I heard about Blacker & Kooby through family members that have been using their services for over a…read moredecade now. I am so thankful that I was directed to this place and especially to Vanessa who was so patient with me and really dedicated her time to helping me with my wedding invites. I walked in with barely an idea of what I wanted and found all the guidance to help me through this process of selecting, creating and sending wedding invites. Everyone at Blacker & Kooby is impeccable at their job and I could not be happier with my wedding invites. They turned out better than I could have imagined and I am so thankful for a place that has some really talented and kind people. There is no world in which you could go wrong selecting Blacker & Kooby!

Andrea was truly intuitive and helpful with wedding invitations. It's a store that absolutely…read moreinspires trust. I knew right away that they could get the job done. We could've asked for any kind of paper and Andrea would have quickly laid her hands on 3 options for it. This is where someone who knows a lot about invitations should go for their invitations.

I have been going to this place for years, there price is…read morevery good, there workers are very helpful and nice. please don't close,

Only yarn store in Manhattan selling yarn by Caron, Red Heart, and Lion brands. Cashier is friendly…read moreand helpful if you ask. Only uptown yarn store. Yarn is on second floor. I've been a few times and will go again. It's great when you want to actually see the colors and feel the yarn. And yarn is reasonably priced. I'm thinking of a sewing project too so I plan to buy fabric there as well.

A five-star review when they didn't have what I went there for?…read more This is about the service, not necessarily the store itself. I really had to have a specific product: what? OK, it was the Caran D'ache Grafcube, red tint. There's no place that has this and I *had* to have it *now*, so I checked Blick's website and the store availability checker... In stock in Harlem (only). I'm in Brooklyn but it's a nice bike ride, so on my way... I get there, it's right near the Studio Museum (YES! MY FAVORITE NYC MUSEUM) I find the right aisle, I find the Caran D'ache case which says "Grafcube RGB" - the EMPTY case! The lady who had already offered to help me was still nearby, so I asked her. She checked and the inventory system said there were several in stock. There are overstock cartons above the shelves, labelled with brand or media type. This incredible person (drum roll here...) N'Deye (pronounced En-Day, BTW) reassures me that we'll find them, gets a ladder and starts taking down and going through each obvious carton. When we've exhausted those, she then goes through the non-obvious cartons. We examined about 30 cartons(!) When we cannot find them, she gets a colleague (manager maybe) and he tells her some things to check in the inventory system and they determine that they're not actually in the store (last received over a year ago), maybe stolen. N'Deye then apologized so profusely and sincerely. Hey. at this point I was so touched by all of the attention that had been given, I was fine :) So... disappointing trip...? Let's see Blick stock control: 0 stars Blick location: 4 stars Blick associate N'Deye: 11 stars Other Blick associate (sorry, I didn't get your name): 5 stars Average: (0+4+11+5)/4 = 5 Stars! But really, it's all about N'Deye - Blick management please take notice and recognize this! P.S. I did find the Red Grafcube (YAY*2) as part of a set they had at Janoff's, which I decided to try since I was already 12 miles from home

Like having Blick nearby in Harlem - a great local resource for art supplies!…read more While I'm not a regular shopper there due to my limited needs and their prices, but found they have a good selection and in-store helpful, expertise. Like also their graffiti wall at street level. Recommend you check this Blick out!

The store is very convenient for finding a good card for any occasion as well as gifts and party…read moresupplies. the staff is very nice and welcoming as well. Would recommend to anyone in the neighborhood.

Lisa's is still my favorite greeting card store in the hood. It's not hard for me to find cute…read moreitems in the discount bin. It's also not hard for me to spend a lot on one of a kind keepsake items. I purchased a really cool motorcycle for my Yelp Friend Jim C. I still miss him especially during this time of year! If you live in my neighborhood, or visit, check out Lisa's. It's been a neighborhood favorite for many years!

I found Little Shop of Crafts while searching for a fun spot for my niece's sixth birthday, and it…read morewas a total hit! What really sealed the deal for me was the ability to paint and leave with your masterpiece on the very same day. It was super important for the kids to take home what they worked on; waiting a whole week for a pot to cure and dry is something we can save for a future birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. There were other kids happily making soap, and the woman who greeted us kindly explained that we could pick whatever we wanted to paint. Once we selected our items, we paid and were set up at a table with paints, brushes, and an apron. I'm so glad she made sure we knew the paint didn't wash out of clothes. Pro-tip: Even if you're not painting, wear the apron. Trust me, your shirt will thank you for this advice! The kids had an absolute blast. It was so interactive, and once they finished, they had blow dryer stations so we could dry the paint. The best part? They took the painted items to the back and made them all shiny! This place is a definite hit. And I hear it's fun even for adults with no kids in tow. Girls' night, anyone? Sign me up!

This spot was so fun & have several options of crafts. You can jam while doing your craft or out in…read moreheadphones and be in your own world like me. I feel like the prices of mugs & plates could be lower so for that a star taken off. But other than that super cool place with kind staff.

