My favorite pottery studio in the city! It's rare to find a peaceful alcove in this city, and…read morethat's what Togei's become for me. Came here for 2 sets of beginner classes, and coming back for a 3rd time for advanced classes. Very chill, open space. Small studio, and pricier than what you can find, but everyone is extremely kind and I find it more rare to find a place that feels like home immediately. Lessons wise, they start you with strong basics from the start and Japanese techniques based on the way the wheel spins, throwing off the hump, and spiral wedging. Highly recommend!

Did a one day hand building class and it was such a fun experience! Great for bonding - whether…read moreit's work or a date! You get to take home a cup and a plate / bowl so you'll even have souvenirs. The plate you can make into whatever shape you want, whether it's a heart, leaf, etc. You'll also get an opportunity to stamp shapes / letters / any design into the plate before it's finished. Really makes such a cute gift!

I wanted to tuft a rug for a gift, and I remembered Queens CM Sam mentioning this studio (see her…read morebubble tea rug!). It was easy to book online. I opted for a custom design (they have some pretty neat standard designs, but I wanted something specific), and uploaded 3 design options when I booked. They reached out to me by email within 1.5 weeks for approval, and my design was ready and sketched out on canvas when I arrived. Parking wasn't difficult, but make sure to read the street signs, because some streets are no parking or standing during the day! I arrived early (make sure to take the elevator!) and after confirming my name and filling out the liability form, I was welcomed to browse the yarn colors. They had picked some out already for my design, but I was free to swap any out. You can even change out the colors for the standard designs, as my fellow tuft-ers chose to do. Thanks to Taylor for teaching us the ropes (we were first timers!) and helping us through the whole experience! She was mostly hands off once we got started, but was open to helping out. Towards the end, she looked over our rugs and helped by pointing out parts that could be filled more so that the rug comes out much nicer. Note: you are free to bring food and drinks, but there is limited space on the table. I ate prior to arriving, but did have a drink with no issues. Be prepared to be there for at least a couple hours. I spent a little over 3 hours tufting their 27x27" frame (as did my fellow tuft-ers). They finish your rug by trimming, gluing and shaving it, which is supposed to take 3-6 weeks. I got antsy at the 6 week mark, so I sent them an email. I received an email the following day that my rug was ready for pick up (phew!). You can request for it to be delivered for a fee, but I wanted to pickup, so I went the following day. Pickup was smooth and very friendly. She helped roll up my rug and secure with a yarn for easy transport. My rug came out better than I expected! Overall, a cool and fun experience for a newbie like me!

Super fun! The instructor gives a short tutorial and she's around for any questions. It takes a…read morewhile to get use to the feel of the tufting gun but you get the hang of it after a while. It's good to practice for a bit on the scrap before you start on the pattern so that you get the feel of the pressure and how to control the direction of the gun. The class itself is set for 2 hrs but most people are allowed to stay after to finish. Then you pick it up 3 weeks later for the studio to glue shave and have it set.

I found this spot from reel recommended to me on Instagram. I'm really trying to try new things…read morethis summer and this was the perfect spot. It's one of the most affordable options for wheel throwing, which has always been on my list to try, so when reservations were opening on Monday for the following week, I was ready to book. The reservations do sell out quickly as this is super popular. It's $49 for the 2 hour class They provide you with everything you need and you get to watch a quick demo and then try to throw as many pieces as you want/can in the time allotted. In the end, you are only allowed to choose one piece to fire, which will be ready for your to pick up the following week. A lot of attendees either went along or with a friend. I can definitely see this as a fun girls night or a date night activity. The wheel throwing is definitely harder than it looks and I definitely struggled before I could kind of find my groove and figure out the intricacies of the wheel and clay. Given the price and value, the teacher to student ratio was 1:20 so a bit more difficult to get some 1:1 coaching but the teacher was very attentive and walked around and helped when you shouted. The activity does get messy so they recommend you to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. They do provide you aprons and clay does wash out but do be prepared to get clay down your arms and on your legs too. It was a fun beginner course into wheel throwing and I would love to come back to try it again. Practice does make perfect. I think they used to offer it on Monday's and Wednesday's but lately I've only seen the Monday classes.

We've been wanting to try Pottery NYC since it's so close to our home, so we finally made…read morereservations for a Monday evening and decided to give it a shot. The weather was not on our side that day--it had been raining nonstop and the trains were a mess, so our instructor was running late. Thankfully, another team member was kind enough to let the group in and get us started, which we really appreciated. The studio itself is thoughtfully set up and very organized. Each person has their own throwing wheel, and they provide everything you need to get started, including an apron and clay. The instructor walks you through the process step by step, so even if you've never touched a pottery wheel before, you can jump right in. A quick tip: wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Pottery is definitely a hands-on experience, and you will get clay everywhere. I struggled a bit with getting my piece centered, so my final creation wasn't exactly museum-worthy, but that was honestly part of the fun. There's something very satisfying about trying something completely new and learning along the way. The pieces need time to be glazed and fired in the kiln, so plan to come back about a week later for pickup. Overall, it was a fun and relaxing experience, and we're glad we finally checked out this local spot. It's a great activity for a date night, a group outing, or anyone looking to try something different.

