I absolute love Michaels as it has everything you could need to craft and be creative. Their…read morecoupons aren't as good nowadays as they used to be and I don't have as much time as I used to have either but I still love coming here and browsing. The store layout here is a big congested and feel the checkout area and online order area could be better designed. I placed an order online for store pickup and it was ready in less than 10 minutes after I placed the order, which was quite impressive (I couldn't go until a few days later). The pickup area is located to your left as soon as you get off the escalators. There really wasn't a shelf to get your items and your bags situated after you pick up your item and the waiting area was quite small. No one was there when I went to pick up but a line of about 5 people behind me formed as I got my item making it a bit tricky to navigate to leave the area while also trying to stuff my item into my bags. The general checkout area was quite tight as well. It's long and it's sometimes hard to see if a self checkout counter is open. Self checkout itself is pretty easy to use and I like how the machine is able to detect if the handheld scanner was properly placed back in its slot before it moves forward with checking you out. I was able to find my account easily and apply all my coupons during my transaction. The staff I asked about inventory were quite knowledgeable and were able to point me to the right aisle to get the things I needed. things were well stocked and neatly displayed as well.

I appreciate arts and crafts stores though mainly rating 3 stars because sadly this is the only…read moreMichael's store left in Manhattan, which unfortunately means certain areas of the store can get really picked over--especially seasonal items--right before peak holidays. To some degree I understand that many retailers are tighter on inventory to reduce how much needs to be sold at deeper discounts after certain holidays are over. However this also means certain things run out and there's no selection left which could also mean lost sales, which was the case when I came to look for a couple Christmas-related products a week before Christmas and much of that section looked decimated outside of wrapping paper, kitchen/dining supplies, some decorations and wearable accessories. They were already setting up for Valentine's Day. Walking around the store, I still appreciated that this location is still around, it's been a while since I've visited so I was glad to see still a strong selection of frames, scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarns and ribbons/trimmings. They also installed more self-service checkout machines. The shopping stop wasn't altogether unfruitful in that I picked up a pack of baked goods boxes (to place home-made cookies/pastries inside before gifting to others). I hope next time to find more of what I need!

This was an amazing place - most of it is closed off to the public aside from the small gallery at…read morethe beginning. We were fortunate enough to go with a school group and do a tour and project with Will who was spectacular and a patient guide! They are open to donations and volunteers and I think you can contact them through their site for info on that.

Attention TEACHERS and ARTISTS, I just found your new favorite place…read more I came here on a camp trip with a bunch of five-year-olds. I knew nothing about this place before arriving so I had absolutely no expectations. Five minutes into our tour, I realized that this place is gold. We were led through aisles and aisles and aisles of gently used donated materials. Here is a "short" list of some of the things that MFTA has for you. -Paper, zippers, beads, books, playbills, programs, posters, wood, full mannequin bodies and mannequin body parts, travel sized containers, glass containers, spools of thread, fabric, leather scraps, computers, printers, binders, tables, plastic containers, metal parts, labels....the list goes on for days. What's the catch?!? Not much actually. You do need a membership to reap the benefits, but if you are a teacher at a public school or work for a non-profit, everything is FREE! And don't you dare think that after a few teachers fill up cartloads of materials that you missed your chance. This place is enormous and donations are consistently flowing through their doors. Once you've filled up your cart (or your 5 carts), your only form of payment is a thank you. MFTA asks that you send a thank you to each company that you've "purchased" from. Just a few donors that Omar (our enthusiastic & informative tour guide) mentioned were Google, Macy's and Disney. Wait artists, there is more! If you create any form of art using MFTA's materials, they have a studio for you to work in right next to their warehouse of materials. Once your piece is complete, they will even showcase your work in their gallery. I don't know about you, but I'm amazed. Set up a school trip, rent a uhaul to stock up on supplies or just grab your toothbrush and move in. MFTA is an A+ in my book.

Came here with a friend and had a great time. Booking was really easy. I requested the 2-hour…read moreintroductory course for needle felting and got an email response within 10 minutes. The store is small, clean, and cozy and classes were intimate. My friend and I were the only people taking the felting class and there were 2-3 other people weaving. The 2-hour course included 2 "projects" - making a bird (where the instructor introduced the basic techniques) and then making another object of our choice. The instructor was nice and informative but I felt really rushed. We spent about an hour on the bird, which didn't leave us much time for the second object. They were also really strict on time (they started counting down towards the end of the 2-hour session and cleaning up the equipment/tools) even though we started late (they were still setting up when we got there). Fun experience but I just really wish we had more time (or didn't have to make the bird).

