Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

It's a great time! I took my partner for a date here and we LOVED it! It was fun! We were in the…read morescreaming for no reason, we played with drums with paint on them. , we threw paint on one another and left with some pretty cool art. I love that they take pictures the whole way through so you go home with some awesome memories. I also loved that I got to put my playlist on the speaker in the room so I set the vibe! Loved it!!!!!

Crafts in the Barn is a wonderful craft show with unique and quality items for sale. The show is…read morebeautifully set up in a great space with plenty of parking.

This was my first time at Crafts in the Barn and I was looking forward to it. The "Barn" was moved…read moreto a church auditorium and hallway. It was very crowded and was only staffed with 3 cashiers. While it was the first day of the craft fair, it was very crowded so we had to wait at least 20 minutes in line to pay for our items. The workers apologized for the long wait but I'm hoping next year they are better prepared.

LONG BRANCH: Blue Skies Pottery is a new addition to the popular Pier Village complex and it…read moreprovides a fun activity for people of all ages! A full service pottery shop, customers have the option to paint ready-made pottery, use a pottery wheel to craft a piece from scratch, or really get hands-on and use your hands to mold your own beautiful work of art. At the Yelp New Jersey Elite event, the hand building class was quite an experience where the friendly owners and staff showed us how to take a ball of clay and using pinch pot form, style it into a bowl. Once the bowl shape took form, we embellished the clay with molds to add design elements. I loved the paw print mold! The staff was very helpful to assist and made sure the art was sturdy and ready for the oven. We got to pick what color we wanted and the staff will paint it later. Pieces are usually ready 3-4 weeks after your visit, so it is a great reason to come back to the area to pick up the finished art. I loved to learn the location is dog friendly, as long as your dog is well-behaved. Since the experience requires full attention and is hands-on, being in control of your pup is extra important. There was a doggie guest there during my visit and was a perfect pup. Blue Skies Pottery also hosts events and collaborates with local businesses including hosting a paw print ornament workshop with the pet store next door. Thanks to Katarina for planning this event and to the owners Valerie & Jordan for welcoming us! Nimra & Andrew were helpful staff members and supportive of all the creativity. In addition to Long Branch, they also have a store in Hoboken!

I can't say enough about the staff at Blue Skies Pottery. The whole process beginning to end,…read morethey've just been the warmest people. If you ever feel like syncing your ideas with expressing them with your hands, this is the place. So many options. So many vehicles. So much medium. AND it's in a great location!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and it was the cutest most wholesome experience! The instructors…read morewere so kind and helpful to us and we genuinely had an amazing time for our first ever pottery class. We got to choose between a mug, bowl, or plate but you can modify the exact shape or depth and they help you do that! We were there for about two hours and it was plenty of time to make our pottery and paint. Definitely search up some ideas or a Pinterest board for inspiration beforehand since we all spent so long there trying to decide.

This summer 2023 I decided to spend some time to explore pottery making. I chose this studio…read morebecause I wanted to try out pottery making first with a one day experience ( use the wheel with their expert guidance, create a finished piece and paint the piece). I loved my process during the one day wheel experience and decided to take their 4 week wheel classes. I mostly learned from their staff Danielle and she was an excellent teacher! One day wheel experience - $48 per person - perfect friend hangout or date activity! - make 1 piece on the wheel with expert staff guidance with options to make 1 more piece on your own - paint your piece with engobes paint and pick up your piece after a few weeks! 4 week classes - $200 total- such a good deal! Weekly 1 hr classes that includes all supplies, glazes and firing - make atleast 2 pieces depending on how your skills progress throughout the classes. I made 6 pieces but only took home 4! - I was a beginner so Danielle focused on throwing cylinders. However I wish there could be more variety in throwing different shapes- like a bowl - I learned so much from each class from wedging clay, centering, making even walls, trimming, making and attaching handles I loved my experience here and I'll be back to utilize their studio space for wheel throwing as well as glaze some of their premade pieces

Great team building activity!! Highly recommend for friends or corporate events! Great teacher lots…read moreof fun lots of colors! And the Turkish tea and Turkish delights were delicious!

Wonderful team event! Relaxing and a lot of fun. Our instructor was patient and helpful. Can't wait…read moreto display my lamp!

lots of options to choose from, reasonable prices and overs lots a fun time for the kids or adultsread more

I was on Facebook when I saw the event posting for a Baby Yoda paint session, and I couldn't…read morecontain my excitement. I had never been to a painting event before coming here, but the idea of this event was too good to miss out on. When I came in, I was kindly greeted and instructed to go downstairs. The room was decorated with all sorts of anime and comic artwork/memorabilia with the TV playing the Mandalorian in the background. The instructor Heather was super encouraging and friendly and really made the experience enjoyable! The Aprons, paint, towels, and canvases were all provided. Overall great experience. 10/10 would recommend.

