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The History and Craft of Natural Incense

Take a deep breath and relax as you discover the therapeutic craft of incense making. • You’ll discover the origins of incense and its use in ancient timekeeping and ceremonial practices while savoring traditional Korean tea and snacks. • Learn how incense once served as a precursor to perfume and its diverse applications in rituals and medicine. • Immerse yourself in the art of natural incense making by mixing your own batch with organic woods, herbs, resins + oils. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired, with your very own personalized scent packaged in a beautifully crafted pine wood box.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

New York graffiti chronicles

Join me, Inkhead, a graffiti writer with three decades documenting and obsessing over NYC’s graffiti. We’ll explore the gritty and grimy streets of the Lower East Side, where every wall tells a story. • We’ll walk part of the Manhattan Bridge, exploring its vibrant and prolific graffiti, while discussing stories behind iconic NYC writers. • Explore various techniques, and delve into NYC’s rich history of graffiti. • Gain an insider’s perspective of how NYC graffiti culture has evolved into a global subculture. • Grab a slice from Scarrs, an iconic NYC pizza spot. You’ll walk away with an insider’s perspective of the NYC graffiti scene and be able to explain to your friends the differences between graffiti and street art.

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The thrill of the thrift

Join me, an NYC-based celebrity stylist, as I take you vintage shopping like a true New Yorker. • We’ll explore Soho, Manhattan’s chic shopping destination while I share secrets from New York’s storied fashion history. • Visit some of my favorite vintage shops, and I’ll give you personalized fashion support to bring out your unique style. • Grab a coffee or tea at a trendy neighborhood cafe, known for being a hotspot with NYC’s fashion elite, and people watch for inspiration. We will search the city for secret pieces through the lens of sustainability. Let’s try and find something you will love for eternity!

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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 575 reviews

Private Photoshoot at World Famous Brooklyn Bridge/Dumbo

My IG: but contact me here only I’ll not reply to you there If you have a different time in mind, simply send me a request and I'll let you know my availability. You'll receive 28 to 30 photos for each person you add to the experience ( 2 people 56-60 pictures) within a few days after the photoshoot is over, in 4 to 7 days. These photos will be sent to you through a link here on Airbnb that captures the essence of your trip. The best part is that the photos are included in the package, so no extra payment is required. Additionally, you can enjoy the privacy of a personal photoshoot with just you or your party. The experience is about 40 to 60 min You are going to be be exploring Brooklyn Bridge and dumbo place where you will never forget And I will be photographing you or you party to capture those moments In case of rain, we can reschedule instead of canceling, depending on the intensity. Please note that if you're more than 15 minutes late without notifying me, I will assume you're unable to make it. Once I give you the pictures, the responsibility transfers to you. The link to access to the added photos will remain available for 3 months, so remember to keep them safe. Please be aware that I am not liable for any of your belongings during the photoshoot.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2151 reviews

The Full-Day "See It All" NYC Tour!

(PLEASE NOTE: If you need a date that's full or not on the calendar, please message us. We will do our best to squeeze you in!) Hi folks! New York City is the greatest city in the world and I want you to have the greatest time ever! This is mostly a walking tour but we also take the subway and of course a gorgeous boat ride on the harbor to see the Statue of Liberty! Our tour is also great for groups & families. Here is the itinerary: This is a Full Day Tour. We cover a LOT!! -Explore beautiful Central Park -See the magnificent & world famous Plaza Hotel -Stroll along expensive & fancy 5th Avenue -Magnificent architecture of St. Patrick's Cathedral ( we go INSIDE not just outside!) -Rockefeller Center/NBC Studios -Diamond District -Times Square (the most exciting place in the world!) -Lunch Break -Freedom Tower -9/11 Memorial -Wall Street (NY Stock Exchange) -Boat Ride Across scenic New York Harbor! -Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island views -New York Skyline views -Brooklyn Bridge views We'll also view movie & TV locations, stop for plenty of pictures, try to spot celebrities, and much more!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1223 reviews

Hasidic Brooklyn

To many, the world of Hasidic Jews is shrouded in mystery and secrecy—well, not anymore. On this experience, you get to see first hand the daily lives, rituals, and customs of the Hasidic community, guided by a member of the community and being able to access places seemingly closed off and hidden to the outsider. An opportunity to be able to ask any questions about the Jewish faith, culture, and philosophy. We kick off the experience inside a Hasidic home, and learning about what it takes to keep a Kosher home. Then its off to the streets of Crown Heights, starting with exploring the world famous “770” Synagogue, getting a glimpse into the hustle and bustle of daily prayer services. Next stop is a Jewish scribe, seeing up close the intricate details involved in producing the Torah Scrolls. Followed by a walk down the avenue, visiting the local shops, and seeing the traditions dating back to the early 1800’s. If you don’t see availability for when you would like to join, please message us and we will try to accommodate. The experience will be hosted by Yoni or Mayer. The experience continues rain, snow or shine (just come prepared).

