'Tis the Season   

Mocktails have evolved significantly from the days of Shirley Temples. While they are now more creative and contain higher quality all-natural ingredients, they can also significantly drive up your bar tab, which is why this class is exactly what you need.

Join our mocktail-making class to learn how to mix your own delicious drinks. You’ll create scratch-made components like herb syrups and fruit purées using seasonal ingredients. You'll also experiment with spices and flavor combinations, adding your own personalized finishing touches. Plus, you’ll have fun brainstorming names for your inventive mocktails!

We will demonstrate several suggested mocktail recipes and provide you with the basic formulas, techniques, and inspiration to create your own unique drinks. You'll also have the opportunity to sample a variety of mocktails, including:

• Blackberry or Cranberry Chai Fix
• Pomegranate Ginger Punch
• Calm Corleone (blood orange, rosemary, almond, smoke)
• Snow Dusted Orchard (apple cider, smoked sage & thyme, lemon)

The class will include demonstrations, some hands-on, and tasting opportunities.

Join the Outdoors Contained to learn how to embellish a cut green wreath. They will provide the wreath as well as a variety of ribbons, fruits, feathers, berries, and natural elements and will teach you to curate and assemble your own holiday wreath which you will take home to celebrate the season as well as the holidays.

Take a look at some pictures from The Outdoors Contained's past classes here.

This is a perfect basket for holding party napkins or giving as a gift when attending a party or holiday event. Woven on a plain base, this basket weaves up quickly and introduces weavers to weaving straight sides, adding a few rows of twining, lashing a rim, and adding optional holiday embellishments. The basket measures 6 inches x 6 inches in size and 3.5 inches high.

Take a look at some pictures from Robin Ingram's past classes here.

 

This 110-year-old train terminal welcomes hundreds of thousands people daily. But how many stop to take in this world-class landmark? This 2-hour walking tour will give you reason to stop and admire this magnificent Beaux Arts building like never before.

This exploration of the Grand Central Terminal will include these, and more:

• A brief history of the Vanderbilt family behind the NY Central Railroad and the two Grand Centrals that came before the 1913 Terminal.
• A quick primer on what “Beaux Arts” architecture is and how to identify it.
• Vintage photos of the terminal’s construction, sculptures, and inaccessible areas.
• The incredible story of how the Terminal escaped the wrecking ball.
• The colossal mistake of the Terminal’s Grand Concourse ceiling.
• A trip to the Terminal’s hidden, landmarked cocktail bar that was once a private office.
• A peek into the window catwalks.
• An opportunity to tell secrets across the elliptical Guastavino “Whispering Gallery.”

After the tour, get some holiday shopping done at the annual Grand Central Holiday Market!

Celebrate the holiday season with creativity in this festive Chinese brush painting workshop. Participants will use traditional Chinese brush techniques combined with watercolor to paint a beautiful Christmas tree on watercolor paper, creating a unique handmade holiday greeting card. This workshop is best suited for those with some watercolor painting experience who would like to explore Chinese brush techniques in a fun, seasonal project.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

Join us for a special tour of the art-filled Rosen House, decked out with enchanting decorations inspired by the cherished Rosen family archive. This popular limited-time holiday tour offers a glimpse of the family life that inspired celebrations in this historic house. The knowledgeable guides will take you on a captivating journey that’s perfect for friends and families alike. Guests will be able to enjoy many beloved classic decorations returning this year, as well as some dazzling new surprises, including new themed holiday trees. Create lasting holiday memories and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rosen House with this unforgettable holiday tour. After the tour, stop into the Summer Dining Room for their curated holiday market, featuring festive products from Caramoor and other local artisans.

Although the American celebration of Christmas blends traditions rooted in ancient times and Euro-Asian lands, it wasn’t declared a federal holiday until 1870. The American holiday season as we now know it evolved during the 19th and early 20th century, largely due to works of authors, artists and songwriters – the majority of whom had distinct ties to Westchester County. This program traces the evolution of the traditions while introducing the Westchester holiday “image makers” and their impact on the holiday observances. A sampler of celebrations at Westchester’s historic sites will also be highlighted.

This 110-year-old train terminal welcomes hundreds of thousands people daily. But how many stop to take in this world-class landmark? This 2-hour walking tour will give you reason to stop and admire this magnificent Beaux Arts building like never before.

This exploration of the Grand Central Terminal will include these, and more:

• A brief history of the Vanderbilt family behind the NY Central Railroad and the two Grand Centrals that came before the 1913 Terminal.
• A quick primer on what “Beaux Arts” architecture is and how to identify it.
• Vintage photos of the terminal’s construction, sculptures, and inaccessible areas.
• The incredible story of how the Terminal escaped the wrecking ball.
• The colossal mistake of the Terminal’s Grand Concourse ceiling.
• A trip to the Terminal’s hidden, landmarked cocktail bar that was once a private office.
• A peek into the window catwalks.
• An opportunity to tell secrets across the elliptical Guastavino “Whispering Gallery.”

After the tour, get some holiday shopping done at the annual Grand Central Holiday Market!

Celebrate the holiday season with creativity in this festive Chinese brush painting workshop. Participants will use traditional Chinese brush techniques combined with watercolor to paint a beautiful Christmas tree on watercolor paper, creating a unique handmade holiday greeting card. This workshop is best suited for those with some watercolor painting experience who would like to explore Chinese brush techniques in a fun, seasonal project.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

Step into the new year with intention and clarity by creating your own vision board collage. This inspiring workshop begins with a gentle guided meditation—accompanied by sound bowls, chimes, and other soothing instruments—to help you connect with your inner wisdom and reflect on your hopes and goals for the year ahead. After centering yourself, you’ll use a variety of fun and inspiring art supplies to bring your vision for 2026 to life. Whether you're focusing on personal growth, relationships, health, or creativity, your collage will become a powerful visual reminder of the direction you want to take. Enjoy herbal tea and a nourishing snack as you create, and share reflections in a warm, supportive community. You'll leave with a beautiful, tangible symbol of your intentions—something to return to throughout the year to focus your energy, stay aligned, and manifest your aspirations. No artistic experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.

Create your own custom wrapping paper for the holiday season using linoleum block printing. Design, carve, and print a unique repeating pattern or festive image, then use your handmade prints to create one-of-a-kind gift wrap. Learn the basics of relief printmaking while exploring pattern, composition, and color. Open to all experience levels.

Take a look at some pictures from Fiona Agababian's past classes here.

See what birds over-winter here on the Bronx River. In addition to the locals that stay all year, there are several species that are here only during the winter. You may also see some of the “wintering ducks,” including the hooded merganser, the American black duck, and the green-winged teal duck.

Perfect for both enthusiasts and aspiring chefs, this hands-on experience promises to elevate your culinary skills and impress your guests at your next gathering. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of charcuterie where tradition meets taste. In this class, you will create a Meat and Cheese Board and a Dessert Board. Each student will leave the class with two boards.

Take a look at some pictures from Amy Rosen's past classes here.

Join us for a one-evening calligraphy workshop where you'll learn the basics of beautiful handwriting and create stunning place cards and personalized gift tags for your upcoming gatherings. Using traditional calligraphy techniques, you'll practice lettering styles and flourishes to add a personal touch to your table setting and holiday gifts. Take home your handmade creations and your new skill, and impress your friends and family just in time for the holiday season! No calligraphy experience is necessary.

Learn to "paint" with wool as you decorate a wool ball to create a unique ornament. Choose from provided designs or sketch your own, then finish it off with a thread for hanging. A cozy, creative addition to your home decor.

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.