Glass Blowing New York

Williamsburg Coffee and Craft

Bloom & Bond NJ

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An Intro to Soldering

Welcome to our soldering basics class! This class is for beginners and designed to teach you a few important fundamentals on soldering, an essential skill for anyone interested in electronics or DIY projects. We’ll go over solder types, soldering temperatures, and basic through hole component soldering. You’ll learn techniques and tips on how to properly flow solder into a joint, and how to inspect it to ensure you have a good connection. All of this will be taught on a custom circuit board designed for practicing a variety of different circumstances and techniques, which is yours to take home after the class. No experience is necessary, and all equipment and tools will be provided for you to use during the class. The class will run around 1.5-2 hours.

Learn how Cash flows with Casflow 101 & learn how to think like an investor

The game of Cashflow 101 simulates real-life financial management and features realistic Real Estate investing scenarios designed to show you how these types of transactions work in real life and helps you learn how to effectively utilize them in various investing strategies. It also stimulates your mind to think in different ways than you had before about money and wealth. As you play, your investing style starts to come out. Are you aggressive with the strategies or more conservative? We shall find out. All without the pressures of using your own money.

August 2026 Knit+Wine Night

**Join us for our next Knit+Wine Night on Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 5-7:00pm.** **Please note that** **space is limited to 15 people.** **For those of you who are new to Knit+Wine Night, this is an informal community event for knitters (& other crafters and textile enthusiasts) to come together to work on their own projects and enjoy the company of other makers. All types of knitters, crocheters, and fiber crafters are welcome!** ************This is \*****not\** ***a class.**************** **The cafe has a focused menu of beverages, including tea, coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails, and a small selection of pastries.** **Please note you must make a purchase in order to enter the cafe. The staff is wonderful and welcoming!** **NOTE a change in the way you sign up. Historically we have had too many who sign up and not show up. In order to accommodate all who intend to participate your $3.00 payment must be made to reserve your space. Those who do not will be relieved from the attendee column and a waitlist paying participant will be moved up. Venmo @Anouche-Mardirossian.** **(BTW if you are new to the group and wondering why there is a small registration fee, it's to help offset the fees MeetUp charges event organizers to use their website. It does not go towards food & drink purchases. Nor my own wallet :).**

Free in-person English Classes

Free English Classes. Join us and improve your \- fluency \- listening \- vocabulary \- career prospects All in a friendly and interactive environment. No immigration status required - we won't even ask. Monday - Friday 2-4pm Come along and meet people from all over the world. Register [here](https://forms.gle/HWE7eGyMgRgStRsY6) or just pop in 226 W26th St, New York NY 10001 (9th floor) (Manhattan on W26th between 7th and 8th Aves)

Tiffany Lamps! Queer Joy!

Learn to Make the French Croissant

\*Paid Event\* ($95 per guest) \*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code **MEETUP** at checkout) To book + learn more, click [here](https://www.leisurelyapp.co/events/learn-to-make-the-french-croissant) *in-person ⬝ hands-on* Join Simon Herfray of Atelier Sucré, as you learn to make one of France’s most beloved and ubiquitous pastries - the croissant! From its glossy and flaky exterior to its iconic buttery cross-section, it’s hard not to adore this crescent-shaped delight. In this hands-on class, one of Chef Simon’s talented pastry chefs will guide you through the art of traditional lamination as you learn to fold, roll, and shape dough the way it's done in the finest French bakeries to create not only the original croissant, but also a Pain au chocolat and a savory ham croissant from scratch. Throughout the class, you’ll learn the story behind this iconic pastry and what it means to Simon as a classically trained French pastry chef who has spent over two decades perfecting his craft. You'll leave with your freshly baked creations, recipe cards to recreate them at home, and a genuine taste of French savoir-faire. **What You'll Learn...** * How to make sweet and savory croissants from scratch * The art of traditional lamination, folding, rolling and shaping dough * How to proof and bake croissants to perfection * The history and story behind France's most iconic pastry **On the Menu...** * Traditional Croissant * Pain au Chocolat * Choice of Savory Ham Croissant or Cheese Croissant, depending on the type of croissant you choose to make * Tea * Coffee **What's Included...** * 2.5 hour baking class * Tea * Coffee * Print-out recipe(s) * Pastries and other items to eat on-site or go home with

Queens yarnies happy hour

Learn to Create Over the Top Sundaes

\*Paid Event\* ($65 per guest) \*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code **MEETUP** at checkout) To book + learn more, click [here](https://www.leisurelyapp.co/events/serendipity3/learn-to-create-over-the-top-sundaes) *in-person ⬝ hands-on* Join Joe Calderone, Chef and Creative director of NYC institution, Serendipity3, as you learn to learn to build your very own ice cream sundae, layer by layer! Known for its outlandish and whimsical creations, Serenditpity 3 has been an enclave for artists like Andy Worhol, celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and of course, dessert-lovers since 1954. This hands-on class is the perfect opportunity to let your inner child run free as you’re surrounded by eclectic decor like Tiffany lamps and an Andy Warhol puppet hanging from the ceiling - the perfect environment for making an over-the-top sundae! Before bringing your dream sundae to life, you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas while talking through your vision with Chef Calderone. Throughout the process, Chef will be going around to assist not only with building the sundae, but will also offer suggestions on how to garnish, drizzle and layer the sundae it based on what speaks to you. After building your sundae, you’ll get to present and show off your creation to the rest of the group before mingling and hearing stories on Chef and Serendipity3. Guests will round out the sweet day by perusing Serendipity3’s wondrous gift store. **What You'll Learn...** * How to build and style over-the-top, Instagram-worthy sundaes * Tips on flavor pairing and creative topping combos * Drizzling, layering, and plating techniques * Secrets behind the restaurant’s most iconic sundaes * Hands-on sundae making with expert guidance **On the Menu...** * Ice cream sundae that you make **What's Included...** * 2 hour class * Ingredients to make the worlds most outrageous sundae

Unwind and craft Wednesdays (Brooklyn)

Free Outdoor Origami Classes with 34th Street Partnership

The 34th Street Partnership's free weekly outdoor origami classes are returning to Greeley Square for the summer! All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all materials are provided. No registration is required. Classes in May and June will be taught by Deb Pun, and will take place from 1-2pm on Mondays through June 29. July and August classes will be taught by Kika Salgo and will take place from 3-4pm on Tuesdays through August 25. The classes are held in Greeley Square Park, by the statue of Horace Greeley near the southern end of the park. Greeley Square Park is located between 6th Avenue and Broadway and between 32nd and 33rd Streets. Contact Liz Riegel with any questions at lriegel@34BP.org .