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.

Art enthusiasts in New York City may find that the Big Apple's favorite art form is graffiti, and these colorful creations of NYC street artists adorn everything from buildings to subway platforms. Embrace this New York art form yourself with this private Brooklyn graffiti workshop. Join your teacher in a Bushwick studio where you learn how to create a work of art and get to know a side of NYC culture that most tourists miss.

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.

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

I have worked with many celebrities such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Gail King, with high end clients who attend the Kentucky Derby, The Central Park Conservancy Luncheon and Ascot. I also work often with press and stylists for Vogue, for TV and print. I make beautiful, one-of -a- kind hats and fascinators in my New York City hat shop every single day. I can help you to realize your own creative vision and understand how to make your own work. We will talk about what makes a hat, what works for you personally, and what are the techniques for creating gorgeous hats and fascinators. You can bring a friend, your daughter or come by yourself. Whatever works!

If you've always wanted to try acting, there's no better place to start than New York City, the home of numerous, famed Broadway theaters. You can get a taste of what it's like to be on stage with this acting crash course, where you enjoy included light refreshments, and try performing in a scene. Pair up with a scene partner, review your script from a famous Big Apple movie or sitcom, and perform on an actual, Off-Broadway stage.

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.

Want to photograph some of New York’s most iconic landmarks and advance your photography skills? Let a friendly photographer guide you through the streets of busy midtown Manhattan to the best photo locations to capture the beauty of New York's iconic landmarks and amazing city views. Photograph Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square and some other places and buildings along the way. During the tour your photographer guide provides you with practical advice & feedback in the field while assisting you to master your composition and technical skills. Whether you are tourist or a local this photo inspiring adventure is really for everyone and suitable for all levels (beginners to advanced amateurs photographers) with any type of photo cameras or smartphone cameras.

Creative ones, get ready to search out a story and start a short documentary on this unique adventure in vibrant New York City. What is the story you want to tell? Is your subject matter city living, history,creative or culture related? You can pick one of the three subjects your game master/producer has picked out or we can brainstorm on a G-rated subject that appeals to you. In the film school I went to we did weekly assignments where we created 5 minute films. This is a a similiar exercise but it has a scavenger hunt flavor to it. We will make the search for your story fun. You will be getting photo and videos on your missions and getting a taste of what its like to be a filmmaker. This is a private activity. Just you and your host.

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

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

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.

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)