Andy was an amazing teacher. My partner and I went and had a great time and got to make a very cool…read morepitcher and glass set

A unique art and skill. For an initial familiarization class this was excellent we had a 12 & 16…read moreyear old and to adults. The presentation was well paced clear and concise. The ability to be hands on and create an end product was awesome. A pleasant couple of hours.

Lovely "mom & pop" run business that turns out gorgeous artisanal glass pieces certain to improve…read moreany space they grace! I already had two bowls ("vintage" as they were fired in 2007!) and on my Thanksgiving trip to NOLA this year (visiting my son who is a professional artist), I treated myself to 3 gorgeous perfume bottles!!! It was such a treat to also watch the owner & his assistants making beautiful works of art in the studio! All in all, a wonderfully invigorating experience for anyone who loves witnessing artistic expression and any passionate glass collector like myself !!!

So the building itself, beautiful. The staff for the most part, super welcoming and friendly. I see…read moreother reviewers speak of Mark the owner, and I'm sure he's a great guy. Unfortunately, you cant always help who you fall in love with I suppose... The woman that introduced herself rather rudely as the owner; was not at all welcoming. And to be completely honest, I've dealt with rude people many times now in my adult life, and I've learned to take it with a grain of salt. What I can't overlook however, is a racist. I am a father to two biracial children, and I took my two boys to see this shop as we had just happened to talk about how glass was created, so the idea came to me that it would be far more memorable to SHOW them, as opposed to tell them right? Well, nothing more convenient than a glass blowing business in our own town. I explained the process to them on the way to Rosetree (to the best of my ability) and my two were stoked. When we arrived, I explained to them to stay close to me, and to not touch anything (the normal parent speech); and my boys 8 & 12 are very well mannered and behaved. Fast forward, after the boys got to view the process, we perused the store. Nice items? Sure. Overpriced? Insanely. Nonetheless, we viewed the pieces and then were going to leave. Here's where things went south. My 12 year old needed to use the restroom. My 8 year old decided he wanted to go with him. As such, he quickly half sprinted to try to catch up to his older brother, when the owner comes over and tries to reprimand them, at which point, I reminded the boys to calm down, and then politely asked the lady to not speak to my boys in that manner. I figured, that it was polite enough, yet would get the point across. Except this lady, the "owner" tells me that "she isnt going to allow little nigger kids to tear up her store...." I will say in all honesty, I probably should have been more calm in my response; but these are my kids, and I dont care who you are, you don't speak to my or about my kids that way. I came unglued. She double downed on her statement and scurried to the back like the rat she is muttering about calling the cops. I told her to go ahead, and that I hoped a black officer arrived to take the criminal complaint. Needless to say, I grabbed my boys out of the bathroom and got them to the car to leave. Look, I know there is racism. I know that its prevalent. I know that this is the South and its more prevalent here; but I will say this is the first time I have ever been exposed to outright blatant racism. Maybe it's because I'm a white dad to two biracial children, but it's not something I have ever experienced first hand, and I am sad for the future my boys will have to endure if the world is full of people like this lady. So do what you will, the store has nice things. It has nice employees. But the owner is absolute trash, and I wish nothing but the worst for her and her business. I honestly feel a bit sorry for her. I have two great boys, and her outlook on them as nothing but a derogatory name because of the color of their skin means that she would never get the opportunity to experience how great of kids they are. As for myself, and my family however; we will never come back to the store again. We will be telling all of our friends, our family, and website review boards about our experience, so maybe it will save someone else the heartbreak that it could have caused my boys.

SO FREAKIN' BADASS…read more I've always been infatuated with handblown glass work and to finally see it in person was such a cool experience. Ben is the owner of this shop and know that you gotta literally rely on the address because I didn't see a sign outside. You're able to access a few different rooms including the back room where they actually have the furnace to mold the glass. I was able to see a live demonstration which really placed an emphasis on just how hot the furnace has to be to mold the glass. They keep it on 24/7 basically. They do custom work which is really neat but they have a variety of emblems to select from to embed within your glass at the bottom. I'm a new fan of Glass Blower Ben.

I love my rocks and tall glassware that I purchased from Ben! The small, fit perfectly in my hand…read moreand the tall glassware is heavy and has a feel unlike any glassware! The functionality Is surpassed by the beautiful artistic work put into each glass. Don't miss following the links on his website to see other pieces of art! Make an appointment to look at the many items available. Buy local!

This was a first date for us and it was SO fun! She was able to fit us in last minute too which we…read morewere so thankful for as we were out of state. It gets HOT so light clothing would be recommended. You get a lot of hands on, not like some glass places where you just choose a color. You get to twist the glass in the furnace. You get to dip it and roll in your color and you get to blow your own! Everything is safe and sanitized. Very affordable and more people should give glass blowing a try!