I had a lovely beginner class here. I would call it more of a workshop or open studio time in that…read moreyou are not being taught or talked to that extensively. The staff is helpful and gives you the information you need to get started, but then you just get to quietly relax, work, and create unless you have a question. Once you get started, you can pretty easily get into the groove. I found weaving very relaxing. Before you know it, you have a pretty piece of fabric that you can turn into a wall hanging, table runner, etc. Definitely a neat experience! They also have yarn as well as some some art and fiber crafting supplies that you can purchase if desired.

Came here with a friend and had a great time. Booking was really easy. I requested the 2-hour…read moreintroductory course for needle felting and got an email response within 10 minutes. The store is small, clean, and cozy and classes were intimate. My friend and I were the only people taking the felting class and there were 2-3 other people weaving. The 2-hour course included 2 "projects" - making a bird (where the instructor introduced the basic techniques) and then making another object of our choice. The instructor was nice and informative but I felt really rushed. We spent about an hour on the bird, which didn't leave us much time for the second object. They were also really strict on time (they started counting down towards the end of the 2-hour session and cleaning up the equipment/tools) even though we started late (they were still setting up when we got there). Fun experience but I just really wish we had more time (or didn't have to make the bird).

Great experience painting ceramics! Got helpful instruction at the from the start and help/guidance…read morethroughout the process. Would do again!

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!

We had a wonderful experience working with Ms. Meena who helped us with notary & apostille…read moreservices. She was very helpful, kind, prompt, and professional. Highly recommend her services! She went above and beyond to personally hand deliver the completed documents to our home. Thank you, Ms. Meena!

Guy tried to charge me $97.50 to blow up 6 birthday balloons. When I told him he was crazy he…read morestarted haggling like a lunatic. Left and Went to the dollar store at 98 & Broadway (2blocks down) and got them done for 5$ each.

Bit pricey but got exactly what I wanted…read more Never ever ever ever seen Black birthday numbers And although they only had one of each it happen to be exactly what I wanted . Got big black numbers and confetti happy birthday black nylon balloons . They where only $3.99 for a pack of 6 but they added $1.75 each for the inserting the confetti Additional $10.50 but so worth it they where unique and fun to pop lol . Pop them on the Cieling and it's a party of confetti explosion . Learned the hard way as I lost two that hit the ceiling . This store has an amazing variety of everything . Pricey but you will find great options More than party city but the variety unique I felt

First and Last time here. Went in this morning to get a birthday gift for my daughter's friend…read moreparty. Walked in it was a lot going on in terms of items so I stopped a lady carrying a ladder. I said good morning do you work here just to be sure. She replied Don't you see me wearing an apron what do you think. Then rolls her eyes and walks away. As I'm getting over my shock she comes back without the ladder and go what do you want. Nothing now!!! What! My little girl is with me and she's on her way to this party breathe! I look around and see at check out an older woman and man walked over asked for a gift for my daughter's friend age. The couple was so helpful and lovely and that's the only reason I'm giving a star. I downloaded yelp just to write this review so that should tell you something! Got the gift paid the older lady and she goes go to balloons they will wrap. Who is at balloons? Ms Nasty Attitude yes I've named her in my head. Took 10 plus minutes with attitude to wrap this little gift. I just wanted to get out of there. Then my daughter go O I don't think she's having a good day she's not very nice. Leading to me having to turn my girl's fun day of tea partying to me explaining to her that some grown ups do have bad day and it's ok to have one but just don't take it out on other people. You work in costumer service lady stay home if you don't like your job. Will NEVER VISIT THIS PLACE AGAIN.

I am so happy I found this place! I have not ever drawn anything my whole life (stick figures for…read moreUML don't count). I wanted something for a beginner to start me off, not a full-blown art education. I Yelped, of course, and after looking at a dozen studios, I chose this one because they had a "Fear Free" drawing class. How appropriate. Well, the business shares its space with an apartment complex; it sits in the basement. For a claustrophobic person, I was a bit nervous at first as I walked in and saw the office right behind the door. The 2 art rooms are a bit cramped and not at all fancy as I imagined them to be after seeing them in movies, but guess what? This place really grows on you! The owner and instructors are so welcoming, especially to newbies like me who don't even know how to hold a pencil. They not only encourage you, but provide you with instructions catered to your own skill level and comfort zone. So after I stopped breathing for a minute, I raised my hands and asked for help. As you can see, my result after one class (it's charcoal!) There are numerous different classes for every level. You can purchase all your supplies there. What's great for folks that don't know what's needed, they actually bundle all you need and list them on the course site. I basically knew what to expect the first day I was there. Make sure to read the instructions that is emailed to you after you sign up. When you get to the studio, ring the door bell once. Someone will let you in. Just sit and wait. The elevator person will flag you momentarily when the elevator is headed down to the studio. That's it. Enjoy!

NO, they botched my registration, and shifted the blame to me -- cancelled a class I registered for…read moreon the SAME day; yet allowed registration though emails showed their fumble. NOW DONT WANT TO REFUND