I took the Sewing bootcamp 101 class with Emily as the lead instructor. It ran from 10AM-6PM with a…read more1 hour lunch break at 12:30, I spent $310. We received a run down on how the machine works, learned how to thread the machine and how to fill the bobbins. Then we made a denim tote bag. This was super easy and really fast. After lunch break is the 2nd project. If you don't have your fabric, the school can sell you fabric directly inside for $16 a yard. I bought my fabric elsewhere and brought it in. I honestly recommend doing this instead of buying it from them. Because you have to wash your fabric like how you wash your laundry regularly since it shrinks naturally. We picked our patterns and I made a skirt since a skirt is faster than pants. They recommended not to make pockets or else I'll run out of time. But I HAD to add pockets. Women's clothing have little or no pockets regularly. The instructors are extremely helpful and friendly. and they immediately notice if someone is struggling or stuck. This really impressed me. For example, when I was threading the bobbin, the spool of thread was running out. The teacher was immediately behind me with a brand new spool of the same color so I can swap it out when it was finished. That was a great eye for detail! Overall, highly recommend. Just bring in your own 3 yards of cotton fabric, already washed and dried, for the 2nd project!

Had such a great experience at New York Sewing Center! I found their Sip & Sew for 2 deal on…read moreGroupon for $134, and it was 1000% worth it especially for beginners. Such a fun and worthwhile activity. Booking was super smooth, they were very responsive over email and it was easy to reserve a slot. I also love that they have multiple locations including 34th Street, Broadway (Brooklyn), and Montclair, NJ. Julian (JuJu) was an amazing instructor! Super outgoing, patient, and made the class such a fun experience from start to finish. I really appreciated how thorough he was when explaining each step, along with all the helpful tips and tricks throughout the class. We made tote bags, which are perfect for spring/summer, and I was so impressed with how they came out! I'll absolutely be back to try more courses. Highly recommend if you're looking for a cute solo activity or something fun to do with a friend!

The Art Students League will always have a special place in my heart. I can't speak to how they are…read morecurrently but I attended from 2015-2019 and made many friends here, and it was a great environment to create, whether I was learning wood sculpture or refining my vision as a painter. Most of the instructors were wonderful, offering guidance when I asked and space when I needed it. It is very reasonably priced and remains a true NYC institution. The only instructor I would caution against is Pat Lipsky. I found her conceited and negative, even spiteful at times. If your aesthetics do not align with Immanuel Kant or Clement Greenberg, you may not feel welcome in her class. After she asked me to help set up her studio for a visiting curator, I left the class. From that point on, she refused to acknowledge me when we crossed paths. Still, the overall experience was deeply meaningful. I am grateful for the time I spent here and the ways it shaped my work and friendships.

With a legacy of famous artists, this art school seems like a great place to study and take art…read moreclasses and be part of an art student community. Passed by this on my way from Columbus circle, and I plan on coming back to try an art class. They have evening and part time schedule of classes, from figure drawing, sculpting, painting, illustration, so there are a lot of options to choose from. Nice historical looking building from the outside.

Mia and Ashley were fantastic! They were super instructional and patient throughout the process. A…read moremust with a good date night! Would recommend painting the pottery as well!

So much fun. My first pottery class & it was amazing…read more Charlotte & Abby were great instructors. I made a multi functional bowl that I will use to scrabble eggs & mix my matcha

The Barrow Group's Intermediate Scene Study class was the most exciting and inviting acting class I…read morehad ever been to. Kate Neuman was an angel, and someone who really got into the details of each scene. She used props and scene settings very astutely, making sure that all of our scenes were in context, rather than just dictated to the audience in a forced manner. My only caveat has to do with the introduction and physical coordination exercises in the beginning. They were so attention-grabbing and helpful that I wished that the rest of the class had more of the physical education commitment (rather than just scene study).

I've taken 3 scene study classes at Barrow Group. The studio environment is very supportive and…read moremotivating. Everyone in class worked hard and presented weekly. We sometimes didn't have enough time to see all the material! The tools they teach are so helpful in freeing actors and inviting creative play. It was exciting to watch scenes come alive using these techniques. If you are looking for a home to hone your craft and find community I'd recommend The Barrow Group.

I strolled in one evening for a 2 hour workshop with a friend. Was completely new to clay - and…read moresince this place i have been to 2 other places. What is amazing about this place is that our instructor Maryanne was so thorough. She didnt just give us a 10 min summary and ask us to go off and do our thing., Rather she guided us step by step - and with each step she spoke in detail about that particular step. At the end of the class i felt like i had learnt something, and wanted to pursue this more. I would definitely recommend this place!

My boyfriend brought me to this studio as a surprise date because we've always wanted to try…read morepottery and it was soooo much fun! Unfortunately the class with the wheel was sold out but we did the clay hand building and it was awesome. You basically get two hours to design your own mug from scratch. The instructor was so nice and sweet and was around to help/answer any questions during this time. Working with the clay wasn't as difficult or messy as I thought it would be and I think we actually got the hang of it pretty fast. At the end of the class you can choose to buy the mug you made for $15 or not. If you choose the former, they will contact you in a month to go pick it up given that they have to dry, fire, and glaze the piece. I think the class its BYOB because one of the couples had a bottle of wine, wish we had known! Overall, I loved it. It makes for a great date and even a fun group outing. I cannot wait to go back and try the wheel workshop soon!

A warm and welcoming pottery studio in an area that is easy to get to. It is an extremely well…read moreorganized and clean space with good lighting and space for both hand building and the wheel. The classes are taught by skilled instructors and there are 2 complimentary 4 hour studio time with additional time available for a fee. I was most impressed that pieces are fired rather quickly and the support from fellow potters is extremely impressive A great studio for both beginners and advance potters

La Mano is a great ceramics studio. It is small enough that there is a lot of personal…read moreinteraction, yet big enough to have plenty of wheels and supplies, and a lot of great people. The instructors are very skilled and knowledgeable and are always very helpful. It's a fun and supportive place to learn and create.

Ashcan is definitely one of the best art studios of NYC. Very nice and talented teachers there…read morehelping me to prepare my portfolio and finally I got accepted by Parsons. A lot of thanks to them and great time spending there.

Going to Ashcan was the best decision I could have made. I learned so much and was guided every…read morestep of the way to make the best art portafolio for the university. If it was not for them I would have not been able to create such great work and get accepted to my dream school.

At art school, I bought a table made of mosaic. Then I tried to get some lessons. I really liked…read morethe atmosphere and good relations of Angels and Jacob. Thank you very much.

I have been a student at Unicorn Art Studio for the last four years and have developed as a mosaic…read moreartist in ways I never imagined were possible. As background, I had extensive business career, no art training, and simply the desire to learn to make beautiful mosaic works of art. The teachers here are virtuoso. They are true artists. Their sense of color, balance, and design is extraordinary. Every week I go to Unicorn I am inspired. The pieces I create under the Hanansens' tutelage are displayed with pride in my, my friends', and relatives' homes. You cannot find people who are more dedicated to your success. If you live in NYC or environs or visit NYC don't miss booking some sessions at Unicorn. The instruction has changed my life.