I attended a birthday party here as the photographer, and I was really impressed by the space. The…read moredecor is beautiful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the owner was so nice and accommodating. I didn't come for an art class this time, but seeing the artwork throughout the space definitely made me interested in taking one of her future classes. Everything was so beautiful and creative. I'm looking forward to coming back!

Allure Art Studio recently relocated from Jamaica Avenue to Linden Boulevard, and the new space is…read morea major upgrade. It is still conveniently close to the original location but significantly more spacious and comfortable, which really enhances the overall experience. The studio is a Black& woman owned business, and the owner was professional, welcoming, and very clear with her instructions throughout the session. I appreciated how easy it was to follow her directions while painting on canvas, which made the experience enjoyable and stress-free even for someone without a strong art background. This is a great creative space and a business well worth supporting.

This was a great experience! I signed up for a hand building class and I had so much fun! Can't…read morewait to use it! I was able to make a vase for my plants and it came out super cool with the guidance of the instructor. She was wonderful and so patient and had great tips for techniques. The place is small so not for a giant group but great for dares or just something to do with family or friends. In the front you can get a drink or snacks, and they have little trinkets you can buy. Great for last minute gifts or need a gift idea, definitely stop by here. Anyone wanted to build pieces with clay should definitely try Elly's place.

My friend hosted a small birthday pottery painting activity, and Elly's far exceeded my…read moreexpectations. They have a cafe in the front and a cozy section for the pottery activities in the back with a plethora of cute pieces you can choose to paint. For our reservation, they had all the tools/paints/brushes/aprons ready for our group. The owner was very friendly and walked us through how to paint our pieces. 100% amazing local spot - affordable prices, great vibes - I would definitely come back for another session and check out their other art offerings!

My experience here was not the best, but it was OK. My children came here for a fun experience, but…read morewe were greeted instead with disorganization and not very concerned staff. The service here was horrible, my children weren't given clear instructions and they said "they don't even know how to make slime" the slime they made was dry, stale, and overall horrible. if you come here with your kids please note that their "crunchy" textured slime is going to be difficult to play with. My kids don't like the slime they made and the prices here are crazy! The location is in Glendale, which is a very nice area. If you are in Glendale I recommend going to the five below instead, the slime there is $5 and gives you a better experience because the slime isn't dry and hard to play with like at Bee's. The staff were pretty bad. We walked in there was not even greeted properly, one lady with blond hair was rude and ignored my daughter who wanted her slime to be stretchy and the lady just ignored her! Who does that?? I didn't get a chance to ask her name but the employee with black hair was the nicest one there. She helped my kids out but we left with pretty bad slime and not a good experience.

My daughter recently visited Bee's Arts & Crafts on a school field trip and was excited to spend…read morethe $10 I gave her. She purchased a green butter slime for $3, an orange butter slime for $2, and an ice cube squishy for $5. The ice cube squishy was definitely her favorite purchase. She has been playing with it nonstop and absolutely loves it. Unfortunately, the homemade butter slime was very disappointing. Within just one day, both slimes dried out significantly and barely stretch anymore. My daughter was especially upset because she spent half of her money on the slime and expected it to last longer than a single day. As a parent, it's frustrating to see a child so excited about a purchase only to have it become unusable almost immediately. While we were very happy with the squishy, I hope the quality of the homemade slime can be improved so future customers get better value for their money.

Great fair that offers affordable art. 3rd time going and the new art never ceases to amaze me…read more Really cool concepts on different medium. Great date idea! They offer drinks (alcoholic is $15), regular tea and pastries and sometimes even whiskey samples!

Truly a special place, founded by, and staffed with, working artists. Very strong Musical Theatre…read moreprogram and Rock Band. Voice, Tap, Piano, Vocal, Guitar offered. Our daughter has blossomed here, developed strong friendships and it's been wonderful seeing her progress. Bravo Art House!

Absolutely loved my visit to the Art House at Astoria! The energy was fantastic, the art was…read morecaptivating, and the overall experience was truly inspiring. Highly recommend checking it out!

