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Family Sesame Chili Crisp Noodles with Mango Sorbet Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a family cooking workshop featuring chewy ribbon noodles with customizable sesame chili crisp sauce and refreshing mango sorbet. Learn noodle preparation, sauce-making, and sorbet churning, then take home your family's savory meal and tropical dessert.
Italian Holiday Cookie Box Baking Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake four Italian favorites from scratch: cranberry almond biscotti, Sicilian almond cherry cookies, chocolate walnut crinkles, and cream-filled Italian horns. Learn essential mixing, shaping, baking, and filling techniques, then take home an assortment of homemade treats.
Dec 13th
12–2:30pm ET
Dec 18th
1–3:30pm ET
Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Sesame Noodles & Raspberry Sorbet Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn to make fresh Vietnamese summer rolls, savory sesame noodles, and creamy peanut dipping sauce in this hands-on culinary class. Discover rolling and sauce-making techniques, then prepare refreshing raspberry sorbet to complete your Asian-inspired meal.
Couples: Homemade Pasta
The Institute of Culinary Education See all classes by this school @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY
Create a romantic and delicious meal together in this hands-on pasta-making class! You and your partner will master the art of making fresh pasta from scratch, shaping, cutting, and stuffing it the traditional way. Enjoy a complete Italian dinner you’ve crafted together, from pappardelle with Bolognese to butternut squash ravioli with sage butter.
Dec 5th
5–8pm ET
Jan 9th
5–8pm ET
Orecchiette Pasta alla Puttanesca
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Learn how to make a traditional Italian pasta dish in the Orecchiette Pasta alla Puttanesca cooking class. Chef Tommaso walks you through creating this delicious pasta from scratch, paired with a fresh tomato-based Puttanesca sauce. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun and pick up a new skill.
Dec 3rd
6:30–8:30pm ET
Dec 20th
5–7pm ET
Paint in the Dark
Cozy Art Land See all classes by this school @ 1040 45th Ave, Long Island City, NY
Paint under neon lights in a glow-in-the-dark art experience that transforms your canvas with vibrant color and energy. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, this creative session encourages experimentation and bold expression in a lively studio setting.
Nov 2nd
2–4pm ET
Nov 2nd
7–9pm ET
Nov 3rd
2–4pm ET
Nov 3rd
7–9pm ET
Nov 4th
2–4pm ET
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Authentic Handmade Pasta (BYOB)
Taste Buds Kitchen See all classes by this school @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY
Explore the pleasure of handcrafted pasta in this approachable culinary class led by expert chefs. You'll discover the techniques behind making pasta and sauces completely from scratch, building skills and flavors that make this experience as memorable as it is delicious. A wonderful choice for a shared evening with someone special.
Healthy Holiday Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bars Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Create gourmet chocolate bars in this hands-on workshop. Learn chocolate tempering, mold pouring, and flavor pairing while decorating dark, milk, and white chocolate with assorted nuts, dried fruits, coconut, and cacao nibs. Take home your handcrafted treats.
Mediterranean Tapas
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 815 6th Ave, New York, NY
Step into a Mediterranean culinary journey through our vibrant tapas class. Join Chef Jerry as he walks you through three mouthwatering dishes inspired by the region: Patatas Bravas, Chicken Kabobs with Chimichurri sauce, and Cauliflower Fritters. No prior experience needed, just bring your appetite and enthusiasm for an engaging, delicious cooking experience.
Nov 15th
6–8pm ET
Dec 12th
6–8pm ET
Dec 20th
6–8pm ET
Tasty Global Bites – A Culinary Journey through Nolita (North of Little Italy)
Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting See all classes by this school @ 284 Mulberry St, New York, NY
Explore Nolita, one of NYC's most exciting and culturally rich food neighborhoods, on a guided 3-hour culinary tour. Enjoy six generous tastings that span five distinct culinary traditions, accompanied by the history and stories behind the neighborhood's evolving food scene. Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead you to beloved staples and hidden gems in the heart of Manhattan.
Nov 5th
2–5pm ET
Nov 6th
12–3pm ET
Nov 7th
12–3pm ET
Nov 12th
2–5pm ET
Nov 14th
12–3pm ET
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Botanical Cocktail Making
FESTIVÁL See all classes by this school @ 1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Craft botanical cocktails in a hands-on mixology workshop using fresh herbs, fruits, and aromatics while learning foundational bartending techniques.
