Life Skills Training in NYC, New York

Learn all about houseplants as we discuss the different types, how to maintain them, repot them, and how to propagate! Of course, you'll be learning hands-on as you plant your own houseplant family. You'll be taking three planters home with you - enough for the most adorable little arrangement designed to thrive in any shady to indirect-sun locale...

What's super fun, makes you smarter and burns calories? Juggling! Come learn to juggle the easy way. You'll first learn in slow-motion with scarves and then with beanbags. Laughs guaranteed. All equipment provided. Please Note: Photo ID required to enter the building! Studio number may vary -- We will email you the exact floor and studio number...

One of the top fears in the world is public speaking. And some people make it look so simple – they use the right tone, the right gestures, project correctly and enunciate every word. Your school doesn’t necessarily offer a class in how to do this well – so why not take one with someone who’s trained in all of these things? In this...

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...

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We’ll start the workshop...

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...

Taste some of Spain's most authentic foods and wines, and discover the true “tapeo” experience. Itinerary: ​During this 2 hour tour, we'll visit 3 locations within a 5 -10 minute walk in SoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. Ranging from classic shops to newly opened restaurants, all of these locations share one thing in common, they're owned and...

This is a fast-paced introduction to some of the tools and mindsets of Design Thinking. In this 3 hour session we’ll collaboratively take a problem through the Design Thinking process. You’ll leave with a basic understanding of how to conduct user interviews, generate ideas with groups, sketch your solutions, and how to tell the world about...

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...

Students attending this class will learn to update their look and be comfortable with makeup application. Your unforgettable makeup lesson will begin with a consultation on makeup/skin goals and a look through your current base makeup (we encourage you to bring your own daily makeup products if you are a makeup wearer). After the consultation, we...

Learn all about succulents as we discuss the different types, how to maintain them, repot them, and how to propagate! Of course, you'll be learning hands-on as you plant your own succulent family. You'll be taking three planters home with you - enough for the most adorable little arrangement in any sunny locale! Carry bag and hand-out provided as well....

This 2-hour workshop is very thorough and intense, but a fun place to network, meet, and learn. You will gain all the knowledge necessary to become a working Stylist, no matter the specialty, based on First Hand experience. In fact, you are NOT likely to find all of this information in any one place. M SHOP began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing...

Flexibility is a class that will increase your present range of full-body flexibility. Focus is on how to articulate your body in ways that elongate muscles as you improve overall body awareness. You'll not only gain flexibility but build the strength to go with it for clean lines. This class is popular with dancers, aerialists, and acrobats....

Join us for a succulent terrarium workshop in an adorable and unique glass vessel! The Twig experts provide info on what makes a healthy terrarium, hands-on experience on how to create one, and learn tips and tricks to miniscaping your own little green world! Our workshops are informative, creative, and tons of fun. Each person will create their very...

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!