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Painting from Life: Alla Prima
Chelsea Classical Studio See all classes by this school @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY
Develop fundamental painting skills in a direct-from-the-model class focused on draftsmanship, values, and color. With ongoing demonstrations and critique, you’ll practice mixing accurate color values and placing them effectively in your composition. Leave with stronger foundations for building confident, believable paintings from observation.
Nov 3rd
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 5th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 10th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 12th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 17th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Vintage Lambeth Cake Decorating
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Build upon your cake decorating skills by learning classic techniques in this advanced class. Discover how to create vintage Lambeth-style designs, lifting your cake artistry through intricate piping and beautiful patterns. The course is ideal for those who have completed the foundational cake decorating class and are ready to refine their craft.
Nov 1st
11am–1:30pm ET
Nov 20th
3–5:30pm ET
Nov 21st
1–3:30pm ET
Dec 26th
3–5:30pm ET
Homemade Pasta
Atelier Sucré See all classes by this school @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY
Learn how to make fresh pasta at home with our chef at Atelier Sucré. You'll explore different pasta shapes and experiment with seasonal flavors in this hands-on class. Stay to enjoy your homemade pasta creations on-site.
Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)
RESOBOX See all classes by this school @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY
Explore the meditative elegance of Sumi-e, the centuries-old East Asian art of ink wash-painting. Students learn to distill the essential quality of a subject into the fewest possible brushstrokes, developing a refined sensitivity to form, space, and personal expression. A calming, deeply rewarding artistic practice for anyone drawn to contemplative creativity.
Nov 3rd
6–7:10pm ET
Nov 3rd
7:45–8:55pm ET
Nov 21st
12:45–1:55pm ET
Dec 2nd
6–7:10pm ET
Dec 2nd
7:45–8:55pm ET
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How to Cook Fish
Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY
Discover three apartment-friendly methods for cooking fish in this comprehensive class. We'll walk you through buying, storing, and substituting fish, and you'll go home with a pocket guide on the best picks and what to skip. Dishes include slow-roasted fish with fennel, crispy fish with lemon-caper butter, and Asian-braised cod with bok choy. Join us and sharpen your fish-cooking skills.
Orecchiette Pasta alla Puttanesca
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Learn how to make a traditional Italian pasta dish in the Orecchiette Pasta alla Puttanesca cooking class. Chef Tommaso walks you through creating this delicious pasta from scratch, paired with a fresh tomato-based Puttanesca sauce. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun and pick up a new skill.
Dec 3rd
6:30–8:30pm ET
Dec 20th
5–7pm ET
Classic French Pastries
Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY
Build essential French pastry techniques as you work with puff pastry and pâte à choux to create elegant, approachable treats. Learn to bake buttery cinnamon-sugar palmiers, delicate berry-topped frangipane cakes, and savory gougères filled with whipped goat cheese. This hands-on class is ideal for anyone looking to lift their baking skills with classic French flair.
Handmade Pasta Masterclass: Penne, Farfalle & Cavatelli
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Learn to shape three distinct fresh pasta forms from scratch with an Italian chef as your guide. You'll work through penne, farfalle, and cavatelli, gaining an understanding of the history and regional traditions behind each shape along the way. The class rounds out with the preparation of a rich, authentic amatriciana sauce that brings everything together.
French Connection: A French Cuisine Cooking Class
Red Inside Culinary See all classes by this school @ 109 Macdougal St, New York, NY
Explore the elegance of French culinary tradition in this hands-on class led by a skilled chef. Students learn to prepare refined dishes using classic techniques, gaining a genuine appreciation for the craft and flavor that define French cooking. An accessible and enjoyable introduction for food lovers of any skill level.
Nov 10th
6–9pm ET
Nov 17th
6–9pm ET
Nov 24th
6–9pm ET
Dec 1st
6–9pm ET
Dec 8th
6–9pm ET
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Long Pose Figure Drawing & Painting
Chelsea Classical Studio See all classes by this school @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY
Develop figure drawing and painting skills by working from a live model in longer poses. Focus on composition, proportion, value, and color mixing while practicing a direct alla prima approach, with demonstrations and feedback throughout.
