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7 Workshops & Classes in New York City to Build a Day Around

7 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The 7 best workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

NYC: Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop with Local Artist - Arriving at 282 Meserole Street in Bushwick
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NYC: Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop with Local Artist

1.Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop with Local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Spray-paint your own graffiti in Bushwick with NYC artists Ghost or Leaf, learn street-art techniques, and take home a personal canvas.

“Very different from other activities we participated in during visit to NYC; tapped into one's creativity and instructor super helpful and encouraging - best part was leaving with an original art piece!”

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Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour - Gary Marlon Suson’s photographs and stories
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Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

2.Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

Review of New York’s intimate Ground Zero Museum Workshop, with rare artifacts, FDNY photos, audio stories, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Lots of photos and items packed into a very small room, with an audio explanation of each item. Very interesting and moving. Need to allow about two hours for the full audio tour. Near to Chelsea Market and the High Line.”

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Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop - Learning the spray-can basics
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Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop

3.Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45Top rated

Create your own graffiti art in Bushwick with an NYC artist, learn spray techniques, and take home a personal canvas for $45.

“Maybe my favorite thing we did on our trip! Our teacher was great, he was super patient and made us feel like we did good while giving instruction and explanation. After he took pics for us and was super kind. We felt like we left with a very unique memory and experience.”

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NYC: Midtown Hands-On Bagel Baking Class - Learning what makes a New York bagel different
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NYC: Midtown Hands-On Bagel Baking Class

4.Midtown Hands-On Bagel Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Make New York bagels by hand, tour a working Midtown shop, learn from baker Sam, and leave with fresh bagels, recipes, and schmears.

“My husband loves to cook and bake so this was perfect. We made enough bagels to take home 12 with us. I had two for breakfast and they were awesome. Sam loves what he does and it shows. The time went by fast. My bagels were delicious. The history of bagels was even very interesting. You get to actually roll and form the bagels, then get to boil them before you coat them in your choice of various seeds or seasoning. Then they get baked. Before you leave with your fresh bagels, Sam and Reva cook up the odd extra bagels to serve us with various spreads and of course…”

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Viator Exclusive: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner -Greenwich Village - Two pesto methods, one plate of linguine
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Viator Exclusive: Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner -Greenwich Village

Authentic Asian Cooking Class in NYC (Includes 4-Course Meal) - Starting with spring roll pancakes and sesame scallion sauce
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Authentic Asian Cooking Class in NYC (Includes 4-Course Meal)

6.Authentic Asian Cooking Class in NYC (Includes 4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

Cook four Asian-inspired courses in a Brooklyn home kitchen with a local chef, practical tips, small-group guidance, and a BYOB meal.

“We chose this class for a birthday celebration/date night and had the best time! Our Cozymeal chef made the experience really relaxed and informative and we learned a lot while having so much fun. I would absolutely book again!”

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Private NYC Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Indian and Soul Food in East Harlem - The meal matters as much as the lesson
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Private NYC Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Indian and Soul Food in East Harlem

7.Private NYC Cooking Class: Learn to Cook Indian and Soul Food in East Harlem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Cook Soul, Tamil, and Caribbean dishes with Kylie in her East Harlem home, then share a homemade meal, drinks, and family recipes.

“Such an incredible cooking experience!! This was truly such a unique night and we learned so much about South Indian and Soul Food and about their influences. The hosts were super knowledgeable and welcoming, and the food that we made was really tasty! 10/10 would recommend”

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