not. But just in case it is, I want to…read moreshow some love here! I attended the Rhody Revue Burlesque show last night and had so much fun! The host and performers were great. This space in general is super cool with a space for galleries, bands, shows, and drinks! It was extra fun sitting in the front row too.

Cool space. Tonight there was a band and also Rhody Revue. Bar was in the center. Love that it…read moreprovides a safe space for people expressing themselves through their art. Didn't know this existed before tonight! Will need to find out what else is happening here! Thanks Yelp for introducing me to it!