Nov 2nd
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 3rd
2–5pm ET
Nov 5th
2–5pm ET
Nov 9th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 10th
2–5pm ET
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Mozzarella Making (Includes Wine)
Murray's Cheese See all classes by this school @ 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY
Learn to stretch and shape fresh mozzarella by hand in this satisfying, skill-building class. Taste expertly made examples of other pulled curd cheeses, then work from scratch to produce your own high-quality mozzarella to bring home. A delicious and deeply rewarding experience for cheese lovers of all backgrounds.
Nov 4th
6:30–8pm ET
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Nov 28th
2–3:30pm ET
Dec 5th
11am–12:30pm ET
Dec 13th
2–3:30pm ET
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Accelerated Portraiture Drawing
The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art See all classes by this school @ 117 57th St, Brooklyn, NY
Investigate portraiture at The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art through study of facial construction, scale relationships, and cranial anatomy. Strengthen your ability to draw faces with confidence and authenticity through developed technical understanding.
Oct 30th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 5th
4–6pm ET
Nov 5th
6:30–9pm ET
Nov 6th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 12th
4–6pm ET
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French Tarts & Madeleines
Atelier Sucré See all classes by this school @ 104 East 7th St, New York, NY
Step into the world of elegant French pastries at Atelier Sucré and elevate your afternoon snack with the traditional Gouter experience. You will bake tarts filled with light custard cream and topped with lemon, chocolate, or fresh fruit. Round out your spread with classic Madeleines and impress your loved ones with your new skills.
Nov 22nd
10am–12:30pm ET
Dec 11th
6:30–9pm ET
Porcelain Mug Workshop
Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY
Hand-build elegant, functional tableware from slabs of porcelain in this hands-on workshop. Apply colored clay slips in shades of blue, black, gray, and pink to create striking surface designs and personalized patterns on a set of custom mugs.
Oct 31st
2–5pm ET
Nov 1st
2–5pm ET
Nov 7th
1–4pm ET
Nov 8th
2–5pm ET
Nov 14th
1–4pm ET
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Artisan Ravioli Making
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 338 W 36th St, New York, NY
Discover the joy of making fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare pasta dough, shape delicate ravioli, and create a creamy spinach and tomato Tuscan sauce under the guidance of a chef instructor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned home cooks alike, this interactive experience ends with a delicious meal you’ll be proud to re-create at home.
Nov 20th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Dec 10th
6:30–8:30pm ET
6-Week Culinary Boot Camp for Intermediate Cooks
Home Cooking New York See all classes by this school @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY
Sharpen your culinary abilities through a hands-on series focused on advanced methods and varied ingredients. Build confidence at the stove as you become comfortable with knife skills, work through meat and seafood preparation, and lift your dishes with expert seasoning and sauce-making.
Jan 13th
6–9pm ET
Meets 6 Times
Oil Painting for Total Beginners
The Art Studio NY See all classes by this school @ 243 W 72nd St , New York, NY
Develop essential painting techniques in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment while exploring subjects like still life, landscapes and floral scenes. Receive personalized guidance from a professional artist as you build confidence and your own creative style. Leave inspired with artwork you'll be proud to display while enjoying the relaxing benefits of painting.
Nov 16th
10:30am–12:30pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Nov 19th
7–9pm ET
Meets 6 Times
Handmade Pizza Party for Two People
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 338 W 36th St, New York, NY
Deepen your appreciation for pizza through a hands-on class that begins with an exploration of its history and regional styles across Italy. Students prepare a quick-rising dough, develop proper kneading technique for a well-structured crust, and top their Neapolitan-style pizza with their choice of classic ingredients. Accessible and engaging for beginners and experienced home cooks alike.
Nov 8th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 29th
2–4pm ET
Dec 20th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Incredible Handmade Pizza (BYOB)
Taste Buds Kitchen See all classes by this school @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY
Learn to make thin-crust pizza from scratch as you work with yeast, prepare dough, and assemble classic toppings. This relaxed, social cooking class is beginner-friendly and perfect for friends looking to enjoy handmade pizza together.
Fresh Handmade Fettuccine Pasta
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Experience the satisfaction of making fresh pasta from scratch beside seasoned chefs in this hands-on cooking class. You'll knead and roll silky fettuccine noodles by hand while preparing a smooth, creamy Alfredo sauce. Join us for a memorable culinary outing that brings the warmth and tradition of Italian home cooking to your plate.
Nov 8th
5–7pm ET
Nov 15th
1–3pm ET