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.

Paper Source in my old neighborhood @ 309 Columbus Avenue is definitely still one of my favorite…read morelocations. It's full of my favorite novelty items, balloons, gift wrap, and an enormous selection of greeting cards for all occasions. There's plenty of unique items to tempt me. I'm looking for calendars for myself and for gifts. Time's a flying and I'm preparing for 2022 events already. This is a great location to shop when I return to my old hood! I'm a fan.

I am enamored with stationery shops since my childhood years and I like holding a hard cover…read morejournal and seeing all the various paper for writing. I like browsing the various journals, but I did not see any hardcover 6 inch X 9 inch. Unfortunately, this Paper Source does not contain large gift wrapping sheets for craft projects and/or gift wrapping. There are novelty items and gifts as calendars, daily planners, key chains, small photo albums, children games, children books, pot holders, recipe boxes or books, gratitude journals and traditional journals. My professional background experience of working for the former Kate's Paperie made me very knowledgeable about paper which Paper Source's products reminisce similar gift and novelty items. Price is range from above average to steep which does align with economic 2024 inflation era. I sorrowfully miss Hallmark brick and mortar stores. Customer service is average. This Paper Source is located inside Deutsche Bank Center (also known as One Columbus Circle and formerly The Time Warner Center) in Midtown's Columbus Circle.

Sigh! A real old-fashioned stationery store PLUS all kinds of art supplies. Carries the best stain…read moreremover, Kiss Off, which is not easy to find.

Gold Leaf Stationers on Amsterdam between 89/90 has FANTASTIC kids' board games, toys, stickers,…read moreactivity books, craft kits, crafting supplies, art supplies, etc etc...l've always been a fan and bought journals and art stuff there for years, but when went in last week, they'd upped their kids stuff game a shocking amount (and it had always been good). Really good brands and things you don't see often around here. I miss West Side Kids dearly but this selection (while not entirely the same stuff) came very close. It would be such a good place to go for gifting or assembling little favor bags or a rainy day activity etc. They also have adult planners, greeting cards, serious real art and crafting supplies for adults, adult board and card games, and lots of little cute gifts for adults. Of course massive bonus points for being truly local with the same people/owner working there for years and years! We need to keep the local gems in business now more than ever! I was so dazzled that I was moved to pass on the recommendation!

There's something deeply magical about a store that still stocks its shelves with official Milky…read morePen gear. Stationary Toy World is a gem and a half, hidden in the bustling 72nd Street area of the Upper West Side. It's both a time capsule and a time machine. From the floor-to-ceiling shelves of paper goods and post-it notes, to the infinite bins of pens and arbitrary writing utensils, to aisles of toys, stationary, art supplies, and an innumerable amount of desk/home/hobby items, STW is enchanting.

I love this place, it brings me back to what a stationery store should be. Meaning a little bit of…read moreeverything and more. I find thing that make my desk and work place a little more fun. It's also a kick to hear the kids in the store having there creative side brought out , also the games and toys bring out the kid in me. I have found stuff in the store I thought were long gone never to be seen again. So if you need a pen a pencil and a pad of paper you will definitely find it here and more Bring a BIG BAG because you will definitely leave with more then you wanted. Oh oh oh ho ho ho do I have to say it Christmas stocking stuffers. Just try to find enough wrapping paper that's right they have that to. Go and enjoy some time in a store again you won't regret it. HAPPY SHOPPING!!

Great store, absolutely love the store! Perfect for a unique gift…read more Check out KT collections near by for jewelry.

Fabulous "tongue in cheek" gifts! If you don't see it , ASK?…read more So many treasures in little drawers that might have what you're looking for!

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

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.

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!

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).

We visited Grand Bazaar NYC on the Upper West Side and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The market is…read moreone of the oldest and largest weekly flea markets in New York City, running every Sunday with both indoor and outdoor vendors. It has a fun and lively vibe with a mix of vintage items, handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, collectibles, and food stands all in one place. What we liked most was how easy it was to spend a few hours just walking around and exploring different local vendors and small businesses. The market feels very New York, with lots of unique finds and creative products you do not usually see in regular stores.

If you take the crosstown bus and walk from 79th Street on Columbus Avenue to the flea market,…read moreyou'll pass various farm stands lining the road. It made my visit to the Bazaar all the more pleasant. I've been coming to Grand Bazaar for more years than I care to remember, having taken a break for ten -- okay twenty -- years. Can't put my finger on why, perhaps I'm not as interested as I used to be. While the market is vibrant and busy, it's not as it was. Perhaps not as much diversity in wares. (I used to get a lot of pottery, art and vintage jewelry.) Back in the day, my friends and I would go to the East Village and buy funky old fur jackets for a song. I kind of had that in the back of my mind coming here. (There are many vintage coat vendors.) But prices have risen considerably. (What hasn't?!) The market is open Sundays, year 'round. Despite buying nothing, I know I'll be back. (Maybe coats get cheaper when it's warmer.) Plus, I like strolling around on the upper westside, which has a different flavor than the eastside, where I live.