We attended a birthday party at Bee's Arts and Crafts Studio in Yonkers this afternoon. At this…read moreparty, there were three young "party hosts" who, it seems, had no customer service/party host training whatsoever and it ruined the experience. For the first 40 minutes of a two-hour party only one of the party-hosts painted children's hands and faces. The choices given (in January) consisted of spiders, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and a few other rather sad options. If you do not have someone skilled to do face painting - in my opinion - you shouldn't offer it at the party. Honestly, I'm not sure what the two other girls were doing during the 40 minutes, but they most certainly were not entertaining the children. The birthday girls' mother came over and apologized to her guests three times for the delay, saying they would begin "shortly". The painting portion of the party was fine. They were out of brown paint and were only able to offer a tan color option when a child needed brown. I helped clean up two water spills after they were sitting there ignored by the party-hosts for too long. Water cups got quite dirty and were never refreshed for the children and napkins were scarce. However, the children all had a lot of fun painting and were very happy and engaged. One of the party hosts tried to organize hot-potato and freeze dance with the children while the other party hosts cleaned up the tables from painting. The party host was not enthusiastic, fun, or engaging. The children did not enjoy this portion of the party. As parents, we were stressed that our child might knock something off a shelf or bang into another child and get hurt - the space was too small for this kind of activity, especially because it was not run very well. Now this is the part that upset me the most... My child and the birthday child spent significantly longer than the other children painting their plaster pieces. They put so much time and effort into their artwork and were extremely proud of the results. My little boy used every color available to him, knew exactly where in his room he wanted to display it, and couldn't wait to get home to show his Nana. When it was time to leave, my child's artwork was lost. I approached the three party hosts with his empty bag and asked them where they had put his finished work to dry - it was not on the cart with all the other children's work. They shrugged and said "I don't know". They couldn't care less that it was missing. I asked them to please help me look and find it - as I was walking around looking for it, I heard them snickering in the corner saying "it's gone". As I walked over to them I heard them saying "You tell her. No, you tell her." I then asked them to tell my son they lost his work, as I knew how upset he was going to be, and they literally laughed in my face and said "no way". I asked for a replacement to bring home being they were responsible for losing his artwork and I was told "the birthday party included the one he painted, not a second one". Of course, when the birthday girls' mom heard what was going on she offered to pay for another one for my little boy to bring home - that was not the point or the resolution I was looking for. In the end, my little boy's artwork was not found, I was told I "had to leave" because they had another party coming in, and I left with a new plaster piece (but no paint to paint it with, no way to seal it, and I'm not even sure if the birthday girls' mom ended up paying for it anyway). I remember being a young girl working in a bakery and in childcare at a pool club. I was taught at both jobs that the most important things were to be respectful and to ensure the customer was happy. Is that not a thing anymore? These three "party-hosts" lost my child's artwork, were rude and disrespectful to me in regard to the situation and made no attempt to rectify their mistake.

I help plan and execute a birthday party here for a family member. It's his 6 birthday and we…read moredecided to do something that would give the children a different experience. As well as tap into their creativity. The hostess were great with the children and they kept them engaged in the two activities we chose for them. The standard party package last about two hours. In that time the kids made slime, painted, did the limbo, played freeze dance. The party package comes with pizza and juice for the kids. However, you can bring in extra food for a $50 up charge. Pros of this business. We didn't have to do much prepping, the kids had an awesome time, the hostesses worked very well with the children, this place looks clean and neat. Cons it's difficult to get anyone on the phone, no one called to confirm are party, when the first guest arrived they were told the party wasn't for today ( there was a mistake in scheduling). Although they were still about to accommodate us that made this experience a bit stressful. We were unable to book more time 2 hours went by pretty quickly. I would recommend this establishment because overall it was a good experience and the children had a blast.

