Attended a session here with my sister. It was a great time with a good mix of friends, families,…read moreand kids. Will definitely go again. The staff was excellent!

Everything was fantastic. Best store to buy beautiful gifts. She has a variety of handmade items…read moreand excellent selection of hand blown glass ornaments.

Great selection of handmade and blown glass very artistic, creative design, designs. Great little…read morestore to choose a gift for yourself or someone.

OMG, the level of craftsmanship is outstanding, and they offer such a variety of handmade art…read more(incl. glass, pottery, handmade cards, live woodcarving demo by Gay Foltz, fraktur art, textiles, holiday ornaments, paintings, etc.)! Talking to Gay, a true wood artist, is such a wonderful experience to hear how she creates her unique pieces just by looking at a piece of wood. Recently visited this gallery for the second time, and am amazed by how much local talent is represented. Prices are reasonable for this level of art, and even if you don't buy anything, it's definitely worth the trip if you're visiting Carlisle, Harrisburg, Shippensburg, York, or nearby areas.

Beautiful shop..,,surprise addition to our visit to Allenberry. The owner--PJ-- was Pleasant and…read morehelpful! Bought a beautiful art piece!

I needed to replace a piece of glass that covered one of our favorite watercolors. The shop is…read morebigger than I expected, which translated into roomy, airy and clean. I was greeted right away, and was given several options for glass types. This particular painting isn't a masterpiece or anything, so I opted for the basic ( non UV protected) glass. It was $15, including tax. A piece was cut to size for me and wrapped, and I was out the door in about 15 minutes. Speaking of masterpieces, there was lots of custom artwork for sale displayed on the walls, which made my wait time very pleasant as it allowed me to covet the beautiful, locally produced artwork.

I have been using this place for framing needs, reframing and purchasing artworks. Diane has helped…read moreme out most of the time but each and every one of the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. They suggest mat colors, options, pricings. Every time I have been satisfied with their products and work. The work is always ready on time. Also have sales and special promotions at time. Would rate them 5 stars hands down.

Let me start off by saying this is defiantly an adult gallery. They were having a wine and cheese…read moretasting for first Friday when I visited. Stuart A. had multiple partiwlly nude adult portraits, all of which were covered. For me that was somewhat interesting. There were whqt looked like 'space guns' made out of pewter. A little artists studio with all sorts of artwork, a few cigar box electric guitars. And in the far back a stage with live music playing.

Such a creative and cultural center and an asset to Mechanicsburg! Thank you for all your hard work…read moreand enduring the struggles during a time pandemic.

I was looking to have 2 antique spinning wheels repaired, and found the associated business,…read moreBluster Bay Woodworks online. The husband of this family owned business does amazing work, and me coming up from Virginia, what he does is not found many places on the east coast. Sadly the wheels did not seem to be good candidates for a return to use. What I didn't expect was the converted 1810 home turned into a weaving mecca called Red Stone Glen. Owner Sarah and her dad are nationally known weavers and fiber artists, and they share their home with her woodworker husband and their young daughters as well as weaving classrooms, and a fiber arts store where I dropped a couple hundred dollars. The large property includes the neighboring house just down the road where there is a retreat center, classrooms and a spinning wheel mini warehouse! The retreat house includes a pool and lots of scenic relaxation areas for those who come to spend a few days or weeks learning or producing fiber arts. They hold a fiber festival open house in June each year and other events. Who would think out in the woods of York County, Pennsylvania is two properties and a family dedicated to preserving fiber arts of all kinds, particularly spinning and weaving. I was surprised to learn this business is well known and appreciated by fiber artists the world over. While I could not get my wheels repaired to meet my needs, I feel compelled to support this unique business just 15 minutes from the Harrisburg airport but hidden in creative solitude.

One of my 2026 birth month self-care challenges was to find a class or workshop somewhere local…read morewhere I could learn to do something new. I didn't have a specific skill in mind -- I was just open to whatever caught my eye and sounded interesting (and reasonably priced). It didn't take long before Horizons Creative Studio popped up in my search results with a Gypsy Bell Workshop scheduled for a mid-March Friday evening at 6pm. According to the workshop description, gypsy bells can be used for protection, energy clearing, spiritual communication, and decoration. The sound of the bells is believed to create a protective barrier and dispel negative influences. I'm not saying I definitely need magical bells to ward off negativity in my life...but I'm also not *not* saying that. The workshop was led by April of Illuminated Soul and promised a hands-on experience using ribbons, beads, charms, metal bells, and colorful sari fabrics to create decorative bell charms that could be used as décor or gifted as a keepsake. The class fee was $35 and included all materials, which felt very reasonable for a guided workshop. Booking online was quick and easy, and I really appreciated the confirmation and reminder emails leading up to the class. The whole process -- registration, payment, and reminders -- was smooth and well organized, which always earns extra points in my book. The studio is located in Lemoyne in a strip mall with plenty of parking, which was a pleasant surprise. I've driven past it many times and somehow never realized it was there or what they offered. I arrived a few minutes before the 6pm start time and was greeted right away when I walked in. After checking my name off the class roster, I was directed to the classroom space in the back of the shop. The workshop itself was small -- just me and four other participants plus the facilitator -- which made it feel relaxed and welcoming. April provided all the materials and guided us through the process while letting everyone work at their own pace and style. It was actually really fun to sit down and do something creative with my hands for a few hours, choosing ribbons, beads, charms, and bells to create a completely custom set. And honestly? It turned out to be the perfect solo self-care Friday night activity. Creative, low-pressure, and a nice break from staring at screens all day. I left with a set of gypsy bells that now hang in my space looking adorable and (hopefully) working overtime to keep negative energy away. At the very least, they're a really fun reminder that trying new things can be a great way to take care of yourself. Before leaving, I grabbed a class schedule because I'm definitely interested in coming back to try more of the workshops Horizons Creative Studio offers.

Another off the beaten path gems Gettysburg has to offer.. Lots of classes through the year as well…read moreas functions and festivities..