DIY Classes in NYC, New York

Want to take one of our DIY Basics cycle workshops on its own? Use this option to book any workshop by itself! Join our fun and hands-on group workshops and empower yourself to tackle almost any DIY or handy project.

How to replace a fuse, change an outlet, install a fixture, test for power and splice a wire. Make common household repairs without calling the electrician. Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee

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...

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!

Join your favorite lady beekeepers, Carolina and Stacey of Island Bee Project, to make your very own Beeswax Wraps, a reusable and sustainable alternative to plastic wrap and single-use plastic. You will leave with the know-how to create your own beeswax wraps at home using upcycled cotton fabric scraps!  Who we are:  Island Bee Project...

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...

Full Course Title: Self Care for Women: Mindful Cycles, Healthy Bodies, Clean Beauty In this comprehensive class, herbalist, food entrepreneur, birth and postpartum doula and mom Laena McCarthy, will discuss healing traditions and practices to boost the female body's natural resilience while protecting from stress and damage, from the inside...

October 12, 13 & 19 Did you know that you can now get your whole genome sequenced for less than the cost of an iPhone? And that an organism with specific genes removed isn't considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Biotechnology touches many aspects of our lives and is changing with blinding speed. This introductory course covers the...

Making a hyper-tufa planter is like making mud pies: messy and fun! Use peat moss, perlite, cement, and water to create a lightweight container that mimics the look of an old stone English watering trough.  Hyper-tufa planters are the perfect vessels for highlighting small plants, including herbs and cacti. Nick Gershberg shares his secrets about...