Holiday Classes NYC: Best Courses & Gift Cards

Dec 7th

6–9pm ET

Dec 12th

5–8pm ET

Dec 14th

6–9pm ET

Dec 18th

6–9pm ET

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Mon. Nov 30th, 6–9pm ET (3 hours)

$175

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+1750 pts

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Paint in the Dark™: UV Body Painting for Couples

DenArt @ 99 Kingsland Ave 102 Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Experience a memorable couples date night where you both explore UV body painting in a darkened studio setting. Collaborate with a skilled professional artist as you and your partner engage in this entertaining and romantic artistic activity. No prior artistic ability is necessary; simply bring your enthusiasm and willingness to have fun.

(10) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 6th

6–8:30pm ET

Nov 13th

6–8:30pm ET

Dec 4th

6–8:30pm ET

Dec 18th

6–8:30pm ET

Jan 8th

6–8:30pm ET

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Fri. Nov 6th, 6–8:30pm ET (2 hours & 30 minutes)

$299

for 2 students

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+2990 pts

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Family Holiday Gingerbread Baking & Decorating

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Create sweet holiday memories together as you bake and decorate delicious gingerbread cookies filled with festive flavor. Families will roll, cut, and design their own creations using spiced dough, colorful icing, and cheerful toppings. Take home beautifully decorated cookies to share, gift, or leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

(639) All levels 6 and older

Dec 6th

3–4:30pm ET

Dec 20th

3–3:30pm ET

Sun. Dec 6th, 3–4:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$75

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+750 pts

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Buche de Noel (Christmas Yule Log)

Atelier Sucré @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY

Master the art of creating a traditional French Buche de Noel, a festive holiday dessert featuring delicate sponge cake and rich buttercream. In this hands-on class, you’ll bake, assemble, and decorate your own masterpiece, perfect for sharing with loved ones. Leave with the skills and recipes to impress family and friends this holiday season!

(553) All levels 14 and older

Dec 5th

2:30–5:30pm ET

9 Seats Left

Dec 20th

2–5pm ET

Sat. Dec 5th, 2:30–5:30pm ET (3 hours)

$95

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+950 pts

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Holiday Linzer Cookies

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Learn to make classic holiday Linzer cookies in this hands-on baking workshop. Prepare buttery dough, roll and cut festive shapes, create signature windowed tops, and fill your cookies with sweet fruit preserves. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar and take home your freshly baked treats, perfect for sharing or gifting. Beginner-friendly and suitable for ages 14+.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 15th

2:30–4:30pm ET

$125

15 Seats Left

Tue. Dec 15th, 2:30–4:30pm ET (2 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Italian Christmas Eve

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Celebrate the Italian Christmas Eve tradition with a refined seafood feast. Prepare classics like baccalà mantecato, linguine with clams, grilled calamari with aioli and arugula, baked branzino with fennel and olives, and a rustic zuppa di pesce.

(998) Beginner 18 and older

Dec 20th

1–7pm ET

Sun. Dec 20th, 1–7pm ET (6 hours)

$175

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+1750 pts

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Christmas Bento Cake Decorating

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Celebrate the holiday season by creating a festive mini cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Learn key techniques like layering, crumb coating, and frosting before adding holiday flair with buttercream piping, fondant accents, and edible decorations. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on experience leaves you with a personalized Christmas treat to take home and share.

(639) All levels 12 and older

Dec 20th

3–5pm ET

$125

Sun. Dec 20th, 3–5pm ET (2 hours)

$125

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+1250 pts

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Family Fall Cookie Baking & Decorating Class

NY Cake Academy @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY

Celebrate fall with a hands-on family baking experience! Learn to make sugar cookies from scratch, then roll, cut, bake, and decorate festive pumpkins, leaves, and acorns. Practice royal icing techniques like outlining, flooding, and piping, with no prior experience required. Take home your decorated cookies to enjoy.

(639) All levels 6 and older

Nov 7th

3–4:30pm ET

Sat. Nov 7th, 3–4:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$75

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+750 pts

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After School: Chess(Ages 5-12)

Tiger Strong / Active Studios @ 1521 York Ave , New York, NY

Help your child build critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning through the timeless game of chess. This after-school program introduces the rules, strategies, and core game theories in a nurturing, fun environment designed to keep young players engaged and motivated to improve.

(9) All levels 5 - 12 years old

Nov 4th

3:15–5:15pm ET

Nov 11th

3:15–5:15pm ET

Nov 18th

3:15–5:15pm ET

Nov 25th

3:15–5:15pm ET

Dec 2nd

3:15–5:15pm ET

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Wed. Nov 4th, 3:15–5:15pm ET (2 hours)

$75

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+750 pts

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Gingerbread House Decorating

Abigail's Kitchen @ 193 Henry St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and decorate a gingerbread house with festive flair. We'll provide everything you need to craft a magical winter scene, from vibrant decorations to a cozy cup of hot chocolate (or wine!). Best of all, we handle the setup and clean-up, so you can focus on enjoying the holiday fun.

(467) All levels All ages

Dec 13th

1–4pm ET

$150

Sun. Dec 13th, 1–4pm ET (3 hours)

$150

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+1500 pts

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Oyster Shucking + Beverage Pairing

FESTIVÁL @ 1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY

Learn to shuck oysters with confidence in a hands-on class that covers safe technique, tasting notes, and what makes each variety unique. Enjoy a relaxed, social experience with classic beverage pairings for a night that is both educational and delicious.

