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.

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 have seen this place and similar on TikTok/apps on what to do in New York. I was glad that this…read moreone was in Brooklyn and relatively close to many subway lines and buses. If you are familiar with the BonChon in Downtown Brooklyn, you will be near this place (so a hop and a skip from Albee square mall). Of the bar, I have to tell you that this place might not be accessible. Like many offices in NYC, the studio is on the top of a set of stairs (pictures below). So if you are in a wheelchair/need help walking, this might not be the place for you. The entrance also is radically different from the lounge itself so don't be too surprised. Inside the lounge is a nice cozy space. With a bunch of seats and different table sizes so you can do a project solo or as a part of a huge group. There is also art hanging on the walls for purchase. Since it was a Friday when I went, it was open studio, meaning that you could do whatever art project they had to offer as a self guided activity. For myself, I decided to do bead bar (beading) since open studio means that there isn't an instructor there to guide you. It went pretty smoothly and there was an adequate number of beads to choose from and I had the choice of making either two bracelets or a necklace (I chose the latter). My friends chose a bunch of other activities like charcoal drawing, watercolor painting and more. They are priced differently based on the activity you choose. On the weekdays, they have more class like workshops focusing on a specific topic like art journaling, watercolor workshop and more. I might do more of those because I like more direction in art things I'm not so good at. Overall, it was a fun time and something you can do by yourself or with a friend or a group.

What a gem Sara is! Her painting school is a slice of heaven- beautifully situated, full of natural…read morelight- a place to learn and create and unplug from the world. The other night, I found myself sitting with a group, Canvas arranged, candles lighting the space- fresh flowers in vases down the center of the table for inspiration. Paintbrush in hand I was anxious on how to start. Sara's calm reassurance and knowledgeable guidance gave me the confidence I needed to begin my journey across the blank space. An hour later I was holding my painting full of joy like a little kid! I'm looking forward to my next sitting and am eager to begin taking classes! Thank you Sara! Thank you for this!

Sara is a great teacher! She's smart and very informed about all kinds of painting, historical and…read morecontemporary. The atmosphere is very friendly. Whatever level you're at, this place will meet your needs if you're interested in painting. It's a great community spot! I'm so happy I found it. Highly recommend!

Came here for an intro to pottery class with my partner and we had the best time! I've gone to…read moreother studios, and this was the first one that allowed us to make as many mistakes as needed and just grab more clay to start over. It definitely took the pressure off being perfect the first time and made it so we could both go home with a piece we were satisfied with. They also have multiple colors that you can glaze with which is a nice touch. The instructor was also really helpful & patient. Can't wait to go back!

3.5 stars to be exact. It's a great place and good vibes, but I walked out of there sooo…read moredisappointed I almost cried. Went for the Sat night class for beginners and was looking forward to learning how to use a pottery wheel. It was definitely challenging, but I think I made a few things that I could've ended up saving? There wasn't quite enough hands-on help for me to know though. Turns out the we ended class 20 minutes early and I totally had enough time, but was feeling rushed since the teacher was calling out to finish and clean up. I had nothing to take home and will probably not spend another $85 to do a class again. Definitely go if you're interested in learning, but spend the time wisely and don't leave early if you want a nice handmade bowl to bring home!

A friend and I signed up for Jessie's Hand Embroidered Felt Holiday Ornaments class on a Saturday,…read moreand it was SO fun. We can't wait to be back. The 2 hours whizzed by, and Jessie was really friendly and great and giving and showing instructions. She was also very patient with students' questions. The ornaments ended up being so cute from everyone, we were all thoroughly impressed by everyone's work. A lot of us, including me, didn't finish the entire project during class, so we got to take home the supplies we'd need to finish at home. Jessie made sure we had the supplies and knowledge/skills so that we'd succeed at home with finishing up. The studio is nice and cozy, there were about 16 participants of mixed genders and ages. It was really fun, and we can't wait to try more classes!

I love spaces like Brooklyn Brainery! I came for a fragrance class that was very affordable and…read moreI'm so glad I did! The space was comfy and they provided loose paper and wooden slates to write on. There is a restroom and water and wine was offered. Overall it was a great space to learn in and I'll definitely be back for more classes.

I've been searching for places to explore glass, and I was excited to find a one day workshop at…read moreUrban Glass. I was drawn to the flameworking class because of the thoughtful expression of how the instructor, Saint, described the process of working with borosilicate glass in their class. Truthfully, I was so blown away by it all. Urban Glass has a beautiful community based inclusivity spirit and artist centered focus. The studio was well organized and vast. The staff and technical support team are friendly and helpful. Saint's class had a wonderful pacing to it for a 6 hour workshop. We got to know all of the participants and connect together in a fun way, had a few informative demos on equipment safety and glass techniques, and then got to creating! Han, another glass artist at Urban Glass assisted the class, and it was really great to be able to explore making marbles, small figurines on our own and also have Saint and Han jump in when we needed a bit of extra hands on help. I felt confident from the demos and my practice time to be able to rent space on my own after. Our class has stayed in touch since, and I know several of us from the class have been back to the studio since to create. I'm excited to return to explore and learn more!

We had a private glassblowing lesson in July. The lesson was very fun and well structured. We…read morestarted with learning the basics of glassblowing, and then got a choice of simple items to make (glass bubbles, flowers, cups, bowls). The lesson was pricy, but definitely worth the cost. Would recommend a lesson for special occasions, and one of their classes if you want to go more regularly!

Came in on demo day and saw a couple rings and what I think a Christmas angel be made. So cool, I…read morewould love to come back for a class

I loved the class until I discovered that when we began using the blowpipes it was expected that we…read moreshare them without sanitizing them between uses. Imagine blowing hard on a pipe with 10 other people also knowing those same pipes were used by previous people doing the same thing. The topic of cleaning the mouthpieces was never even brought up. Soooo if you're ok sharing a mouthpiece with strangers go for it! Otherwise beware.