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Impress your bestie or family with unique experience gifts in NYC that will make for a truly memorable present! Whether you want to treat your baking show obsessed friend to a French patisserie class on the Upper West Side or have a fun afternoon with your mom taking a candle making class in Brooklyn, you’ll find cool gifts for creative friends or the craft-curious, such as pottery gifts and foodie experiences. All of our hands-on workshops are perfect for beginners and will make you a hero for thinking outside the box. New York experience gifts will allow you to take advantage of the best the city has to offer!
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Sterling Silver Ring Making Class
5.0 (61)
Williamsburg
$180
Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
4.9 (27)
4k followers
Williamsburg
$75
Fresh Pasta Cooking Class: Agnolotti, Cavatelli, Fettuccine
5.0 (222)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (123)
8 years in business
Garment District
$84 - $99
Custom Tufting Workshop
4.9 (47)
8 years in business
Garment District & Manhattan
$129
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (925)
Midtown West
$96
Oil Painting Class
5.0 (56)
Brooklyn
/ Mobile
$100 - $130
Porcelain Mugs Pottery Class
5.0 (24)
9k followers
Greenpoint
$85
Scented Candle Workshop
5.0 (31)
Theatre District
/ Mobile
$50 - $60
DIY Perfume Bar Experience
4.9 (98)
10 years in business
Greenpoint
$88
Terrarium Building Workshop
4.8 (18)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$99 - $139
Neapolitan Pizza Making Class with Wine
4.9 (28)
27 years in business
Financial District
$80 - $100
Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Class
4.9 (13)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$64 - $79
Signature Mixology Class
5.0 (177)
10 years in business
World Trade Center
$95
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
4.8 (26)
8k followers
East Village
$110 - $125
Craft Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (92)
Turtle Bay
/ Mobile
$115 - $125
French Croissant Baking Class
4.9 (164)
East Village
$85 - $95
Framed Moss Wall Art Workshop
4.9 (12)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$89 - $99
Wine and Pottery Hand Building Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$75
Candle Making Workshop in Mosaic Holder
5.0 (5)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Financial District
/ Mobile
$69 - $79
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Neapolitan Pizza Making Class with Wine
4.9 (28)
27 years in business
Financial District
$80 - $100
Signature Mixology Class
5.0 (177)
10 years in business
World Trade Center
$95
Sourdough Bread Making Workshop
4.8 (26)
8k followers
East Village
$110 - $125
Craft Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (92)
Turtle Bay
/ Mobile
$115 - $125
French Croissant Baking Class
4.9 (164)
East Village
$85 - $95
Weekly Meal Prep Cooking Class
5.0 (11)
Bushwick
$90
Wagashi Japanese Confectionery Making Workshop
5.0 (8)
East Village
/ Mobile
$80 - $110
Japanese Sushi Making Class
4.8 (70) (teacher)
8 years in business
Chelsea
$120
Macaron Making Workshop
5.0 (26)
35 years in business
Flatiron
$100 - $125
Knife Skills Workshop
5.0 (16)
3 years in business
Williamsburg
$100
Georgian Cooking Class
5.0 (45)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
Spanish Dinner Cooking Class
5.0 (26)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
Classic and Creative Cocktails Class
5.0 (66)
Manhattan
$75 - $95
Latte Art and Basics for Beginners Class
5.0 (4)
Williamsburg
$85 - $150
Italian Cuisine Cooking Class
4.9 (38)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
Italian Dinner Cooking Class
4.7 (29)
8 years in business
Chelsea
$120
Cake Decorating Basics Workshop
4.9 (28)
35 years in business
Flatiron
/ Mobile
$105 - $150
Greek Feast Cooking Workshop
4.8 (15)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
Flaky Croissant Making Class
4.9 (147) (teacher)
35 years in business
Flatiron
$100 - $125
Japanese Cooking Class
4.7 (25)
Greenwich Village
$135 - $145
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (925)
Midtown West
$96
Porcelain Mugs Pottery Class
5.0 (24)
9k followers
Greenpoint
$85
Wine and Pottery Hand Building Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$75
Matcha Bowl Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
4k followers
Williamsburg
$75 - $85
Porcelain Vase Pottery Class
5.0 (41) (teacher)
9k followers
Greenpoint
$105
Mug and Saucer Pottery Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (41) (teacher)
Greenpoint
$105
Porcelain Planters Ceramics Class
5.0 (7)
5.0 (41) (teacher)
Greenpoint
$95
DIY Pottery Painting Workshop
4.7 (12)
Chelsea
$50 - $70
