Explore hands-on creative classes and workshops in NYC led by local artists, makers, writers, and studios, for beginners and experienced learners.
Gowanus
Curious about drawing but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly 4-week drawing course is designed for anyone who wants to explore drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment. No prior experience necessary. Across four sessions, participants will experiment with playful drawing exercises such as mark-making, blind contour...
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East Village
Join this tiara making workshop and create a ballet-inspired wirework headpiece in a working NYC millinery studio. The class focuses on techniques that help make your piece sturdy enough for stage-ready wear, and is beginner-friendly. In this full-day workshop, you’ll learn how to design and construct a tiara...
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Learn the basics of MIG welding by creating a small metal sculpture in this beginner MIG welding class at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. No welding experience is required. Enrollment is limited to just two people, so you’ll receive plenty of individual help as you learn to set the...
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Dumbo
In this hands-on intuitive painting workshop, participants will engage with guided prompts, gentle warm-up exercises, and a variety of materials to explore the creative process without the need for a predetermined plan or final image. Open to everyone—from curious beginners to experienced artists—the workshop fosters creative exploration, personal...
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East Village
Join a couture cloche hat making workshop in NYC and learn how to drape, shape, and finish your own felt cloche hat. Cloche hats came into fashion during the 1920s. Usually made out of felt and designed to be worn low on the forehead, their bell-like shape closely...
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East Village
Paint your own chrysanthemum in this beginner-friendly Sumi-e ink painting class in NYC. Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink painting, uses just brush, water, and sumi ink to capture a subject in a few expressive strokes. No previous experience is needed, you'll be guided step by step...
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East Village
Learn wet felting in NYC and create your own sculptural felt hat using layers of merino wool, hot soapy water, and hands-on shaping techniques. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the process of felting, where wool fibers are agitated and shaped into a strong, textured fabric. As the...
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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 experience is needed. If you’ve ever wanted to draw but didn’t know where to start, this mindful drawing class is for...
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