Took my niece and sister-in-law here to celebrate my niece's birthday. The staff were very nice and…read morehelpful. We loved the selection of materials and things to decorate. After the demonstration given of how to apply the glue, it was very easy and FUN! We will DEFINITELY be returning!!

We went to DIY Monster and it was amazing! The space is so cute and there are so many different…read morethings you can make. My children made books, and I made a phone stand this time the first time I came, I made a hand mirror! You can honestly be there for hours decorating it's so fun and relaxing. Their prices prices are reasonable . The staff Mandy and Archer were super nice, and everything is really clean. They also sell lots of cool things like Booboos, squishies, paint, and you can even do bear drips. Definitely one of our favorite spots!

Everything went so well. It took us about 1-2 hours. It was really fun. There were unlimited…read morecharms, colors, patterns, and so much! The prices aren't much. The owners working there were really nice and taught me all the patterns. Was the best! I definitely will go again. Love the place so much

Will come back again , and again and again ! I was able to…read moremake a picture frame for only $27 with all gems , glue, color whip , and sparkles included. I absolutely loved it , me and my best friend went for a cute little get together and I just wanted to stay there forever ! They have so many varieties ranging from phone case , picture frame to mirrors , brushes , hair clips and jewelry boxes. The workers there were soooo sweet one kept helping my bestie who isn't all that creative lol. I truly enjoyed and wish I lived closer

Came with a friend spontaneously on a weekday afternoon and there was no wait - the owner was nice…read moreand explained to us how to get started with everything. My friend and I both did frames and they came out really cute. Note that they take a week to fully dry, so you'll be given a take-out box to hold your product. Also the owner's cat, Money, is so cute!

I was here a few years ago, I think 2022. Cute little store. We got to make a custom phone case and…read morecustom crocs!

My friend hosted a small birthday pottery painting activity, and Elly's far exceeded my…read moreexpectations. They have a cafe in the front and a cozy section for the pottery activities in the back with a plethora of cute pieces you can choose to paint. For our reservation, they had all the tools/paints/brushes/aprons ready for our group. The owner was very friendly and walked us through how to paint our pieces. 100% amazing local spot - affordable prices, great vibes - I would definitely come back for another session and check out their other art offerings!

We had a kids birthday party at Elly's today. The owner has this beautiful calm aura, making the…read morewhole place and event peaceful and welcoming. The kids were busy painting, well organized and happy, and adults had a great time in the cafe at the front of the store. There was a fridge for cake and food, which was very convenient. We totally loved it and highly recommend to Forest Hills residents.

I love painting pottery stores. There aren't many of them anymore. So I was happy when I found Mud…read moreGenius in Bayside. This store is a little small. So when the place is full or there's a lot of kids, it can be noisy. But it's too be expected. There's also a couple small dogs in the store. They keep to themselves. They had a decent selection of pottery to choose from. However, I think we wished there was a little more. We wanted to paint some of the marvel characters that we saw in a picture and also saw as a finished product on the shelf, but they were sold out. It's $8 to sit and then the price of the pottery on top of it. It's not cheap, but you're paying for the entertainment of it, the experience and memories, as well as, bringing home a one of a kind painted pottery. Additionally, there's a credit card fee if you pay with credit card. So I opted to pay in cash. Owners/staff are friendly. The staff offered suggestions on how to start painting (e.g. sketching out my design with a pencil first). But be patient, the owners have broken English. It didn't bother me, but I could see how it may be frustrating for others. Overall, we had a nice time at Mud Genius.

I wanted to like this place. After all, there are few paint-your-own-pottery places left as any…read morequick Google search will tell you. Sadly it was a frustrating experience and I am left wondering if it's this place only functions when the wife of the husband/wife team is at the helm. When she appeared she at least made an effort at customer friendliness. We went in on a weekday. I asked for an ice cream bowl. The husband's owner pointed to the shelves. I said I looked and could he help. He pointed to them again. No help. Sigh. I pick out a big item for my 8-year-old. We sit down. He proceeds to lecture my kid on using a big brush so he will finish faster. Is fast the goal here? It was overbearing and he didn't get any social cues to back off. More people come in -- a 5 and 8-year-old. He insists they sit together even though there's plenty of space because as he says: "this way I don't have to keep walking back and forth." It's a small shop people. Now we are crowded next to a 5-year-old who has ants in his pants and is ready to climb the walls. Relaxing it was not. Then there's the dog, which they keep in the store. I don't mind dogs, but some do. One such customer said her kid was afraid and could they put the dog away. He is put in the back only to keep coming back out or yap. Now we have to listen to the drama unfolding. But, I think the final straw, after enduring all this was that when I asked for a fine point brush because all the brushes out had bristles that were worn out I was informed customers ruined them so that's what they had. The message here: We can't have nice things and neither can you. I get kids are the main customers but it's an art shop and I KNOW brushes are not that expensive that you can't keep some aside for adults who are trying to do some more detailed work. So, no, it wasn't much fun, and it was sure as hell not relaxing. We won't be back.