Thank you girls for a fun Christmas present; a glass blowing class. We went to Swamp Girl Glass…read moreBlowing in Slidell, LA and had a blast! Our wine glass creations came out exactly as hoped for. Solange Ledwith, the owner/instructor was so patient and worked side by side with us, explaining as we went. If you are anywhere close to Swamp Girl Glass Blowing, we suggest you give her a call and create your own masterpiece. Bet she has gift certificates for that last minute Valentine, birthday, housewarming gift. Phone: 985.710.3873

Date of visit: December 20, 2024…read more Stopped in here during a New Orleans Food Tour on Magazine Street and just loved this fun little space! I enjoyed much of the art and was appreciative of the background on the artist that the staff provided us during our visit. While the visit was very short, it left an impression on me and I still intend to purchase a copy of the From Nothing print as it would make a wonderful gift for my husband for an upcoming occasion. I wasn't in a position to purchase it right then and I need to wait for a sale as the tax and shipping add quite a bit to the price!

I was drawn in by the colorful art as we were strolling though the garden district. The gallery was…read moreinviting and my husband and I both loved the bright vivid colors. I appreciated that they allowed and encouraged pictures.

Cute shop on Magazine. Stopped in while visiting from South Carolina. They have a variety of items…read morefrom hand crafted jewelry, cards, books, crafted candles, etc. The co-owner, Toni, and the young lady working at the register were delightful. I bought a few pairs of earrings, and it was hard to decide because there were so many that were cute. I will definitely be back.

I participated in a secret santa gift exchange for work and wanted to #supportlocal #supportnola…read morewhile still respecting the recipient's wish list. I had two key words to go off of: tea and candles. Hmmmmm.... I had my friend Eric tell me about The Collective Shop a few months back when he bought some prints and I obsessed about them at his house. I was told it had recently opened on Magazine Street (this was around Halloween) and it was not only #blackowned but #womanowned and #opentoall ! *sold* I had this ace in my pocket for a while now but wanted a reason to shop for someone else, besides myself, and have a proper visit to explore and shop. I'm notorious for buying gifts for myself then as I'm in my car realized that I needed to shop for whatever the occasion was for. The shop is so stinking cute and is about 2-3 blocks away from Drink Beauty. Honestly, I love taking a stroll on Magazine Street and just basking in the ambiance. Once I found the cute little shop, I made my way in and fell in love at first sight. Had the chance to meet Alysia, one of the owners and she showed me around. I had asked her if they offer shipping and they do if you hit a certain threshold. WINNING I mentioned about my secret mission and wanted to make sure this could be sent incognito. She was super awesome and handled the details once I provided the address. I even left the items there since I needed computer access to her address. They have their own loose leaf tea and were super informative on which ones work with alternative milks and best for chai lattes. What won me over though were their #vegan candles which Alysia and Toni make in-house! I took a few sniffs and selected my fave two scents. The smaller ones were $8 a pop and the larger ones were around $14. You can find tons of knick knacks around here and make sure to ask which items are made in-house. Really loved my experience here and this shop implements COVID-19 safety practices! I snagged my secret santa gift for a little over $30 and left with a huge smile on my face. I hope CM Anne F. likes it just as much when it arrives to her doorstep.

I really enjoy these types of spaces where they sell artwork from multiple artists. There is a lot…read moreto look at, and it's well organized. Clean and quiet. Artists have their own booth, so you can view the transition in genre as you walk from one booth to the next. When I first walked in, I noticed the paintings on the walls, but there's everything from that to jewelry and hats. The majority of the jewelry is located centrally, in front of the counter, where they are less likely to walk away without being noticed. My favorites were the mixed media scenes and whimsical cat paintings by G. Lee, whose artwork I noticed in other parts of the city. Adorable cats looking straight at you, holding a beloved item in their paws. As I was visiting, there was an artist setting up shelves to present his artwork. He had someone assisting. The artwork is also sold at affordable prices. The woman at the counter was friendly and welcoming.

Zele is like Etsy in real life. I bring everyone who comes into town to Zele! I love that there are…read moreso many different booths because you can find gifts for others or yourself in any style! I love that they have store cats and the staff is very friendly! There are objects of pretty much any price point so you can always find something in your budget! I can't even count the number of times I have come to Zele but I plan to come many many more times!

I am not the best person to review an art gallery, but this was my experience…read more Shari V and I used to live near the Magazine street gallery. I always liked the pictures I saw hanging in the front windows, so one day we popped in for a look. Shari V really loved this one picture of Lil' Wayne. It was not nearly my favorite but she really liked it. She is a huge Wheezy fan. Almost 2 years ago, I looked into buying the piece but my interest fizzled and I got busy collecting other priceless works of art and/or football season started. Anyway, I contact the art gallery much later and inquire about the work. It's gone up in price but they totally honored my old quote. I thought that was good of them. I'm risking ruining my Christmas surprise to Shari V with this post, but I pick it up tomorrow. They've got it gift wrapped and ready to roll. I like the art work here. My favorite is Lightnin' Hopkins. They have plenty of cool works in the this gallery. Definitely work checking out.

I love this small gallery, and I love the work exhibited in it, which is all by a single artist…read morenamed Chris Roberts-Antieau. The work involved in producing these pieces is painstaking, and the results are pieces of art that are emotional and thoughtful. I was in here for quite awhile, I left, and then I came right back to look at the pieces again. Very nice work.

Loved the ambience, drink was really good! I got the lavender cold brew w lemonade ice cubesread more

such a nice spot to escape the heat on a busy freret !! park in the side lot or the next street…read moreover also, we love to see the women's national team