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Financial District, Manhattan · 13 upcoming
KraftStories NYC
The Financial District room of the studio this site's editor owns, on the fourth floor at 93 Pearl St. Air-dry clay, woodburning, perfume blending, mosaic lamps and tufting, booked for any day rather than run on a timetable.
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dayAir Dry Clay WorkshopPick a date on their booking pageAir Dry Clay Workshop is a 1.5-hour, hands-on session at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you shape a piece of clay by hand, working through forming, smoothing and surface-texture techniques, and take it home the same day. Because the clay air-dries, there is no kiln, no glazing queue and no second trip to collect your piece. No experience is needed; the studio lists the class as beginner-friendly and kid-friendly from age 6, and all materials and tools are provided, so you only need to turn up.
Public sessions seat up to 12 people, with a studio instructor guiding each step. The price is $79 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session, and the page advertises booking with as little as four hours' notice.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option. Most of the other clay listings on our NYC calendar are wheel-throwing or kiln-fired courses at pottery studios such as BKLYN CLAY and Greenwich House Pottery, which run over several weeks. This is a one-evening alternative.$79 - any
dayAromatherapy Essential Oil WorkshopPick a date on their booking pageAromatherapy Essential Oil Workshop is a 1.5-hour session at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you blend a custom fragrance from scratch using pure essential oils and take the bottle home the same day. It is a beginner class: no experience is required, all materials and tools are provided, an instructor guides each step, and the studio lists it for ages 12 and up.
The price is $59 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session. The page notes that, because the session works with concentrated oils, it may not suit anyone who is scent-sensitive.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
It is the lower-priced of the studio's two scent workshops; the Perfume Making Workshop in the same room is $79 and uses fragrance oils with a top, middle and base note structure. Choose this one if you prefer a plant-based, essential-oil approach and a slightly longer, more relaxed session, whether for a calm after-work plan, a small group or a gift.$59 - any
dayCustom Rug TuftingPick a date on their booking pageCustom Rug Tufting is a three-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you use a powered tufting gun to turn your own design into a finished piece. The page says you can make a rug, coasters or wall art, and you take the piece home the same day. No experience is needed and all materials and tools are provided. The studio lists it for ages 12 and up, gives a safety briefing before the tufting gun is used, and suggests wearing an apron because the work is messy.
Public sessions hold up to 24 people, with about seven attendees on average. The price is $129 per person, shown as a discount from $149. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
Tufting is a growing craft format, and our calendar lists five studios that run it: Craftsman Ave, Go Tufting NYC, Sense 7 Tufting and both KraftStories rooms. This is the Lower Manhattan option; the Midtown room runs the same class at the same $129 and, unlike this one, has an elevator.$129 - any
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Lantern Making ClassPick a date on their booking pageLantern Making Class is a two-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you make a hand-drawn paper lantern shaped like a hot air balloon. You ink your own design onto a ribbed paper globe, attach a woven rattan basket and fit a warm-white LED. Motifs suggested on the page include rooftops, church spires, a crescent moon, stars, mountains, waves and a downtown skyline. Everything is included, from the paper globe, basket and hanging twine to the inks, brushes, stencils and light kit, and you take the finished lantern home the same day.
The class is open to beginners and the studio lists it for ages 8 and up with an adult. Public sessions run from 5 to 30 people. The price is $99 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
It is the drawing-and-paper entry in the studio's lineup, in contrast to the glass-based mosaic lamp and candle holder classes in the same room, and a good choice if you would rather draw than cut and set glass.$99 - any
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Make Your Own TerrariumPick a date on their booking pageMake Your Own Terrarium Workshop is a 1.5-hour session at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you build a self-sustaining terrarium layer by layer: drainage, soil, moss, live tropical plants and decorative touches, sealed in glass. You take it home the same day. The studio lists it as beginner-friendly and for ages 6 and up, with all materials and tools included and an instructor guiding each step.
Pricing depends on the vessel. A Mini Terrarium is $69, a Medium Glass Jar $89, a Wardian Case $129 and a Mars Dome $139. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
Terrarium building is a small category on our NYC calendar: every terrarium listing we carry comes from KraftStories, across both studios. This is the Lower Manhattan option and runs year-round indoors. For a version with wine, the studio's Sip & Plant Experience ($149) runs in the same room, and the Midtown studio runs terrarium classes with an elevator.From $69 - any
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Mosaic Candle Holder ClassPick a date on their booking pageMosaic Candle Holder Class is a 1.5-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you design and assemble a candle holder from coloured glass and beads and take it home the same day. No experience is needed, all materials and tools are provided, and an instructor guides you through each step. The studio lists the class for ages 8 and up with an adult.
Public sessions hold up to 24 people. The price is $79 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
It is the smallest of the studio's glass mosaic sessions, a good way into the craft before moving up to the Turkish Mosaic Lamp (from $99, two hours). Our calendar also lists candle-related classes at Mosaic Art Studio and Sense 7 Tufting, and a Soy Candle Making session at this studio where you can pour a candle into a mosaic holder for $79 or a clear glass one for $59, so you can choose between making the holder, making the candle, or both.$79 - any
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Neon & Moss Wall ArtPick a date on their booking pageNeon & Moss Wall Art is a 1.5-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you combine an LED neon sign with preserved moss and dried florals inside a 14 by 12 inch framed box. You choose from pre-made neon designs, arrange the moss and florals around it, and take the finished piece home the same day, ready to hang. No experience is needed, all materials and tools are included, and the studio lists the class for ages 12 and up.
