Explore hands-on art classes in NYC, led by local artists. Learn new techniques, experiment with different materials, and create alongside others.
East Village
Explore Frida Kahlo and Hilma af Klint through a hands-on Day of the Dead art workshop in NYC. This special holiday workshop is a celebration of life, art, and the creative spirit, exploring how these two artists approached life, death, symbolism, and the unseen through their work. Through...
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Gowanus
Spend a Saturday afternoon drawing and painting in Gowanus, Brooklyn, in a beginner-friendly, lightly guided session for all levels. You’ll create a still-life setup together, then draw or paint it in your own way and experiment with materials. We’ll begin in small groups by choosing a theme prompt,...
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Sunset Park
Design and make your own stained glass art in this beginner-friendly stained glass workshop in Industry City, Brooklyn. Using the copper foil technique, also known as the Tiffany method, you’ll turn a simple design into a colorful decorative piece for your home. You might create a small window...
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Bayside
Discover Minhwa, traditional Korean folk painting, in a small, intimate studio class limited to just 2–4 learners. Led by Minhwa artist and educator Stephanie S. Lee, this hands-on class gives you plenty of individual guidance as you learn traditional painting techniques step by step. Known for its vivid...
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Dumbo
In this hands-on Polaroid emulsion lift workshop in DUMBO, Brooklyn, you’ll learn how to transfer instant film images onto paper, tile, glass, and other surfaces. This class is designed for anyone interested in exploring a more experimental and playful approach to photography, no prior experience is required. The...
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Tivoli
Explore the ancient art of movable type and edition making on a Vandercook 219 in the Historic town of Tivoli, NY. We will make prints on paper using wood type, lead type, vintage printer's cuts and linoleum blocks. I'll familiarize you with how this unique press works and...
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Get ready to create unforgettable Halloween sculptures with a friend or loved one. This class is offered to 2 people attending together. Ignite your creativity and bring home unique masterpieces that will outlast any pumpkin. Join us for the most memorable Halloween experience yet. You will learn to...
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Crown Heights
In this beginner-friendly drawing meditation class in Brooklyn, you’ll learn drawing meditation, a practice of repeating simple lines with focused attention to the present moment. No drawing or meditation experience is needed. If you’ve ever wanted to draw but didn’t know where to start, this mindful drawing class...
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