My friends and I had a great time at Creative Lab, we will be back for sure. Owners were very nice,…read moreplace is clean, great time, great music.

This place is amazing! The staff is super-friendly, helpful, and fantastic to be around. The head…read morepainter made sure to come around and help everyone who had trouble/need suggestions on what to do. I had so much fun coming here with a friend! I would definitely come here again for more good times and vibes. A++

Who knew you could be an artist after a few sips of wine? Pinot's Palette is a popular franchise…read morethat hosts BYOB "Paint & Sip" events. They have over 100 locations and host multiple classes every month. You can access the events calendar on their website. Most locations host a class almost every day that are two or three hours long. Weekdays typically have evening class times while weekends can have earlier times. They offer a wide variety of paintings like landscapes, animals, florals, and seasonal themes. They have specialty classes where you can paint a custom portrait, decorate a wine glass or tote bag, or use black light fluorescent (glow-in-the-dark) paint. Because there's alcohol involved, most classes are adults only. However, they do have a select few that are for all ages/family-friendly. Prices range from $30-$55+ per person depending on the class type and time. You can reserve your spot/s online ahead of time. If you're going with a group, you can type in the names of your party in the seating request section so you can all be seated together. We went to the Nutley location on a Friday evening. Street parking was easy to find at this time. The studio has a lively, welcoming, and social atmosphere. They provide you with all of the art supplies - paint, brushes, canvas, easel, aprons. You bring your own drinks and food, but they do supply glassware, corkscrews, ice buckets, plates, napkins, and utensils. Angie was our instructor who led us step-by-step through the painting. She was friendly, enthusiastic, engaging, and easy to follow. This was my third class and I'm definitely no Vincent van Gogh LOL... but I still enjoyed myself. Regardless of your artistic talent, this is a great way to be creative, relax, and socialize in a judgment-free space. All levels of artistry are welcome! You'll actually be surprised at how much of a masterpiece you can create by the end of class ;) Paint & Sip classes are a fun choice for a group bonding activity or celebration! They also do corporate events and private parties. If you're going to be a frequent flyer, don't forget to sign up for their rewards program! You get personalized deals, free events, priority seating, etc.

I was looking for a last minute activity to keep my kiddos busy during their holiday break so I…read morelooked up Pinot's Palette. The painting they had this past Sunday (12/29) looked totally do-able for my kiddos so I signed us up that morning for a 12pm class. My kids were SO excited. I brought some snacks and kid friendly drinks with us and we got there 15 minutes early. We were the first ones there and our palettes and paints were waiting for us. They had aprons for kids and we put our stuff in cubbies. Once the other groups arrived we began painting. Our instructor (I totally forget her name and I feel so bad) was absolutely fantastic. She took her time explaining each piece of the painting and how were were going to create everything. She was very patient and answered everyone's questions. She walked around to make sure everyone was on the same page and that we had enough paint. She gave little tips that helped make the painting process easier. It was so much fun! My son had a little trouble with the painting and was getting a bit frustrated (he hated his tree) but he continued on, followed the directions, and did his best. I was so proud of him. He is a bit younger than the recommended age but he enjoys guided drawings so I thought he might enjoy it. In the end, he was happy to have a fun, finished product. My daughter had a great time. And I always LOVE a good paint and sip. I will definitely be back to Pinot's Palette in Nutley. I love that it's so close to me and they have so many events and different paintings to choose from.

Awesome place for unique gifts! Right in the middle of Nutley! The owners are supper knowledgeable,…read morehelpful, and quite Handy!

Cute shop in a professional building on Franklin Ave with unique gifts. Very nice staff. I picked…read moreup some CBD oil, owner explained it's benefits in great detail. I wanted something to help relax & sleep. It worked great for $35 ! Also bought a Nutley mug & little stocking stuffer gifts. Limited hours but worth visiting !

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!

Horrible staff & rude owner. She called me a "b****" because I didn't want to buy socks after her…read moreemployee was SO RUDE about it. Seeing other reviews that address this same issue. Avoid at all costs!!

A few of the songs played at a Boy's 5th birthday party made me pause. Just in terms of whether the…read moretheme or lyrics were the best fit for a young audience. Playing YMCA or Dancing Queen at a boys 5th birthday party made no sense to me. I think its worth being mindful of how some parents might interpret certain messages, especially with younger kids present. How about just keeping things fun and age appropriate for everyone!! So disappointing

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!

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!