Technically, I did not visit Paint & Sip, but I have purchased a couple of virtual, pre-recorded…read morepainting sessions. While I would have liked painting in person, the pre-recorded sessions are very nice. Hey, one can paint in his/her underwear while drinking a glass/bottle of wine or having a delicious homemade cocktail. The instructor for the two sessions (I believe her name is Matilda) seems like a very friendly and fun painter. Ordering the paint supplies was pretty much a breeze, and the company ships pretty much everywhere in the US. For our virtual event, we had one participant who lived in California, and I believe that she received her materials within a few days. The kits come with a canvass, assorted colors of paint, an apron, 3-4 brushes, and a mixing plate. You have to provide your own beverages. ;) I have to say that Paint & Sip definitely makes sure that you have more than enough painting materials and supplies. In fact, I only needed to order the pre-recorded video for the second event because we still had enough paint from the first one. Maybe I'll even make it to the studio for an event.

Had an enjoyable and relaxing time on a Sunday afternoon. I was actually nervous beforehand,…read morebecause I've never painted anything detailed before, but the instructor Daniel put us at ease, he was super friendly and showed us exactly what to do while encouraging our own creativity. The glass of wine helped me relax too. This is an old building that used to be all painter's studios and unfortunately, it's not wheelchair accessible because there are four stairs to the entrance, but it does have an elevator once you're inside and bathrooms on every floor. Definitely a fun event to try!

The class is small and intimate. Stephanie, who owns and runs the program, is very encouraging…read more She provides such a warm environment for all people, including myself who had no experience carving a wax mold for the ring. This is such a great class! You can BYOB and it was so sweet seeing a couple make rings for each other. Everyone in the class was very supportive of each other. If you want a fun and unique experience, sign up for Quench!

BEST Makeup School in the US !!!! I was really struggling…read morefinding the right school specially when there are so many out in the industry. But Chicstudios is my main reason I relocated to New York! Chicstudios made my dreams come thru because not only will you graduate with a Resume, headshot and portfolio but also will they help you get jobs you always dreamed of. The instructors are so passionate about making sure that you get all the fondation that you need to get your right foot in the door. There are so many different aspects about Chicstudios that other schools don't offer. They have a pro community page which is only for grads where daily jobs are listed in all field and also do they offer their school rooms for free if you need to use space for your work (even after you graduate). And one of the heart melting reason I am in love with this school, besides their cute decorations and class rooms and location, whenever I felt like I was still struggling with certainty I was always allowed to come back to school to retake classes at NO cost. They offer great quality products at their class that you can use to practice as well as provide you with a professional starter kit to keep. Its a definitely must go School for everyone who wants their dream and passion to become reality. BECAUSE Chicstudios DEFINITELY guides you all along the way so you can reach your goals even ever after graduating which most schools don't offer. Thank you to the Founder of Chic for making my dreams come thru and all the well experienced Instructors ‍

I absolutely love CHIC. I was between 2 schools of makeup and I'm so happy I decided to go to chic…read more The instructors are AMAZING, extremely knowledgeable and professional. The whole staff goes above and beyond to help you and make sure you're learning everything that it's being taught. I had the chance to meet Amy (the owner), she is super sweet and prompt to help and answer all of my questions. Jasleen (office manager) is great and eager to help you in any way she can. I'm truly glad I'm a member of the CHIC family now.

Took the intro to latte art class and our instructor was so helpful and knowledgeable. It was super…read morefun and I now feel much more confident with my latte art skills!

I've attended Make Every Drink workshop here and it was nice. We were 5 in the class and we were…read moretaking turns to make the drinks but we had a chance to taste all of them. The studio is on the third floor and there is no sign outside of the main door. Just ring the bill and make your way up there. They gave us certificates at the end of the workshop and it took us 30 minutes more to go over everything as some of us were a bit late. I hope they can do the workshops in the afternoon instead of in the morning. It was a nice experience after all.

If you're in search of a fun outing with a date or friend, look no further. I did the Single Class…read moreTryNight and it was a fun experience. This particular class is 2 hours and you get to be hands on with the clay and wheel. Class is $85/person. FYI, you will get messy, so dress accordingly. This was my first-time doing clay pottery, but the class goes through the basics quickly. Attaining mastery over crafting clay pottery won't exactly happen for first goers in this class. Some people spend decades perfecting their craft, so it made me wonder if I needed to do an intro class beforehand. Rest assured the instructor and aide are informative and helpful - they helped me several times to fix my messes. The teacher and aide were also down-to-earth and held a good sense of humor, so the vibes were enjoyable and easy-going. Towards the end, you clean up and also pick out which clay pottery you want to keep and glaze/fire. They'll call you back when your piece is ready for pick-up. I recommend folks to support this local spot!

Best ceramic studio in NYC! I started out by taking a hand building class with the lovely /…read moretalented Olive and quickly fell in love with the space so I joined as a member and have now been part of this amazing community for just over 1 year. The people are all so friendly and willing to share tips / tricks and the space itself is large and super clean. The staff is wonderful and helpful. I couldn't recommend Clay Space more - it has become one of my favorite places and communities!