New York Creative Experiences

Hands-On Classes Across New York

New York has a maker for every medium, and this collection brings together creative workshops across New York State, from Manhattan lofts to studios in Port Jefferson, Yonkers and White Plains. Whether someone has been hunting for paint and sip in New York or a pottery class they can book on a free evening, these sessions turn a gift into a few hours of making, chatting and laughing. Explore the wider range of creative experience gifts if you want to compare ideas from other cities.

Paint, Clay, Scent and Spray Cans

Paint and sip nights are the easy crowd pleaser: an artist walks you through a canvas step by step while you sip something nice. Pottery fans can try the wheel or hand building, with pieces glazed and fired to take home later, and our New York City pottery classes are a great place to start. Candle and perfume workshops let you blend fragrances into something entirely your own, and a graffiti session in Bushwick gives street art fans the chance to pick up a can under expert guidance. Every class is great fun for every skill level, with plenty of help for newcomers and room to experiment for more confident makers. New workshops arrive throughout the year, so the lineup keeps growing.

Gifts With Something to Show for It

A class makes a memorable birthday gift, and it slips easily under the tree as one of our Christmas gifts. It works well as a graduation treat too. Send it as an instant e-voucher, or pick a printed gift box to hand over in person.

Do New York classes supply all the materials?

Yes, studios provide the paints, clay, wax or fragrance oils you need, plus aprons where things get messy, so all you need to bring is yourself.

Are New York creative classes right for every skill level?

They are. Instructors guide first timers step by step and are happy to help more experienced makers push their ideas further.