Experience Gifts NYC


Need an uncommon gift idea for a family member or your bestie? Try unique experience gifts in NYC when a generic present won't do. 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. Experience gift ideas let's take advantage of the best New York has to offer.
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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

4.9 (587)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 20 guests

$96

Hand-building Ceramic Dinnerware Workshop

5.0 (23)

5.0 (56) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Brooklyn / Mobile

1 to 15 guests

$75 - $95

French Croissant Baking Class

5.0 (76)

6k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 16 guests

$85 - $99

Classic and Creative Cocktails Class

5.0 (34)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 26 guests

$75 - $95

Ikebana Class: Fun Beginner Lesson

5.0 (29)

2k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 6 guests

$90 - $117

DIY Perfume Bar Experience

5.0 (20)

2k

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 500 guests

$88

Fresh Pasta Cooking Workshop: Agnolotti, Cavatelli, Farfalle

5.0 (103)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 34 guests

$135

Fluid Bear Art Class

5.0 (6)

28k

Runs regularly

Queens

1 to 20 guests

$78 - $128

Knife Smithing Class

5.0 (20)

5.0 (49) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 10 guests

$295 - $485

Perfume Making Class

5.0 (25)

1k

Runs regularly

Brooklyn / Mobile

1 to 15 guests

$115

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

5.0 (5)

5.0 (268) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 300 guests

$99 - $129

Craft Cocktail Making Class

4.9 (30)

4k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 40 guests

$115 - $135

Oil Painting Class

5.0 (11)

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 6 guests

$75 - $120

Sip and Pour Candle Making Class

6k

98% recommend

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 12 guests

$45 - $60

Ceramics Wheel Throwing Class

5.0 (19)

4.9 (780) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 20 guests

$130

French Cuisine Class

5.0 (9)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 14 guests

$135

Handmade Sushi Rolls Class

4.9 (24)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 8 guests

$135

Sumi-e Japanese Ink-painting Class

4.9 (13)

4.9 (53) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 50 guests

$40

DIY Perfume Making Class

5.0 (15)

2k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 300 guests

$120

Sterling Silver Ring Making Class

5.0 (8)

98% recommend

Runs regularly

Brooklyn

1 to 4 guests

$180

Ikebana Class: Moribana Style

5.0 (5)

5.0 (38) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 15 guests

$150 - $195

Neriage Wheel Throwing Class

4.7 (74)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 20 guests

$105

New York Bagel Making Class

4.9 (14)

4.9 (151) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 16 guests

$85 - $99

Candle Making Workshop

5.0 (8)

6k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 500 guests

$68 - $98


Fresh Pasta Cooking Workshop: Agnolotti, Cavatelli, Farfalle

5.0 (103)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 34 guests

$135

Craft Cocktail Making Class

4.9 (30)

4k

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 40 guests

$115 - $135

French Cuisine Class

5.0 (9)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 14 guests

$135

Handmade Sushi Rolls Class

4.9 (24)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 8 guests

$135

New York Bagel Making Class

4.9 (14)

4.9 (151) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 16 guests

$85 - $99

Georgian Cooking Class

5.0 (13)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 14 guests

$135

Street Tacos Cooking Class

4.9 (11)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 34 guests

$65 - $89

Japanese Tea Ceremony Class

4.9 (8)

4.9 (53) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 31 guests

$40

Italian Cuisine Cooking Class

4.8 (14)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 16 guests

$135

French Macaron Making Class

5.0 (9)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 30 guests

$65 - $89

Spanish Dinner Cooking Class

5.0 (9)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 8 guests

$135

Handmade Pizza Party

5.0 (6)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 34 guests

$65 - $89

Asian Dumplings Cooking Class

4.9 (39)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 35 guests

$65 - $89

Cooking Class: Tagliatelle Al Pesto

4.9 (14)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 26 guests

$75 - $89

Japanese Cooking Class

4.7 (12)

4.9 (217) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 14 guests

$135

Paella Cooking Class

5.0 (8)

4.9 (348) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 34 guests

$65 - $89

Macaron Making Workshop

25 years in business

Runs regularly

Manhattan

1 to 30 guests

$99.99 - $100

Tiramisu Cooking Class

17k

86% recommend

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 35 guests

$65 - $89

Italian Cooking Class: Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

17k

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

$65 - $89

Thai Cooking Class: Pad See Ew and Papaya Salad

17k

Runs regularly

Manhattan / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

$69 - $89






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Some happy gift recipients


Ha Nguyen




Alzerina jewelry making class is an absolute gem! As an instructor, she's patient, knowledgeable, and overflows with infectious enthusiasm. From the moment my friends and I stepped into her studio, her warm, welcoming energy put us all at ease. Alzerina has a true gift for breaking down complex techniques in a way that makes jewelry making accessible and fun. Her bubbly personality, funny jokes, and  + more

Bracelet Jewelry Making Class review by Ha Nguyen - New York City


Kirsten Luke




Came here with my BFF as a birthday gift and it was great! Loved that the terrarium glass was large and of good quality. The kit had everything we needed and there was a decent variety of plants to choose from at our table. I really appreciated that they had a snack and drinks table (was not expecting that!) and the hosts were very friendly and patient. I genuinely enjoyed the activity and the hosts  + more

