My daughter has been taking art lessons with Garri Matnadze for two years. He is very kind and…read moremakes the classes fun. He is a great artist and teacher. Through his mentorship, my daughter recently got into I.S. 239 Mark Twain Art Talent.

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This past Friday I went to the grand opening party and premier gallery exhibit - what fun! Amazing…read morefiber art exhibit curated by Joetta Maue (who also teaches classes at the center.) It was such a beautiful evening I just have to start from the beginning. I walked up with my friend (who had a piece in the show) and was immediately WOWed when we saw the beautifully lit large windows showcasing tons of happy, supportive, exciting people looking and talking about fiber art. Yes, I've been to galleries before but something felt really good in that space, positive vibes from the get-go. We were greeted by a lovely lady asking for donations. For $5 you got a raffle ticket and free tote bag or scarf. The raffle prizes were all at least $100, well worth a $5-$20 donation, let alone the rest of the evening which I am about unravel to you. Works ranged from gigantic detailed creatures hanging from the ceiling and spilling to the floor, gorgeous intricate embroidered illustrations, very cool sculptural/costume-like joined head piece, large scale portrait quilts, intriguing fabric films.. everything I saw was a FEAST for the eyes, and completely different, yet connected. Cutting edge indeed. I was super impressed and got to meet many of the artists there that night, including Joetta. Although it was crowed (which is SO great for a gallery opening!) the atmosphere was completely positive. The live brass band added a bouncy background to conversation, and later an impromptu dance party/congo. There was lots of delicious savory finger food and darling 'textile arts center' cupcakes. Plenty of complimentary wine and cold craft beers. Bathrooms were spotless, well lit, brightly colored and stocked with essentials. One of the more inspiring NY events I've been to. The current exhibition is up Sept 17 - Oct 11, even without the party it's absolutely worth checking out. The facilities are gorgeous, and class listings are on their website.

This is a great studio and art school. I took a weekend intensive fabric marbling class with…read moreNatalie Stopka, who is so patient and kind. Our class was a random assortment of ladies of different personalities (how PC is that ;), but Natalie was very attentive and always sweet. She shared all her tips and techniques and helped guide us to create some unique creations. Of course, none of our work really looked as good as Natalie's, but maybe in time. :-/ The intensives also come with a week of free studio time, but it's really quite a schlep, so I didn't get to take advantage of it. Nice little bonus though!

I go to music classes in the park with my son and he loves it. Our teacher is wonderful and even…read morethough he is only 10 months old, he really enjoys the class and follows along. I would highly recommend. We also appreciate that they have an outdoor option in addition to their classes indoors.

I don't really post reviews, but we had such a positive experience with Hootenanny that I felt…read morecompelled to share. We hosted my son's 3rd birthday party here, choosing the Music Party with Pete. Pete was so personable and warm, and when he led the singalong he had 14 children totally riveted. They had a blast. Kira was responsive and helpful leading up to the day of the party, so planning was a snap. For me, the best part was knowing that we were supporting a small business owned by a family in our community. While there is certainly nothing wrong with going with a place like Gymboree or MyGym, there was a personal element to this experience that made it that much more special.

Danny is an incredible teacher! We're thrilled by the progress our daughter has made and the joy…read moreshe has for singing - he's given her confidence and builds on her skills in a natural way that she finds fun and engaging. The recitals with all of his students are a highlight for us as a family. It's obvious he has a keen sense of each of his students. We're so happy he was recommended to us by another local family.

Danny's studio was a fantastic experience for my daughter. He was so welcoming and his magic…read morebrought out the best in her. In her words, "10 out of 10!" I can't recommend him highly enough.

So I found this cute spot on yelp. Ever since I was younger I wanted to learn design and how to…read moremake my own clothes but became a nurse instead. Now that I'm all settled I decided to try the Intro to Sewing class ($80: supplies included) here & I am SO glad I did!! Diana Rupp, the owner was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and open! I showed up there with absolutely no knowledge of sewing or how to work a sewing machine. But if you come with interest and an excitement to learn, you'll enjoy it. She gave us hand outs with everything we needed to know, took us through all supplies for basic sewing, taught us the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread a sewing machine. I didn't even know there was a whole process even before beginning to use one?! Lol. She went at our pace, helped us each time we made a mistake, all while having a regular conversation. None of us ever felt left behind or stressed. I was beyond excited when the class was finished. I bought some supplies from her store and even Diana's sewing book (which I highly recommend if you're dedicated). I can't wait to practice on this new hobby and make it my own! They also have tons of other classes available if you want to learn other techniques. Already eyeing the next class I'll be taking: embroidery :)) Love love loved my experience!

I just got back from my Intro to Sewing class and I had the best time. Diana was an awesome…read moreinstructor. If you're like me and had zero to no experience with sewing, this is the perfect class for you. She goes over threading step by step and gives you some great techniques and advice to take home with you so that you can practice. The classes are very small, so if you have questions, she's available. The two hours flew by. I left the class feeling very confident in what I learned (a little too confident, telling people I can take on those mofos on Project Runway!) I can't wait to take another class.

Love Brooklyn People's Pottery! The studio owner, Alice has such a welcoming space for all no…read morematter your experience. The classes are capped at 5 and you get studio time on the weekends to practice. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I've been taking classes for over a year at Brooklyn Peoples Pottery, and I absolutely love them…read more The instructors are approachable and knowledgeable, the facility is great, the classes are small, and the weekend practice sessions are a great bonus. I appreciate the mixed-level classes as I can work independently but still get support when I need it. Also--I looked at a lot of different studios across BK and Manhattan, and this was one of (if not the) most reasonably priced options.

Beautiful campus! I got to come here to give a workshop on queer bodies and love…read more It was a great experience. The students are all lively and full of life. The campus is huge, clean and modern. Definitely a nice school!

I went to the Student Union. The wifi is okay. I've been sitting here for three hours pretending to…read morework on assignments I haven't touched since February. The chairs are uncomfortable but not uncomfortable enough to make me leave. Recommended for those who need to feel like they're trying.

10/10 experience! We came here for the Princess Bride and the actors did such an amazing job! My…read morefriends and I had such a great time here. If we go back, we'd try to get here early as seats fill up quickly. There's plenty of room to stand but keep in mind it's a long show and there's an intermission in between. I would pace myself though because after all it's called a drinking game for a reason. If you're hungry, there's a spot in the main area where someone heats up frozen Table87 pizzas which isn't the best quality but when you've had a few beers and are starving, these pizzas are a godly.

A Drinking Game is more fun than it sounds: a live re-enactment of a movie from the 80s or early…read more90s (take a look at the crowd and the cast: it's all folks born in that period). that's because the cast are drinking during the show (usually, the prompt is when their character's name is said) and the audience has a few drinking rules as well. so, if it's a movie you've seen a thousand times and know all the lines to...prepare for some changes as actors flub lines, do the wrong actions, miss their cues, and more. the audience is encouraged to quote along too, which adds to the hilarity. tickets are the price of a movie ticket ($18) and drinks are of course pay-as-you-go. I most recently saw them at Brooklyn Bazaar; the group tends to shuffle around shows between there, Union Hall, and Bell House. definitely a blast to experience. get on their mailing list or social media pages to find out their next shows.