Upper East Side Classes NYC, New York

Taking advantage of beautiful Central Park, this photography workshop focuses on how to take pictures of the environment (from cityscapes to landscapes). Learn the art of scouting for an image and visual editing.This workshop is appropriate for all levels of photographic knowledge from beginners to advanced hobbyists. Meeting point:  This photo...

Students attending this class will learn to update their look and be comfortable with makeup application. Your unforgettable makeup lesson will begin with a consultation on makeup/skin goals and a look through your current base makeup (we encourage you to bring your own daily makeup products if you are a makeup wearer). After the consultation, we...

If you are looking for a weaving place for the first challenge, a new hobby, or relaxation, this class is perfect match for you! Even if you are an experienced weaver, you will be surprised by the smoothness of the SAORI loom and experience a weaving journey. This introductory class is the 2-hour setting to enjoy weaving and complete a tapestry to...

Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then the jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth Jewelry making class where you will learn how to make unique and gorgeous jewelry...

Experiment different techniques with different materials during your session. At the end, you’ll surprise yourself. It is a freestyle, semi-private session rather than a traditional structured instruction, so after learning the fundamentals, you are free to explore weaving on your own. You'll enjoy your weaving journey on a loom. If you have questions...

NYSID - Intro to Interior Design - This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis of this course is residential, a branch of interior design that typically includes specialties such as kitchens,...

Learn the art of hand lettering. Create a sample book of three basic styles adapted from classic calligraphic styles that can later be used on gift enclosures, envelopes and more. For the Supply List CLICK HERE

Learn to draw in just two hours. Can’t draw a straight line? Used to love to draw (20 years ago) and feel a bit rusty? Then this class is for you.  Everyone can draw, including you. Tap into your inner-artist in this encouraging, non-judgmental drawing class as you: Relax and enjoy the magical medium of drawing Get inspired by the stunning...

A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the psychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches,...

Learn to play great songs by artists such as Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Guns 'n' Roses, The Beatles, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, Paramore and More with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. No note reading...

Do you love rich, smooth whiskeys? Or spirits with notes of caramel, toffee, and vanilla? Then you’re likely a Bourbon-lover, and this is a perfect class for you. Throughout the course of the evening, we’ll taste 6 American Bourbons with our resident whiskey expert that each showcase a particular style of Bourbon production. In addition to the...

Learn the fundamentals of creating comic strips, graphic novels and cartoons in this class for writers and artists. Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters and illustrate body language and facial expression, how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual...

Our creative 3 hr class goes over intuition and how to use it in photography, how to 'see' better and includes compositional critique of the images taken.  *10% of this class will go to our monthly charity Important things to note: This is more of a creative rather than technical class which is open to all photography levels and digital cameras....

Screen printing is a beautifully simple and effective method of producing an unlimited number of almost identical prints onto almost any surface. Learn all the steps involved in the screen-printing process from design conception to finished product, so that you’re able to set up a screen-printing studio and continue making prints on your own. Bring...

An essential class for expectant and adopting families.  The instructors will discuss everything from choosing a pediatrician, PKU screening and vaccines. They will cover bathing, feeding, what the baby needs and what to expect during those first weeks at home.  Please Note: Prices are per couple.