Everything went so well. It took us about 1-2 hours. It was really fun. There were unlimited…read morecharms, colors, patterns, and so much! The prices aren't much. The owners working there were really nice and taught me all the patterns. Was the best! I definitely will go again. Love the place so much

Will come back again , and again and again ! I was able to…read moremake a picture frame for only $27 with all gems , glue, color whip , and sparkles included. I absolutely loved it , me and my best friend went for a cute little get together and I just wanted to stay there forever ! They have so many varieties ranging from phone case , picture frame to mirrors , brushes , hair clips and jewelry boxes. The workers there were soooo sweet one kept helping my bestie who isn't all that creative lol. I truly enjoyed and wish I lived closer

My goal for this year has been to try new things and have new experiences. And as someone who loves…read moreto create, work with my hands, get messy and fill my home with things that I made, a potter course was a no brainer! Blue Skies Pottery has been on my radar for a while. I no longer live in Hoboken, but still really wanted to try my hand at their wheel course! For 2 hours, you get to done an apron, and learn from one of their very kind and patient instructors. We first made a bowl but mine somehow did not make it to the actual bowl stage. I was encouraged by the intructor saying that going too far is what pottery is all about. Why play it safe when you can just mush it back into a big ball and start over. So try 2 was for a vase! Sure it's short and swirly and imperfect but I personally love it and it now holds all of my make up brushes proudly. Their beginners course is $75 for a two hour lesson. You can choose to fire your piece or pieces for an additional $15 a piece. So really the wonky vase you think looks silly is actually a $90 ceramic masterpiece... You pick them up a month later and marvel at the fact that this was just a blob of clay 30 days prior. I'm now soooo excited to try one of the 6 week courses and get better and better, but really just mostly love the idea of working with my hands uninterrupted each week. Thanks for a wonderful experience!!

First rule of pottery class...don't be sorry. Second rule…read moreof pottery class...just have fun. Our instructor, Sue, was welcoming as soon as we arrived. Each class holds a maximum of 8 people (please don't be late). This was always something I wanted to do ever since I saw the film, Ghost. Sue makes it a point to know everyone's name from the start but she gave me a special one...mom, because I came with my 21 year old son. Lol. She kept the entire class laughing throughout by getting to know each of us personally. I really enjoyed the group we were with. I already knew that I wanted to make a bowl so I can display it in my home. I wound up with a little dish instead. On my 2nd attempt I was like okay, you got this, you can make a bowl. I must have put too much pressure on the clay while going too fast on the pedal. Sue shouts out...look at mom go, she made another good looking plate. I guess I can use it as a jewelry dish. The pieces need time to dry. Choose the colors you want on the wall and they will glaze it for you. You pick up the finished pieces in 4 weeks. Please check out their website for prices. This was an introduction session but they also have weekly classes. I thought it was so sweet of Sue to ask if I had fun. I replied...I sure did because YOU made it fun for all of us!!! I highly recommend this activity if you've never done it before. I found it very therapeutic. You will also have the softest skin ever after you wash the clay off your hands. I had a blast. This place is located in Hoboken, NJ, hometown of Frank Sinatra. It's full of tree lined streets, cafes, and amazing restaurants. So come make a day out of it.

I had a very disappointing experience at this balloon party supply store. The customer service was…read morerude and dismissive, and as a customer of color, I felt particularly disregarded. When I asked basic questions about party supplies, I was offered no assistance or guidance whatsoever. On top of that, the pricing felt excessive for the level of service provided. Customer service should feel welcoming and respectful, and unfortunately, that was not the case here. Because of this experience, I will not be returning or recommending this store. If you're looking for good-quality products, fair pricing, and genuinely kind, polite, and professional service, I highly recommend Balloon Saloon instead. From the moment you walk in, you're treated with respect and care. It's absolutely worth spending your money at a place where customers are welcomed and valued.

I love this store for long time. Inc security guards :) he's so helpful right after I entered the…read morestore. Just took one star off Indian workers need to communicate with customers when they make balloon decorations. Ribbon colors and design. To be honest, when a security guard helped my balloon he asked me what color I like as well as he gave us advices!! I recommend this store esp, when you need a party planner! They have everything. Cards, maybe go somewhere else to prepare. I'd go to barns and noble in Union Sq. If you go late, E 2nd st and Ave B Diane Reade.

Peter always provides top notch service at The Birds and The Beads! You can meet all your jewelry…read moremaking needs and they offer classes regularly as well. A must visit.

From the owner: The Birds and the Beads is a place to find the beads you want, the advice you need, and those…read morecrimps that you forgot - to make your own professional-quality jewelry. We offer classes taught by premier, local instructors for everyone... from those who have never picked up a bead to experts in right-angle weave. We've found that beading is a great way to create high-quality jewelry yourself and is so rewarding, it can even become "bead therapy." We invite you to explore our shop and have fun finding your inspiration!