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Art workshops in New York

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Take photos with a celebrity photographer

The cost is $125 per person & $99 per person for groups. The $10 fee to reserve your spot. The remainder is paid after your shoot. All shoots are private and you'll receive 30-40 images the same day.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 947 reviews

Spray paint in Bushwick with local street artist

Paint your own graffiti at New York's premier street art hub.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 484 reviews

Zen Weaving: Create a Wabi-Sabi Tapestry in Dumbo

Weave a wabi-sabi tapestry using endless yarns on a loom in Brooklyn's Dumbo. Join Yukako, a 25-year weaving expert, as you explore Japanese textile arts and mindful creativity.

5 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Open Seats & Deals with Brooklyn Sail

Sail around New York Harbor, capturing iconic views and moments with your group.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Make beats in New York with NYC Producer

Craft beats in a renowned NYC studio where A-listers like Snoop Dog, Yoko Ono, recorded hits. Master production techniques with the seasoned producer & engineer boasting over 10 years of experience.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

Craft a diamond ring

Create a personalized ring in a creative East Village studio.

5 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Learn Drums or Percussion with a pro drummer

Learn to play drums in a NYC music rehearsal studio. A private lesson with a Professional drummer.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Master the art of Korean incense with Hyungi

Led by multidisciplinary artist Hyungi Park in her Brookyn studio, sip Korean tea, dive into the stories behind centuries-old rituals, then blend your own natural incense to box and take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Abstract Painting with Palette knives

Dive into abstract painting with palette knives using a nontraditional approach. We explore possibilities using color, space, patterns, texture, balance, contrast, emphasis, mark-making & layering.

4.56 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Take your photos in New York’s iconic spots

Photo tour at iconic NYC locations, Central Park, Fifth Avenue and more :) all photos taken with iPhone 17 Pro Max, private photoshoot requests available, message me

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Modern Heirlooms: Stained Glass Design in One Day

Spend a creative day in Brooklyn designing your own stained glass piece. We’ll explore color, symbolism, and modern forms to create an object made to live beautifully in your home for years to come.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Aura Reading & Manifestation Ritual

Write to your future self, photograph your aura, and decode what the colors reveal — with Love Letter NYC. Classes run with a min of 4 guests; if not met, we offer rescheduling or a refund.

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Build Japanese kumiko lattice, no nails or glue

Held at RESOBOX, a Japanese art space in New York. Learn kumiko lattice, practice some basic patterns of kumiko, then build your own piece to take home. Materials from Niigata, Japan.

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Pour custom candles with Apotheke in Brooklyn

Pour your own candle and explore over 50 fragrance oils at our Brooklyn studio.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Craft bespoke perfumes in Brooklyn studio

Create your unique fragrance in Brooklyn as you explore the art of scent creation with hand-blended perfumes.

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Miniature Food-Making

Learn polymer clay techniques and sculpt your own hyper-realistic Japanese dish, then turn it into a charm, keychain, or display piece.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Capture NYC Like It's 1985: Polaroid Experience

Forget the phone—learn vintage Polaroid photography. Walk iconic Midtown with a 1980s camera, shooting your own 8 instant photos, and create tangible NYC memories. No photography experience necessary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Build your own custom lamp with Will it Lamp

Learn how to assemble a lamp from scratch and build your own quirky design in the artists' Brooklyn studio. Pick your base, thread cord, wire sockets, and let there be light in 90 minutes.

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Workshop: Learn the Art of Needle Punch

Pick up the needle punch tool, explore wool and colors, and follow intuitive movements in a Greenpoint textile atelier to create a piece that is uniquely yours.

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Workshop: Create your own design Pillow

Step into a Greenpoint atelier and discover Paint with Wool — punch wool into linen to build color and texture by hand. No experience needed. Leave with a piece that is entirely yours.