Crafts Classes in NYC, New York

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

Please join me in this fun and unique collaging class. You will learn how to use an assemblage of different forms (clippings from books, magazines, etc.) to create a new whole image. I will teach you how to train your eye to recognize which images to combine together and how to see a variety of options for using a single image all in an exciting,...

Let's relieve a lil stress, have fun and make a scarf! Learn a new skill and enjoy fellow creatives in this virtual knitting circle. All levels are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. This online class will be provided via Zoom videoconferencing service. To participate, you will need a smartphone or computer with a microphone (or headphones)...

In this beginner-friendly modern embroidery class we’ll give you the basics of this timeless craft to create a beautiful embroidered design to hang on your wall or become personalized pouches and totes, one-of-a-kind tees, wall art, you name it! By the end of class, you’ll be able to use your new and on-trend stitch skills and class template to...

Learn to make your own gorgeous, boho wall hangings in this beginner macrame class! No prior experience is needed.  In this one-hour workshop you will:  Learn how to begin a macrame piece, including an overview of necessary materials.  How to work a few different macrame knots, including casting on, the square knot, and the half...

An art journal is a visual diary. It can combine art in many mediums, imagery, words... Simply put, it can be whatever want or need it to be!  Join me Thursday evenings on Zoom*, and each week we'll start a different project. Each week I will give you a word or a quote to reflect on, and writing prompts to get you started. Then we will...

Learn the power and skills to create a healthy, fragrant, natural candle you can feel really good about burning in your home. First part of the class is about theory (candle making craft, ingredients, recipe, suppliers, rules, do’s and don’t, questions) and the second part will be practice. Students will be shown: how to use tools and equipments...

This is a VIRTUAL WORKSHOP!  When you register for this course, you will be mailed a kit with all of the tools and materials you will need.  You will also be mailed the login information for our virtual course that will take place LIVE on Zoom Finished project: Approximately 9" x 8" circular basket Includes: Fabric yarn and 10mm crochet...

Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on virtual workshop where you will explore color, learn basic marbling techniques and patterns, experiment with your own designs and gain the confidence you need to start marbling on your own at home! No previous art experience of any kind necessary!  By the end of the class, you will have a variety...

In this series of workshops students will learn to create Mexican arts and crafts. The different projects will connect to inter-generational traditions and teach students popular Mexican art forms that can be modified with individual creative touches. CLASS 1 (3 weeks): We will build a Mexican skull and design papel picado; these complementary projects...

Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom...

Settle in for a good soak with the ultimate fizzy bath time treat!  Let your imagination go wild while experimenting with different oils, colors, flowers, and even glitter, for tons of fizzy fun.  

In this live, virtual workshop, we will guide you in creating soy wax candles at home! We'll walk through basic candle making steps as well as share tips, tricks and troubleshooting. This workshop is suited for our DIY Candle-Making Kit. We also welcome curious learners who may not have our kit but would like to learn about candle-making in this...

In these challenging times, many of us are seeking creative outlets for processing our world. This course will inspire teens to use photography for creative expression and intellectual reflection and develop their next creative project. In this short intensive, HCP instructor Laura Burlton will work with teens to sort through their personal experiences...

Examine different types of collage, altered art, and other forms of mixed-media utilized by Dada, Surrealist, and contemporary artists. The first few classes will focus on different types and approaches to collage, with the final weeks focusing on combining collage and other media.  Techniques and practices covered include Photomontage, Text...