We recently held my daughter's birthday party at Let's Craft. Karrie was very helpful in connecting…read moreme with creative ideas for my daughter's age group and designing activities that would appeal to a group with varying ages. We enjoyed the Taylor Swift visit and songs, lip gloss making, cupcakes and tote decorating activities! Her suggestion on food choice via a nearby vendor was also perfect for the occasion. Overall, the venue/space was spacious, the staff were helpful and warm, and guests had a wonderful time! Thanks to Karrie and all her team. Highly recommend (esp the 360 camera!).

We had my daughter's 9th birthday party at Let's Craft and it was a hit! The owner, Karrie, helped…read moreme customize all aspects of the party (from crafts chosen, to food, to music and decorations). Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time crafting (we chose stuffed animal puppies, complete with hearts, collars, and tshirts, as well as lava lip glosses). The store is gorgeous, clean and sophisticated, and the staff that helped the kids craft that day were friendly and knowledgeable. It was also great that the parking lot was nearby and covered (it was raining heavily that day - but we didn't get wet at all!) I highly recommend Let's Craft for your next kids birthday party or ladies night out... I will surely go back!!!

I participated at a Plantnite at Bertucci's in Huntington last night and had a really nice time…read more Our host, Steven, was really friendly and did a nice job talking us through the planting process, checking in on our progress, and keeping the overall mood fun and positive. I especially enjoyed the planting oath he had us take before we started. My only complaint came with the supplies. I was hoping we would get more than 3 succulents, or to at least get to choose the ones we used, but I do understand that can be difficult to manage. And in the end it worked out for me because the original planter I wanted had run out and was bigger, so the three plants I received fit nice--the bigger one would have had too much empty space. Also, by the time some of the decorations made their way to our end of the table it was slim pickings. Steven did alternate which end of the table he started at, but I felt like for the price you should be able to get the specific supplies you wanted. Even with that, I still had a nice time and would totally do a Yaymaker event again. They're always a fun night out.

This is such a great spot to go to for a fun night!…read more Pros: + They do a great job teaching you how to really paint. I had an amazing instructor who broke everything down step by step. She took the time to teach, and was helpful teaching us how to customize + They always set these for restaurants - Great to grab drinks/food while you're waiting around. + Great for date night! Also, would totally recommend this for a a friend's night Cons: - A little pricey - the tickets can run $25 and $45

Spending an afternoon at The Arm is a wonderful gift idea…read more The Arm is a letterpress printshop and I recently had a great time building posters by hand here while celebrating a friend's birthday. Dan, the shop owner, patiently and kindly guided us through the process. Dan made us feel at home, and carefully ensured our poster templates were made correctly. Thanks to him our posters came out great despite us being total novices at this. TIP: I would advise you to have some poster ideas before arriving. You will want to spend your time here choosing and arranging your letter templates instead of brainstorming some ideas.

The Arm has a printing studio available for public access and their intro to letterpress workshop…read moreis a great prelude to using all the equipment. It's clearly a collaborative environment that caters to every type of individual - from those who have been designing and printing for years to the few who are incredibly curious but total newbies (*cough cough*). I spent a chilly Sunday taking a letterpress workshop with the guys at and I left feeling accomplished with my wood type poster in tote. I am definitely coming back!

The NYC Sewing Center lived up to my expectations! I took Sewing 102 at the Garment District and…read morethe Williamsburg sewing club. Both had different vibes and were great experiences. The instructors were helpful and so knowledgeable. I'll definitely take more workshops next time I'm in town because it's a great source of inspiration and motivation to be around people who are passionate about sewing and design.

I took the Sewing bootcamp 101 class with Emily as the lead instructor. It ran from 10AM-6PM with a…read more1 hour lunch break at 12:30, I spent $310. We received a run down on how the machine works, learned how to thread the machine and how to fill the bobbins. Then we made a denim tote bag. This was super easy and really fast. After lunch break is the 2nd project. If you don't have your fabric, the school can sell you fabric directly inside for $16 a yard. I bought my fabric elsewhere and brought it in. I honestly recommend doing this instead of buying it from them. Because you have to wash your fabric like how you wash your laundry regularly since it shrinks naturally. We picked our patterns and I made a skirt since a skirt is faster than pants. They recommended not to make pockets or else I'll run out of time. But I HAD to add pockets. Women's clothing have little or no pockets regularly. The instructors are extremely helpful and friendly. and they immediately notice if someone is struggling or stuck. This really impressed me. For example, when I was threading the bobbin, the spool of thread was running out. The teacher was immediately behind me with a brand new spool of the same color so I can swap it out when it was finished. That was a great eye for detail! Overall, highly recommend. Just bring in your own 3 yards of cotton fabric, already washed and dried, for the 2nd project!