I had a lovely beginner class here. I would call it more of a workshop or open studio time in that…read moreyou are not being taught or talked to that extensively. The staff is helpful and gives you the information you need to get started, but then you just get to quietly relax, work, and create unless you have a question. Once you get started, you can pretty easily get into the groove. I found weaving very relaxing. Before you know it, you have a pretty piece of fabric that you can turn into a wall hanging, table runner, etc. Definitely a neat experience! They also have yarn as well as some some art and fiber crafting supplies that you can purchase if desired.

A nice arts and crafts store located in the Williamsburg area. Well stocked supplies. Nice and…read morehelpful staff. Street parking available.

I love this art supply store. Honestly, my favorite for many reasons: staff are helpful,…read moremerchandise is great and prices are very reasonable. I'm only upset that they are moving over to Industry City in the summer. I won't be able to walk over with my daughter as easy but I absolutely love this store. If you need something specific, call ahead to make sure they have it.

The best! The League…read morehas many art supplies in a compact space - very helpful staff too

Beautiful small art store with an awesome selection of items. Always a stop for us when we are in…read morethe city!

Andrea was truly intuitive and helpful with wedding invitations. It's a store that absolutely…read moreinspires trust. I knew right away that they could get the job done. We could've asked for any kind of paper and Andrea would have quickly laid her hands on 3 options for it. This is where someone who knows a lot about invitations should go for their invitations.

Excellent service, huge selection of invites, and worth it!!…read more Andrea has been so helpful in the whole process of choosing wedding invitations. We walked in without an appointment, and we were able to be seen same day. There's a huge selection of wedding invites to get inspiration from. Andrea is so knowledgeable from everything to the type of font to use, to the ply of the paper, to helping us write out what to say. She's very communicative and transparent about pricing as well. The whole process from deciding on our invites to sending them to the printer and getting them back maybe took about 3ish(?) weeks. I highly recommend for any occasion!

I had such an amazing experience at Go Tufting NYC. I did…read morethe coaster workshop where you get to customize your design and make two coasters ($180, recommend 7 inch x 7 inch pieces). I made these cute kiwi birds! You submit a design idea ahead of time and they approve if it's feasible to make. Our instructor Angel(ina) was super kind and patient. There was a bit of a learning curve at first but then you get the hang of it. They have all the supplies and so many yarn colors, so you are able to be really creative and do whatever you want! Next time if I have enough patience l'll make a rug. It's a little pricey but was a fun, multi-hour experience so I think it was worth it!

The service they provide is amazing. I contacted the business by email and received an urgent…read moreresponse. Which I was completely satisfied with. Upon my arrival I was so excited to design my own bear. I was able to choose 3 colors. And express my inner artistic ability. Lol The value for the experience was pricey in my opinion. But supporting independent small businesses I don't mind. They had a huge selection of different size bears and also other craft options. Staff was amazing and very helpful.

I've browsed in this store a couple of times and made one small purchase. The prices are…read moreoutrageous. The stuff is cute, but there are about a hundred stores in the city that sell the same items for a better price. They must have a big problem with shoplifting because at least three of the staff were patrolling the aisles and watching customers like a hawk. They sell the $60 Labubus so the store was busy, but half the customers put them back on the shelf when they saw the price. I'd say this is a cute place to look at if you're nearby, but do your research on more reasonable options in the city before you spend your money here.

A nice little toy and stationary store. The selection and prices are pretty good, and worth a visit…read moreif you're in the area.

Rudy has been in the neighborhood for over 30 years as one of the few remaining toy, craft and…read morehobby shops in Western Queens. If you're looking for puzzles, games, toys, miniatures, craft supplies, tools, etc., try here first. Prices are not heavily marked up. He has a great selection. Great option for gift shopping, during the holidays or otherwise. Kids would enjoy looking around!

Possibly the last and oldest model shop left in queens - a great selection and variety!read more

Small card store located inside the Citicorp tower. Nice guys and good deals.read more