A group of 10 women engineers, both collegiate and professional, met for a night of painting…read morepottery and enjoying each other's company - all held at the Crop Shop! Erica guided us through the whole evening where we all got to hang out in a very inviting setting and painted our various pottery items including mugs, plates, and more. It's a great place to have these group hangouts while all focusing on making something creative and fun. There is free parking in the lot behind the building where the Crop Shop is open which is very welcome in a place like Hoboken! Not to mention, Erica makes this such a great experience! I will say it was a bit hard to find at first because it is not currently located at the street level but I'm excited for the renovation and future events here!

This places is absolutely amazing and the girls there are always awesome. I take Zo once a month…read morefor mommy daughter day and yesterday we took grandma for girls day and had a so much fun! If you're the creative type or just want to try something new for date night, girls night, or a group event, definitely give them a shot, you won't regret it!!!!

I took the end table class as a prerequisite to become a member. I had tinkered around a bit with…read morewood working, but realized that there was so much more that I had to learn. Baran was a great instructor, as was Philip, who filled in for one of the classes. I plan on taking the final prerequisite class and joining as a member as soon as I can. Highly reccommend.

My husband and I did this for a date night and was had the best time. Neither of us had any…read moreexperience with power tools, and are not particularly handy. There was the perfect balance of instruction and action. We learned enough about the machines and how to use them safely, and we had plenty of opportunity to actually get hands on work. It was a great launch into building and power tools!

Just about the only place I can find the classic hard bound sketch books I've used for decades. Art…read moresupplies, office supplies, books in English and Spanish on health and spirituality, other items you won't find in big box stores. Personal customer service. Buy at this second generation family owned business!

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 appreciate arts and crafts stores though mainly rating 3 stars because sadly this is the only…read moreMichael's store left in Manhattan, which unfortunately means certain areas of the store can get really picked over--especially seasonal items--right before peak holidays. To some degree I understand that many retailers are tighter on inventory to reduce how much needs to be sold at deeper discounts after certain holidays are over. However this also means certain things run out and there's no selection left which could also mean lost sales, which was the case when I came to look for a couple Christmas-related products a week before Christmas and much of that section looked decimated outside of wrapping paper, kitchen/dining supplies, some decorations and wearable accessories. They were already setting up for Valentine's Day. Walking around the store, I still appreciated that this location is still around, it's been a while since I've visited so I was glad to see still a strong selection of frames, scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarns and ribbons/trimmings. They also installed more self-service checkout machines. The shopping stop wasn't altogether unfruitful in that I picked up a pack of baked goods boxes (to place home-made cookies/pastries inside before gifting to others). I hope next time to find more of what I need!

I absolute love Michaels as it has everything you could need to craft and be creative. Their…read morecoupons aren't as good nowadays as they used to be and I don't have as much time as I used to have either but I still love coming here and browsing. The store layout here is a big congested and feel the checkout area and online order area could be better designed. I placed an order online for store pickup and it was ready in less than 10 minutes after I placed the order, which was quite impressive (I couldn't go until a few days later). The pickup area is located to your left as soon as you get off the escalators. There really wasn't a shelf to get your items and your bags situated after you pick up your item and the waiting area was quite small. No one was there when I went to pick up but a line of about 5 people behind me formed as I got my item making it a bit tricky to navigate to leave the area while also trying to stuff my item into my bags. The general checkout area was quite tight as well. It's long and it's sometimes hard to see if a self checkout counter is open. Self checkout itself is pretty easy to use and I like how the machine is able to detect if the handheld scanner was properly placed back in its slot before it moves forward with checking you out. I was able to find my account easily and apply all my coupons during my transaction. The staff I asked about inventory were quite knowledgeable and were able to point me to the right aisle to get the things I needed. things were well stocked and neatly displayed as well.

