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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Make your own finger knitted handbag in this knitting workshop in NYC!
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Velvet tube yarn to make a brag-worthy handbag and a beverage.
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Recent reviews of Chunky Velvet Bag Knitting Workshop
- 5/5 from Tracy Markin, attended Jun 2026: Really great class and teacher! I loved it and the bag is really cute. I highly recommend doing this activity
- 5/5 from Leah Margolis, attended Aug 2025: An enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. The teacher was very patient and provided step by step instructions.
- 5/5 from Aegina Barnes, attended Mar 2025: I love Lori's classes! I was in this workshop with two other people, and we all were thrilled with our handbags! We couldn't believe we were able to complete such beautiful things so easily and in such a short amount of time. The colors are so rich, and the yarn is so soft! The very first night, I used my bag and had people admiring it. It was so fun to say, "I made it this morning!"
- 5/5 from Mary Sherman, attended Mar 2025: I found out about The Crafty Lounge in The New Yorker Mag. This class was so much fun and for a non-knitter it was very doable. The teacher was wonderful and gave our group gentle and encouraging guidance. Our chunky purses turned out beautifully. This is a fun place to go as an individual or as a group. There are lots of great classes offered for all skill levels.
- 5/5 from Jamie Price, attended Dec 2024: To my surprise, it turned out to be a private workshop with just my friend and me. This was fantastic because we had the host's full attention. I had no prior experience with anything crafty like this, but thankfully, it wasn't necessary. One of the great things about in-person workshops is having an experienced teacher on hand who can make suggestions and help troubleshoot any mistakes you might make. The space was wonderful—crafty and welcoming. The teacher even brought her dog, Snoopy, for us to enjoy! She was amazing, and the workshop was a great experience.
- 5/5 from Kalyn Hicks, attended Nov 2024: The workshop is very beginner friendly! Lori was very nice and patient. The bag came out really cute. Definitely a fun and relaxing way to spend my day for a solo date. I look forward to seeing which workshops I may want to attend in the future.
- 5/5 from Lisa Weksler, attended Nov 2024: Our class was amazing! We were able to make an awsome large bag with just a big ball of chunky yarn! The bag is so soft and spacious enough to fit a computer, water bottles, pens and more! Our teacher, who was also the buissness owner was an amazing teacher. She made making this bag so easy, even though we were total beginners! The studio was so cute, and had products from others classes they offer. Also we got to take a picture with our bags and her adorable dog in charge, Snoopy! I loved this class
- 5/5 from Anonymized ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Great yarn selection and lots of fun! The instructor made it super easy to follow. Venue is very spacious.
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Hi there! ​I’m Lori!When I was young, my favorite time of day was when I was allowed to draw, paint and make things. As I got older, this love never faded and knitting and crocheting have become my form of meditation, my personal escape. I love nothing more than starting a new project to keep my hands busy and my mind distracted. The sound of knitting needles becomes my mantra as my sweater would start to take shape. Completing a real alpaca sweater and saying, “I made that!” makes me feel proud of my accomplishment.I went to business school and you can say I went from Kraft to craft! Meaning I worked in marketing at Kraft Foods and now I'm crafting! It's been a long career journey here and I'm so happy to be here now, sharing my love and joy in creating things from scratch. I want to help you take your mind off things, learn a new craft and be social! Maybe meet a like minded person, a friend who likes to make things too. For me, friendship and crafting go hand in hand; that’s what The Crafty Lounge is all about—offering a space to meet new friends and share in this interest we love. Why not take a few minutes for yourself, get crafty and ​join a community of like-minded people. Think of it like your Book Club meets up with knitting needles.​Please sign up for a workshop and join me in building this community to be inspired to discover your own creativity. Let’s craft together… Think how inspired you’ll feel when someone says, “You made that?!”And, just a fun fact: I've run 25 marathons. And on top of that, I’m proud to have received over 50 five-star reviews from students who have loved crafting with me. Hope to see you in a workshop soon!
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