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Olefson Art Opticals

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We have the largest selection of handmade readers in Rhode Island!
 with flowers, wood veneers, tamisé (gold and silver leaf) and polymer clay (with matching earrings.) ​And "everything" readers have a bit of each finish on them, like an everything bagel.  They are professional quality, that means you can put in your prescription. They are unusual colors ​and shapes so take a look and you will see.  We have frames that have a single flower or many, frames that are made of velvet or metal.  


​When you wear our frames you will have to get used to all the compliments...

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We're located through the archway at 3-23 Acorn Street. ​​​​Drive through the archway and park in the back near our tiny house. We're officially in the loading dock, to the right of the RISD loading dock. (We even had a ribbon cutting with Mayor Brett Smiley!)  

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​HOURS
Wednesday - Friday, 11-4
(sometimes we're not there because we are on the road at a show (see below.) Pls check our schedule or call us first. You can make an appointment for other days by calling or texting 732-687-0193)

2025 SHOWS SO FAR
February 21-23 ACC, Baltimore, Md
March 21-23: Paradise City Arts Festival, Marlboro, Ma
​​May 24-26: Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, Ma
​June 7: Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, Boston, MA
​Aug 16-17: Saratoga Arts Celebration, Saratoga Spa State Park, NY
Sept 26-28: Smithsonian Ready to Wear Show, Washington, D.C.
​Oct 11-13: Paradise City Arts  Festival, Northampton, MA
​Nov 21-23: Paradise City Arts Festival, Marlborough, MA
​Dec 4-7: One of a Kind Holiday Show, Chicago, Ill
​Dec 13-14: Providence Artisans Holiday Show, Providence, RI


2024 SHOWS
March 15-17: ACC, Baltimore, Md
March 22-24: Paradise City Arts Festival, Marlboro, Ma
May 18-19: The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, Ct
​​May 25-27: Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton, Ma
June 8: Coolidge Corner Arts, Boston, Ma
August 16-18: Chatham Arts Festival, Ma
September 7-8: Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells Reserve, Mn

September 27-29: Smithsonian Craft2Wear, Washington, DC
November 22,23,24: Paradise City Arts Festival, Marlboro, Ma
December 5-8:  One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago, Il

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  • Home
  • Studio
  • SHOP
    • Smithsonian Collection
    • Handmades
    • Artful Readers
    • Everything Glasses
    • Accessories & More
  • Press & Reviews
  • OPTICIANS
  • Contact
  • Studio