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Gowanus hosts about a dozen art classes across six studios, with offerings ranging from clay work at ClayHouse Brooklyn to observational drawing and summer camps at Tappeto Volante. Programs serve infants through adults, with prices from $40 for sensory sessions to $525 for full-week summer camps. Filter by age band below to find programs that match your schedule and experience level.
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artFrom $188MAKE IT! Studio at President Street · Gowanus
9 am-3pm Beginner sewing and crafts! Ages 7-13, at President Street. This drop-in session at MAKE IT! Studio at President Street is $188/class.
From $50MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the help of a 3D printer. Along the way, they’ll explore design thinking, measurement, and problem solving—building both creative and technical skills.
From $65MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
Lights, camera, action! In this all-in-one filmmaking class, kids become directors, actors, animators, and editors as they create their own original movies—both live action and stop motion. From YouTube-style videos to brickfilms and puppet adventures, students will learn how to plan, shoot, and edit like real creators. Each week blends storytelling, green screen tricks, sound effects, and hands-on animation using Legos, clay, or puppets. We’ll explore what makes great content, practice video and audio editing, and even learn how to manage a YouTube-style channel (without actually publishing). Students bring home short films and tons of new skills in digital storytelling, creative thinking, and collaboration. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers, animators, and storytellers ready to make their ideas come alive—one frame at a time!
From $50MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
In Lego Legends , students take on weekly building challenges using their creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills. Each session introduces a new theme, whether it’s building a wind-resistant tower, a floating ship, a medieval castle, or a working catapult. Along the way, students learn about balance, structure, problem-solving, and design through hands-on play with Lego bricks. Projects range from collaborative builds to personal take-homes, making every week an exciting chance to invent and explore.
From $50MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
This isn't your average sewing class - join us to learn about the world of electronic textiles, wearable circuits, computerized embroidery, and make your own responsive LED tote bag! All students in this class will create their own custom tote bag that lights up and changes color based on their outfit and its environment. To bring our project to life, we'll learn the fundamentals of sewing, electronics, and even some coding.
From $65MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
In this intermediate Robotics class, we'll dive into the mind of a robot - literally! Microcontrollers are the brains of robots and computers, and with a little coding and circuitry, we can have them do all sorts of things! Our roboticists will learn about coding, sensors, motors, and more, working up to building their own interactive automaton! Using Circuit Playground Microcontrollers with various components, our automaton will be able to move, "see", and interact with the world around them All learners will get to take their automaton, complete with a Circuit Playground Microcontroller, at the end of the class - over $40 in value!
From $45Dynamic Solutions Gowanus · Gowanus
Tummy Time 2.0 for babies 4-10 months (pre crawling) This class is designed for caregivers and pre-crawlers 4 months and older who are just starting to move on the floor. Led by a pediatric occupational therapist, this class will help your baby learn how to roll, sit, crawl, and explore their little world. This class builds off Tummy Time 1.0 but you do not need to have joined for Tummy time 1 to join Tummy Time 2. Drop-ins will open up the week of class given availability. To be added to the Drop-In waitlist, please email carly@dynamicsolutionstherapy.com. Sign up for the series to reserve your spot!
artFrom $60MAKE IT! Studio · Gowanus
Halloween Plush and accessories Workshop (sewing optional). Ages 7 and up. Starts Oct 17.
From $65MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus
In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the help of a 3D printer. Along the way, they’ll explore design thinking, measurement, and problem solving—building both creative and technical skills.
artFrom $188MAKE IT! Studio · Gowanus
Full-day sewing and craft mini camp (9 am - 3:30 pm) for ages 7-13; all supplies included. 4:1 student-teacher ratio.
From $150Dynamic Solutions Gowanus · Gowanus
Tummy Time 2.0 for babies 4-10 months (pre crawling) This class is designed for caregivers and pre-crawlers 4 months and older who are just starting to move on the floor. Led by a pediatric occupational therapist, this class will help your baby learn how to roll, sit, crawl, and explore their little world. This class builds off Tummy Time 1.0 but you do not need to have joined for Tummy time 1 to join Tummy Time 2. Drop-ins will open up the week of class given availability. To be added to the Drop-In waitlist, please email carly@dynamicsolutionstherapy.com. Sign up for the series to reserve your spot!
Most art and craft classes in Gowanus run for ages 18 months through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
Prices in Gowanus range from free library or museum sessions through about $60 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Most studio-run art and craft classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park art programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
Most studio-run art classes include all materials in the class price. Library and museum drop-in sessions also provide supplies. We note any BYO-supply requirements on individual event pages.