Family Clay Hand Building Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
4k followers
Williamsburg
$70 - $80
One Day Wheel Throwing Workshop
12k followers
Brooklyn
$90
Clay Handbuilding Class
4.7 (9)
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Chelsea
$100
Ceramic Painting Workshop
4.9 (34) (teacher)
4k followers
Williamsburg
$75
Affordable Pottery Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (1k) (teacher)
Midtown West
$50
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
4.7 (25) (teacher)
Chelsea
$100 - $200
Ceramic Painting Workshop in Manhattan, NY
4.8 (63) (teacher)
7 years in business
Garment District
$49
Sculpt and Paint Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (23) (teacher)
Long Island City
/ Mobile
$115 - $140
Pottery Class: Private Lesson
4.8 (44)
Midtown West
$115 - $200
Wheel Throwing and Sip Pottery Class
12k followers
Brooklyn
$90
Ceramic Tableware Set Workshop
5.0 (41) (teacher)
9k followers
Greenpoint
$175
Sgraffito Dish or Dinner Plate Workshop
5.0 (47) (teacher)
Clinton Hill
/ Mobile
$80 - $85
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Custom Tufting Workshop
4.9 (47)
8 years in business
Garment District & Manhattan
$129
Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Class
4.9 (13)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$64 - $79
Candle Making Workshop in Mosaic Holder
5.0 (5)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Financial District
/ Mobile
$69 - $79
Sip and Mosaic Lamp Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Financial District
$129
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
5.0 (13)
6 years in business
Garment District
$99
Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Garment District
$79
Diamond Ring Making Class
4.9 (17)
East Village
$185 - $1,120
Japanese Kimekomi Doll-Making Workshop
5.0 (22)
15 years in business
East Village
/ Mobile
$80
Stained Glass Workshop
20k followers
Williamsburg
$254
Tufting Class
5.0 (9)
51k followers
Long Island City
$129 - $199
Custom Tufting Workshop in Financial District
5.0 (5)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Financial District
$129
Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder Workshop
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Financial District
$79
Visible Mending Workshop: Denim Upcycling
5.0 (23)
29k followers
Midtown West
/ Mobile
$65 - $85
Say It with Stitches Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (19)
29k followers
Midtown West
$50 - $65
Wire Ring Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Mosaic Lamp Making Class in Lower Manhattan
5.0 (6)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Financial District
$99
Custom Tufting Workshop
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Garment District
$129
Turkish Mosaic Lamp and Sip Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.9 (99) (teacher)
Garment District
$119
Mizuhiki Jewelry Art Class
5.0 (27)
8 years in business
Kips Bay
/ Mobile
$45 - $55
Turkish Mosaic Candle Making Class
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Financial District
$79
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Oil Painting Class
5.0 (56)
Brooklyn
/ Mobile
$100 - $130
Graffiti Workshop
4.9 (62)
Williamsburg
$45 - $90
Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class
4.8 (32)
15 years in business
East Village
/ Mobile
$60
New York Inspired Oil Painting Class
5.0 (103) (teacher)
Williamsburg
/ Mobile
$100 - $130
Watercolor Class
5.0 (20)
3k followers
Williamsburg
/ Mobile
$100 - $130
Resin Arts and Crafts Workshop
5.0 (70)
2 years in business
SoHo
/ Mobile
$80
Drawing Class
5.0 (9)
5.0 (103) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$100 - $130
Pet Portrait Oil Painting Class
5.0 (103) (teacher)
3k followers
Brooklyn
$100 - $115
Resin Canvas Art Workshop
5.0 (18)
2 years in business
SoHo
$150
Monet-Inspired Brunch Painting Class
11 years in business
29k followers
Chelsea
$78
Figure Drawing Class at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
5.0 (103) (teacher)
Yorkville
/ Mobile
$115 - $130
Paint Your Loved One Oil Painting Class
5.0 (103) (teacher)
3k followers
Brooklyn
$100 - $115
Suminagashi: Japanese Ink Marbling Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (172) (teacher)
East Village
/ Mobile
$60
Glow in the Dark Paint, Slime and Sip Class
4.6 (17)
Long Island City
$60
Studio Sip and Paint Class
5.0 (103) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$125 - $145
Oil Painting Course at Your Own Pace: 3 Sessions
5.0 (103) (teacher)
3k followers
Brooklyn
$225
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (10)
2 years in business
SoHo
$80
Splatter Room and Fluid Art Experience for Teams
200k followers
14k followers
Garment District