(6) All levels 21 and older

Nov 5th

11am–12:30pm ET

Nov 5th

12–1:30pm ET

Nov 5th

1–2:30pm ET

Nov 5th

2–3:30pm ET

Nov 5th

3–4:30pm ET

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Thu. Nov 5th, 11am–12:30pm ET (90 minutes)

$157

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+1570 pts

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Autumn Cookie Decorating Workshop

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY

Celebrate the season with a fun, hands-on cookie decorating workshop perfect for beginners. Learn royal icing techniques including outlining, flooding, layering, and adding decorative details while decorating five festive fall-themed sugar cookies. You'll leave with practical decorating skills, a beautiful collection of treats, and the confidence to recreate seasonal designs at home.

(2,119) All levels 21 and older

Nov 14th

1–3pm ET

$64

17 Seats Left

Sat. Nov 14th, 1–3pm ET (2 hours)

$64

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+640 pts

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Bûche de Noël Workshop

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

Roll into the holiday season with our hands-on Bûche de Noël Workshop, where you’ll master classic techniques like genoise sponge, chocolate chantilly, and marzipan sculpting—then take home your own festive yule log creation!

(2,258) All levels 16 and older

Dec 20th

2–5pm ET

$110

Dec 22nd

6–9pm ET

$110

8 Seats Left

Sun. Dec 20th, 2–5pm ET (3 hours)

$110

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+1100 pts

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Chocolate Tasting: "Valentine's Day Chocolate Trilogy"

Cocoa Store NYC @ 873 Broadway, New York, NY

Treat yourself to a Valentine's Day chocolate tasting that takes you on a guided journey through three distinct chocolates, each thoughtfully paired to elevate its unique character. Discover how chocolate transforms alongside wine, cheese, spirits, and savory bites in this indulgent, expertly curated experience.

All levels 18 and older

Feb 14th

4–5pm ET

$65

50 Seats Left

Feb 14th

7–8pm ET

$65

50 Seats Left

Sun. Feb 14th, 4–5pm ET (1 hour)

$65

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+650 pts

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Resin Chess Set for Couples

Bowery Princes

Collaborate on a one-of-a-kind functional art piece in this guided resin design experience. Students experiment freely with colors, flowing patterns, and layered poured textures to craft personalized game pieces and a shared board that is both a creative achievement and a lasting, playable keepsake.

(1) All levels 18 and older

Nov 6th

5–7pm ET

Nov 10th

12–2pm ET

Nov 12th

12–2pm ET

Nov 17th

4–6pm ET

Fri. Nov 6th, 5–7pm ET (2 hours)

$100

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+1000 pts

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Favorite Snowman Cupcakes (Ages 2-8 with Caregiver)

Taste Buds Kitchen @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY

Join us in the kitchen for a magical adventure as we create the most adorable snowman cupcakes. Learn the secrets to making these tasty treats from scratch and bring your favorite Frozen characters to life in edible form. This class is perfect for kids and parents to enjoy together.

(2,307) All levels 2 - 8 years old

Dec 23rd

9–10am ET

$65

15 Seats Left

Jan 16th

9–10am ET

$59

16 Seats Left

Wed. Dec 23rd, 9–10am ET (1 hour)

$65

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+650 pts

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Holiday Card Workshop with Evan Bellantone

Lower East Side Printshop @ 306 W 37th St, New York, NY

Create unique, handmade holiday cards inspired by famous artists while experimenting with printmaking, collage, and embossing techniques to craft charming, personalized greetings for friends and family.

(9) All levels 16 and older

Nov 21st

10am–5pm ET

Sat. Nov 21st, 10am–5pm ET (7 hours)

$175

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+1750 pts

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Lovers’ Menu for Valentine’s Day I

Abigail's Kitchen @ 193 Henry St, New York, NY

Discover the art of romance through a culinary journey at Abigail's Kitchen. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes like NY State Steelhead Trout Tartare, Rack of Lamb with Red Wine Sauce, Creamed Spinach, and Coeurs à la Crème with Raspberry Coulis. Unforgettable flavors and an intimate experience await you.

(467) All levels 21 and older

Feb 12th

7–10pm ET

$350

8 Seats Left

Fri. Feb 12th, 7–10pm ET (3 hours)

$350

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+3500 pts

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Hoboken: Buche de Noel (Christmas Yule Log)

Atelier Sucré @ 720 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ

(553) All levels 21 and older

Dec 6th

3–6pm ET

Dec 13th

2:30–5:30pm ET

Dec 14th

6:30–9:30pm ET

Sun. Dec 6th, 3–6pm ET (3 hours)

$95

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+950 pts

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Bralette & Panty Lingerie Set Workshop (New Jersey)

The New York Sewing Center @ 535 Bloomfield Avenue , Montclair, NJ

Learn the art of making designer-inspired lingerie in this exciting workshop. Discover how to create your bralettes using stretch lace and elastic, and walk away with a completed, stylish piece. Prior sewing machine experience is required.

(430) Intermediate 10 and older

Nov 15th

10am–1pm ET

Nov 29th

10am–1pm ET

Dec 13th

10am–1pm ET

Dec 13th

4–7pm ET

Jan 10th

10am–1pm ET