Mainely Gallery & Studio, run by a super nice family, is a great place to find handmade art, with…read morean emphasis on glass art. The shop is well run and beautiful! But it's much more than an art gallery. Owners Brian and Stephanie also offer community classes and workshops so that people can find their inner artist / glass nerd and let them roam free! I do not think of myself as a very handy or crafty or artistic person, but I recently had the pleasure of taking a workshop to make "scrappy birds:" stained glass birds that are made out of scraps of glass. I went with my partner, who has been making stained glass art for a number of years (I have never done it before). We both had a good time and learned new stuff! Heather, the teacher, was approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. I learned how to wrap the glass in copper foil, use a soldering iron and attach little legs and a tail to my scrappy birds. Heather took something that had seemed difficult and out of reach and made it understandable. Best of all, I got to take home my glass art birds and hang them in the window, where they catch the light and make me smile. This was a great way to while away a cold and snowy winter night! I'm excited to take more classes there. Perhaps I am crafty after all. :)

From the owner: Try Torchworking, Stained Glass, or Fused Glass lessons, and discover a gallery of Maine-made Fine…read moreArt. This gem showcases unique works in all media. Find jewelry, sculpture, housewares, and more made by Maine artisans working in glass, painting, ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, photography, and mixed media. Refresh with an espresso or baked good while exploring the gardens and gallery. Get creative with hands-on art experiences in the studio. Find the perfect memento of your travels in Maine, or a one-of-a kind gift for someone special. Easy visit - located on Route 1 in Belfast. Great stop with parking, food, restroom, deck, outdoor gardens, glass lessons, and a top-quality fine art made in Maine.

She has a delightful concept for checking out her collection of beautiful Maine-themed and…read morecoordinating fabrics: they are displayed on the walls! Then she retrieves what you want and cuts your yardage behind the counter. She's also carries a line of Maine-made yarns. I definitely couldn't leave without making a purchase!

Clementine you had at my hello! What a fantastic shop. Amazing variety of fabrics, notions, yarns,…read morebuttons and more. Everything was so well organized and easy to find. Very welcoming. She even has a seating area for that fellow u might be traveling with. Hint. Lol Her fabric selections included high quality designer fabrics consisting of knits, voile , home Decor, canvas , cotton and more. Priced very reasonable too. Loved the felt collection and the variety of buttons. Geez, I could go on with this place. It's fabulous. A sewers paradise. The owner was working today and was super nice. She enjoys sewing apparel like me. Thank you! We look forward to another visit.

Since writing my original review, I was contacted by the owner and everything was made right and…read moreabove and beyond right. The customer service I received certainly deserves 5 stars, maybe 6! I look forward to shopping here for gifts in the future.

Ordered a couple hundred dollars of Bella Luna musical intruments for gifts. The quality overall…read morewas good, but the xylophone was a big disappointment. It is made of wood--which is ok, but 2 of the 5 "keys" sound like you are just tapping on wood. Three keys sounded ok, but there is nothing melodic about the 2 smaller keys. I wrote to see if the instrument could be adjusted somehow and was told no. I was given the option to return the item, but it's going to cost at least $10 postage. I would not be sending it back, if it had not been a dud. Not happy with their customer service and I won't be doing business with them in the future.

After driving for 1.5 hours we arrived only to see a sign in the door that said, " left early…read morefeeling sick". Pretty crappy since we traveled specifically to check your store out. I am in Maine for 2 more days, and I'm going to make a hard pass on coming back. Your sickness is enough to keep me away

Great antique mall in Waterville in the old Hathaway building. Right on the corner of the first…read morebuilding on the first floor. Huge space, wide open. Quite a few booths, but wide open and a lot of space that could have double the booths as it has now. Clean and bright. Great assortment of everything from jewelry to folk art. Fun place, but not big enough to spend hours, maybe some day. Friendly staff and nice to pop into the store on a rainy day. Lots of parking and space. Great location on river near downtown.