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Little Shop of Crafts

431 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 717-6636
Fax: (212) 717-0361
children aren't welcome after 6:00--no exceptions!
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/14/2007 Posted by telemommy

My husband thought this would be a perfect place to bring my children to make a mother's day present for me. He looked at the website and called to make sure it would be open since it would be a trek for my 4 and 5 year old from Long Island. Nowhere on the website did they say there are no children after 6:00! Even when he called to make sure they take walk-ins, they did not mention that children are not allowed in the store in the evening! I drove for an hour and a half to get there, look for parking, then have these people refuse to let my children paint some pottery--even though the store was empty!!! My children didn't understand and kept asking why they wouldn't let them paint any pottery. It was only around 6:15 or 6:30, but I will never go back to people who were so rude for no reason at all. I still don't understand why they couldn't let them paint for a little while. They're young boys. They would have been done in 10 minutes.

Response from this business

Our Shop has catered to children for over 5 years..never would we turn away a child...or anyone.
Posted on 07/12/2007
I'm the owner of Little Shop of Crafts and when I saw this review I was shocked. I have asked evryone that works in the Shop if they remember any incident for any reason where we might have not allowed a child to come in at any hour. They looked at me like I was crazy..."turn away a child?" I traced back the staff that was on those weeknights (Mothers Day week) and again asked only to get the same puzzled response. We do ask the evenings be left for adults...serving free wine, the music...lends itself to a more adult feel. However, not at the expense of turning away our bread and butter...kids. I don't know what happened and would love to get more information. We wouldn't be as popular as we are turning away customers of any age. I wish I could do more to make this right. Herb Owner of Little Shop of Crafts

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Editor's Review

Design your own pottery, beading, mosaic or plaster craft. Fixed item pricing, no studio charge. Private party room available.  See the full editorial review.

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Complimentary wine is served during adults-only evening hours (Wed-Fri 6:30pm-10pm).

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Parking

  • Metered

Hours

  • Mon-Tue 11am-6:30pm
  • Wed-Fri 11am-10pm
  • Sat 10am-8pm
  • Sun 10am-6:30pm

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