10AM - 5PM
41 Main St, Natick“Five Crows is great! I just FaceTimed them to pick out some Christmas gifts for my mom, who loves the store. They support local artists, and their gifts are super unique. Please consider shopping small/local this holiday season.”
“We visited ‘Framed in time’ store last week! We were really struggling with a gallery wrapped canvas as we didn’t know how to separate the canvas from a heavily stapled wooden frame! And though it was not something the store specializes in, the very kind gentlemen John Fournier (who also owns the store) helped us out! We had about 8 frames and he was so sweet and kind to help us preserve our artworks! He is a top-notch human being and the store is the best in town for all kinds of frame related work! Do visit this store and meet the kind staff and lovely owner John too :)”
“Love love love this store and Lane and Joe. We visited a lot of tile stores around Metrowest and did plenty of research online, ultimately buying everything at Art of Tile and Stone. Awesome selection in a wide array of price ranges, fantastic customer service. When we fell in love with something in the showroom that was (way) out of our price range, so Joe and Lane helped us explore alternatives for a similar look at a lower price point.”
“I can’t speak highly enough of the experience of having Dave make a beautiful cabinet to hold our 55 inch TV. He took time to walk me through the studio in Sudbury. He’s clearly passionate about what he does- never tried to upsell me. His ideas for the arts and craft like cabinet were spot on. He was thoughtful and generous with his time. Accommodated my schedule and turned up on time (and with us own mini vacuum cleaner ) Exceptional in every way. Can’t speak highly enough of him and his artistic vision.”
“A community gem! ātac has a large offering of performances and visual arts, as well as community events such as a Explora, a low-key, drop-in creative space. There's not a bad seat in the house and the acoustics are great. There are also lesser-known opportunities such as the annual Night at the Circus and the new community garden. The staff is truly committed to being community-centered, equitable, and using the arts for social change.”
“We are very happy with the custom frames that we ordered from Great Road Gallery. Julie took time to meet with me to review the many framing options. Her recommendations for the mat and frames complemented the pieces and each one fits perfectly in our home. With her background in art, she understands that subtle choices like mat width, frame style, glass type and white space can truly enhance the art. It was reassuring to know if I was not happy then I could bring the frame back and she would work with me to update it. Now I know why so many artists go to Great Road Gallery to frame their own work- we will definitely take our future projects there and I will highly recommend it to others.”
“My only complaint about this ratio establishment was the lack of communication regarding the pricing of tattoos. My husband and I came here to get tattoos and were at first quoted the consultation price...but later we were told our tattoos would cost more when we just got two names tattooed on us. It was confusing! But anyway, past the pricing experience, the actual tattoo font selection and consultation went seamlessly. We were happy with how our tattoos turned out and it wasn't painful at all. Even my husband who feels paper cuts are tremendously painful had no problem being tattooed! Our tattoo artist was named Deanna and she was very pleasant to deal with. I'm not sure I would return to this establishment as I wasn't the happiest with the ink type used. But, we had a good time during the duration we were tattooed here.”
“Beautiful space showcasing local artists. Small venue is perfect after a lunch or between activities. Spend 20-30 minutes unless shopping stunning finely crafted pieces for sale. Finds include jewelry, wood works, toys and decor pieces in pottery and paintings.”
9:30AM - 2:30PM
80 Loomis St, Bedford“Scott is a great teacher, and he creates a wonderful atmosphere for learning at any skill level! My partner and I had no prior experience with sculpture, and we both had a blast despite being complete newbies. Regardless of whether I continue with stone carving, I left the class with fun memories and a new appreciation for the art form.”
10AM - 6PM
18 Walden St, Concord“I landed in Concord to meet a client for dinner. As i was early I wandered into this arts snd crafts store. Upon noting the quality of workmanship I mentioned to the clerk - whom I later found to be the owner- an idea for a pair of "tear-drop gem stone earrings." I was told they might have an artisan who would be able to create my feeble sketch. Within a few days... to my surprise they emailed me with a photo of gem stones, sketch and a quote. Very reasonable compared to other jewelers in the same berg, no less. Gave her a credit card and got a delivery date. A few days later another email offering a variety of gold clasps. A few weeks later I picked them up and they were stunning. WOW... Seamless, excellent quality and reasonably priced ... Concord, MA no less. GO”
1 - 5:30PM
25 Main St, Concord“Pleasant lighting and well organized space. Gallery owner and artist guests created a friendly opening event. Purchase process for available works was straight forward. New selections of ceramic art seem to be regularly organized and some smaller pieces of past collections are available. Location in Concord was easy to find.”
“I exhibit here. It is a wonderful gallery featuring hundreds of artists. There is something for any buyer with an eclectic collection of exhibitors. Moreover, the themed exhibitions are thoughtful, humorous, and presented with artistic flair and found objects juxtaposed with art for sale. The owners are really nice artistic people. Their victorian home transforms into a huge gallery where you really get a feel for how art might look in the buyers' own home.”
“First time visit while Merill Comeau and Elisa Adams'artful discussion of thier pieces.Merill's pieces were stunning,colorful engaging as expected! Fabulous gallery full of paintings,sculptures,and textile art.Go visit this lil jewel, it's a joyful treat for the eyes.Thank you Merill,Elisa for a wonderful discussion.”
10AM - 5PM
268 Great Rd, Acton“I had four photographs framed here, three large and one the size of a sheet of paper. The gentleman who helped me was excellent at helping me pick frames and decide whether to have them matted. It was expensive, but for the quality it was similar to other framing stores, and done within the time frame estimated. The pictures look lovely in our living room, and the frames compliment the photos and wall color perfectly!”
9:30AM - 3PM
5Main Street, Natick“Incredible attention to detail. I had a very precious and big watercolor that I entrusted to the shop. The owner gave a lot of personal attention to how I wanted things and had very astute suggestion on how to optimize the framing and conserve the artwork-- he was very knowledgeable about conservation which I appreciated a lot because it was a piece of art I really cared about and wanted to enjoy for years to come. I was pleasantly surprised by the final product, it looked even more spectacular than I imagined! I recommend to all of my art friends!”
“The shop is full of exhilaratingly beautiful, artisan-made things that will gladden your heart and delight your eye. Give yourself a lift and visit The Clever Hand!”
11AM - 5:30PM
162 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln“Spa of Weston was wonderful! Specifically, Ashley, was wonderful! My 60 minute massage was one of the best I've had. Truly relaxing and enjoyable! I will return again in the future and request Ashley!”
“Really fun, creative art classes for kids! My daughter has loved her classes at Beehive and it has been really fun to watch her art skills grow. Highly recommend.”