DIY Classes in NYC, New York

Want to take one of our DIY Basics cycle workshops on its own? Use this option to book any workshop by itself! Join our fun and hands-on group workshops and empower yourself to tackle almost any DIY or handy project.

Today, neuroscientists are developing new technologies to listen to and decipher the electrical activity of neurons in the brain. These technologies are already allowing people to control simple devices with their brains and in the future, may permit us to recall memories stored in the brain, among other things. These innovations fascinate us but...

How to replace a fuse, change an outlet, install a fixture, test for power and splice a wire. Make common household repairs without calling the electrician. Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee

Cut a board, level a shelf; install an anchor bolt in a hollow wall. This class will stock your toolkit with the most useful tools and give you handson tips for using them. Discover your inner handyperson and save money on basic repairs. Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee

Learn how worms work their magic, converting kitchen scraps into a rich organic soil amendment. In this hands-on workshop, the NYC Compost Project will introduce composting, demonstrate how to set up an indoor worm bin, and go over basic worm care.  Participants are welcome to bring their own container, and we’ll provide the tools to transform...

Making a hyper-tufa planter is like making mud pies: messy and fun! Use peat moss, perlite, cement, and water to create a lightweight container that mimics the look of an old stone English watering trough.  Hyper-tufa planters are the perfect vessels for highlighting small plants, including herbs and cacti. Nick Gershberg shares his secrets about...

Ayurveda teaches us how to live in harmony with nature and understand our body’s biological energy types (doshas). Doshas govern our health, and teach us how our body detoxes and assimilates nutrients, an important fact to know before starting your skincare. During this workshop, we will explore: Ayurvedic rejuvenation (rasayana) Different...

October 12, 13 & 19 Did you know that you can now get your whole genome sequenced for less than the cost of an iPhone? And that an organism with specific genes removed isn't considered a genetically modified organism (GMO)? Biotechnology touches many aspects of our lives and is changing with blinding speed. This introductory course covers the...