DIY Classes in NYC, New York

Join us for this fun workshop as we mingle & create a rustic blanket ladder. NO pre-assembled wood here, YOU create the entire project by cutting, nailing, sanding, and staining all on your own! Makers will gain experience with the miter saw, table saw, pneumatic nail gun, power sanders, and finishing. All materials included!

In this comprehensive and hands on evening workshop, Richard Mandelbaum, herbalist and Co-Founder of NYC's ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism,  will teach your how to make your own herbal tinctures using alcohol, water and glycerin from both fresh and dried medicinal plants.   Topics covered will include: when to make...

‘Tis the season... to step up your holiday card game! Get them made and sent early this year by coming to our Holiday Card Workshop. We’ll teach you a stamp carving technique that will bring your card making to the next level. And as a bonus, we will send them for you! Come have some holiday fun as our JamMaster will show you: How to draw the...

Start your own hanging garden and learn some basic leatherworking in this fun workshop!  First, you'll blend and layer watercolor stains on vegetabletanned leather strips.  Then, you'll assemble these strips with basic tools and rivets to create a beautiful hanger for your favorite plant.  Wear clothes you don't mind getting dye on....

Need a place to create, get inspired, and hang out with like-minded crafters and sewists? Well, look no further! You've come to the right place! Come sew, create, make, wrap, and have a great time along the way!  This Workshop is for intermediate levels and creates a space to work on all gifting projects around the holiday season. We have lots...

Learn all the skills you need to create your own custom bridal bouquet, matching boutonniere, and petite table centerpiece! We’ll discuss where to purchase flowers and supplies, costs, and flower processing and care. During this class, we use simple design techniques with easy-to-understand instructions to create unique wedding floral masterpiec...

Learn how worms work their magic, converting kitchen scraps into a rich organic soil amendment. In this hands-on workshop, the NYC Compost Project will introduce composting, demonstrate how to set up an indoor worm bin, and go over basic worm care.  Participants are welcome to bring their own container, and we’ll provide the tools to transform...

You’ll learn a little bit of everything in this class – stenciling, hand sewing, and aromatherapy. We’ll talk a little bit about what scents are good for motivation, romance, and relaxation & stress relief. Many of these (like lavender) serve double duty – also preventing pests – which is why scented sachets are perfect to keep clothes...

Plant Nite: Dig, drink and be merry Cultivate your creativity, naturally. Our gifted growers will guide you step-by-step as you make a mini Zen garden, succulent arrangement, or tiny terrarium. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up, get out, and get making! Instruction is provided by an expert host, so no experience is required,...

Love Wallpaper? Hang it yourself. Learn to prepare walls, select paste, overlap seams and meet corners - even on crooked walls. Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee