Do not take stained glass classes here!…read more Thought this would be a fun thing to do, purchased a class for myself and my wife....wrong! The owner has no teaching ability whatsoever. Instead of an overview of the whole process, she just jumped straight into how to score and cut glass. Would be nice to know what the whole course would cover, what we would do, etc. The cutters we used were designed to be filled with oil (to lubricate the wheel and keep small chips of glass down) but she said but she doesn't do that. She said they can be dipped occasionally in oil, but never offered any advice as to how often, just said "it depends", with no further guidance, nor any oil actually offered. I guess as brand new to this we should know when oil is needed? We did learn how to cut, except it was tedious at times. For example one time she said "don't cut it that way...well you can..some people do...I don't...but you can if you want...it's really up to you"! Often when we asked "why" something was done, she couldn't really answer, and would become vague or argumentative. One time I commented on a piece of glass,mane she said it was "water glass". Not knowing what that means, I asked. She didn't really answer, but said she can just tell by looking at it. (Note going online online later I found that "water glass" is a term used when glass is stretched while being made, giving it the look of rippling water). Very frustrating when trying to learn. We chose a pattern, she then told us to first try to find pieces of glass that might fit from bins of shards from previous classes. Later, she offered some large pieces of glass to chose from, but told us she kept most of the good glass in the back, and to tell us what we wanted, and she would go back to see if she had it. Question...how are we supposed to know what colors and glass patterns we can use when we don't know what she has? Again, very frustrating. We finally said we would just take the patterns home and go online to find some colors and styles we thought might look good, and her comment was "that's cheating"...what? In our second class, we cut glass from cutouts from our patterns. Tough because trying to keep the thin printer paper she gave us from moving while trying to trace around the thin paper with a worn out markers was quite the challenge. Later online search showed lots of easier and better ways to do this. Grinding - this is where it finally got bad. After we had cut out pieces, she directed us to small table top grinders to grind the pieces to fit our patterns, and to take off sharp edges so the foil would stick...what's foil? On my grinder there was a huge amount of glass dust built up around the grinding wheel, which got worse as I ground, coating my hands with glass dust. After about 5 minutes, I overheard her tell my wife "you can spray a little water every now and then"...what...water? I asked her what she meant, and she said she forgot to tell me, and pointed out a spray bottle on the counter, and said to spray a little now and then. THIS IS NOT HOW THIS IS DONE!!! I found out later the grinders are designed to be filled with water, with a sponge that keeps the grinding wheel wet. This keeps the grinding surface cool, makes grinding much easier, keeps the grinding wheel from wearing out, and KEEPS DANGEROUS SILICA DUST FROM FORMING AND BEING BREATHED! There was no water in the grinders, and she gave us no masks or safety glasses. During our second class the AC kicked on, and we were blasted with a very bad, noxious smell. She apologized, said it has been doing this. Note: This is likely caused by never changing the filter, or the coils have severe mold buildup and have never been cleaned. Not good. After our second lesson, I went in and said we were done, didn't want to continue something that kept us frustrated, was taught incorrectly, and not safe. She argued, tried to get us to continue, and tried to justify the incorrect instruction. When she finally accepted we were done, she said she couldn't refund us for the 3 classes we had yet to take because she didn't have the money to refund us. Now it makes sense; her wanting us to try to dig through shards of previous cut glass first, and limiting what glass we actually had to choose from. Same with thin computer paper to try to trace around, worn out markers, no oil for the cutters, etc. The shop is very junky and cluttered, shards of glass everywhere. Note: if you try to contact her on the business number, you will never hear back. We called and left several messages that were never returned. When asked, she said she never checks messages or uses the business phone because of spam...what? She said that maybe we could contact her in her cell phone...but then never gave us the number! DO NOT TAKE STAINED GLASS CLASSES HERE!

I found this place looking for a painted rock to take back to Florida with me. I saw one in the…read morewindow and went in to see if the owner would trade with me for one I had painted. She was so nice and let me switch them out. The store is so amazing, it has blown glass and stained glass. We chatted with the owner and a local patron who takes local pictures. We had a great time. We had fun and purchased five stained glass ornaments and a hand blown bowl. If you are in the area stop by and see the amazing glass in the shop! They also offer classes and studio time to make stained glass pieces. I wish I lived closer!!!

We celebrated a birthday here for a teenager and it was a great experience. Very accommodating…read more Instructions were easy to follow and we had a lot of fun. Will definitely try other events they have to offer.

My daughter celebrated her birthday party here and really enjoyed it. She wanted to stay there all…read moreday! Her friends also had a great time! All the parents said this was one of the best places that they have been to for a birthday party. The owner, who is also a teacher, was really patient, attentive, friendly and caring with all the kids during the 2 hour party. I can not say enough good things about this studio. I would definitely return and highly recommend painting at Easely Created Studio!!

Great food, ambience and friendly service. Can't wait to go again! The scones were a definite…read morestandout

My friends and I stopped by this spot on a Wednesday on our way out of town. We loved the vibe…read morewithin the cafe -- lots of artist's work on display and for sale (photography, sculpture, jewelry etc.) There were several places to sit with chairs, tables and comfy sofa-like seats. It was quiet and comfortable inside -- overall a really inviting atmosphere! I ordered an iced tea and a blueberry scone. The black tea tasted great and the scone was packed with blueberries. There were several vegan options on the baked goods menu as well as a variety of non-dairy milk available for your coffee/espresso drinks. The staff was friendly and chatty! I don't live close enough to visit often -- but if you're in the area, I would definitely stop by this place! Just be sure to check the hours, they are only open a few days a week.

This is a new shop in the area. The owner was very friendly and helped me find the items I was…read morelooking for. She has a lot of nice samples showcasing the fabrics and patterns that are available.

I'm pretty certain I found my new friend circle here! What an amazing little shop! The place is…read morefilled with different brands & styles of fabrics. The ladies working were amazing! They were helpful, friendly, & very knowledgeable! It's been years since I sewed & I see myself picking it back up & hanging out here for classes! 5 star rating & I'll be back again & again!

I've been extremely happy with US Arts. Our children have been taking classes there for nearly…read morethree years, and we've been consistently impressed by the curriculum, the well-structured lessons, the high quality of instruction, and the school's efficient management. Our kids have very busy schedules with many extracurricular activities, but US Arts has been incredibly flexible with scheduling regular classes and makeup lessons. The availability of classes throughout the summer also makes it easy to continue learning year-round. Overall, we feel that the program offers exceptional value and is well worth the investment.

My kids completed one year and every week he is excited to resume and attend classes. We are…read moreinformed in advance of the curriculum to practice at home and every session has been excellent with great feed back and improvement. Highly recommended signing up to unleash the creativity in you to rise and shine

SOOOOOOO very happy to have a complete source for clay, glazes pottery and sculpture tools so very…read moreconveniently located in the Valley. That Arline and Mike and Holly are so friendly and helpful is an added bonus!

I'm really happy that the Kiln Doctor is within a reasonable driving distance from my home. They're…read morean excellent resource for both materials and knowledge, and the people who run it are more than happy to sit and talk you through any sorts of questions or problems you're having. I haven't had a chance to get to one of their demonstrations or other events, but I'm looking forward to when I can. I strongly recommend them over buying online - support your local businesses, so when your wheel breaks down you don't have to pay hundreds of dollars just for the shipping to get it repaired far away! Just got my VL Whisper from them, and I'm as happy as can be about it.

North Mountain Arts is a cute little store in an old house with lots of unique goods. Kristen, the…read moreowner, sells jewelry, pottery, fair trade items, unique home decor accessories, local honey, hand cut soaps, and more. She's very nice and helpful! I actually have been taking pottery classes from her in her little studio in the back of the shop. She has two pottery wheels set up, as well as a slab roller. She offers lessons in both wheel and slab, studio rental time, as well as per item kiln firings. I highly recommend this little gem!

If every you wanted a treasure hunt, this is the place to go!! This store is crammed with all sorts…read moreof wonderful things, from fine yarns, locally made preserves, jewelry, fine woodcrafting, pottery, fiber arts, and *so* much more! All I would wish for is a bigger store to browse through and more money to spend there! I always find treasures!