For: Sprucing up your home with floor (or wall) art made by the most unique artisan: you! From designs of your own making to established anime characters like One Piece’s Luffy and everything in between, you’ll be walking away from this workshop with a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
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For: Folks who are curious about ceramics but aren’t ready to take the plunge into a 6 or 8-week course series. Hit up this K-Town spot for this 2-hour wheel-throwing class every Friday and Saturday night, where you’ll get hands-on instruction from DOCLAY faculty and the firing of one piece made during your session.
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For: One-day glass blowing, neon sign creation, or flamethrowing courses. Learn the basics by getting first-hand knowledge of the technical aspects of this flaming hot (quite literally) craft and take home items like pendants, marbles, abstract neon lighting, and other works of art.
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For: Japanese tea lovers. Get an in-depth look and understanding of teas like matcha and gyokuro, their rich histories, and how to prepare them at Kettl’s Greenpoint location.
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For: Single or multi-session screen printing workshops. Get your hands dirty and learn the ins-and-outs of screen printing at this Bushwick-based studio, where students will take home a piece of their own design and making.
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For: A fully-stacked art cafe where you can rent art supplies or take workshops like figure drawing, watercolor painting, and collaging. Deemed a haven for casual artists who want to create things just for the sake and thrill of creating, it also hosts monthly woodworking courses and has plans to add more to its art menu soon.
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For: Custom scents created by and for you. Work with Olfactory’s Scentologists to determine, create, and take home a signature scent.
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For: Exploring sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and other fiber arts and crafts. Give your wardrobe and home a spring refresh with handmade quilts, totes, clothing, and home decor at this Greenpoint-based craft store.
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For: Getting a step-by-step walk-through of French pastries and mastering the art of baking croissants and macarons, eventually taking home either 24 macarons or a dozen croissants (including plain, chocolate, and almond). If you’re looking for the perfect entry-point into the world of French pastries, this is it.
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