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Ornament Workshop
Centerpoint Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 355 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate the season by crafting custom ceramic ornaments with guidance from artist Diana Haro. Learn basic handbuilding and slab-roller techniques in white clay, add color with underglazes, and we’ll clear-glaze and fire your pieces for pickup in about two weeks. Beginners welcome—firing and glazing for two ornaments included.
A Knife for the Hunt (Forge a Hunting Knife)
Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Craft a custom Hunter knife from steel in this immersive bladesmithing workshop. Students heat and hammer metal into shape, carefully refine the blade, and complete the knife with a paracord handle wrap. Expect to gain practical skills and leave with a durable, handcrafted tool made entirely with your own hands.
Oct 31st
6–10pm ET
Nov 7th
6–10pm ET
Nov 9th
7–11pm ET
Nov 14th
6–10pm ET
Nov 15th
6–10pm ET
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One Day Clay-cation for Kids (Greenpoint)
Choplet Ceramic Studio (Greenpoint) See all classes by this school @ 121 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Young artists can explore their creativity through wheel throwing, handbuilding, and ceramic surface design in a supportive studio environment. Guided projects adapt to different skill levels, helping beginners build foundational techniques while more experienced students experiment with complex forms. Inspired by their surroundings, children develop artistic confidence and discover new ways to turn ideas into unique clay creations.
Nov 11th
10am–4pm ET
Jan 18th
10am–4pm ET
Mar 9th
10am–4pm ET
Mar 26th
10am–4pm ET
May 17th
10am–4pm ET
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Buddy Up: Forge a Custom Knife from a Railroad Spike (Intermediate Knifemaking)
Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Go deeper into knifesmithing by turning a historic railroad spike into a striking custom knife. In this intermediate workshop, you'll work the steel using heat, hammers, and anvils, then refine your creation on a grinder. Capture the dramatic moment as you quench your blade in oil and head home with a one-of-a-kind piece of American Folk artistry.
Nov 12th
7–11pm ET
Dec 10th
7–11pm ET
Jan 7th
7–11pm ET
Feb 4th
7–11pm ET
Mar 4th
7–11pm ET
Date Night: Forge a Custom Knife from a Railroad Spike (Intermediate Knifemaking)
Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Take your knifesmithing further by transforming a historic railroad spike into a striking custom knife. In this intermediate workshop, you'll learn to shape steel using heat, hammers, and anvils, then refine your piece with a grinder. Capture the picture-perfect moment as you quench your blade in oil, and walk away with a unique piece of American Folk artistry.
Nov 12th
7–11pm ET
Dec 10th
7–11pm ET
Jan 7th
7–11pm ET
Feb 4th
7–11pm ET
Mar 4th
7–11pm ET
One Day Intensive: Sashiko
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Japanese sashiko embroidery strengthens and decorates fabric with striking geometric patterns made entirely from simple straight stitches.
One Day Intensive: Spinning
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into a spinning journey in our intensive workshop. Explore the craft of transforming fibers into yarn, sampling various spinning techniques and materials. Build your own one-of-a-kind skeins, bridging the gap between raw materials and finished product.
Nov 14th
11am–5pm ET
Jan 24th
11am–5pm ET
Square Toe Slipper Making: One-day Comfort & Craft Workshop
Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Learn essential leatherworking techniques as you hand-sew a personalized pair of slippers. Choose between round-toe and square-toe designs while working with leather, wool and cork. With expert guidance, all materials and tools provided, this beginner-friendly experience lets you create comfortable, custom footwear.
Crochet 101 - Lil' Bag
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This beginner-friendly crochet class teaches you the essential skills to get started, from choosing yarn and hooks to mastering basic stitches and techniques like working in the round. In just three hours, you’ll create a cute, functional bag while building the confidence to continue your crochet journey.
Nov 7th
3–6pm ET
Nov 19th
6:30–9:30pm ET
After Workshop: Indigo Dyeing
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the ancient art of indigo dyeing in this hands-on class. Learn how to create an organic indigo dye vat and experiment with dying light-colored natural fabrics. Unleash your creativity and bring home beautifully dyed textiles!
