Dropped by for a sip and sew class on a Sunday evening. This place was relatively easy to find…read more Located on the 9th floor. The class was 2 hours long and overall a very fun learning experience to make a tote bag. Not easy imo, but you are taught in a way with demonstrations first prior to attempting to do it on your own, a few steps at a time. I thought the hardest parts were the beginning prior to actually sewing - putting the thread in the machine and setting it up. But I'm sure with experience it becomes second nature. You're given the basics of the machine from the buttons to the different parts and the pedal. Then comes the fun part of actually putting together the tote bag. From sewing the sides to sewing the handles, the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful! Very delighted to have taken this class, and looking forward to taking more in the future. As someone forever petite (unfortunately), I spend so much time getting clothing altered. Would love to learn more about altering my own clothes.

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!

We took two knife making classes here on consecutive Saturdays... wow, what memorable, fun and…read morerewarding experiences! I was clueless but excited and we dove in to the process. The teachers were all incredibly patient and helpful and let us do our thing, but guided us the appropriate amount. We now have amazing custom knives built by our own two hands! But, even better, we have this experience together! Life is good when you try something new!

This is a nice date night experience…read more Sorry for my late review work has been really busy but I didn't forget to write an honest review based on our experience. I booked a late Father's Day gift for my husband took him to the up-cycle Game Boy class. We love playing games together so I booked it for each of us to get a game boy in the end. You are given the opportunity of picking which gameboy you are going to repair, and you do all the work. You take it apart clean it dry it put it in a I believe was a laser cutter, You customize it and set you up your speaker, screen and motherboard. You get the full experience. He really loved it and so did I, I am not experienced at all in welding or anything like that and the instructors were so helpful and knowledgeable. The way the walk you through it was really helpful to the point I was able to memorize the steps and retake apart the game boy to replace a piece that was oxidized. Don't worry the staff will help you if you're second guessing your ability to do this lol. The best part in the end is you keep it. ^_^ I highly recommend this 1 day class it was very helpful informative and fun. I will be coming back to try to make the survival knife next lol.

I just took a great class at Flirt's Home Ec: The Build a Bag Workshop. The store is filled with…read morebeautiful clothes and accessories. The back area is a large workshop and class space covered in patterns, fabrics,supplies, sewing machines, etc... which all inspires you to (try to ) make creative things. 4 hours of fun and careful explanation; all supplies are included. You get to pick your own materials to personalize the project. We each ended up making a cute tote bag!! And got to take home remnants to boot. The teachers/designers are super nice and helpful. Answering all your questions and also very nice to talk with. A great atmosphere in which to learn a new skill. I look forward to taking another class there :)

I love their flirt store and I love this Home Ec store!…read more I took a class on how to make a tote bag and it was so much fun. The class was about about 4 hours long and they provided all the materials. I compared it to the other classes in manhattan and it's a little more affordable ($95 per class) ...if you think prorated over the number of hours you spend in the class. This was actually my first time learning how to sew overall and they were really informative and answered all my questions. The instructor did speak a little fast but she had no problem if you just raised your hand and was like waaaah? The fabrics that they provided were so pretty and unique vs. the oldie kinds that your grandma used to make your pajama pants when you were 5. After we were done, we were allowed to browse the store (which holds 'overflow' stuff from their boutique store). They had such cute curtains and laundry bags. I loved all of it! They also let me rummage through their GIANT SCRAPS bag. They said I could take anything I want unless there is a piece of clothing accidentally stored in the bag. This was the highlight of my visit because I love to hoard fabrics, pretty papers, ribbons, etc. I was a kid in a candy store. Strongly suggest to go here if you want ideas on how to cute-ify your home :)

The art classes are great but the teachers are not friendly at all. They don't greet parents,…read more never say hi or bye to students when they enter or leave. Every time you go pick up your child nobody makes eye contact our tries to acknowledge you are there. The first day of class no teacher introduced herself to me, so I have no idea about who is the leader, what are their names... It's just a really weird vibe. The fact that the art classes are good is not enough reason for me to recommend this place; the teachers need some training regarding their social skills and manners. It seems as if somebody told them to ignore parents completely when they come in. Also, they should learn to smile a little. No signing up for next semester or ever again.

Both my children started art classes here at 15 months old (they are 2 years apart) and it's been…read morean amazing experience over the years. The way the classes are structured is extremely smart - building from fun materials that they can play with to the art projects that are related to those very same materials. The vibe in the studio is perfect - the kids are free to explore at their own pace but it still feels like a mellow, controlled environment. I also LOVE being able to expose the kids to projects where they are encouraged to get messy ... and then not have to deal with the clean up at home! It's a great place run brilliantly by Kristin -- who turns every day household objects into tools of creativity and wonder.

