What a fun activity! I was here with a group of women for a social / networking event. We were…read moreallowed to bring our own food and drinks (pizza and coke, solid!). You can pick your own item to paint. They have so many different options to choose from in varying price ranges. They give you all the materials you need, including apron , sponges and paint. They also give you clear instructions and suggestions. I decided to paint a spoon rest, something I've been looking for- functional and pretty. It cost around $24 which was fair pricing. While picking what to paint, keep in mind you have around 1.5-2hrs. So plan accordingly! After our painting, they text you within 10 days and you can go pick up your masterpiece. Plenty of free parking lot as well as street parking available in the area. I will definitely be back.

We took a 1 session pottery throwing class. Sabrina was a great teacher! When we come to the area…read moreagain, we'll be back!

A huge shoutout to Pam, the owner of Tin Bucket, for her absolutely wonderful customer service. I…read moream writing this review because Pam went above and beyond when helping me with an important framed print for my daughter Sarah's rehearsal dinner. The framed print was purchased by Sarah's future mother-in-law to display at the event. She initially asked me to do the lettering--the wedding couple's names and title--on the matte, giving me less than two weeks to complete it. (I must admit, she initially thought I could do it by hand, but I didn't feel comfortable with the task.) While searching The Tin Bucket website, I saw the beautiful work Pam could do with lettering transfers. I reached out and asked if she could possibly take on this project. With a smile on her cheery face, Pam went right to work, providing possible different lettering choices within just three days! Once the lettering was agreed upon, Pam took apart the frame only to find the matte was glued to the frame itself. This is the remarkable part, especially with the rehearsal dinner just a few days away: Pam actually bought another frame and matte herself and finished the lettering! It was all done within the needed timeframe, even with the unexpected matte issue. I cannot thank Pam enough; she was professional, delightful, and truly committed to helping me. I believe this level of service is extraordinary these days, and it is so important to know we have Pam and The Tin Bucket in our town. I am so pleased I thought of Pam and chose to support a local Reading business owner. Many thanks again, Pam!

I worked with Tin Bucket to host a Halloween-themed craft party at my home. Pam did an amazing job…read moreand made it so easy! I am incredibly thankful to not only have the adorable store in downtown Reading but also a talented artist who will work with you to create an event you won't forget.

This is a hidden gem! If you are looking for a unique gift or want a quality piece of clothing this…read moreis the place. The owner and staff are helpful and happy to give you the amount of help you desire to just browse or complete your purchase. Be sure to visit for the perfect shopping adventure. Angela C.

This was my first time visiting Gardens Galore. It is a charming little store, filled with gifts…read morethat are pieces of artwork from local artists. I wish I had more time to look around. The owner was extremely friendly and knowledgable about all the artists. It is in a hard to find location. It is tucked beside the entrance of an office building, not in the main strip mall or visible from the street, so you really have to be looking for it. Definitely worth a visit, and definitely worth supporting local talent!

Great selection of frames and mats, and the help you need to make your pictures look awesome!…read more Highly knowledgeable about how to properly frame art to best preserve and display it. I've had 7 Japanese woodblock prints from the 1800s framed here and they did an amazing job! Super patient with decisionally impaired customers too!

The best independent frame shop you can find. Scott treats each piece of art carefully and as if it…read morewere a Picasso. From preschool art designs to senior portraits. They also have art and wine evenings that are a blast!

Such a great experience ordering from these people! Large selection, great customer service and a…read moregreat range of pricing options. We ordered embroidered fleeces, the embroidery was well done and the order of twenty eight was ready in 3 business days!

From the owner: All Brands for All Seasons…read more The Action Apparel team brings over 50 years of experience in the uniform and corporate apparel industry. Allow us the opportunity to enhance, update or create your corporate image utilizing our state of the art embroidery and screen printing capabilities. Action Apparel was created to be a single source provider for all business apparel requirements. Whether your needs are for industrial uniforms, heavy duty work wear, sportswear, outerwear, FR/ARC Flash, Hi Visibility safety apparel, security uniforms, or for today's business casual look, Action Apparel has it all!

Walked in and Lisa immediately helped us find an envelope the right size for a card I have at home!…read moreShe deserves a raise she was so quick and efficient! Thanks again Lisa!!

I, my wife and our daughter have used the Reading, MA Paper Store for years, for cards and gifts…read more Today I went in for a card, and saw a rack with "warning" papers covering some of the items. When I looked behind the papers, they were oven mitts, dish towels and socks with illustrations and text; the text on many used words including "f**k", "sh*t", "b*tch", "motherf**ker". Not all of the items with those words were behind the papers. The intent seemed to be messages of "strong woman", "girl power", etc. Great way to send a message. (After I post this I'll see if I can post some photos I took.) A clerk came up and tried to be humorous. She"Are you old enough to look at those?" Me"Yes, but a substantial number of your customers aren't." She"[We're careful with them.]" Me"No, you're not." She simply turned and walked away. I needed the card, or I'd have left then, so I bought it and left. I might give such an item to my wife or a friend as a gag gift, but such items should not be easily accessible to kids and even teens (the rack full of items extended from the floor to about 5 feet high). Further, such coarse language should not be casually presented as being normal and acceptable where kids-teens can see it. I'm an adult and I know when and where I can use such language, and when and where I should not use it. I Googled "Paper Store reviews" before writing this, and posts by employees suggested that much of Paper Store's upper- to store-level management seems to lack good judgement.