I love marble Jam I love marble Jam I'm well I'm can't wait to do the play with Willie Wilson I…read morelike you guys are like my family thank you very much for helping me out.I'm looking forward to take drama lessons with Willie Wilson I can't wait to be in the play I like all your stay up at marble Jam they are very helpful and make people with special needs adults smile thank you very much I'm glad I'm part of your family I can't wait to use my Play It's about a butterfly it's about special adults with special needs and talent I recommend marble Jam for special adults for therapy they help you a lot and I'm glad I'm advocacy for a marble Jam I recommend them they really care about your family

From the owner: MarbleJam Center for Arts & Enrichment in Hackensack, New Jersey is dedicated to improving the…read morelives of children, adolescents, and adults by providing them with various programs. We utilize creative arts modalities to give the local community an avenue to express themselves and overcome their personal challenges.

Beautiful fine art photography. I highly recommend him for both commissioned work whether for…read moreportraits or landscapes. He also does an extraordinary job of documenting artist's work and making giclee reproductions. He has been chosen by ArtsWestchester as one of 50 Artists of Extraordinary Merit!

From the owner: Established in 1989. An exhibiting artist himself, Maggiotto has directed an Alternative Gallery,…read moreadvised visual arts organizations and documented the sculptures, paintings, drawings and creative craftwork of many of the artists in the region.

Wow this place is so unique, I don't think anything like this exists anywhere in the world. This…read morestore is part miniature shop and part art gallery. When my husband and I stopped by last week when we were in NY, they had this really cool art installation called Wee#Resist which is many different artists interpretation of the world we live in. After talking with the owner, Darren, it was very clear what his vision is for the store and how involved he is in the art world. I really enjoyed this store because it is clear that the art aspect of miniatures is so appreciated here. They also have a ton of higher-end miniatures here, specifically furniture. Everything in this store is really nice and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Darren also knows everything about every item in the store which is very cool. Awesome store and a must-visit for anyone interested in art and miniatures and anyone looking for higher-end items.

A special find in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, it's part gallery and part retail with a special…read morecraft room where many interesting, relevant workshops are offered. The personable shop owner is well-versed on his fine inventory. If miniature collections or dollhouses are your thing, you don't want to miss a chance to visit this rare breed of shop. Warm, inviting space in soothing tones sets the back drop for the beautiful artisan collections, gallery space and dollhouses. DIY, admire, browse, collect and ooh and ah at all the marvelous minis! I rekindled my childhood dreams and found my inner craftsperson, meeting some fun and interesting like-minded folks in the process at D. Thomas' fun and educational workshops. So happy I found this enchanting spot!

So far our 7 & 1/2 yr young son has been in this summer camp for a week. It's been a positive…read moreexperience for us all. Traci, who heads the program, is easy to reach and highly supportive of her staff and the kids. She inspires as well as teaches many kids to sing / dance and expressive themselves through the arts. It's affordable and the hours are efficient. Traci and her team also takes them on trips to the library, take out books, prepare and cook simple recipes in their in-house kitchen and they do activities like decorate their own custom decorated tshirts. So far so good. Meals such as bkfast & lunch are offered to the kids. The other day they ate pizza and pasta. My son told me they have fruits that they give out to the kids as well.

From the owner: Registrations are open for the most affordable Summer Camp in Lower Westchester. We give students a…read moreCreative Arts Experience learning about theatre, music, dance, art, writing, cooking and more plus free time to play with friends. Ask about child care vouchers. Thespian Arts Program began by teaching theatrical, vocal and physical techniques in a fun, nurturing environment. Over the years we have expanded our programs to include life skills like STEAM and cooking, plus programs for all ages. We believe in arts education as a force for a better world and aim to foster a respect for the craft with a positive, professional attitude. Studies show that creative projects and hands-on learning can hone skills in literacy, math, history, science, public speaking, memorization, concentration, and research better than traditional education programs. Students feel safe and confident expressing emotions while learning about discipline, commitment, teamwork, taking pride in and ownership of their work. Children who participate gain confidence by feeling like part of a team. As we learn new skill sets and proper use of our voices and bodies, we can stretch creatively, feel more confident about speaking up, become more socially adept, do better in school, make stronger choices, and become more successful people. Now in a beautiful Studio Loft at 92 Main St., we have Programs for Toddlers, Homeschool groups, TAP Classic events & classes for adults, Party Rentals and more.

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!

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