Okay, so, I am not a great cook and never mastered basic cooking techniques. I love food, but can…read moreeasily become frustrated if something I cook just doesn't turn out right. My boyfriend and I wanted to try a cooking class for our anniversary, but the costs for going to a public cooking class are often very high. My boyfriend stumbled upon Jesse's website and it seemed really cool (and has pretty pictures), so he reached out. Jesse responds really quickly and we were lucky to secure a time slot for the weekend. Jesse offered to have a quick chat with us over the phone so he could come up with a customized menu for us and set expectations. For example, I don't eat seafood, so Jesse took that into account and made sure there wasn't a shrimp dish. Eventually, we landed on a Mexican taco menu (which was appropriate since Jesse is a master of tacos) because we wanted a menu that we could then easily take and make all the recipes ourselves. Jesse arrived promptly on time and set up his many kitchen tools and supplies in our kitchen. It's great that he can come to you! He was able to adapt easily to our kitchen set-up and get started. He started off with making us a salsa and guacamole so we could nibble as he gave us a ton of fun facts about cooking / food and prepped the other courses. He prints out his recipes so you can take notes as he goes along. The whole thing is very conversational, you never feel like he's talking AT you, but with you. You can ask him questions at any time. I never felt overwhelmed or felt like anything he was making or explaining was too difficult for me. In addition, I learned how to properly cut an onion and how to press tortillas. He had asked us beforehand if we wanted to be more hands-on, so he showed us how to cut the onion or press the tortillas and then we went ahead and helped with the prep. Not only was Jesse super knowledgeable and patient, the food he made was delicious. He even cleans up after cooking, which is a mega bonus! We had enough leftovers for another meal the next day. After taking his private cooking class, we both feel empowered and enthusiastic to learn and cook more. :) I definitely would work with The Maker's Kitchen again. His prices are extremely reasonable for the value you get, you get a very personalized experience (you're not lost in a class of 30), and he's a cool dude. You will learn a lot. You can tell that food is definitely his passion and that he's just trying to do what he loves to do (and educating others so that they hopefully can feel the same!). It's awesome! Thanks Jesse!

My parents got this for us as an anniversary gift. Wasn't sure what to expect but it exceeded all…read moreour expectations. Jesse was amazing and we can't wait to do this again with our friends. You definitely won't be disappointed with this experience. The food was also equally amazing to the experience.

My kids and I always have a blast at the Creation Station. The staff is super friendly and always…read morewilling to lend a hand or provide suggestions. The number of creations that you can do is countless - so much opportunity for creativity for all ages.

A Family Favorite! My grandchildren LOVE painting and firing pottery here! It's always a wonderful…read moregift for children, and they make adorable gift certificate tiles, as well.

This is a great spot for some family fun or for a girls night out! I came here with a couple of…read moregirlfriends and we were so impressed with Hands On Pottery! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and we had so much fun picking out a piece and bringing it to life-- there was no rush, and we had a very helpful group of ladies working there to help guide us!

I was very unsatisfied with my experience today in Michael's. I needed help finding pencils and the…read morewoman at the register said where to find the pencils very snidely. I think she needs some training on how to deal with people and customer service. I have worked in customer service for years and I'm definitely much younger than her and I have more experience how to treat customers nicely. And of course always be helpful. That's your entire job. I think she needs a talk from the manager on how to talk to customers nicely. Just wanted to give some feedback and critiquing.

I am a professional artist and I was looking for the same type of artist supplies I find at…read moreMichael's 6th Ave in NYC. This is mostly shop for frames and party supplies. It does have some paints, brushes etc but it's not a serious art supply store like the one that used to be on Main Street in Bridgeport.

Every time I walk in the door to pick up my daughter from her art class I feel like I am being…read moretransported to a calmer, happier place where I just want to linger. There is always soothing music playing, engaged children immersed in projects that fit their skill level/attention span/interests and the studio is bright and welcoming with joyfully colored art everywhere. My child has been taking classes at 2nd floor art studio for about two years now (age 7-9) and I'm impressed by not only the technical knowledge my daughter is acquiring, but the life stuff, as in how the teacher has coached my daughter to better respond when she is disappointed in what she has made, and to challenge herself and to celebrate challenging herself and view her art journey as full of surprises and change. The teacher is an experienced school teacher, parent and professional artist. She is warm-hearted, organized, easy to work with, and fair about scheduling conflicts. There is always parking.

Second Floor Studio is a gem. Ms. Jess has an obvious passion for art, teaching and her amazing…read morestudio. My daughter asked if she could take a class every single day. I take that as a five star review.

You just don't see toys stores like this anymore. Nothing but toys and hobby stuff all over the…read moreplace. It kind of reminds me when I was a kid and we would go to the toy store and get to see so many options. I was looking for a simple Family Bingo set and was lucky enough to find one. The staff was very helpful in locating what I was looking for.

Thus far I have good experiences with shop. It's not an easy Buisness model to run a hobby shop. I…read moresee serval complaints on this companies review stats (2 about bathrooms) and several other about broken RC cars and such. RC cars are designed to break in certain areas to prevent other areas from getting damaged, and ordering parts and repairing the RC cars and planes is a HUGE part of the hobby and an important learning lesson for kids. That being said when I went in there were only kids working the shop, but one of the gentlemen/kids was pretty knowledgeable. I think for what it is this is a good shop with a variety of things to offer. A 1 star review about not being able to use the bathroom is just rude and should not be warranted. I also thought for the stores location being in a upscale neighborhood the prices are decent. Also, about 3 years ago I stopped by with my younger brother and they let us drive the RC cars around in the parking lot which was fun.

Just went last week. Spent an hour there, touching everything. When we needed help, we were waited…read moreon, personally. Will go back again, and soon.

Great service, amazing selection, incredible craftsmanship, very reasonable prices…read more I have bought a number of custom made window treatments, fabric by the yard and pre made pillow covers, shades and valances. Each experience with Isabella and everyone at The Barn exceeds the previous visit. Want designer and high end home goods without the designer price? Go to The Barn... it's where the designers go.

I took my Granddaughter here and had a wonderful time painting and decorating the many choices they…read morehave for you to decorate. The staff was wonderful and accommodating for my granddaughter. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable time. My Granddaughter and Daughter have already been back and I plan to go back next trip back to Darien.

We wanted to find a fun activity for the kids to do for the weekend since we were celebrating a…read morebirthday. Given today's circumstances, we couldn't celebrate like we normally would, but we still wanted something special to be there. Alla and her team were so kind and accommodating. I sent her an email at first asking to see what pieces were available to paint. She responded back in such a timely manner, and worked with the kids' interests so we could narrow down who would like what piece. She even arranged the pickup time to our availability. I'm so glad we reached out to Happy Hands Art & Pottery. The kids couldn't be more excited either! Thank you Alla for all your help, kindness, and making a little girl's birthday extra special this year!