If I could give zero stars I would. Let me preface this by saying that I have never ever written a…read morenegative review of a small business as I am quite aware of the affect it has on a business. With that being said, Denise went out of her way to show us a bad time, and prove some sort of point with my step-daughter. I inquired about doing a private class, as my step-daughter is under the required age of 12. She said she couldn't accommodate that. I understood and signed my mother up for a class. She sent me an email late the night before saying she would make an exception to have me and my daughter attend otherwise she would have to cancel my mothers class, because she was the only one who signed up. I reluctantly accepted as it felt like some sort of ultimatum, but my mom was excited, and I didn't want to upset her. Everything was awful from the moment we walked through the doors. She spoke to us so condescendingly that it was absurd. My daughter picked out a project with sea glass, Denise explained that she needed to keep everything separate. When she was ready to move on to the next phase of the project, Denise came over and looked at my daughter's cups of sea glass noting that one was mixed. She dumps it out and says to me "See this is why we have age restrictions". I spoke to my daughter about it, and she told me that that was a cup that was already filled that she just grabbed. It made me feel like she planted that purposely to prove a point. My step-daughter is extremely artistic and disciplined as I tried to explain to her weeks before when inquiring about the class. What happened next was absolutely unacceptable. I received a call from my husband and needed to leave due to an emergency. I explained that I know my mom would like to stay for the full two hours as stated on her website. We arrived at 1:00 and it was 1:55 when I received the call. She informed me that she only has till 2:30. I said ok whatever I have to go, but my dad would be back to pick her up. To say that my mom felt rushed the entire time is an understatement. She all but threw her on the street basically. Handed her a take home kit and moved my project too soon that one of my seashells fell off. My mom ask that she simply glue it back on, and she replied with yes I do mind!! I don't touch other people's artwork. Well ya just picked it up and moved it to the point that it broke. She made nasty comments throughout about my father as to whether or not he was actually going to pick her up. We are a very nice family just trying to have a nice vacation. I'm not sure what this ladies problem was, but I wish she simply cancelled on us rather than ruining our entire day. Like what kind of person does that???

Denise has many different craft projects to choose from . She's excellent at explaining different…read moretechniques and also helps if you need it .

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.

Let me start this off by saying I was extremely nervous to go to a Paint Night. I'm not…read moreartistic..... At all. But, I was put at utter ease. The instructors were super nice, and even let my friends and I "color outside the lines". I would highly recommend this for a private party! We did this as a bachelorette event and had so much fun!

I am an avid Paint Bar attendee at home so when I was on vacation I naturally had to get my paint…read moreon somewhere local. So happy I came here, the instructions were so lovely, the teacher (Allie/Alex?) was so lovely as well. She really helped you when you felt stuck, encouraged you when you were feeling uneasy and spoke up when we all looked like we needed a morale boost! Thanks for being here and I hope to be back another time when I am on the Cape!

attended a family and friends gathering there March 16 and had a wonderful time…read more The teachers/artists/helpers were great and walked us thru the process with patience and smiles! I would definitely recommend M.I.Y

I booked a private event at the studio to make sea glass resin frames. My mom had passed away and I…read morehad lots of sea glass that she had collected. We had the celebration of my mom's life on a Saturday and booked the private event for Sunday while everyone was still in town. It was a wonderful way to wrap up the weekend and everyone has the piece to remember my mom. The studio owner was great at communicating with me leading up to the event and the staff made the event so pleasant. I highly recommend this studio.

The Barn Workshop is an outstanding fully equipped ceramics studio. They offer a wide range of…read moredaytime and evening classes from beginner to advanced - the teachers are excellent! Students work at their own pace on projects they enjoy. The Barn has both electric and reductions kilns and a large selection of glazes. The gallery shows student and teachers ceramic work as well as featured glass and stone artists.

I've been this place upwards of 50 times, the services are so wonderful, and everyone is so…read morewelcoming. Wonderful for artsy collectors and casual browsing alike.

The Paper Mouse is a beautiful store. They stock a wide range of pens, inks, paper and gift items…read morerelated to paper products. The store is a visual delight. Everything is displayed beautifully! The people who work there are very helpful and knowledgeable about pens and inks. They really took their time helping me with my selections as I am new to the world of fountain pens. Wonderful shop.

Great finds and prices! One of a kind pieces to purchase. Classes are even offered to learn how…read moreto do it yourself. The owner is fantastic, personable and knowledgeable. Plan on frequenting often!