$105 - $120
Street Photography Workshop: SoHo
5.0 (8)
13 years in business
NoHo
$125
Iconic Landmarks Night Light Painting Class
4.6 (23) (teacher)
Long Island City
$63
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Classic and Creative Cocktails Class
5.0 (66)
Manhattan
$75 - $95
Après Hours: Winter Cocktail Making Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (152) (teacher)
Turtle Bay
$125 - $130
Fall Flavors Cocktail Making Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (152) (teacher)
Turtle Bay
$130
Mix and Match Mixology Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (152) (teacher)
Turtle Bay
/ Mobile
$130 - $150
Botanical Cocktail Making Class
4.7 (18)
5k followers
Upper East Side
/ Mobile
$125 - $145
Old Fashioned Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (152) (teacher)
Turtle Bay
$100 - $115
Mocktail Mixology Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
9k followers
Lower East Side
$95 - $114
Seasonal Craft Cocktail Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
9k followers
Manhattan
$150 - $180
Spritz and a Cocktail Class
4.9 (10)
4k followers
Turtle Bay
$99 - $110
Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Class
13 years in business
340k followers
Williamsburg
$65
Holiday Mixology Workshop
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Midtown East
$75 - $95
Cinco De Mayo Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (152) (teacher)
4k followers
Turtle Bay
$120 - $130
Cocktail Classics with Modern Twists Workshop
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Manhattan
/ Mobile
$75 - $95
Seasonal Craft Cocktail Making Class
4.8 (1k) (teacher)
22k followers
Chelsea
/ Mobile
$75 - $95
Booze-Free Mixology Class: Craft Zero-Proof Cocktails
Flatiron
$45
Classic Cocktail Making Workshop
2 years in business
Greenpoint
$80 - $100
Boozy Ice Cream Cocktail Class - QUEENS
340k followers
Astoria
$65
Valentine's Day Cocktail Making Class
4.9 (152) (teacher)
Turtle Bay
$150 - $200
Bartending Course
Elmhurst
$399
Halloween Cocktail Making Class: Spirits After Dark
4.9 (152) (teacher)
4k followers
Turtle Bay
$120 - $130
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Scented Candle Workshop
5.0 (31)
Theatre District
/ Mobile
$50 - $60
DIY Perfume Bar Experience
4.9 (98)
10 years in business
Greenpoint
$88
Sip and Pour Candle Making Class
5.0 (80)
28 years in business
Upper West Side
/ Mobile
$60
Sip and Make a Candle Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Financial District
/ Mobile
$109
Luxury Perfume Blending Class
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Tribeca
$95 - $120
DIY Perfume Making Class
5.0 (23)
10 years in business
Greenpoint
$120
Candle Decorating Workshop
5.0 (77)
6 years in business
Little Neck
/ Mobile
$65
Artisan Soy Candle Workshop
4.8 (6)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Garment District
/ Mobile
$59
Candle Making Workshop in Mosaic Holder
5.0 (8)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Garment District
/ Mobile
$69 - $79
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (30)
Bedford-Stuyvesant
/ Mobile
$95 - $115
Artisan Soy Candle Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Financial District
/ Mobile
$59
Sip and Mosaic Candle Making Class
4.9 (99) (teacher)
Garment District
$109
Sip and Craft Your Candle Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
Financial District
$109
Sip and Make a Candle Workshop in Midtown
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$109
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (96) (teacher)
120k followers
Bushwick
$85
Natural Perfume Making Class
5.0 (8)
4.9 (126) (teacher)
Upper West Side
/ Mobile
$98
Vegan Candle Making with Reused Wine Bottles Class
5.0 (1)
7k followers
Ridgewood
/ Mobile
$70
Candle Making Class
5.0 (88)
6 years in business
Bushwick
/ Mobile
$68
Vegan Candle Making Class
7k followers
Ridgewood
/ Mobile
$50 - $60
Paint Taper Candles Workshop
5.0 (33) (teacher)
Theatre District
$55
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Terrarium Building Workshop
4.8 (18)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$99 - $139
Framed Moss Wall Art Workshop
4.9 (12)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$89 - $99
Moss Wall Art Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Manhattan
/ Mobile
$89 - $99
Floral Arranging Workshop for Beginners
6 years in business
Manhattan
$125
Living Terrarium Workshop in Financial District
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Financial District
$89 - $139
Neon Wall Art Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Garment District
/ Mobile
$119 - $129
Mini Terrarium Making Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Financial District
$69
Ikebana Floral Arrangement Workshop