Public sessions hold up to 24 people. The price is $129 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
Moss art is a small category on our NYC calendar: three listings, all from KraftStories. The plain Zen Moss Wall Art panel is $99 in both studios and has no lighting, so this is the version to pick if you want a piece that glows, such as for a bedroom, studio apartment or a gift.$129 - any
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Perfume Making WorkshopPick a date on their booking pagePerfume Making Workshop is a one-hour session at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you blend your own fragrance from fragrance oils, choosing top, middle and base notes, then bottle it and take it home the same day. An instructor explains how the layers work as you build the blend, so no experience is needed. All materials and tools are provided, and the studio lists the class for ages 12 and up.
Public sessions seat up to 12 people, and the price is $79 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
The studio also runs a shorter-priced Aromatherapy Essential Oil Workshop ($59) in the same room, which blends with pure essential oils instead. Between them they are the only scent-blending workshops KraftStories lists on our calendar, which makes this a good fit for a gift, a birthday group or anyone curious about how a perfume is actually constructed. Because it centres on strong fragrance, it may not suit anyone who is scent-sensitive.$79 - any
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Sip & Plant ExperiencePick a date on their booking pageSip & Plant Experience is a 1.5-hour terrarium workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio, where you build a living terrarium to take home while wine is served throughout. The page lists all materials and plants as provided, plus plant-care instructions so it stays alive, and says non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and a cheese plate are available; it does not say whether those extras are covered by the $149 price, so check at booking. No minimum age or 21+ rule is printed on the page, so confirm that when you reserve.
Sessions average about six attendees, with public bookings up to 24 and private groups up to 120, which makes it a workable plan for a birthday, team outing or date. It is $149 per person, the highest price on our calendar for a single craft session at KraftStories.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, a short walk from Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator. For comparison, the studio's own Make Your Own Terrarium class in the same room starts at $69 for a mini terrarium, with larger jars and a Wardian case at higher tiers.$149 - any
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Soy Candle MakingPick a date on their booking pageSoy Candle Making is a one-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you pour and scent your own soy candle and take it home the same day. You choose the holder: a clear glass one at $59 or a handmade mosaic holder at $79. No experience is needed and all materials and tools are provided. The studio lists the class for ages 10 and up, with adult supervision for younger guests.
Public sessions hold up to 24 people. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
It is among the shortest and lowest-priced sessions at this studio, which suits a lunch-hour or after-work plan in Lower Manhattan. The Midtown studio runs a similar soy candle class at the same prices. Our calendar also lists candle-making at Mosaic Art Studio and at Sense 7 Tufting, but this one is a single hour with the container choice built in.From $59 - any
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Turkish Coffee on Hot SandPick a date on their booking pageTurkish Coffee on Hot Sand is a 45-minute experience at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you brew Turkish coffee in a small pot over heated sand, pour it and drink the cup you made. The session also covers the serving traditions and etiquette that go with it. The studio describes it as suitable for older guests because everyone is seated, and it lists the experience as great for families, though it does not print a minimum age. Public sessions hold up to 24 people. The price is $89 per person.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
KraftStories is the studio that publishes this site. It is the only coffee class on our NYC calendar, and at 45 minutes it is one of the shortest KraftStories experiences we list, which makes it a good fit for a short break, a pre-dinner plan downtown or a different kind of group activity. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.$89 - any
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Woodburning Art WorkshopPick a date on their booking pageWoodburning Art Workshop is a 1.5-hour session at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you burn a design into wood with a heated pen and leave with the finished piece the same day. You can work from a provided stencil template or bring your own design. It is a beginner class: no prior experience is needed, all materials and tools are included, an instructor guides each step, and the studio lists it for ages 12 and up.
Public sessions seat up to 12 people. The price is $79 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
It is the only woodburning class on our NYC calendar. If you would rather work with machines and joinery, Craftsman Ave's woodworking classes are the nearest alternative, but they are a different kind of commitment; this one is a single evening with a take-home piece, which suits a first date, a friends' night out or a quiet solo activity near the office.$79 - any
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Zen Moss Wall ArtPick a date on their booking pageZen Moss Wall Art is a 1.5-hour workshop at KraftStories' Financial District studio where you build a framed piece of preserved moss with natural textures and decorative accents. The finished frame measures 10.5 inches tall by 8.5 wide and 1 deep, and you take it home the same day. No experience is needed and all materials and tools are included. The studio lists it for ages 8 and up with an adult, and because the class is seated and uses no heat, it is also comfortable for older guests.
Public sessions hold up to 24 people. The price is $99 per person. In-person public bookings can be cancelled for a refund up to two days before the session.
The studio is at 93 Pearl St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10004, near Wall St (2, 3), Bowling Green (4, 5) and Broad St (J, Z). It is stairs-only with no elevator; the Midtown studio is the step-free option.
KraftStories is the studio that publishes this site. On our calendar, moss art is offered only by KraftStories: this class, the Midtown version of the same name (an hour, same $99) and the Neon & Moss Wall Art workshop ($129) that adds an LED neon sign. Choose this one for the quietest, lowest-effort piece of the three.$99
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