My friend and I had a hankering to do something creative and to have a little "girls" afternoon…read more She had been here last summer, and suggested it. Looking over the website I was a bit hesitant as I saw the prices. I thought..."This seems a bit pricey...I'm not sure..." But I threw caution to the wind and decided, what the heck. You pick your date that you want to come to the workshop and you pick your project as well as the design. Upon arrival, your wood pieces are there for you as well as the stencils for your chosen design. You are provided a color sheet that has the paint colors, as well as the wood stain colors. There are a ton of examples on the walls too, as well as samples of different wood staining techniques. Ethan was helping out today and I have to say - I am not sure if our experience would have been as enjoyable if not for him. He was simply AMAZING. So kind, warm, engaging and helpful. He didn't mind when I picked out 5,3492 colors for my wood tray project. If I came back here, I'd want him to be working again. Anyways, I am not going to bore you with the step by step process but the three hours allotted kinda flew by. Depending on your project and the design/colors you pick, you will see why. In my tray with the art supplies, I wanted certain supplies to be "true" to real life and used multiple colors for a single item and this of course took time. The process is fun, easy and even for those who claim "they can't draw" or "they aren't creative" I call malarky - this is a place where you will absolutely have success and have a true one of a kind creation that you have made, and that you didn't purchase from Home Goods or something of the like. Head on down here for the afternoon with a friend or significant other and you are sure to have fun and get those creative juices flowing.

I went here this past Saturday for an event. It was anything short of a disaster. The owner,…read moreKrystal, was probably the most unprofessional business owner I've ever met. She had her baby on the hip the entire event, which was alarming for a workshop where you can literally get hurt anywhere you turn. At one point, she had the baby in a walker and he was just walking around hitting into things and I almost tripped over him... I couldn't believe it honestly. Something could've fallen on him and it wasn't like this was a last minute event. This was planned way ahead of time where she could've found child care coverage for the day, it was no excuse. She was extremely rude to the children and parents alike, I was really taken back. I signed up beforehand on the website and when it was time to make the craft, my daughters name wasn't on the list. She shoved the list in my face and said "you didn't sign up!" I said "I know for a fact I signed up because I sat down with my daughter and I let her pick out exactly what craft she wanted". She then shoved the list back in my face and said "no you didn't, she's not on the list!" My daughter is 5, you're a business owner, it's a simple fix, what's with the attitude? My husband and I were strongly thinking about doing an event together there to make something. We would never go now after this. The crafts are extremely expensive too, not worth it.

I'm writing this with a heavy heart. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer, and due to the…read moreemotional and logistical challenges that come with such a life-altering event, I needed to withdraw from a class at the Art League of Long Island. I reached out to explain our situation and asked for a reimbursement of the administrative fee, hoping for understanding in the face of a medical crisis. To my dismay, the Art League refused. While policies are in place for a reason, I had hoped that a nonprofit centered on community, creativity, and human expression would show at least a little human decency and compassion. Instead, I was met with rigidity and indifference. This experience left me incredibly disappointed--not just because of the money, but because of the message it sent. Life is unpredictable, and when people face hardship, institutions have an opportunity to show grace. Sadly, the Art League chose not to. I can't in good conscience recommend this organization to others. Art is supposed to be about empathy and connection, but my experience here suggests otherwise.

As you can see from my previous positive review, it's not like I have an axe to grind. Today's art…read moreshow was a mess. Some of this was beyond their control but much was their responsibility. Place was packed. There was no parking. Nobody outside to try to steer people in the right direction. When they found out there was a construction crew blocking one street, someone should have immediately gone into action. Some of us parked down at the day care center, only to be that we weren't allowed to do that. Well, where was I going to park? Poor planning folks.

We did my daughter's birthday at the sayville location and it was amazing. They were easy to work…read morewith, great communication and the best part is the studio is all yours for the party. We did the 3D silhouettes and it was a big hit with the kids. Would highly recommend! We loved it so much, we signed our daughter up for a few sessions during camp! Once they opened up a second location in Ronkonkoma, we followed because my daughter loved it to much. She did a tween night out as well as a few crafts with family. Everyone is super nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

I Went to this place for the first time back in December. It was so so cute. Much larger than I…read moreexpected. Tons of space and tables to do your project. They have a whole store in the front with tons of cute projects to do at home or that are finished for sale. I liked that you could pick what you wanted to do and not necessarily everyone in your group had to do the same thing. My friend and I decided to do the sleds for Christmas. It was so much fun and they came out great. The woman helping us was so friendly and really walked us through each step while giving us plenty of space to talk and do what she told us. I would highly recommend for something different to do that you can continue to use as decor at home.

Wonderful art and wonderful people bringing it to you. This is a long time Gem of Setauket and the…read moresurrounding area. They're expanding and have wonderful art classes too.

This is a one of the best community centers in Long Island as they host a lot of events that draw…read morein locals as well as people across the island. They host annual art and music fairs which have been a staple in me and my wife's summer weekends. They also have great paint nights and drawing classes for local artists as well as kids who are interested in trying out this hobby. They also have a really cute gift shop where they showcase, crafts, and jewelry created by local vendors.

