move slow and make things

recess grove is a sanctuary for creativity and play: a place to make things and meet people — with creative experiences, classes, workshops, special events, and tasty food and drink

walk in

pull up a seat at the counter

sketch, sculpt, doodle; mail a drawing to someone you love, linger over coffee or zero-proof cocktails

available by walk-in only

swing by

make a reservation

find space to slow down, create, and reconnect

a ‘studio session’ includes all art supplies and tools. if you can create with it, chances are we have it. our ‘art sommeliers’ are here to help guide, inspire, and support

available by reservation or walk-in,
free for members

reserve a studio sesh

attend a class or experience

our calendar is full of experiences & classes that embrace the magic of art

perfect for solo restoration, fun for groups of friends, memorable on date night, and a refreshing way to meet people

see events & classes

what people are saying

“a place to flex your creative muscle and chill the f— out.”

—  brooklyn magazine

"I would seriously live in this place if I could."

"everyone is so friendly and the environment is very cozy. 10/10 all around."

"obsessed with this place, it’s great if you regularly make art and want a focused third place to do it -- or if you are looking for motivation to start making art!"

"I would seriously live in this place if I could." "everyone is so friendly and the environment is very cozy. 10/10 all around." "obsessed with this place, it’s great if you regularly make art and want a focused third place to do it -- or if you are looking for motivation to start making art!"

"such a tranquil place to disconnect, leave your phone in your pocket, and do something with your hands in the real world."

"spent the afternoon hanging out with friends, sketching, drawing, and meeting cool people."

"the space is beautiful, the coffee is great, and the snacks are delicious"

"such a tranquil place to disconnect, leave your phone in your pocket, and do something with your hands in the real world." "spent the afternoon hanging out with friends, sketching, drawing, and meeting cool people." "the space is beautiful, the coffee is great, and the snacks are delicious"

"this place makes art accessible to anyone"

"great creative space with lots of thoughtful touches."

"highly recommended, especially with friends to relax and catch up."

"this place makes art accessible to anyone" "great creative space with lots of thoughtful touches." "highly recommended, especially with friends to relax and catch up."

"everything was so carefully thought out, from the ambiance and space, to the workshop, to the small bites and tea. It was so lovely!"

"the level of craftsmanship and love that went into this place is truly different from anywhere I've been. This place is what BK is all about."

"the level of craftsmanship and love that went into this place is truly different from anywhere I've been. this place is what BK is all about."

"everything was so carefully thought out, from the ambiance and space, to the workshop, to the small bites and tea. It was so lovely!" "the level of craftsmanship and love that went into this place is truly different from anywhere I've been. This place is what BK is all about." "the level of craftsmanship and love that went into this place is truly different from anywhere I've been. this place is what BK is all about."