Peterborough Art Academy Depot Street, Peterborough, NH 03458

"The inventory is decent and the location is good however this past weekend was our second experience going in with our two older children (8 & 11) where we were made to feel unwelcome. It was assumed they aren’t old enough to use materials and shouldn’t even look at certain items. In my opinion that should be our decision as they weren’t being disruptive in anyway. The customer service is very off putting and I wouldn't recommend this store to anyone."

"I have to say that yes some of the people in Peterborough are a bit snobby but that does not excuse you from letting your daughter touch things in a store and then all of you go into the Rug shop and act like bulls in a china shop. I'll have to agree with the shop owner on this one. I taught my children at a young age NOT to touch items in any store unless it was allowed... and they are all artistic... What does your daughter having an artistic bent have to do with touching items in a store? I'm baffled."

"I love this art store and the art camp that it has every summer. My daughter has participated for two years now, and she thoroughly enjoys them. She loves the camaraderie with other students, and she likes Michaela and her helpers, James and Eleanor. They have a variety of projects for the children that really stretch their imagination, and their time outdoors by the river when they eat their lunch is a real treat. The art store offers the most comprehensive variety of supplies I've ever seen for such a limited space, but it is not overwhelming like many arts and crafts supply stores. It's an artist's paradise!"

"Last Saturday I called at 4:50 PM and asked when the store was open until. The woman I spoke with said she was just closing up but asked how far away I was. I told her I could be there in 15 minutes, and she said kindly that she would stay and wait. When I got there she was helpful. I wouldn't have been able to make it any other time, and she really made the rest of my weekend. I have been in a few times and always had a positive experience. Also I liked the quality of the white oil paint I picked up there!"

"Went in with my kids after a terrific meal at the Waterhouse Restaurant next door. My daughter is a mature 11 year old that picked up a paint brush and the snobby retailer sharply stated "don't touch those they are real artists brushes". Just so happens that my daughter has an artistic flair, and we probably would have purchased some art supplies. I also tried to engage the woman in the rug shop next door, and she rolled her eyes dismissive of me. Sorry we weren't good enough for either of your stores."