Well organized & communicated. Great instruction & just a BLAST TO DO AND LEARN. CANT WAIT TO GO…read moreAGAIN. It will be my fifth time, and I have enjoyed them all. You get to be creative, actually create something beautiful & bring it home to share or gift. Wonderful way to express yourself and your inner artist. SO MUCH FUN!!

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

Stopped by Michael's to pick up some metal weaving supplies after getting a lesson at a YES event…read more The store was a bit disorganized - lots of stuff around, messy, and not very many staff to help out. I was directed to the proper aisle and found a few things. I was hoping they had a book for jewelry making but couldn't find one. I decided to use self checkout cause the people at the front were getting balloon orders ready. Be sure to look online for the coupons!

Staff here is great. They are so helpful and friendly. Shop her allot recently it's in my…read moreneighborhood. I definitely recommend this store . Big selection if not in stock you can have it sent to the store . The staff is knowledgeable and will help you with this .

This place just opened up two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it while at the mall. We have done the…read morepottery thing but this was different. These are banks! They are not pottery, so they feel so much more durable and practical. We spent hours perfecting our banks and loved every minute. Give this place a try, you won't regret the experience.

From the owner: Mio Painting is a vibrant craft studio located in Massachusetts, offering unique DIY experiences…read morefor both kids and adults. Specializing in fun and creative activities like doll coloring and ‘message in a bottle’ projects, we also host memorable kids’ birthday parties and special events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out or planning a custom birthday celebration, Mio Painting provides an artistic escape where creativity flows and everyone leaves with their own handcrafted masterpiece. Come visit us for a fun, hands-on experience in the world of arts and crafts!

Added photos after pickup! Love the mug and platter; they came out great. They did a great job with…read morefinishing. It is nice and glossy and it effectively removed that creepy unfinished clay like chalkboard feeling. They said it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so excited to get it in rotation! They have a pretty quick turnaround time (3-5 days) and are very generous with their hold times. I embarrassingly will admit it took me a few months to get back to pick them up, and thankfully they still had them waiting in the back. Also, the garage DOES go through to the back of the building where The Painting Place is - so the directions are correct. It was much easier to get there this time when I realized it was a pull-through garage under the building lol.... I will definitely keep The Painting Place on my list for pottery crafts in the future!!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.

I seriously think clay room is underrated!…read more Such a cute spot, perfect creative winter activity for when you want to do something indoors. I've gone a handful of times and it's a blast every time. Great vibes, It's also Byob (drinks and food) I would recommend to bring takeout with you, it helps the time go faster. ( Also, whoever is on aux knows what they're doing)

This place is THE PLACE to go for clay painting in Boston. Super cheap ($10 studio fee plus the…read morecost of the item. Whole session can be $30ish or more if you buy a big item). They book out quickly so make sure you make a reservation! Week nights they're less busy though and it can be fun to hang out with friends or bring a date here. There's a great variety of colors and the turn around for firing is only a few days. Also they've been doing a free pizza Tuesday deal that is awesome! I love painting here. Plus great people watching/listening if you ever want to paint alone and just enjoy the community and bustling room of artists

If you're a teacher, you likely already know about this place and have been here numerous times. I…read morereally like this place, even though I have no children and teach college students. I tend to shop here for educational items for relatives and friends' children. The staff is very friendly and patient, even when you have no idea what you are looking for. The store is well lit and well organized, so you know relatively quickly whether the item is available. The have undoubtedly the best selection of educational materials for all ages of any store around. That said, they are rather pricey and it is easy to blow through whatever budget you may have had walking in. I would suggest shopping here last, as many things can be found at Target, Amazon, and other outlets. If there is something in particular, especially harder to find educational aids, then this is your place. Just prepare to spend accordingly.

So I do a lot of shopping for my classroom.... and I buy much too much stuff, and have a lot in…read morestorage, but I always will end up using it at some point. Lakeshore is a really good place for the items that are rare. Special board games, art supplies, and even classroom decor (no where sells that stuff anymore!) have huge presences throughout this place. Lots of variety, very colorful store in general (it actually is too bright in here sometimes), and lots of unique and innovative products that aren't found in any other store. I definitely get more for a buck at WB Mason, and probably shop there three times as much as here, but this is the place I get things that are fun, useful, and normally for activities that are memorable for kids. Staff are always friendly and definitely search out the clearance tags here, they are a goldmine! Make sure to bring the 20% off coupons they send out and are sometimes on their website. In closing, great place for teachers to shop for any classes from Kindergarten - Grade 8. Don't expect the lowest prices, and I would never suggest buying crayons or pencils here. They will be lots cheaper online or at Staples down the street. 4 stars for Lakeshore. Located in Newton on Needham Street (technically, it's on Industrial Place). Exit 19A off Rt. 128, turn right at the HomeGoods (Industrial Place) and the store is the last storefront on the right side of that side street.

It's just the best place for fountain pens, paper, ink, gifts! Local owner. Great items for…read morereasonable prices. Love it!

Sweet little shop, just a bit outside Boston, but well worth the stop. I loved the sweet Japanese…read morestationery section, and the fountain pen case was beautiful with Sailor, Pilot, Kaweco, Opus 88, Esterbrook, and others that I hadn't yet come across.

Absolutely one of the best places for kids! You can help yourself with a cup of coffee or tea while…read moreyour children are having fun themselves!

One of the best toy shops in the area. Charles very carefully chooses the selections based on…read moretheir quality and educational value. Our daughter loves this store. A real gem in Needham Center.

i can't say enough good things about this place. Great experience for adult and child learners!!read more

Jessica was FANTASTIC! We had so much fun and learned so much in our intro to knitting class. She…read morewas so patient, explained things so well and she made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. Would love to come back for another class and will definitely be recommending friends and family to this studio!