4.9 (8)
4k followers
Lower East Side
/ Mobile
$98
Moss Wall Art Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Garment District
$99
Terrarium Workshop: Craft, Sip, and Relax
5.0 (11)
6 years in business
Garment District
$149
Mini Terrarium Workshop
4.8 (5)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Garment District
/ Mobile
$59 - $69
Bonsai Tree Class
5.0 (28)
15 years in business
East Village
/ Mobile
$200
Sip and Make a Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (664) (teacher)
Financial District
$139 - $149
Mini Terrarium Making Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Garment District
$69
Self-Sustaining Terrarium Workshop
4.7 (12)
6 years in business
Garment District
$99 - $149
Neon Art Frame Workshop
4.9 (664) (teacher)
8 years in business
Financial District
$119 - $129
Self-Sustaining Terrarium Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Financial District
$99 - $149
Neon Moss Frame Workshop
4.6 (5)
4.9 (99) (teacher)
Garment District
$119
Neon Art Frame Workshop
4.9 (99) (teacher)
6 years in business
Financial District
$119 - $129
Moss Wall Art Workshop in Financial District
4.9 (99) (teacher)
Financial District
$99
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Diamond Ring Making Class
4.9 (17)
East Village
$185 - $1,120
Wire Ring Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Mizuhiki Jewelry Art Class
5.0 (27)
8 years in business
Kips Bay
/ Mobile
$45 - $55
Jewelry Making Class
4.8 (23)
5k followers
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Mizuhiki Class: Japanese Decorative Knots
4.9 (172) (teacher)
6k followers
East Village
/ Mobile
$60 - $70
Silver Ring Making Class
4.9 (34) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$240
Preserved Floral Ring Making Workshop
5 years in business
Murray Hill
$129
Necklace Jewelry Making Class
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Bracelet Jewelry Making Class
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Jewelry Making Class: Girl Time
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Earring Jewelry Making Class
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Jewelry Making Class: Drop Earrings
4.9 (41) (teacher)
Midwood
$90 - $150
Beaded Jewelry Making Class
4.9 (41) (teacher)
5k followers
Midwood
/ Mobile
$90 - $150
Leaf Design Japanese Mizuhiki Jewelry Making Class
5.0 (27) (teacher)
Kips Bay
$50 - $55
Handcrafted Necklace Making Class
6 years in business
Greenpoint
/ Mobile
$115 - $125
Jewelry Making Course
5.0 (20) (teacher)
East Village
$380 - $2,952
Silver Clay Jewelry Making Class
5.0 (5)
7k followers
Clinton Hill
$210 - $230
Gemstone Ring Jewelry Making Class
5.0 (1)
Williamsburg
$280
Water Casting Jewelry Making Class
4.9 (7)
5.0 (71) (teacher)
Williamsburg
$260
Metal Jewelry Party Workshop
Williamsburg
$380
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Lisa Martin
I was fortunate to work with Lisa as my instructor today, especially since it was my first time working with stained glass; she was very patient and gave excellent instructions. I will definitely returnI was fortunate to work with Lisa as my instructor today, especially since it was my first time working with stained glass; she was very patient and gave excellent instructions. I will definitely return for another class and I plan to bring my partner along. This class would make a great gift! + more
Tyson Sundsmo
So much fun! We went to celebrate our 10th anniversary and it was a perfect way to spend the evening. Travis was a great instructor and his studio space is super cool and inspiring. Would definitely recommendSo much fun! We went to celebrate our 10th anniversary and it was a perfect way to spend the evening. Travis was a great instructor and his studio space is super cool and inspiring. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a creative date night, or wanting to make a unique handmade gift to give someone this holiday season. + more
Lilit Gevorkyan
This plant hanger macrame workshop with Lesle was the highlight of my week! I got this as a gift for my mom's birthday, prior to booking - Leslie was very communicative and helped me arrange the datesThis plant hanger macrame workshop with Lesle was the highlight of my week! I got this as a gift for my mom's birthday, prior to booking - Leslie was very communicative and helped me arrange the dates and expectation for the workshop. During the workshop, she provided amazing instructions on how to create our own first plant hanger! My mom absolutely loved this workshop and that's what made me the happiest. We both thought that making this are was going to be very difficult but were surprised at the beatuy we created in the end thanks to Leslie's instructions! Though we booked a group class, my mom and I were the only ones in the workshop - and I'd highly recommend a private class as we had a more intimate and detailed instructions, with patience and care. My mom and I went to Michael's later that day to get some cords of our own to keep the technique fresh! + more