Nov 2nd
11am–12:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
12–1:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
2–3:30pm ET
Nov 2nd
3–4:30pm ET
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Family Butternut Squash Risotto & Pumpkin Tiramisu Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Enjoy a family-friendly Italian cooking experience featuring creamy butternut squash risotto and seasonal pumpkin tiramisu. Learn risotto techniques, including toasting Arborio rice, adding broth, and finishing with Parmesan and butter, then assemble layered tiramisu cups with pumpkin mascarpone cream and ladyfingers. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, this hands-on workshop includes all ingredients, recipes, and your freshly prepared dishes to take home.
8-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course
Ceramics on 10th See all classes by this school @ 756 10th Ave, New York, NY
If you are curious about pottery and want an in-depth course covering the full process from start to finish with plenty of practice time, this NYC ceramics class is a great fit. It is designed for total beginners to try the wheel, with no prior experience required. You will leave with a working understanding of clay as a material and a real foundation in the art form.
Nov 4th
6:30–9:30pm ET
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Nov 5th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Nov 7th
11am–2pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Hand Rolled Cavatelli Pasta
CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 140 W 24th St, New York, NY
Step into the ancient craft of handmade cavatelli pasta in our immersive class. You'll explore Italian culinary tradition while shaping a dish whose roots reach back to the 13th century. Under the guidance of our Chef Instructor, you'll work through perfect pasta dough and prepare a vibrant arrabbiata sauce from scratch. The class welcomes all skill levels and ends with the satisfaction of enjoying your handmade plate.
Dec 6th
5–7pm ET
Dec 18th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Butternut Squash Ravioli & Caramel Apple Trifle Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Learn to make fresh butternut squash ravioli and a decadent caramel apple trifle in this hands-on autumn cooking workshop. Master pasta dough preparation, rolling, filling, and shaping, then create a brown butter and sage sauce. Finish by layering cake, spiced apples, salted caramel, and whipped cream into individual trifles. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies, recipes, and your creations to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.
Butternut Squash Risotto & Pumpkin Tiramisu Class
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Discover the flavors of autumn in this hands-on Italian cooking workshop featuring creamy butternut squash risotto and pumpkin tiramisu. Learn to toast Arborio rice, build a silky risotto with warm broth, and finish it with Parmesan and crispy sage. Then prepare spiced pumpkin mascarpone cream and layer espresso-dipped ladyfingers into elegant dessert cups. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels, with all supplies, recipes, and your creations to take home. Suitable for ages 12+, with younger children welcome alongside a paying adult.
Tour of Europe: Cheese & Wine Tasting
Murray's Cheese See all classes by this school @ 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY
Take a European culinary trip without leaving Manhattan with a curated cheese and wine tasting. Guided by a Murray's expert, explore the deep flavors and cultural meaning of iconic European cheeses paired with carefully chosen wines. The session widens your palate and your grasp of pairing principles, a strong fit for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Bread Making 2: FlatBreads
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Explore the flavors and techniques of global flatbreads as you work with versatile doughs that cook quickly and beautifully. Learn essential shaping skills and compare stovetop and oven methods to achieve perfect puff, chew, and golden blistering. With guided instruction, you’ll create favorites like naan, pita, and scallion pancakes. Build confidence in skills you can apply across all bread making.
Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Financial District
Pottery Studio 1 See all classes by this school @ 40 Water St, New York, NY
Discover the meditative pleasure of working with clay in this hands-on pottery class led by skilled instructors. Whether you prefer throwing on the wheel or building by hand, you'll shape and design your own unique ceramic piece to be professionally fired and taken home. A welcoming environment for complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience.
Nov 3rd
10am–12pm ET
Nov 3rd
12–2pm ET
Nov 3rd
4–6pm ET
Nov 3rd
8–10pm ET
Nov 4th
10am–12pm ET
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Holiday Cookie Bake & Swap
NY Cake Academy See all classes by this school @ 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Bake and share a variety of holiday favorites in this festive, hands-on cookie workshop. Learn to make gingerbread people, jam thumbprints, chocolate turtles, gingersnaps, and crinkle cookies while practicing dough shaping, filling, and decorating techniques. Join a community cookie swap and take home a bakery box filled with an assortment of handcrafted seasonal treats. Beginner-friendly and open to all skill levels.