Jim gave an interesting, informative, and participatory glass blowing lesson for beginners! His…read moreexplanations and instruction are on point and he makes you feel successful- highly recommend!

Had an amazing time taking a lesson with Jim Loewer! He explained things so clearly so that when…read moreit was time for me to try things myself I felt confident enough that I would be successful. He stepped in only when needed and gave great instruction while I was working the glass. The items we made were perfect for being challenging but still doable for a first time experience. I would highly recommend him if you're looking for a great experience and want to make something beautiful while having a fun time!

I went here yesterday with my friend for a glassblowing class and had the best experience!!! I've…read morenever taken a glassblowing class before and the instructors were so detailed and attentive through every step of the process. Thank you Jess for such an awesome class! I would arrive about 10 minutes early to find parking, since the area really only has street parking.

We took a glass blowing class here to make our own hanging air planters! It was so much fun and we…read morelearned about the process of blowing glass. Instructors were awesome too and very informative.

Have been attending the ceramics night class and it's been such a delight! Signed up for a second…read moresession and will check out more art classes in the future :)

I'm surprised this place doesn't have a review yet! I've been taking pottery classes here for about…read more2 years now and I highly recommend the arts league. It is on the cheaper side for pottery (unless you sign up early for classes at the Fleisher) and they have 3 days of open studio time. I have taken classes with three different teachers and I have enjoyed all of them, though I usually work pretty independently when I am there. Unfortunately I can't speak to the other classes that are offered here because I have never taken any classes other than pottery. However, they offer a wide variety of courses from dance to language to jewelry making (see their website for a full list of courses they offer). They also have some interesting shows in their gallery.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! One of the weirdest and most disturbing experiences I've ever had with a…read morebusiness.***** Craig, The timeline speaks for itself. I raised a legitimate concern about not receiving the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for. No refund was issued. My husband called you. Instead of simply resolving the matter, you first chose to complain about me. He immediately redirected the conversation to the actual issue. Only after that conversation was the refund processed. That refund should have been issued when I first contacted you--not after my husband had to intervene. The refund doesn't change my experience. It confirms it. Craig & Laura, It's astonishing that I had to involve my husband--who is also an attorney--just to get you to agree to refund a simple $36 knitting lesson. That says far more about your customer service than it does about me. The real irony is that none of this was ever about a hug. It was about the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for and did not receive. Instead of addressing that legitimate concern, you chose to manufacture an entirely different controversy. You created every bit of this unnecessary drama--not me. Had you simply listened, acknowledged my concern, and handled it professionally from the start, this review would never have existed. Reputation platforms exist for exactly this reason: so prospective customers can see how businesses respond when something goes wrong. If I treated my own clients the way you treated me, I wouldn't have any. For a yarn shop, it's ironic how completely this situation unraveled. Pun intended. UPDATE - July 9, 2026 My husband, who is also an attorney, spoke with Craig yesterday. During that conversation, Craig agreed to refund the $36 lesson to my credit card because I did not receive the one-on-one instruction I paid for. As of today, however, my credit card company has no record of that refund being processed. If Jason truly had an issue with a goodbye or thank-you hug, why was it never mentioned during the year and a half I took lessons with him? The irony is that I was the one who brought it up--not Jason, not Craig, not Laura. I mentioned it only because Jason's behavior during my last lesson in June, was so unusually cold and distant that I was trying to understand what had changed. Instead of addressing my actual concern--that I didn't receive the lesson I paid for--CRAIG made the hug the issue. Frankly, asking me to return to the shop to collect my refund after everything that has transpired is incredibly tone-deaf. I came to you with a legitimate concern about the quality of a paid lesson. Instead of discussing that concern, you turned the conversation into a circus over a goodbye hug I had given Jason after a previous lesson simply to thank him for his help. Your handling of this situation has been astonishingly unprofessional. You ignored my actual concern, manufactured an issue where none existed, agreed to issue a refund but failed to follow through, and then expected me to return to your shop after the way I was treated. I've shared this story with numerous people in the knitting community without mentioning your names or the name of your shop. More than once, people immediately knew exactly which shop I was referring to. Apparently, your reputation precedes you. ORIGINAL REVIEW L Only at Loop could a knitting lesson turn into an episode of Seinfeld. Elaine Benes is nodding in solidarity with me. I contacted the shop because the knitting lesson I paid for was dramatically different from every lesson before it. In previous lessons, Jason sat with me, helped me understand patterns, answered my questions, and provided the one-on-one instruction I had paid for. During my last lesson, however, much of the time was spent straightening shelves and putting away yarn while I repeatedly had to call him over for help. That was my concern. I mentioned the hug only because I was trying to understand Jason's sudden change in demeanor. If it had truly been an issue, why had it never been mentioned during any of my previous lessons? I contacted the owners because I believed I had not received the lesson I paid for and requested a refund. Instead of addressing that concern, the conversation became about Loop being "a place of business" and why employees shouldn't be hugged. The quality of my lesson was never meaningfully discussed. My original concern was never addressed. Unfortunately, the owners' handling of a straightforward customer concern overshadowed what had otherwise been positive experiences. It's also worth mentioning that much of the exact same yarn sold at Loop can be purchased at other local yarn shops for substantially less. I came to Loop to learn to knit--not to find myself in an episode of Seinfeld. Yet somehow, a conversation about the quality of a paid knitting lesson became a discussion about hugs. P.S. If Elaine Benes had been in that conversation, I'm pretty sure she'd have been on my side.