Great place, large selection and they offer to help if you need it. I've been going to their…read morebusiness for years now. They're located in North Lindenhurst on 35th Street now. If you want to go old school and create something that you will cherish or a family member will, definitely go.

My girlfriend and I went there and after finding the right project we had all the help we needed…read more After a long day we left out projects for a while and the staff call with nice reminders of our projects and was nice of them to do so. Next time we go we're going to bring friends and have a little party there. Thanks again. Lynda and Gordon.

HEADS UP LONG DETAILED REVIEW!!!!!…read more AMAZING PLACE/CLASS WITH AWESOME PEOPLE RUNNING IT!! Il start with a quick brief by saying I have been interested in glass blowing forever and just never really even thought to try and pick it up till now since I have my own house and the place to set up properly. Me and my brother were about to take a ride down to Corning NY to look more into the craft when we came across this studio out on the island. We reached out and the response time between Facebook and email was really impressive/fast and extremely helpful with long responses and detailed explanations... When first arriving to the class we came in the front doors and were really impressed with the layout and gallery style rooms. The creativity in the gallery rooms is out of this world from the glass art to the LI fish tank cut out and even the attention to detail of using trees to hold up the shelves. When you first arrive your in a room with necklaces, pendents, and other small items then as you round the corner you phase into a different style of glass work which is incredibly artsy and done by a lot of extremely talented people. This area is What most people are coming for I would imagine and the work put in on some if these pieces is really something that you could look at all day plus some. As we were looking the owner LIG Joe came in and introduced himself and explained some of his techniques and was a real awesome just down to earth dude... He took the time to answer whatever questions we had and explained how he came up with some of his works of art... Next we started the workshop where the artist B$ introduced himself and again was another good dude willing to answer any questions we had and take the time to explain... It was nice to see the class was small and only had 4 people in it... (me , my brother, dad, and another kid we met there)... First we went through and he explained the kilns and the tools to us and then moved back towards the class area. In this area he started by explaining the gasses and how to properly ignite and turn off the torches. He then did a quick demo of what we would be doing ourselves only a short time later... After all this we went into production and he came around to each person giving us tips and explaining to us what to do next or how to fix what was happening... The small class atmosphere made it easy for each student to get individual attention and be able to ask your own questions (he also came around and took pics with your phone so you would have them for facebook/insta/etc...)... We then wrapped up by putting our piece in the kiln for pick up the next day. The class finished with B$ answering any other questions we had and wrapping the day up... What we ended up with at the end of the boro class was a pendent which could be jewelry, fan/lamp puller, etc.. Basically a marble with a loop on it, this may sound simple until you sit down and try it yourself for the first time... I promise you will get a wayy different outlook on the glass you see in head shops, sculptures, and all other glass art forms... Even though you make a "basic" piece to start with you learn so much about the art and get a good feel at how it is done and what it takes for people to make the other pieces you see... This class is definitely worth it and I would highly recommend going into the gallery again after and it will give you a completely different outlook on the skill it took to make each piece. Class was amazing along with all the highly skilled people working at it! Definitely recommended!!! Sorry for the long review but wish I had something like this to read when I was looking into it, rather then asking questions... We will be back for more 1 on 1 and 1 on 2 classes!! The opportunities are endless and after this class there is many other classes you can take with them to expand your skill level or even rent a spot!! Even if you do not want to get into the craft but would like something fun/new and interesting to do TAKE THIS CLASS... Like i said it gives you a whole new outlook on glass and is just a fun experience all around... Thanks Again!!

Beautiful Glass Wonderful People They will make anything…read moreyou want and they have fantastic events throughout the year. Most likely they made your Bong!

Came across RIPE Art & Framing organically while working on a custom framing project for out…read morebusiness and honestly it was a great experience. Scott was super easy to talk to, took time to explain options, and made the whole process feel straightforward instead of overwhelming. What we appreciated most was how genuine everything felt. It was not just drop something off and pick it up later. We actually had some solid conversations about business, music, and creativity while working through the project which made it feel more personal than transactional. The final frame came out exactly how we pictured it. Clean work, great communication, and just good people to deal with. Definitely planning to come back for future projects.

Another perfect framing job from owner, Scott. I can't thank you enough for the care and expertise…read moreyou put into two pictures of my grandmothers original dress designs from the 1950's. They are true family heirlooms and I treasure them. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this project, from choosing the layout, to the special fabric matting to frame selection. A truly professional job and your expertise is priceless. I highly recommend Scott and his fantastic business. Thank you! Lisa C. New York, NY

Glorious Glass is an AMAZING place with AMAZING people! I have never seen a concept like…read moreGlorious Glass. We had a party to celebrate everyone's 50th birthdays. This was no painting party, this was no craft party, it was truly something different! It is for all levels of creativity; From not a creative bone in your body to the most creative designer. We all made beautiful creations and had such a ball, we could have stayed for hours more! Anna served devious food and was beyond a gracious host. I was in awe of the behind the scenes effort and thoughtfulness of prepping the canvases, gathering the glass, materials, and the applying the finishing coat. Whenever one us got stuck creatively, Anna and her staff were right there to help and offer suggestions You have got to experience the process first hand. You will marvel at the Art work Anna has created. A spectacular party! We will all be back!