It's a fun and relaxing activity in a lovely environment. The staff is very helpful. Only drawback…read moreis its a bit pricey

I came here for the first time on Mother's Day. Overall, the staff were very helpful and…read moreaccommodating. The selection is nice as well! However, there was a particular worker who was very rude and hostile to me. I am not sure if I was mistaken for someone else, as it was from when I first started interacting with her. It's a shame as I love the activity, but I will not be returning as her behavior made it an uncomfortable and disheartening experience for me.

The most beautiful place in Kew Gardens. Everything they sell in here is a unique piece of art made…read morewith love. I can't wait to come back!!

Owner was discriminatory toward deaf people. She refused to let me use the power wheel because I…read moreneeded to "hear" in order to be safe. Little did she know that there are deaf potters (even a deaf blind one!) that have managed to use the wheel without any issues. It was disappointing to see that she was inflexible in learning more about how to work together to communicate effectively and safely. Her correspondence was very rude! I will never go there AND will not recommend anyone.

This location is close to public transportation. Long time ago, this location had friendly staff…read morethat would help you . Now the people they hire are just rude. There used to be price check scanner machines all over the store. Now there are no more price check scanners. I am only giving this location two stars is because it is close to the Q11 and Q53 buses on Woodhaven Blvd. Makes public transportation easy and convienent.

This store is always a hot mess. Do not do pick-up orders in this store because if they don't have…read morethe item, they do not let you know. You must check your bag before leaving the store in front of a workers i have ordered a Santa, and instead of telling me it wasn't available. They waited till I got to the store. And then said is not there and after speaking to me. They sent me an email saying I canceled when I did not cancel when asked to speak to a supervisor/manager. The manager walked away when I got to him. He said just go to the cashier. I tried to ask him if they would another Santa in the store. So I can pick that 1 up. And he just left without answering me. I feel like that's very rude and disrespectful. At the end of the day, there was no way to resolve this situation They also said they don't sell this Santa smh

I've been playing Quick Draw game here and when I finally won a mere $400 this place couldn't cash…read moremy ticket. Why on earth would you have games that people play and don't have enough money for the winners angry

This is a neighborhood deli/lunch counter masquerading as a stationery/convenience store. If you…read moremarried a Jersey Mike's with a Hallmark store, this would be the love child. We came in to buy a last minute anniversary card and was greeted by the smell of sizzling meat. I was intrigued and promised myself that I would come back here for lunch. We purchased a few cards and they were good deals because all greeting cards are 1/2 off the listed price on the back. A few weeks later, I come in to check out the big menu board and ordered a Philly Cheesesteak ($9.99). The short order cook asked if I wanted lettuce & tomato in addition to the onions, peppers, mushrooms & provolone cheese and I said "Sure, why not". Thinking back, the L&T made the sandwich a little soggy, so I'll skip them next time on the cheesesteak. The grilled meat & veggies were stuffed into a hero roll, wrapped up and I was ready to go. It was a really tasty sandwich (and way better deal than Jersey Mike's across the street). I can't wait to come back to try all the other sandwiches & wraps on the board. Breakfast, too!

This is a cute little family owned craft store of yesteryear with a strong connection to the…read morecommunity. The space is small, yell packed full of kits, diy materials, and knick-knacks. The owners are friendly and will help you as best they can. They came through when all the other stores have either closed or stopped selling things crafter need in the neighborhood. They had a decent selection of yarns, beads, and numerous other craft materials. give them a call, the will surely help you get what you need.

Imagine an old-fashioned hardware store with stocked shelves of everything you could possibly need…read morefor various tasks. Cook's is the equivalent for arts and crafts. It has anything you can possibly think of and then some. Bill is extremely helpful and can point you to any item in this treasure trove of a store without hesitation. Prices are also good. A crocheting kit I saw online for $30 was $26. A fun place to wander!!