Hudson Paperie is an adorable gift shop on Washington Street. It's the perfect place to visit if…read moreyou are looking for a card or gift item. They have some really funky gifts that I haven't seem in other places. I've been buying a ton of wedding related gifts for friends and I always seem to find the same things. At Hudson Paperie they have really unique gift items that I haven't seen before. They also offer monogrammed gifts and New Jersey themed gifts if you are looking for something that has a personal touch. When I got engaged my friend got me a wooden and marble monogrammed cheese board from HP and I love it. In fact, I loved it so much that I went out and got that same gift for another friend's engagement. While the gift shop portion of Hudson Paperie is fantastic, I'm knocking off a star because I was not too impressed with their wedding invitation service. The consultation does not feel super personal, they mainly just throw a ton of big books at you to look through on your own. Which is not a huge deal, but but not for the price. Invites here are incredibly expensive - more expensive than most other invite avenues that I've come across. So for that price, it would have been nice to go through different styles with a consultant instead of being left to sort through 100+ books on my own. But, if you are fine with that they do have tons of styles in their books to choose from. So the selection is great, I just was not too impressed with the service for the price.

My go to card and gift place…read more family owned and run business that truly cares about customers. The owner Chelsea and her sister Erin were both really helpful finding various items around the store and in addition gave us amazing suggestions for places to visit during on Honeymoon in Greece. The selection at the store is unique and carefully curated and it shows in both the quality and variety of items. If the bubbling staff personalities don't make this favorite shop right off the bat, then their cute jewerly and Hoboken gifts will take care of the rest.

Celebrated one of my friend's 30th birthday with them and it was so much fun! You're able to bring…read moreyour own food and drinks which was very convenient. The staff were super friendly and fun! You're able to choose different types of clothes / items to tie dye - they will send you home with instructions on how to care and wash your clothes for the first time. Highly recommend doing with friends for a fun crafty activity. The only issue was parking on a weekend so I definitely recommend giving yourself time to find one or park in a close public parking lot.

Fun activity for a girls night out or date night! We signed…read moreup for a 5:30 class on a Saturday and had the best time at Tipsy Tie Dye! Tipsy Tie Dye is BYOB, but they have a full bar area where they offer you cups and chill your wine if you would like. After getting ourselves situated, we were instructed on all the different item options that we could dye. They offer a large variety of items from clothing to towels and even dog outfits. My friend and I selected aprons and received a $15 gift card to a local pottery store that sponsored the aprons. The employees at the store do an excellent job of walking you through the tie dye process. They had us select our designs and always helped us if we looked lost or confused. They offer a lot of color options and you can also create your own. At the end, they give you the choice of taking your item(s) home with instructions on how to wash/dry them or you can pay for them to do it. We decided to take our aprons home as the instructions they gave us were super clear! Overall, would highly recommend Tipsy Tie Dye as a fun evening activity!

Toho Shoji has a great collection of MIYUKI and Delica beads! They don't have Toho!! The employee…read morewas super helpful when addressing my questions because when I first arrived, I didn't know where to find the toho beads! The value is standard for NYC, a little more pricey but generally in step with the market for US!

This shop has a large selection and is very organized and it's a nice treat to come to if you're…read morehanging around Bryant Park. However know they will watch you like hawks and have no shame starring at you while you walk around and will constantly remind you to bag and price things you put on your trays. It's unnerving and unwelcoming the way they hover over you. I come here often on my lunch breaks because it's very close to my job and they still watch over me crazy as if they don't see me here almost every week. They price some beads individually which can get really expensive, you can def find better deals elsewhere in the fashion district, since it's so close.

Great place to take the grandkids! We really enjoyed ourselves. Staff were very friendly and…read morehelpful. They have a great selection of pottery to choose from and we would definitely paint here again. My grandson loved it!

Color Me Mine is a great place to unwind and tap into your creative side. The concept is…read morestraightforward: you pick a piece of pottery, paint it however you wish, and after it's fired in the kiln, you take it home. I came here for their Holiday paint-your-own ceramic ornament. For this particular workshop you can choose between quick-dry acrylics or glaze and fire option. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they regularly check in to offer suggestions and guidance. You do not need to have any experience at all. Overall, 5 stars for a fun activity.

Reasonable pricing and they did a nice job. The wait was a little long but I wasn't in a rush.read more

I had a bridesmaid dress hemmed here. The women working were incredibly friendly and efficient. My…read moredress was done in a week (i was not in a rush but it seems like they could have easily accommodated a shorter turn around) and was well done. The price was also incredibly reasonable.