Could not recommend Fleur and her whole team at the Artful Bachelorette more! We had the absolute…read moreBEST time - so fun, yet professional. We were all grinning ear to ear - seriously couldn't recommend enough!

We did a private lesson and had a great time! The instructor, Fleur, was so friendly and…read moreencouraging to people of all drawing skill levels. Fleur created a really welcoming and fun environment. It was a unique group activity and we would definitely do it again!

A true 5-star experience! A highly recommended activity for your next event, fundraiser,…read morebachelorette, etc. This is an amazing private "paint night" experience that goes where you need them to go. I hired Happy Little Brush Strokes as a painting activity for a bachelorette party, and the company was so easy to work with from start to finish. I reserved my date several months in advance because their calendar fills up quickly! You're able to choose one of the paintings from their website and adapt it to what you need. I chose to paint full-sized wine bottles (and place fairy lights inside of the bottle so it lights up!) since the bachelorette party was "wine themed." The price was $30 per person for the experience. I believe if you choose to paint a canvas, it's $25 per person. Happy Little Brush Strokes came all the way out to Greenport, Long Island to do this activity. The instructor, Bob, was an absolute delight, who was filled with so much positive energy! He provided everything we needed for the event (paint, brushes, water cups, the wine bottles, fairy lights). The only thing we needed to provide were tables, table cloths, and chairs for our group of 7. The experience took just over two hours, and everyone had an amazing time!

Great family home paint night with Bob!! Very fun and funny! Affordable and in the convenience of…read moreour home learned to paint with burnt sienna and mix colors of paint together, We are not afraid of the chocolate frontier!

We try to support vendors for our team events, but our experience with "Paint the Town" was chaotic…read morefrom start to finish. We booked a premium, full-service package for a team-building afternoon, but instead of relaxing, my team spent the entire time stressing, moving boxes, and cleaning up after the staff we hired. We aren't trying to be difficult clients; we simply wanted the service we paid for. Instead, we faced a massive burden: The setup was chaotic and late: For a group our size, the policy is a 40-80 minute setup window. The facilitator didn't show up until 1:33 PM for a 2:00 PM start. Her assistant didn't arrive until after the event started. We were left watching the clock, wondering if our event was even going to happen. We had to manage their logistics: The assistant arrived late and without ID. Since we are in a secure office building, she couldn't get in. Instead of the vendor handling this, my team had to stop what they were doing, leave the event space, and go down to the lobby to retrieve her and haul up the supplies she was carrying. Dismissive attitude: Mistakes happen, but the facilitator's attitude made it worse. She was dismissive about being late and shockingly unhelpful regarding her own assistant's supplies. At one point, when asked about the materials her assistant brought, she refused to help, telling us she "couldn't hang onto that." It felt like we were imposing on her, rather than the other way around. My team did the physical labor: Because they were so behind, the setup wasn't done until 2:30 PM--30 minutes into our paid time. To save the event, my colleagues and I had to step in and physically unpack boxes, set up stations, and distribute materials. We paid for a full-service event but ended up doing the heavy lifting ourselves. Contract issues: We paid extra for the "all new supplies" option so our team could keep their materials. Despite this, the facilitator packed up and took many of the paints and brushes back with her. They walked out on the mess: Despite the event starting late due to their tardiness, the facilitator refused to stay a minute past 4:00 PM. She started aggressively cleaning up while people were still painting, then bolted out the door right at 4:00, leaving us to finish the cleanup and break down the boxes. I cannot recommend this vendor. We paid for a fun, stress-free afternoon and instead received a chaotic experience where we had to work as the setup and cleanup crew.

An absolutely wonderful experience! My company did the…read morepaint and sip as a happy hour, and it was one of the best we've had. The instructor created a fun and open environment and everyone was so present. It was a great group activity for any experience level. Huge shout out to Dana for leading with kindness and encouragement.