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!

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.

Friendly, helpful, clean, great selection of products and a great place to relax and paint...read more

I have always wanted to try throwing clay on a wheel which is hard to find in this area. So I was…read morevery happy that I was able to be able to come here and try my hands on trying to make a piece of pottery! It was so much fun learning how to use a wheel. The instructor was very helpful and hands on. It's not easy at all! So happy I was finally able to experience it. I can't wait to go back. I would definitely recommend this!

We took a Linocut class with Dawn and Emily and absolutely loved it!…read more I could go on for days about how great Blue Marble Studio and the dynamic duo that runs it are so let me drop as many details as I can below: - beautiful and clean studio with tremendous lighting and good vibes - excellent price for the class - great timing for a class (this one was Saturday afternoon midday) - making art can me intimidating but Dawn and Emily's direction and patience were super empowering - perfect location in Somerville to make a day out of with plenty of shops and places to eat / hangout Blue Marble Studio is a very welcoming environment to all levels of artists and I highly recommend anyone who's interested in learning a new skill or just shopping local art to give them a visit!

Originally found this studio through a yelp event, but plan to come with friends. The owner was a…read morepublic school art teacher, who has a passion for teaching adults. They have one day classes and longer-term workshops that cater to beginners, and those who have been doing art all of their lives. All you have to do is come in with your imagination. They offer acrylic, pouring classes, watercolor, classes, pottery, and more! I believe the classes are a good value for the price and so are the items that are sold within the studio. I highly recommend their handmade earrings.

We were looking for something fun and hands on to do for vday and i stumbled upon this place on…read moreyelp. It only had 1 review so I went on to read their information and it mentioned wheel work. I called and spoke to Andrea, she was able to set us up for an evening of fun. I even found a Groupon the next day ($15 for $30 worth)! They are currently working on their website but their Facebook page is updated regularly. I think i found a new hobby. We came here for some pottery wheel action. Our instructor, Colleen, was awesome. We each took turns on the wheel and she gave great directions, tips, and quickly jumped in to help when needed. She definitely made our experience fun. I can't say enough about her. We worked with a total of 5 pounds of clay and was there for about an 1 and 1/2 and payed a total of $20. They closed 9pm that evening but I believe we left a little past 9:30. The staff was very accommodating. Colleen stated that it takes about 2 weeks for the clay to dry so we do have to return a second time to paint our creations and a third time after they have been fired up in the kiln. Keep an eye out for updates.

Awesome little shop hidden in plain view on Church Road. They owners are very hands-on and are…read morethere all the time. They help direct you toward the best pieces for your needs and are patient with the little ones. We have gone a few times with our family and also had a birthday party here. Definitely recommend the Ceramic Barn!

A great way to spend a rainy day making a gift for my granddaughters. Looking to go back to start…read moremaking Christmas decorations.

Came here with 5 to 6 other ladies for a private session which was held on the 2nd floor of the…read morespot. We were seated down and provided instructions on the process. We had one instructor and one assistance. They were very courteous and friendly. They helped us every way during the process. We brought our own wine and chatted and laughed amongst ourselves and really enjoyed our time there. There is street metered parking as well parking lots. We leave our items there and will get to pick it up after three weeks to allow to dry

Cute little store, Kate's is super nice and lovely... cute gifts for any occasion! Best…read morepersonalized cards in town!

There is not a better card shop and gift store in the area. Exceptional gifts, great service and…read morereasonable prices. The BEST!

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.

Wow! I only needed a watch battery and it was done quickly. I didn't have any cash with me and they…read moresaid just come back when I can to pay for the battery. This reminds me of service I once enjoyed with a local business. I did stop in and pay for the battery and will do all my jewelry shopping locally here from now on. Their service is friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable too. Thank You

I started going here to get watch batteries and links adjusted, which a lady politely helped me…read morewith. This time I brought in an antique ring that only needed one stone reset. The owner/jeweler put it into an ultrasonic bath which is a bath machine for jewelry that uses high-frequency vibrations in liquid to shake dirt loose, but it can also shake stones out of older, fragile settings. So more stones fell out after doing this. I was then told to pay for reseating all three, even though only one was missing when I dropped it off. Polishing was also started without my consent. When I questioned why an ultrasonic was used on such an old piece, the owner told me I "don't know s**t" and brushed the ring off saying it was probably made in Asia. The whole experience was strange and disappointing with hidden charges, and unprofessional conduct. It is unfortunate since I had very great service with the lady previously who always helped me with my watches, but after this unpleasant experience, I will not be returning.