My 4 (just turned 5) year old son absolutely loved the Everyday Heroes class that he took with…read moreNicole this summer! Everything from the initial course description, to registration, to attending classes, to knowing what was done in each class from Nicole's weekly email updates--all explained clearly and accurately so that we knew exactly what to expect and could talk about the day with our son to discuss the things he learned with Nicole. I couldn't believe the amount of activities and creativity Nicole facilitated within the time she was with the kids. It was a dream to have a class that included painting, drawing, reading, writing, storytelling, making smoothies, and social-emotional learning. And Nicole does it so seamlessly, allowing the kids to be creative and enjoy the time with each other. It was play at its best! But what I loved the most was seeing everything my son created by the end of the course--which included a superhero cape, mask, tools, artwork, a self-portrait, book (that Nicole had hard bound!) and the beautiful photos of my son in his costume in front of a backdrop the kids had created. Nicole not only took the photos but printed them out for us to frame! My son looked like a real superhero and had the biggest smile on his face. Nicole is clearly a seasoned, skilled, and enthusiastic educator whose kindness and patience with children is rare. She really, truly understands kids and gives them the tools and encouragement young ones need to flourish with new challenges. I can't recommend her courses enough--I'm hoping we can take another one with her soon!

From Wonder is a very special program -- the kind of experience a child and their family will…read morealways remember and talk about. This summer, my four-year-old son spent two consecutive weeks in Nicole's camp sessions and was overjoyed to go every morning. Nicole is a stunningly creative, highly experienced teacher who puts tons of energy and thought into every activity she plans. My son had a ball and came away with new skills and passionate new interest in whole range of topics. I could not recommend From Wonder more enthusiastically to any family who values educational enrichment, fun and creativity for their kids.

I am extremely pleased with CECC's summer day camp for Little Tykes. My 3.5 year old son attended…read moreday camp for the first time this summer. Initially, he was having problems adjusting, and came home saying he did not want to go back, which was very out of character for him--he had been attending playgroups and preschool since 18 months, he is not shy and has never had separation anxiety or problems with new environments. As a concerned parent, I immediately raised it with the camp and inquired about possibly getting a refund should my son continue to not adjust well. The camp administration reassured me that some campers do have difficulty adjusting in the first week, and to give them some time. If after a week, my child was still having problems, they would work with me on getting a refund for the remaining weeks. In the first week, they helped my son make new friends, they gave me updates on his progress, and even took short videos for me to show me how he was doing at camp during the day. When my son had a small accident at camp, they immediately called me and left a message, and provided a full report on his small injury at pickup. My son has since made friends at summer camp, and is truly enjoying it. I know that he is in good hands. The level of care and customer service is commendable--a huge change from Hong Kong, which is where we live most of the year. In addition, I particularly appreciate the neighborhood feel and diversity at CECC. It's wonderful that my child gets an opportunity to make a whole new group of friends with children from diverse backgrounds. CECC is helping my child develop social skills that he will surely leverage and appreciate throughout his life. I'm glad we stuck with it, and I'm sure that both he and I will be sad when we have to leave at the end of the summer. I highly recommend CECC.

I want to review the summer day camp. My children have been going to Cortelyou every summer since…read morekindergarten (they are in 6th grade). This is one of the least expensive camps I have found (and I have researched and researched) and each year they evolve and grow for the better. A lot of kids go there, I am not good at estimating but i know its hmm over 500?, all the counselors know me and my kids by name and so do the administrators. One year my daughter broke her leg at the very beginning of camp, the staff worked with me, gave me a full refund and inquired often about her well being. My kids have been exposed to so many different skills and sports. I think this camp is great, and it is worth the price, actually they could easily charge so much more for what they offer.

My daughter (9 years old) LOVES TLOYL! The projects are fantastic. They combine both visual…read morecreativity and mechanics of the way things work. The instructors provide the perfect balance of giving instruction and ensuring success, while giving the children the freedom to explore and make discoveries on their own. The result is that my daughter feels a sense of accomplishment upon having completing a project and a great sense of pride. She has fun while learning some fairly sophisticated engineering and physics concepts.

My daughter did a 1 day winter break camp at young inventors. She was a little nervous to go…read morebecause she didn't know anyone. Wade and Christy were both warm and helpful. She loved all the projects she made and had an all around excellent day. She cannot wait to go back.

Came for a birthday party and the venue is immaculate. Very clean, organized and beautifully…read moredesigned. You choose what kind of animal you want to make and the colors. The staff help you with the machine but you are doing the work as well. You can also choose to add accessories to your plush. Recommend for kids and adults alike.

We had the most wonderful experience at Plushumi! I took my daughter for a little mommy-daughter…read moredate, and it ended up being one of our favorite NYC activities yet. The studio is adorable, cozy, and so thoughtfully set up. The instructors were incredibly patient and kind -- they walked us through every step of making our own plushies, even though we're total beginners! My daughter was so proud of her creation (she hasn't let it go since ), and I loved seeing her creativity shine. You can even add accessories like bows, glasses, or a mini boba for a small extra cost ($10-$18), which makes it even more fun and personal. It's such a hidden gem in the city, so perfect for families, date days, or anyone looking for a creative, feel-good experience. We'll definitely be back to make more plushie friends!