Want to provide a fun experience for your child's next birthday? Consider a painting party at Plaster Fun Time. Recommended for children ages 4 through 12, Plaster Fun Time provides affordable plaster forms for kids to paint, from wizards to penguins to rocking horses to wall hangings. And who cares how big a mess they make? Someone else is cleaning up and providing for everyone's safety and happiness. You don't have to be part of a group to try your hand—walk-ins are welcome.
For years, one of the owners of Spun Sugar was teased by friends that she had so many cooking supplies and cake decorations in her house she could start her own business. In the mid-nineties, she decided to listen to those friends, and co-founded Spun Sugar. Walking the aisles of this store is like taking a stroll through Martha Stewart's wildest fantasies come to life. It offers a wide variety of cake decorations, cooking classes, supplies, mixes and bulk chocolate for all the aspring pastry chefs out there, as well as fresh truffles, cupcakes, and cookies for those who appreciate their work.
Tap Plastics began as a wholesaler in 1952 but has since expanded to offer plastic products to customers at its multiple retail stores. Contact the store or visit the company web site for product information.
Wellesley Needlepoint Collection offers hand-painted needlepoint canvases along with a wide variety of stitching threads and needlepoint accessories. The store also offers group and private needlepoint classes, as well as finishing services, and sells a selection of gift items including rhinestone belt buckles, canvas tote bags and an exclusive "Fenway Park Canvas." The vivacious and friendly owner, Cindy Matthews, has been in business since 1996, and knows just about everything there is to know about needlepoint. Visit the Web site to find out more about the store's classes and services.
Located in Concord Square, Elegant Ewe offers products for fiber artists, including a large assortment of yarns, beads, buttons, spinning supplies, books and other items. Instructors provide classes to help you perfect your knitting skills. Elegant Ewe also carries unique gifts.
