Explore hands-on art classes in NYC, led by local artists. Learn new techniques, experiment with different materials, and create alongside others.
Cobble Hill
Join us for a fall-themed tote bag upcycling workshop where you’ll transform an ordinary tote into something uniquely yours. Bring a tote bag from home and explore creative designs using acrylic paint, with guidance from our instructors along *Bring Your Own Tote We recommend bringing a tote bag...
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East Village
Sumi-e is the traditional Japanese art of ink painting, where a subject is captured with simple, expressive brushstrokes. No previous experience is needed. You’ll be guided step by step by an instructor who explains each stroke clearly and helps you get comfortable with the brush, ink, water, and...
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Gowanus
Explore linocut printmaking in this hands-on class with Brooklyn artist Heejung Cho. You’ll start by drawing an image, transfer it to a lino block, carve it, ink it, and make a series of hand-pulled prints on paper. This linocut printmaking class in Brooklyn is open to all levels...
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Tivoli
Spend a full day in Tivoli with friends, family, or your team, stepping away from your usual routine and opening up new ways of making, thinking, and connecting. Greasing the Wheel is a private creative retreat led by artist and educator Lilah Friedland. Through a thoughtfully paced mix...
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Dumbo
In this hands-on intuitive painting workshop in DUMBO, Brooklyn, participants use guided prompts, gentle warm-up exercises, and a variety of art materials to explore painting without a predetermined plan or final image. Open to everyone, from curious beginners to experienced artists, the workshop fosters creative exploration, personal growth,...
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East Village
Sumi-e is the traditional Japanese art of ink painting, where a subject is captured with simple, expressive brushstrokes. No previous experience is needed. You’ll be guided step by step by an instructor who explains each stroke clearly and helps you get comfortable with the brush, ink, water, and...
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East Village
Explore suminagashi, the Japanese art of floating ink on water, in this beginner-friendly marbling class in NYC. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how ink moves across the surface of water and how small gestures can create flowing, one-of-a-kind patterns. Using breath, brushes, and gentle movement, you’ll guide...
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NYC + Tri-State Area
Discover Minhwa, traditional Korean folk painting, through a calm, hands-on painting experience with artist and teaching artist Stephanie S. Lee. Known for its vivid colors, symbolic imagery, and distinctive painting techniques, Minhwa often features animals, flowers, nature, and objects that carry stories and cultural meaning. Stephanie introduces the...
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We come from the artist community and build this platform to support it with care, fairness, and long-term opportunity.
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Our workshops and practice sessions are designed to be ongoing moments where creative people return, connect, and grow together.
Gifting
A DoBeDoUs Gift Card is a thoughtful way to give something meaningful to your loved ones. They can use it to join any class that inspires them. Gift cards never expire, have no extra fees, and are delivered instantly by email.