Randy Kono
This class was such a wonderful experience! My wife and I decided to learn something new for our 7th anniversary, and we’re both so glad we did! Travis is a great teacher, and very interesting and inspiringThis class was such a wonderful experience! My wife and I decided to learn something new for our 7th anniversary, and we’re both so glad we did! Travis is a great teacher, and very interesting and inspiring guy. He’s also a pilot for crying out loud! Gave us all the relevant instructions, did a couple demos and we were on our way. Travis even gave a very thoughtful anniversary gift. I would highly recommend this class! Five stars!️ ️️️️ + more
Mohammed
The class with the chocolate making chef was great!! We spent a couple hours taking our entire journey through the BEAN to the BAR process. It was crazy seeing and learning about how the beans actuallyThe class with the chocolate making chef was great!! We spent a couple hours taking our entire journey through the BEAN to the BAR process. It was crazy seeing and learning about how the beans actually make their way from being grinded, processed, heated, melted, etc. into an actual chocolate bar We got to take the chocolates home and had 3+ bags filled so its been a great time sharing it with others Best gift ever esepcially for anyone that's a chocoholic like me :) + more
Lindy B
My second review here! I’ve been here before and really love this place. This time I came with my own idea, and Helen was a huge help. Definitely recommend it if you want to create a special gift for yourself or a friend!
Geri
This was a surprise gift from my husband and we had so much fun! This class so unique and relaxing. The instructors were so helpful and supportive and made this experience even better! They explained everythingThis was a surprise gift from my husband and we had so much fun! This class so unique and relaxing. The instructors were so helpful and supportive and made this experience even better! They explained everything so carefully and checked in on us several times. Music playlist was also great. Highly recommend! + more
Alin Dolly
Yesterday I made a wonderful gift for my friend and gave it to her. I would like to thank my instructor for helping me select the topic and walking me through the process. Everyone loved my painting! IYesterday I made a wonderful gift for my friend and gave it to her. I would like to thank my instructor for helping me select the topic and walking me through the process. Everyone loved my painting! I work in IT but I feel like an artist. + more
Unique Experience Gift Ideas NYC
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We’ve all received those gifts that don’t get much use or you might have even regifted. When you give a unique experience gift card, you don't have to worry about it sitting in a closet or junk drawer. Your loved ones can choose a class that fits their interests, from jewelry making to a graffiti art tour to dive into the origins of New York City street art.
Does your friend or family member love world-class food and drink experiences? You’re in the right place for amazing culinary classes with local chefs. Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch or get an in-depth lesson in Indian cooking working side by side in a teacher’s kitchen. If your BFF would rather stick to happy hour, you can call up your crew and learn how to make cocktails at a popular Manhattan bar. They can choose their own adventure when you give a gift experience.
Best experience gifts in NYC to give and receive in 2026
- Gifts for art lovers: From an exciting pottery wheel throwing class date night to a cozy crochet workshop for beginners, craft classes will treat your giftee to a new skill and allow them to explore their creative side!
- Foodie gifts: Enjoy a sandwich tour through Brooklyn, brush up your cooking skills in a pasta making class, or make edible art in a cake decorating class. Cooking classes and culinary experiences make for great gift ideas for foodies! Swap the restaurant gift card for an opportunity to explore one of their favorite cuisines!
- Presents for plant lovers: Skip the last-minute grocery store bouquet for a day of hands-on learning with a workshop gift card! Not only will it take you less time to buy this thoughtful gift, but you’ll also leave them with a beautiful custom bouquet and beginner floristry skills so they can brighten up their home with blooms whenever they want!
