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.

This past Friday I went to the grand opening party and premier gallery exhibit - what fun! Amazing…read morefiber art exhibit curated by Joetta Maue (who also teaches classes at the center.) It was such a beautiful evening I just have to start from the beginning. I walked up with my friend (who had a piece in the show) and was immediately WOWed when we saw the beautifully lit large windows showcasing tons of happy, supportive, exciting people looking and talking about fiber art. Yes, I've been to galleries before but something felt really good in that space, positive vibes from the get-go. We were greeted by a lovely lady asking for donations. For $5 you got a raffle ticket and free tote bag or scarf. The raffle prizes were all at least $100, well worth a $5-$20 donation, let alone the rest of the evening which I am about unravel to you. Works ranged from gigantic detailed creatures hanging from the ceiling and spilling to the floor, gorgeous intricate embroidered illustrations, very cool sculptural/costume-like joined head piece, large scale portrait quilts, intriguing fabric films.. everything I saw was a FEAST for the eyes, and completely different, yet connected. Cutting edge indeed. I was super impressed and got to meet many of the artists there that night, including Joetta. Although it was crowed (which is SO great for a gallery opening!) the atmosphere was completely positive. The live brass band added a bouncy background to conversation, and later an impromptu dance party/congo. There was lots of delicious savory finger food and darling 'textile arts center' cupcakes. Plenty of complimentary wine and cold craft beers. Bathrooms were spotless, well lit, brightly colored and stocked with essentials. One of the more inspiring NY events I've been to. The current exhibition is up Sept 17 - Oct 11, even without the party it's absolutely worth checking out. The facilities are gorgeous, and class listings are on their website.

This is a great studio and art school. I took a weekend intensive fabric marbling class with…read moreNatalie Stopka, who is so patient and kind. Our class was a random assortment of ladies of different personalities (how PC is that ;), but Natalie was very attentive and always sweet. She shared all her tips and techniques and helped guide us to create some unique creations. Of course, none of our work really looked as good as Natalie's, but maybe in time. :-/ The intensives also come with a week of free studio time, but it's really quite a schlep, so I didn't get to take advantage of it. Nice little bonus though!

Business is either closed or not responding to phone calls or appointments. I arrived to a paint…read moreand pour class and no one responded. The door was locked and there was no sign or message about the establishment being closed today. Online and on the website it stated that they were open. Very unprofessional. P.s: it's interesting that you canceled the class due to being sick, but you had an interview scheduled for the same time the class was supposed to be held. A young woman showed up a few minutes after we did for an interview that was scheduled for this evening. I find that odd.

Highly recommend the paint-n-pour class with Ben! We had such a great time learning the pour and…read morecolor techniques and being able to take home art that we are actually proud of! Ben was also so kind and so funny - he met our energy perfectly. Cannot say enough positive things about this experience - will surely be back!

Great Experience! Katherine was amazing every enjoyed her she is amazing with the kids I mean it…read morewas a all around great time will book again and again lol!

I came to this painting studio after finding a deal on Groupon. Prior to coming, I called to…read moreschedule an appointment and choose my preferred painting. I loved this experience! While here, I painted the Queen painting. My instructor was very patient. She gave detailed instructions. Even when I messed up, she gave me pointers to minimize my mistake. What's really exciting about this place is the variety of photos available for a paint night. Additionally, wine glass painting is also available if you'd like a more challenging class. Whether you choose to come here for a date night, or evening with friends/ family, you'll really enjoy your experience!

So I found this cute spot on yelp. Ever since I was younger I wanted to learn design and how to…read moremake my own clothes but became a nurse instead. Now that I'm all settled I decided to try the Intro to Sewing class ($80: supplies included) here & I am SO glad I did!! Diana Rupp, the owner was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and open! I showed up there with absolutely no knowledge of sewing or how to work a sewing machine. But if you come with interest and an excitement to learn, you'll enjoy it. She gave us hand outs with everything we needed to know, took us through all supplies for basic sewing, taught us the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread a sewing machine. I didn't even know there was a whole process even before beginning to use one?! Lol. She went at our pace, helped us each time we made a mistake, all while having a regular conversation. None of us ever felt left behind or stressed. I was beyond excited when the class was finished. I bought some supplies from her store and even Diana's sewing book (which I highly recommend if you're dedicated). I can't wait to practice on this new hobby and make it my own! They also have tons of other classes available if you want to learn other techniques. Already eyeing the next class I'll be taking: embroidery :)) Love love loved my experience!

I just got back from my Intro to Sewing class and I had the best time. Diana was an awesome…read moreinstructor. If you're like me and had zero to no experience with sewing, this is the perfect class for you. She goes over threading step by step and gives you some great techniques and advice to take home with you so that you can practice. The classes are very small, so if you have questions, she's available. The two hours flew by. I left the class feeling very confident in what I learned (a little too confident, telling people I can take on those mofos on Project Runway!) I can't wait to take another class.

Just had the pleasure of exploring Art Lab for the first time. Brought my lil for a free art class…read moreduring winter break. Younger kids were in their own separate group working on some beading and water color. The artist teacher who led the class had great rapport with the kids that were there. Overall a great experience for lil.

One of my favorite places to be. ArtLab strives to bring you…read moregood teachers in a learning atmosphere connecting you to the world of creativity through art

Bay Ridge Art Space is an art gallery AND classroom taught by highly acclaimed artists, Alonsa and…read moreJames. I attended an acrylic painting class where we made a painting inspired by Van Gogh. During the three-hour course, Alonsa and James taught us how to paint Van Gogh style from start to finish. Though three hours may seem like a long time, the time really flew by as we painted. I was happy with my finished painting (which is hanging on the wall in a place of honor at my place). The price point is competitive for the level of expertise that Alonsa and James provide. Alonsa and James make the class special. You can easily tell they enjoy teaching the class and sharing their knowledge of art and art history. Their personalities complement each other and make the class fun. The studio/gallery - The space also serves as a work studio so you can see works-in-progress by Alonsa and James. Additionally the space is a gallery of work from local artists. Several pieces depicted the local landscape of Bay Ridge (the Verrazano, the bay, etc.), which I thought was pretty cool. In my opinion, the class is for those who have a genuine interest in painting and seeing how artists work. Alonsa and James will make it fun for you. Seriously, go see for yourself!

I recently attended Bay Ridge Art Space's opening "New Ovington Village" the art was awesome and it…read morewas great for the artists and viewers of Bay Ridge to get to know each other. I can't wait for future shows. I've known James and Alonsa for a few years now. Their personalities and expertise in painting and drawing sets them apart.

So fun! My pottery wasn't the best, but Riley certainly was! Will for sure come back. Very…read moreinformative and learned a lot.

Allison is amazing! The whole experience is so fun and the instructors take a lot of time and care…read moreto walk you through your process