Unique Classes in NYC, New York

You will be suspended in a harness either from bungee cords, against a wall, or from a swiveling point in this fun class. You will have the opportunity to  experiment with aerial movement and gain strength. This is a great introduction to aerial for absolute beginners. No previous aerial experience required.  Note: Students must be in good...

Learn the basics about the tarot from Donna Henes, New York City's acclaimed Urban Shaman. This popular spiritual teacher and advisor will show you how to connect with your inner wisdom to do simple readings for yourself and others. Join Donna in her Park Slope spirit center and learn the secrets of tarot reading in this hands-on workshop. She explains...

Learn the difference between wood-, coal-, and gas-fueled ovens as you hit three amazing pizzerias in 2.5 hours in some of Brooklyn’s most beautiful neighborhoods. This tour alternates between Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsburg, both just minutes from Manhattan via subway! There's more to New York than Manhattan so take a short ride in a subway...

German Wheel (so called as the apparatus originated in German circuses in  1925) is a large metal hoop attached to another metal hoop via metal bars in between the two. This apparatus will have you flipping and rolling, creating dynamic movement and poses. Not to be missed!  Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable...

The Lower Manhattan Architecture Tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) New York Chapter, is general enough for visitors, yet detailed enough for the locals, design students and professionals! Aboard the teak decks of our elegant 1920s style yachts, the Manhattan and Manhattan II, you'll experience...

We offer a 45 minute tour in our factory in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Get introduced to bean-to-bar chocolate and learn how we make our unique chocolate bars!

Your basic twerk tutorial! Learn the basic breakdowns to isolate the muscles that make that booty pop. Get detailed instruction on how to twerk in standing and floor positions! Great for baby twerkers or those who want to refine their skills! Sneakers acceptable, heels preferred. Kneepads are highly recommended. They are available for purchase from...

Intuition Gym: A Psychic Workout to Enhance Your Tarot Reading Skills! Intuition is defined as an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts. And the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.  Whether you call it intuition, your inner voice, a hunch...

Step aboard the teak decks of our elegant 1920s style yachts, the Manhattan and Manhattan II, and enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks from the water. The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals. Aboard the...

Students will learn to sharpen woodworking chisels and plane blades, as well as pocket knifes and kitchen knifes using Japanese water stones. Waterstones enable you to get the sharpest edge in an efficient and clean manner. No messy oil or grinding down your tools! Tool sharpening with waterstones is a fundamental part of Japanese woodworking. It...

January 2, 2020 Thanks to its varied habitats and combination of native and introduced species, Central Park is a great place for edible and medicinal wild plants, even in the winter, as you'll see if you attend this special City Kids Home School Coop tour, where all adults must be accompanied with kids. Herbs, greens, fruits, and nuts will all...

Acro is now for the whole family with this exciting new class. Parents and children between the ages of 5-9 learn how to work together, problem solve, develop relationships, and gain strength and flexibility together in a safe, fun environment.   Notes: Parents plus kids only. No kids without parents. No parent with more than one child. Children...

Tour Manhattan's only indoor hydroponic farm. Sip complementary Prosecco as you taste new and unique flavors from around the world. A sensory experience unlike any other in New York. Inside our Tribeca production farm, we use LED lighting, hydroponics, and technology to grow a huge variety of culinary plants, numbering over 200 to date. We use no...

Prospect Park is a great place for foragers to explore at the end of the winter. Like Central Park, this Olmstead-designed landscape features a variety of habitats filled with delicious native and exotic plants. Wild coffee grows along the sidewalk that runs along the park's east side. Unrelated to commercial coffee, you can collect the seeds of...

Meet the badass Brooklynites who brought us the ballot. Behind the stately facades of Brooklyn Heights’ most gracious brownstones lies the history of firebrand feminism! The wise “women of Brooklyn” were doctors, lawyers, educators and orators who made some of the foremost contributions to the Suffrage movement. Join us for a walk through their...