Unique New York gift experience gifts for creatives
Maybe you need a gift idea for couples and the usual possibilities aren’t that inspiring. Gift experiences will help them create unforgettable memories, especially when it involves activities like body painting for couples or a romantic cooking class perfect for a milestone anniversary. Whether you need a thoughtful present for your parents or childhood best friend, you can find the best experience gifts around New York, from Astoria to the Lower East Side.
If you know someone who is an avid crafter, we have all the hands-on experiences anyone could want. New York City is filled with artists and teachers who love sharing what they know whether it’s jewelry making or knife smithing, we have unique experiences they’ll talk about for a long time! Our craft classes offer the chance to customize sneakers or make a macrame plant hanger and give them something fun and challenging to add to their skill set in 2026.
Your guide to New York experiences for locals
Whether you’re looking for new experiences in the city or a gift for the New Yorker in your life, these unique experiences will take you or your giftee on a new adventure through the Big Apple. Here’s three things to consider when searching for gifts across the city!
- Who’s it for? Looking for relaxing gift experiences for mom, the perfect surprise party idea for your bestie, or a romantic anniversary gift for your partner? An experience is just the way to show them you care! Spend time together learning something new, enjoying an activity, and creating memories together! There’s something for everyone in our collection of workshops, including cozy crafting workshops, lively cocktail classes, and picture-perfect paint-and-sip classes.
- Where do they live or plan to travel? From pottery classes in Hell’s Kitchen to Indian cooking classes in Queens, you can find an experience for every person in your life who calls New York home. There’s no shortage of fun New York experiences in your neighborhood. If you want to host a bash, bring the party to you with our mobile teachers!
- How to book? We’ve made it easy for you by offering workshop gift cards available to purchase online! This gives the flexibility for your gift recipient to pick something they’ll love at a convenient time and location. With no expiration date, there’s no rush and no stress!
Gift ideas in New York to explore the city
Foodie gifts: From sandwich tours through Brooklyn to a farmer’s market tour in Union Square! You can explore new areas or learn foodie secrets in your favorite neighborhoods in NYC. If you’re looking for gift ideas for foodies, this wholesome and delicious idea will make their mouth water!
Cocktail making class: Tired of going to the same old bar? Book a cocktail making class in a new neighborhood for a little adventure. It will make an extra subway stop worth the effort! You’ll take home new cocktail recipes and enjoy a few tasty drinks in a chic bar. This also makes for fun party ideas if you’re looking to turn your gift idea into a celebration!
Paint and sip vouchers: Enjoy the great outdoors with a paint and sip class in the park! From iconic Central Park to Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, there is inspiration around every corner. This makes for a great gift idea for anyone who enjoys a relaxing day in the city.
5-star rated gifts for New Yorkers who have everything
Fresh pasta making class with Red Inside Culinary, South Village
“I got this for a gift for my girlfriend for valentines day. I printed out ClassBento and let her pick the class of her choosing. She landed on Red Inside Pasta Class and she could not have chose a better class. 100/100. I cannot wait to take another one of their classes! The two chefs were incredible and full of knowledge. Awesome experience, highly recommended.” - Edwin
Gemstone ring jewelry class with NYC Jewelry Lab, East Williamsburg
“Received this class as an anniversary gift, and had a great time. Carolina taught us so much, was very thorough and friendly, and we walked away with beautiful professional-looking rings. Would recommend this class to anyone!” - Gabrielle
Private pottery class with Pottery NYC, Hell’s Kitchen
“The best birthday gift, ever! My bestie and I took a private class to learn how to use the wheel. It was an amazing, rich experience, thanks to Thistle, our instructor. She taught us how to manipulate the clay and to become consistent in forming shapes. So much fun and a great value.” - Julia
Cool experiences in NYC for adults
- Tufting classes: Explore the viral sensation and learn how to make a custom tufted rug!
- Ikebana floristry classes: Enjoy a relaxing day among nature in a traditional Japanese floristry workshop.
- Fluid art bear class: They can create their own fine-art-inspired creation in an acrylic pour painting class!
- Vintage cake decorating classes: Explore cake decorating with a coquette and romantic twist! Perfect for birthday gifts!
- Perfume making classes: They can craft a signature scent as unique and special as themselves. This makes for a simple and personalized gift idea!
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