15 Best Classes in NYC to Give as a Gift

Published on December 13, 2017 at 9:40 am by Madison Morgan in Lists

The gift of knowledge is the best kind of gift there is, and our list of the best classes in NYC to give as a gift will help you pick out just the right one for a special person.

When it comes to gifts, the more creative you are with it, the better the reaction you can expect from the recipient. Of course, you can go out to a store and buy something conventional, but if you plan to give someone something special, then our list is going to help you. There are plenty of classes and workshops in NYC that you can find at Class Curious, but not all of them have the option for a gift certificate. Classes around the city range from topics on cooking and art to beekeeping and fitness, so there is literally something for everyone. For this article we need to identify classes that you can not only buy for yourself, but also those you can send as a gift for your friends and family. Gift certificates or gift cards can be mailed directed to an address of your choice if you want a physical copy, or you can have the same delivered via e-mail as well, if you’re looking to save some trees. However, you have to decide what class you want to give, which is why we tried to keep our list as varied as possible, so that everyone can take advantage of it. Classes are some of the best gifts for New Yorkers because they’re not always the easiest people to buy for.

Let’s talk a little bit about NYC classes and workshops. There are plenty of classes in NYC for adults, both free and paid, and ranging in a variety of skill levels and topics. Take a look at our list of 25 Free Classes in NYC for Adults if you are on a budget and would like to try out some free classes before diving right in. You can also find some pretty fun classes to take in NYC too. Maybe you want to try quilt making, a silk screen class, or learn a new language. You can take these classes by yourself or you can take these fun classes with your friends. The basic idea is to have fun and learn something in the process. Classes like, wine tasting, fire dancing, Tarot card reading and acrobatic lessons can even be done with the whole family. The romance is always in the air in NYC, and classes for couples in NYC are quite famous too. If you are planning a fun outing with your significant other, then you should check out these 7 Couples Pottery Classes in NYC. Or, if you love birds are interested in cooking then take a look at the 16 Best Couples Cooking Classes For Date Night in NYC where you can tackle some of the best restaurant cooking courses in NYC.

The more you can personalize a gift, the more impact it is going to have. For this list of NYC experience gifts 2017, we went through a lot of institutions that offer gift certificates or gift cards for their classes, and stuck to those that offer the highest degree of customization. Meaning you will be able to find gift cards depending on your budget and requirements. We also only picked the classes, that have high user ratings. As for the type of classes, we tried to make the list diverse, as each of us has different taste, so having a list only containing cooking classes or dancing classes just will not do. Therefore, we made a list that pretty much covers all the general types of classes that you can find in NYC. We consulted the rich database of Class Curious to make this list, and employed the help from Google’s trusty search engine as well for reviews. We then ranked the classes based on their user ratings, so the higher the ratings, the higher the classes have been placed on our list.

Now that you are ready to give the gift of knowledge, let’s get started on our list of the best classes in NYC to give as a gift.

15. Idlewild Books

Rating: 4.4

Even though the name is Idlewild Books, this is basically a language class that covers French, Italian, Spanish and German. This language class can be a perfect gift, if the person is planning a trip to Europe or is interested in Foreign cultures. However, this class is the least flexible when it comes to cost. The only available offer right now is for a 7-week language course, that will set you back about $295.00, but that’s not a bad deal when you consider you get to learn over a seven week period.

14. Gotham Quilts

Rating: 4.5

At number 14 we have Gotham Quilts, an amazing one stop shop for all your quilting needs. That, of course, includes classes. Keeping in the theme of our article, you can indeed buy gift certificates for your loved ones from Gotham Quilts. Quilting can be a very interesting hobby to have, and you would do well if you promote such a novel activity.

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13. Brooklyn Shoe Space

Rating: 4.5

Shoe making can be a very rewarding and definitely unique hobby. Pretty much everything we lay our hands on has come out of a machine, and this elevates the demand for handcrafted items to the next level. Handmade shoes have always been a very sought after commodity, and now it is even more so. A gift certificate for classes at Brooklyn Shoe Space can be a really thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates fashion.