Beginner Patchwork
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 37 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join our patchwork class and learn the craft of sewing beautiful quilt blocks from fabric pieces. Under instructor Diana Rogers, you will master beginner-level techniques including designing and assembling a log cabin quilt block, accurate fabric cutting, and ironing for quilting. Each student gets their own sewing machine and access to the essential tools, working toward a finished small quilt top. A strong fit for sewers with basic machine skills.
Nov 1st
2:30–6:30pm ET
Dec 6th
11am–3pm ET
Rat Skeleton Articulation
Gotham Taxidermy See all classes by this school
Discover the fundamentals of small-mammal anatomy as you learn to clean, assemble, and pose a complete skeleton for display. Through guided, hands-on instruction, you’ll create a naturalistic or imaginative habitat and mount your finished piece on a base or under a glass dome. Leave with a one-of-a-kind work of osteological art ready to showcase.
Nov 14th
11am–5pm ET
Dec 4th
5–8:30pm ET
Jan 22nd
6–8pm ET
Date Night: Create a Legendary Damascus Steel Knife
Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Step into knife making with this welcoming class for newcomers, covering core techniques like profiling, beveling, polishing, and handle construction. You'll forge your own Damascus steel blade, learning to design, shape, and sharpen a functional piece of craftsmanship you can proudly call your own.
Dec 13th
8am–5pm ET
Jan 10th
8am–5pm ET
Feb 7th
8am–5pm ET
Buddy Up: Create a Legendary Damascus Steel Knife
Craftsman Ave See all classes by this school @ 68 34th St. Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the craft of knife making, covering essential techniques including profiling, beveling, polishing, and handle-making. You will build a custom Damascus steel knife, learning to design, shape, and sharpen a functional piece of craftsmanship you can proudly call your own.
Dec 13th
8am–5pm ET
Jan 10th
8am–5pm ET
Feb 7th
8am–5pm ET
Brooklyn Street Art Tour
Graff Tours See all classes by this school @ 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore Bushwick’s street art on a guided tour that highlights large-scale murals, graffiti, and rotating works across the neighborhood. Learn the stories, artists, and techniques behind the pieces as you walk through this ever-changing outdoor gallery.
Oct 31st
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 3rd
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 4th
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 5th
1–2:30pm ET
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Intro to Silversmithing
Liloveve See all classes by this school @ 457 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the fundamentals of crafting sterling silver jewelry in a hands-on, beginner-friendly setting. Learn essential techniques like shaping, soldering and finishing while creating pieces that reflect your personal style. With expert guidance and a supportive environment, you’ll build confidence and leave with skills you can continue to develop.
Nov 4th
6:30–9pm ET
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Brooklyn Street Art Tour (For Children, Students, Military, or Seniors Admissions)
Graff Tours See all classes by this school @ 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore Bushwick’s street art on a guided tour that highlights large-scale murals, graffiti, and rotating works across the neighborhood. Learn the stories, artists, and techniques behind the pieces as you walk through this ever-changing outdoor gallery.
Oct 31st
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 3rd
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 4th
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 5th
1–2:30pm ET
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Sew Zipper Pouches
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 37 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to sew two lined zipper pouches in this beginner-friendly sewing class at Brooklyn Craft Company. Perfect for those new to sewing or who want to tackle zipper projects, the expert instructor will cover sewing basics and guide you through creating a larger pouch for makeup or projects and a smaller one for change and cards. Get hands-on experience with fabric cutting, pinning, creating linings, and installing zippers.
Kumihimo
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Students will learn Kumihimo technique, a card braiding technique traditionally from Japan that means 'gathered threads.' The Samurai once used kumihimo as laces for their armor. Kumihimo is made by interlacing reels of yarn such as cotton, silk, ribbon, cord or even scraps of torn fabric. We'll create lengths of decorative braids that can become unique bracelets or key chain decorations. No prior experience is necessary. Materials + Equipment...
8-day Boot Making
Brooklyn Shoe Space See all classes by this school @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
Refine your bootmaking expertise through a focused study of precision construction, advanced fit, and professional upper development. This hands-on workshop integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern digital techniques for a comprehensive learning experience. Held across Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, New York, participants complete a full build using provided materials and patterns.
Nov 21st
10am–4pm ET
Meets 8 Times