My son went to Barking Cat last summer for just two classes and still asks to go back. Karen (the…read moreowner) is very imaginative with creative learning. I'm sure we'll be back!

Barking Cat is exactly what you want in an art studio for children. Karen has boundless energy and…read moreenthusiasm and an endless list of engaging projects, and she has an amazing rapport with young kids. My younger son has been going to Barking Cat since he was three, and it really is the high point of his week. He'll talk about the projects he did there all week, carry them around, take them to bed within. And I can see that she has a similar effect on other kids there. Barking Cat is an undiscovered gem. There are classes for a range of ages and the prices are quite reasonable. If you live in Windsor Terrace or Kensington and have a small child with any interest in art (or even one who doesn't seem to) you should look into it. It seems like attendance has dropped off a bit after the pandemic, which is a shame. Kids are missing out on the best art experience of their childhoods.

NO, they botched my registration, and shifted the blame to me -- cancelled a class I registered for…read moreon the SAME day; yet allowed registration though emails showed their fumble. NOW DONT WANT TO REFUND

We loved it here would definitely come back and I recommend it so much so much love and so much…read morechoice. Thank you.

I attended ThinkingVine's Printmaking event a few days ago, and it was super fun and really well…read moreorganized! The event was held at a Breather room, which was spacious, had some couches for relaxing, and had a huge table that could accommodate the whole class. There were also some snacks & wine, which was very thoughtful. The art teacher, Liza, was clearly very knowledgeable. She took the class through a demo of how to make prints, including how to mix colors, apply textures, etc. We spent about 45 minutes making individual prints, and then got together as a group to cut them up and collage them for another 45 minutes. This was a great way to unwind after work & add some creativity into my week. Highly recommend!!

This class was AMAZING! I actually went alone and it was easy going fitting in and very easy…read moreinstructions. I had a glass of sangria while i painted my work and made friends with the person sitting next to me. I also photobombed other peoples pix. I bought this class in a Groupon but I really like it so Im willing to do it again soon. Can't wait!

I love paint nite…read more HOWEVER. I went once with artist Rich Seidman at Molly Spilanes. He was full of fun energy and smiles and made the night go smoothly. He instructed easily and I learned good techniques. Even though the "class" is just for fun and not necessarily to learn, I go for the painting, and Rich gave a great class. We looked forward to paint nite again with him as the artist. I went a second time, again to Molly Spilanes. I love the venue and the area, and chose a different picture - red fall leaves or something. On the paint nite site, the artist should have been Rich again, but instead was Andrea. Maybe she is under pressure from college and whatnot, but her energy was negative. The group was fantastic and my painting came out OK, but there were lots of things I didn;t enjoy and will probably avoid a class if she is the instructor. However, I emailed paint nite because if this is common, booking with one artist and then arriving to find another artist instructing the class, I may avoid paint nite for a short while. The class started late. It should have been 7pm, but it started at 730pm~ish. Her tone just seemed harsh. Now, i am not all puppies and sunshine myself, but we're there to have fun. The instruction went OK, but we were towards the back and couldn't see that she had painted anything on a canvas to show us - she didn't point it out or hold it up, so we couldn't see above the rows ahead of us. We struggled with technique. I also noticed - she took liberty and changed her interpretation of the painting we chose online - she said she liked spring better than fall - but I hadn't realized until I went online at the paint nite and saw the painting was changed. I was wondering why it didn't look like what we signed up for. That's fine, because I still came home with a painting I did myself, but I would have liked to see the painting that we chose and then *I* could interperet it how *I* wanted since *I* was the one paying for the class. At the end, around 9pm, she started talking about how she knows who gives her bad reviews because she can remember our faces (this had to be in jest, but still - not cool), and that if we give her less than a 10 in our survey, she'll lose her 5 star rating. And she'll know who it was because if we come back again she'll remember. Ok. Then she pointed out the tip jar, and not to feel obligated but she does have student loans. Well, I do too! The way the class ended - her yelling about giving her a good rating and soliciting tips - made me realize it's important to know who will be the artist and to know ahead of time what to expect. I hope she does well on her finals because maybe she was stressed, but I do go for the painting. I would do this again in the future but in a different venue or borough. We based the decision for this specific paint nite on the venue, the artist, and the painting. and we only left 100% pleased with the venue.

With a legacy of famous artists, this art school seems like a great place to study and take art…read moreclasses and be part of an art student community. Passed by this on my way from Columbus circle, and I plan on coming back to try an art class. They have evening and part time schedule of classes, from figure drawing, sculpting, painting, illustration, so there are a lot of options to choose from. Nice historical looking building from the outside.

The Art Students League will always have a special place in my heart. I can't speak to how they are…read morecurrently but I attended from 2015-2019 and made many friends here, and it was a great environment to create, whether I was learning wood sculpture or refining my vision as a painter. Most of the instructors were wonderful, offering guidance when I asked and space when I needed it. It is very reasonably priced and remains a true NYC institution. The only instructor I would caution against is Pat Lipsky. I found her conceited and negative, even spiteful at times. If your aesthetics do not align with Immanuel Kant or Clement Greenberg, you may not feel welcome in her class. After she asked me to help set up her studio for a visiting curator, I left the class. From that point on, she refused to acknowledge me when we crossed paths. Still, the overall experience was deeply meaningful. I am grateful for the time I spent here and the ways it shaped my work and friendships.

We had the best time at our team outing, taking a pottery class! For a lot of us, it was our first…read moreexperience working with clay, and Rivelle, Victoria, and Jhade made us feel right at home from the very beginning. They were super patient and encouraging, which made the experience more exciting and special. The vibe was relaxed and welcoming, filled with laughter, which was just perfect for our group! If you're considering a pottery class, especially with a group, I can't recommend this place enough! A massive thank you to Rivelle, Victoria, and Jhade for making our day so memorable!

Fun little get together activity. Work with your hands and try something new. Plus it can be nice…read moreto understandably be bad at something and still make a memory for the home. Plus Alex and Jesse were great, supportive, and patient.

So fun! My pottery wasn't the best, but Riley certainly was! Will for sure come back. Very…read moreinformative and learned a lot.

Allison is amazing! The whole experience is so fun and the instructors take a lot of time and care…read moreto walk you through your process

I took my 3 year old here and she really got into it! She is usually a wild kid, but I could see…read morehow well she connected with Orit and the serious look on her face as she tried to follow. She was so proud of herself at the masterpiece she created that she beams every time someone comes over and looks at it hanging on our living room wall. Orit has a special way of connecting with children. She made my daughter feel like a star especially since she has been going through a hard time. I would highly recommend you bring your children here. There are a lot of art places around but what differentiates this one is how amazing Orit is with the kids. I did a paint night here too and it really helped me relax. Better then yoga or meditation!

I've never painted with acrylic paint before in my life. I…read morewent to this little studio located directly off of kings highway and E 7th street during a wine/paint night with a bunch of couples. I had so much fun!! I learned so much about mixing colors it was great! I highly recommend this studio, due to the owners knowledge of color theory and her teaching skills. Little did I know that she is actually a full time art teacher in schools. Can't wait to go back and do another class with a bunch of my friends next time, A++!!