Top New York City Art & Culture Classes

Brooklyn is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and during your next visit to the borough, you won’t just get to spot its open-air artworks—you’ll learn how to make them yourself. Meet your instructor—a local street artist—in the dynamic Bushwick neighborhood, and head to their studio space. Once inside, you’ll learn a wide array of aerosol art techniques before having the chance to create your very own masterpiece.

Create a one-of-a-kind ring with a 3-hour jewelry class in the East Village, and work with the tips and guidance of an experienced jeweler. Start from scratch or bring a favorite idea to life in silver or brass, with the option to upgrade to 14- or 18-carat gold. Enjoy the personal, hand-on experience of a small-group workshop with just four students per class. Engrave your creation with your initials, and take home an unforgettable, unique memento.

Considering the changes of the NYC Garment Center the buildings have opened space for manufacturers in unique places this is a sub seller of a building we like to call Fashion Dongen safe location in the heart of Midtown on Broadway just blocks away from time square. Fashion Dongen consist of 2 clothing manufacturers and embroidery/embellishment factory where your customization will take place. Come join me in the hidden NYC fashion industry where you will visit factories that you will never expect their locations come meet the creators of clothing and theater costumes as well as embellishments and embroideries. Samanta will teach you the steps of the creations of industrial machine embroidery as well as help you thru the process of customizing your own NYC souvenir by selecting embroidered/embellished templates you can personalize your item and select your color combinations for your take away.

If you love dancing, but don't know where to go in New York City, you can skip the typical club and try this Latin dance experience. After meeting your group of fellow Salsa enthusiasts in NYC, let your host lead the way to a Salsa club, and even try a few new dance moves. Whether you're a beginner or longtime dancer, this experience is a great way to get out on the town, meet new friends, and dance the night away.

Join us for a safari Manhattan style! Using Manhattan as both background and classroom you'll get all your photography questions answered by a working professional photographer. We'll take you to the best locations to get your shot and show you how to improve your compositional skills. You'll get to learn a new skill while exploring the sites of New York City

We take photos to create good memories for Tourists/Travelers. And best of all, group participants get to keep their own handmade jewelry.

Chinatown Photo Safari -- There's nothing like the color and the vibrance that is Chinatown. Get lost in the world of Asia without needing a passport or packing your bags. On this street photography workshop you'll have the opportunity to photograph the colorful shop displays to gritty graffiti and tenement buildings reminiscent of the NYC immigrant experience. Get a chance to try your hand at some street photography with fish mongers, fruit hawkers and street musicians. (limit 4 participants per safari)

Join us for a 3 hour hands on photography workshop with a professional photographer with Manhattan as both backdrop and classroom. As you explore the city you will also learn how to get the most out of your camera and how best to compose for the perfect photograph. It doesn't matter whether you have a smartphone or DSLR camera, as long as it's digital; all levels of experience are welcome.

Spend a New York City evening on the water during this relaxing jazz cruise. Perfect for a romantic evening out, the cruise takes you out of the hectic city and lets you enjoy live music and drinks away from the crowds and traffic. Plus, admire views of Lower Manhattan landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Financial District.

Capture the essence, the spirit and the energy of The SoHo Neighborhood of New York City with a 1.5+hour photo tour visiting the backstreets and secret, sneaky places locals know. Learn great composition and visuals worthy of a NY magazine cover. Hear about 5 decades of real NYC stories. This tour runs once a week at 1:30 PM most of the year