I used to live in the area and loved Loop. As a crocheter, I'm losing interest fast! Yes they offer…read morecrochet classes but the projects are what my granny would make for me and boring compared to the knitting classes. Also, their Loop brand of yarns only tells you the size knitting needles to use & doesn't include the crochet hook size. When you ask staff what size hook they just look blankly. Finally: If I get one more email (which I'm about to delete off my list) about all the knitting projects you can use their yarn for I'm gonna scream! I'm over loop & would rather give my money to an all inclusive yarn store.

I've always dreamed of being able to write in beautiful script. I just haven't gotten around to it…read more But I popped in here over the weekend and it was so lovely to see there is a shop like this where you can find all sorts of different inks, pens, and notebooks. Yes, I'm the kind of person who likes to touch blank notebooks. I didn't want to interrupt their staff, who were happily chatting with other folks who had questions, so I enjoyed the time perusing the shelves. The store is bright, modern, and well done. I understand they also offer classes, which would be a rare treat.

Cute little spot that offers writing specialties that you cant find in the other big box retailers…read more Michele (owner)is warm and passionate about seeing people pursue their love for the art. I took a beginners class ( with Maureen Peters) and it was awesome with lots of 1 on 1 supervision. Cant tell you how relaxing it was to sit and form my letters in that atmosphere (I'll be back for more classes).They also offer other paper related arts which are hard to find elsewhere. Their calligraphy caters from brides-to-be looking to finesse their weddings to experts who may want a touch up class. Either way, this treasure trove for the calligraphy lover boasts many specialized inks in an array of beautiful colors. This is definitely THE place to check out if you so long for the art of learning and indulging in the beautiful art of CALLIGRAPHY!!

I love stationary stores and this one was exactly what I didn't realize I was looking for! They…read morehave the perfect cards for any and every occasion. My nieces are turning one and five next month, and though I'm from out of town, I picked up the perfect cards for them here! Card shops and stationary stores are, unfortunately, a dying breed, so I was beyond thrilled to stumble upon Papery!

Carolyn helped us create our beautiful custom invitations! I loved the design process, and she was…read moresuper helpful letting us know what our options were in every part of the invitation! I love love love the way they turned out and would highly recommend!

Orbit Art offers custom framing, as well as a selection of crafts such as vases and prints from…read moreseveral featured artists. They have framed many items for me and my better half. They offer knowledgeable, friendly advice on the combination of frames and matting which would enhance the subject, usually offering several ideas for your consideration and selection. The framing is always flawless, and usually available in about ten days, which is a fairly quick turnaround in my experience. The price is more than reasonable, being an excellent value, and I like that I help support a small business rather than a big-box retailer. For framing, it doesn't get any better than Orbit Art.

Wow, this is like one of the coolest places that one should not miss on Main Street. It is tucked…read morein right next to the leasing house for Canal House Apartments. They have some of the best jewelry I have ever seen, plus many cool art pieces as well from vases, to Manayunk themed framed art, glass menorahs, to just cool kitschy things to please all. This is my go to place if I need to find a nice gift for someone, so much to choose from. The owners are nice and always say hi to me when they see me in the area, love this place, if I could give six stars I would. Check it out, you won't be dissapointed.

I was lucky to spend time with the gallery director, Lori, looking through their extensive…read morecollection of botanical art. The building and space is a treasure chest of interesting maps and books - you could spend hours there! Can't wait to go back!

Several years ago we hired the Arader Gallery to clean and restore two rare lithographs, both…read moresigned. One by Rosa Bonheur, the other by Richard Operti. In the case of the Operti, they destroyed the signature. Both were returned torn, creased, and in worse condition than when they were dropped off. If you want your work destroyed, definatly use this place,. If not, move on.