Way down at the end of Main St., you might miss this shop, which would be your loss if you are…read morelooking for some really unique gifts, not the same stuff all the other shops have. They also carry a very nice line of locally produced artisanal soaps lotions and salves. Will make a point of stopping in here every time we are on the cape!

I visit the center frequently to attend the figure drawing classes. They have excellent models and…read morethe class is attended by people who share ideas and sometimes supplies. The newest building has several classrooms and an awesome gallery. The gallery shows change frequently and feature various artists and themes. The property has an outside stage for performances, pastureland, outside sculptures, grassy gardensand there are adjacent hiking trails.

Featherstone is a lovely nonprofit arts center located in a few old buildings on a former horse…read morefarm right in the middle of the island. Established in 1996, Featherstone has quickly found its footing as a resource for classes, exhibitions, musical events, poetry readings, community events and opportunities to purchase artwork by island artists. There are classes for children and adults that include ceramics, printmaking, photography, creative writing, oil painting and more. Some of the classes are one time only and others last for several weeks. Take your pick. Special events include a chocolate festival and a Christmas shopping opportunity. Poetry readings in the summer have become amazingly great, with nationally known poets like Billy Collins and Jorie Graham. (Note that the island poets also show up and read their poems.) There is also a flea market every Tuesday throughout the summer, and some fabulous Musical Mondays when you can listen to the local musicians who are surprisingly talented. You stretch out on the lawn, swat away at the island's vast and hungry mosquito population and listen to bluegrass, jazz or folk music performed by your island neighbors. It's easy going and relaxed. Free classes for teenagers after school are especially exciting. Featherstone is not far away from the High School and the Y, making car pooling a snap, but island teens are also used to hitch hiking if they have no car. Some of the instructors are much better than others, but that is the case at any small arts organization like this. Just do your research and find out more about the teacher, as you would do for any class, right? It's nice to see Featherstone flourishing in a gentle and creative way here on the island.

Great selection of extra wide fabric and helpful service Will travel to shop there againread more

I am a loyal "Row by Row" girl, and once again their 2017 panel is adorable. In addition to fabric…read morethere are lots of notions, rulers, threads, notions and long arm supplies. They offer longarm customquilting services, and also sell a large variety of sewing machines. The store owner is super friendly and helpful. Great location with lots of parking. Don't miss this hidden gem!

Our Dream Wedding Day truly came to life thanks to the incredible team at Wychmere! From the very…read morebeginning, Marissa was such a pleasure to work with. She was prompt, professional, and always willing to answer my questions, guiding me in the right direction every step of the way. Our Event Specialist, Lindsay, went above and beyond in ways I could never have imagined. She was consistently attentive, always quick to respond to my calls and emails, and present at every meeting to ensure each detail was exactly as we envisioned. On the big day, Lindsay worked tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. Her genuine care and commitment were evident, and they truly made our day absolutely perfect. I cannot thank my wedding attendant, Calla, enough. She was by my side every single moment, offering unwavering support, guidance, and a calming presence. I genuinely felt as though I was in the best hands with her, knowing she was there to ensure every detail was just right. Calla became more than an attendant--she felt like a friend throughout the day. Michelle, the manager, was exceptional on our wedding day. She was so attentive and thoughtful, taking extra care to ensure that my family, friends, and I felt comfortable and well looked after. Her kindness and attentiveness to everyone's needs made the day even more special. The food was nothing short of phenomenal. Our guests are still raving about it, with many saying it was the best wedding meal they've ever had. From start to finish, every aspect of the meal was timed perfectly, and the dishes were executed to perfection. Bravo to the Chef and the culinary team! The entire staff at Wychmere was equally outstanding--so warm, caring, and attentive to both my husband and I and most importantly our family and friends.Their efforts to ensure that everyone felt welcome and taken care of did not go unnoticed. Their thoughtfulness and dedication elevated our wedding day and made it truly unforgettable. While Wychmere Beach Club is, of course, an absolutely stunning venue, it is the royal treatment and warm, personalized experience provided by the managers and staff that truly make it the best. I am so incredibly grateful for everything they did to make our day come together flawlessly. Thank you to the Wychmere team!

I attended a private party hosted by a long time club member on September 14, 2025. The service…read morewas "perfect", the location awesome, and we all felt as if we were treated like kings. The club set up our own Tiki Bar for our enjoyment.