Little Shop of Crafts
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 717-6636
Fax: (212) 717-0361
03/19/2007 Posted by vivp15
I have to say that the Little Shop is the little jewel of New York City! Nestled in a nice, residential part of New York, this is the best place for craft projects! You can wander in and all you have to buy are the products itself. So, if you want to do a mosaic jewellery box, you only have to buy the box and they will supply you with all the tiles, glue and grout you need to complete the project. Best of all, they won't charge you a sitting fee so you can take all the time you need to complete the project. Believe me, I have sat there before for 8 hours and I never felt pressured to leave, in fact it was so friendly and comfortable, I could have stayed longer! The staff are amazing. They are really friendly and helpful with technical advice. They also don't overstep the mark by chatting too much or influencing your creative decisions, which is great because you can still be as creative as you like but with guidance on hand if you need it. The other thing I really like about the Little Shop is their "menu book". Anytime, you can peruse their menu book and select food to have delivered to you locally. It's a great system because you can sit through lunch and eat while you work without any interuptions. The Little Shop is a hidden treasure in New York. I really hope you will give it a go, even my husband has enjoyed himself (then again, he was drinking the free wine they offer adults in their evening hours!!). Some things you may need to know: Loads of kids go, so be prepared to have them randomly come up to you and ask about the project you are working on!; It is not open very early, which can be annoying because the day fles when you are so relaxed and comfortable! Thankfully, the store is open quite late.; the items you buy are not cheap. To give you a rough idea, the frames for mosaic are over $30 (without tax, rough price). What to bring: at least $30, a friend, moisturiser because your hands tend to dry out, a drink and your imagination.
Pros: You get something to keep for the money you spend, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great for kids and adults
Cons: Can be a bit pricey
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