Terrarium Workshop: Sip and Plant review by Kirsten Luke - New York City


Alexis Molinari




Went as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday! It was great. We had a lot of fun and our dumplings were delicious. Our teacher was very informative, nice, and funny. He continually came around to offer individualized help and did a great demo! All around it was romantic and fun :)

Cooking class review by Alexis Molinari - New York City


Sophie Bronsil




I bought this class as a gift for a friend of mine and we had the best time. We had never done pottery before and yet we managed to make a piece that we were proud of. The guidance and support of the teacher is awesome as it is a small group so she has time to come help you whenever you need. I would definitely recommend and I am looking forward to going back!

Pottery class review by Sophie Bronsil - New York City


Bona Jeong




Melanie was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions in details and thoughtful manner. I always wanted to learn about candle making for hobby, and this amazing birthday gift from my sister gave me this chance! This specific venue got a little noisy in the end as the customers started to come in for lunch. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who has interest just  + more

Candle Making class review by Bona Jeong - New York City


Itai Atedgi




Marla was amazing! Candles smelled and looked beautiful with many different colors and scents to choose from, great birthday gift would definitely recommend!


Michele Chirichella Gervat




Great class. Christmas gift to share experience. Loved the atmosphere. Great pesto recipe!! Chef and assistant were awesome.


Amanda Cepeda




Took my mom for s mother's day gift and it was very cute and great small class allowed for extra attention. The instructor was very sweet and well informed!


Edwin Froehlich




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.


Abigail Gepner




I got this as a gift for my partner's birthday – neither of us had done a cooking class before, but we cook a decent amount at home so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a full class, but Stefano and Dona did an excellent job of being attentive to everyone making sure we all got to participate in different parts of the process. Even as someone who is an experienced home cook, I came away learning a lot and the food was delicious! It was neat getting to try our hands at making the three different types of pasta from scratch. As a bonus, they  + more


Christopher Hutton




This was a xmas gift for my partner and we both enjoyed it. Teacher was great spending enough time with everyone to make sure we did not struggle. Venue had enough wheels, space and materials and we did learn the basics as set out. Yes I would recommend this class to any beginners.


Lisa Garcia




Purchased as a gift for my partner, this terrarium-making class met all expectations! The setting was intimate, clean & organized, and the the supplies were excellent quality. On top of that, the instructors were so pleasant and helpful throughout the class. Working with your hands and building something to take care of is so rewarding. Both my partner and I came out of this class happy with what we made and would highly recommend this class!


Phallan Grossman




I got this class as a gift for my best friend as her 25th birthday present. We both absolutely loved this experience. One thing I loved was we learned the overall process of making perfume. If we didn't know what we liked, he guided us through it. I highly recommend, to go with friends, family or a significant other!


Orri Cohen




Very fun and easy to learn. Great birthday gift for my wife and I to do together.


Pamela




This class was a gift from my daughter. Our teacher was engaging, informative, knowledgeable and entertaining (funny)! The professional kitchen was clean, spacious, and well-equipped. We (a class of 16) had plenty of room to observe, participate in demonstrations, and do the work of the class - making dumplings! We learned how to roll a spring roll with rice wrappers, how to make dumpling dough, and four ways to roll and shape dumplings. Our teacher's demonstrations were detail-oriented but not overly complicated. Our creations were steamed and  + more


Pj Linen




We had a great time in our class, it was a perfect birthday present for my boyfriend. He felt like he was on the show Forged in Fire and had a great time. It was a great beginner class, we could do things ourselves but always had our teacher right there to answer any questions or guide us in the right direction. We’ve already talked about doing a next level class!


Carson Elrod




This is a GREAT time. I was given this class as a Christmas present and it's one of the best gifts I've ever gotten. The class size is small. My teacher was Gerard, and he was warm, nurturing, enthusiastic, encouraging, skilled, and patient. This is a no-nonsense class where you really learn by doing. There's a quick hello and then you're geared up and pounding on molten pieces of rebar like you're a Viking blacksmith forging a sword. After hammering, shaping, quenching, grinding, and weaving, four hours later you leave the workshop with a knife  + more


Sabrina




Got this as a Christmas present and I loved it! We got a feel for the clay and were able to just have fun and make little pots and bowls. Definitely want to go back for another class


Clara Smith




The class was great! Instructors were super friendly and helpful! It was a gift for my mom, would recommend.


Matthew Talmage




Context: workshop gifted to me by my partner because she knows I like to swing by cologne counters and check out offerings. Andbest gift EVER! Workshop: Michelle lead our workshop with much info, ease and aplomb! She started out with a few slides with information on perfume structure and scent categorization then quickly pivoted to passing around and smelling scent samples from their collection. We smelled a dizzying number of scents (I had to re-up on the mimosa 1/2 way through) as Michelle explained how each was derived/extracted; its characteristics  + more

 
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