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12. Jewelry Arts Inc

Rating: 4.5

You can probably tell from the name that this class is going to be about jewelry making. If the person you wish to give the gift certificate to is interested in jewelry and would like to learn how to craft unique and highly customized jewelry, then a gift certificate for Jewelry Arts Inc’s classes is the ideal gift for them. The gift certificates range from $25 up to $1000, which is a pretty good budget range for a gift.

11. Magnet Theater

Rating: 4.6

If the person you wish to send the gift to is interested in acting or improv, then Magnet Theater can be really a very good choice. As you can see from the rating, it is really popular within the improv and acting community in NYC. They also offer two different types of gift cards to fit your needs. They offer gift cards for full courses complete with all the bells and whistles you expect from an improv course.

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10. Q.E.D

Rating: 4.7

Q.E.D offers a wide variety of classes covering even wider range of subjects. From bee keeping to stand-up comedy, swing dancing, crocheting you name it. If you are not sure what the person you wish to buy the gift certificate for would really like, then just go for a Q.E.D gift certificate that matches your budget.

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9. Taste Buds Kitchen NYC

Rating: 4.8

Taste Buds Kitchen NYC offers classes for all age groups from toddlers to adults. This makes this institution quite versatile. During the day, they function as a kids exclusive kitchen and during late hours they offer BYOB (bring your own beverage) adult cooking classes. Of course, you can buy a gift certificate that suits your needs, ranking from $100 to $500. You also have the option to purchase gifts cards of custom amounts.

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8. The Art Studio NY

Rating: 4.8

At number 8 of our list of 5 best classes in NYC to give as a gift, we have The Art Studio NY. A highly reputed art school in New York City. The Art Studio NY, offers a wide variety of art classes for all ages, and most importantly for all skill levels. You can choose from $50 to a $500 gift card depending on your budget.

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7. New York Jazz Academy

Rating: 4.8

As the name suggests, New York Jazz Academy or NYJA for short is all about teaching New Yorkers about Jazz music. Whether it be instrumental or vocal, you can get trained here. Or in this case, the person you wish to give the gift certificate. When it comes to pricing, they are also quite flexible. Prices begin at $90 and go up to $900.

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6. Luludi living art

Rating: 4.8

If you like to give the gift of living art to someone very near and dear to you, then you can checkout Luludi living art. Of course, there are gift certificates available for their various classes which will fit any budget you have in mind. They teach the really amazing technique to form beautiful terrariums, which is a program like none other you’ll find in New York City.

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5. Shoestring Studio

Rating: 4.9

Shoestring Studio pitches their classes as being extremely inspirational, and we have reasons to believe that they are certainly doing things the right way over there, as they have a near perfect rating of 4.9 and a massive social media following. If the person you wish to buy the gift certificate for is interested in painting, then go with a Shoestring Studio gift certificate without any hesitation.

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4. 305 Fitness

Rating: 4.9

Keeping fit is extremely important, and one downside to modern technology is that we hardly ever have to do physical labor, thus our cardio suffers greatly. If you can give someone a fitness class gift certificate without offending them, then it can really be an awesome gift. But please consider the possibility of them being offended before going with the gift certificate offered by 305 Fitness.

3. New York City Guitar School

Rating: 4.9

If the person you wish to buy the gift certificate for is interested in learning to play guitar, whether it is electric or acoustic, you can go for New York City Guitar School gift certificates. It is going to be a very astute purchase that we can guarantee from our research. However, this institution only teaches guitar and nothing else, please be mindful of that fact while purchasing.

2. Chic Studios NYC – School of Makeup

Rating: 5.0

If you are unsure about what gift to give to someone, then you can give them the choice of Chic Studios NYC – School of Makeup. Their gift cards range from $25 to a whopping $2000. They offer in-depth, semester-long programs, so someone who is serious about makeup will benefit. They can enroll in any kind of class they want with this gift card, which is delivered by email along with instructions on how to redeem it.

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1. Miette Culinary Studio

Rating: 5.0

We have reached the very top of our list, and the crowning jewel of our list is Miette Culinary Studio. Here you can learn about all sorts of cooking styles, from French to Italian and so on. You can even learn essential skills for the kitchen, like knife skills and some crazy tips and tricks about how to cook efficiently. It’s definitely worth buying a gift certificate for someone who is really interested in cooking, and likes to experiment with new ideas and techniques.