Whether you’re just in the neighborhood or looking to throw your child’s next birthday party, The Craft Studio is one of our fav places to get creative. It also offers seasonal workshops and a toy corner stocked with the latest goodies and gifts. 1657 Third Avenue, craftstudionyc.com
HiArt! isn’t your average craft place. Children as young as two can participate in programs such as Opera N’ Art, Manga Madness, and Photography for Kids. 227 West 29th Street, hiartkids.com
The Upper East Side art haven Kids At Art encourages kids ages 2-12 to get messy in their age- and ability-grouped classes. Also awesome: classes for teens and adults and an on-site art gallery to show off your work. 1412 Second Avenue, kidsatartnyc.com
With seven crafting experiences to choose from, including soap, jewelry, ceramics, and cake decorating, Make Meaning has art projects for kids and adults alike. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. 1501 Third Avenue, makemeaning.com
Budding artists as young as 2 can enjoy an array of seasonal workshops and after-school classes at the Little Shop of Crafts. Parents can even dabble in some watercolor while the kids learn the fundamentals of art. 431 East 73rd Street and 711 Amsterdam Avenue, littleshopny.com
Join Pins & Needles, the “sew-cial” hotspot for moms and little fashionistas, for a season of sew much fun. Seasonal workshops and regular classes—think Mood Board & Fashion Illustration and Replicate Your Favorite Garment—cater to a range of ages. (Ideal for 7+) 1045 Lexington Avenue, pinsandneedlesnyc.com
Get toasty at Baked in Brooklyn, a studio that offers a variety of pottery classes for kids and adults alike. While its specialty is all things you can pop in a kiln, arts & crafts afternoons (for 3+) and clay classes (6+) make for some mad fun, too. 242 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, baked-in-brooklyn.com