I was invited to a birthday party here for my sons classmate…read more I was not impressed with the overall set up, but then again, I guess it's meant to be a practical set up. I expected it to go along with it's name... when you enter there are regular plastic banquet tables with attached benches set up on either side of the room. Rows of shelves line the walls on all sides with plaster molds for ones selection, against equally uninspiring colored walls. A little cluttered console table makes for a counter tucked before another seperate-just as practical room. If your main focus is to paint molds and chat then its great. If you're seeking a bit more whimsy and atmospher you can creat the same scene offered at home with a few thoughtful purchases from Target or Amazon. Aside from the serviceable air, my kids enjoyed their selves at the party. The staff were nice and although my sons little projects were hardly glazed... the kids were happy. I wouldn't return again.

Wow! Love this place!! Came here for a Birthday party and we had sooo much fun!! The artist was…read moreamazing! Helpful, easy going and so nice! The owner was so sweet! So accommodating and made the whole process so easy! Bring your kids! Come for a girls night! Do an adult night! Guaranteed fun! DefinItely coming back!

Wow! Italian people! -- I thought they (we) were all in Staten Island now, it seems as though we…read moreare like an endangered species of ethnicity in Queens and Brooklyn -- how times have changed. Starting with a rant here --- but if you boast and brag any bit about your charitable contributions, it cheapens what the kindness in your heart intended, it cheapens you. Conversly, if you happen to find yourself on the the opposite side of the spectrum, you are special and there is a very nice place for you above when your time comes -- with hope, many moons from now -- for us all. I was raised to be charitable with my time and money, "serving your fellow man is important" they would say.. -- Rant complete. The Italian Charities of America's mission: A human services organization providing services, activities and programs for the benefit of the community. A friend of mine told me she rents a table for the flea market and has been asking me to stop by. For a $25.00 fee, they peddle their wares -- forty to fifty tables full of new and used unique goods, lit by a stunningly beautiful chandelier adorned by four smaller satellite illuminators. The second floor room is beautiful! Classic Italian stately design, form meets function, with thick framed paintings of our pioneering people past, adorning the marble walls with golden sconce highlights. Handbags, leathers, costume jewelry clothing and household items may appeal more to the female persuasion, guys, y'all gotta go check it out anyway -- with your ladies, your buddies or alone, if your single and in the market, you might meet a nice Italian girl. Speaking of which, I met one of the finest woman at the great of the room fronting the Christopher Columbus painting. Marie is the Italian Charities publicist and with her Ad Hoc team, coordinate and promote monthly events from dances to dinners, unfortunately the Easter Italian Dinner was sold out because I had a fist full of greenbacks in hand ready to plunk it down for tickets to attend. It's quite common for Italian people to talk about where their family is from back in the old country. She and her family are Barese, my family being Genoa -- we kick butt in ship building and stuffed ravioli. Thankfully Marie and her committee are hard at work creating new events, so check the website for details -- I know I'll be in attendance for their next Pasta Dinner Evening, maybe I'll see you there.

Pre-COVID: A friend of mine was showcasing her photography here during a flea market so I decided…read moreto stop in and keep her company for a bit. The building has crystal chandeliers, Italian tchotchkes in glass cases, some articles and other bits of history. There's an elevator to the upstairs banquet hall if you can't use the small staircase, and this was where the flea market was. It mainly seemed to be people selling things they no longer wanted, costume jewelry, books, glassware, clothes - one lady did manage to find a stunning fur coat. They apparently hold Saturday night dances, I saw a flyer for one advertising Latin & Italian oldies, classics, and Top 40 from 8pm-12am with food, coffee, tea, dessert, and alcohol. I would love to see the crowd that comes out for that! This is a community center, so you can rent space or give money to various fundraisers they hold, all in all it's a great local resource.

The dance festival host by Queensboro Dance Festival Organization. The event started over 10 years…read moreago and have been rotate to different location around the city. They often doing the event at Hunter point south park and this year was fun and get a lot of attention from local and traveler. Every company has their own style, identity in a unique way. How won't love music and dancing? I enjoy seeing the dance from traditional style to contemporary. The waterfront view as a background while the dancing is spectacular. They will probably do this event every year in the summer.