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews

Make Traditional Vermont Maple Syrup

Your group (up to 10 persons) will learn the process of making maple syrup. I will guide you through a tasting of the different syrup grades and explain how to grade and bottle maple syrup. We will then try some sugar on snow which you will never forget! Maple sap runs when the days are above 38 degrees and the nights are below freezing. If the sap is not running or we don't have sap in storage, I will boil water (sap is 97% water) for the class. If the dates that we have listed don't work for your time frame, just send me an email and I can see if we can find another time for your true Vermont maple experience. We produce our syrup in an artisan way and you will be able to see this when you sample our maple products. We will have a maximum of 10 people, the sugar house is small, and we are not a giant production house that does thousand of gallons per year. Children under 5 are free. We at most make 60 gallons, most of which I bottle in my handblown glass! Other things to note: Part of the experience will be outside to see how sap flows from the tree into lines hung on maple trees. Inside the sugar house, we'll have the evaporator boiling (sap in season water when not in season). We do not have any toilet facilities- except in the wood! So please plan ahead.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

SoHo Street Photo Tour Edgy CooL and very Art Directed too

Capture the essence, the spirit and the energy of SoHo with a 1.5+hour photo tour visiting the backstreets and secret, sneaky places locals know. Learn great composition and visuals worthy of a NY magazine cover. Hear about 5 decades of real NYC stories. This tour runs once a week at 1:30PM most of the year. Meeting INSIDE the Angelika Theater Cafe. My special destinations include: • 599 Broadway unique perspective, “The Gateway of SoHo” Sculpture • Taxicab action photos with amazing backdrops • Colorful hot dog vendors and soaring views • Broadway/Houston St. cast-iron historic architecture graphics • Lafayette Street subway stop action • Famous Jersey Street, with soaring graphic noir-feeling imagery • See Firehouse Ladder 20 with possible invite • Restaurant window multi-layer reflections and unique visual graphics • Crosby Street Hotel Sit down break then street art “up close and personal” • Chic stores and cobblestone streets with extreme low angles • “Slice of Life” fearless, simple street-people photos • Photo ''Pop-Quiz'' to challenge your photographic skills • Finally, wind up at bustling Broom Street NYC photographer for over 50 years teaching Aesthetic Theory to a high level of light & dimension This is an advanced, creative, hands-on, art-focused photo tour with a seasoned NYC PRO of 50 years & Sightseeing Guide Licensee. More like a short photographic boot cam

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Street Style Photo Shoot

Everyone has seen those iconic, New York street style shots and photos of fashion bloggers and imagines the city being full of stylish moments. What better way to remember your time here than to be fashionably photographed while exploring one of New York's trendiest downtown neighborhoods? Soho is full of amazing streets lined with cafes and boutiques, and also has some of my favorite spots to shoot! It is right next to Soho, Little Italy, and China Town, so it's easy to walk from one neighborhood to the next! I’ll teach you effortless poses that will show off your personality, style, and your outfit! I’ll give you styling tips on what wear, how to wear it, and why it photographs well. Also, I will teach you what to consider when location scouting for a shoot. Most importantly, I will make sure you look and feel amazing while having fun being photographed downtown! *20 final images will be edited. Lighting, color correction, and framing will be adjusted. No retouching. *We can do 3 outfits/hr *All rights reserved by Ashley Gallerani Photography. *No RAW/Unedited photos will be provided. *I am not responsible for retaining copies of any photos once they have been edited and sent to you. *Open to requests for booking multiple guests for the same time slot. *Usage: The Client’s social media + website

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 569 reviews

Harlem history with a community leader

Our experience begins at 110th Street and Manhattan by historic Morningside Park. Visitors will see Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the neighborhoods largest outdoor sculpture exhibition and was recently named the #1 Public Art exhibition this summer in Time Out NY. There are three historic park venues and permanent art sculptures as well. Learn how the exhibition pays homage to the late Augusta Savage who taught many luminaries like Jacob Lawrence, Gwendolyn Knight and Charles Alston how to create art. See how important issues to this neighborhood are incorporated in the exhibition like gun violence, family, memory and more. Other things to note Feel free to bring your own camera to take pictures and dress appropriately for the weather.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Glassblowing in the Adirondacks Mts.

If you would like more then 2 people in the party please message me about your party size we can talk about possibility or arrangements. Your glass experience will begin with a quick round of safety and rules.. Then right in to the hot molten fun.. We will jump right in to torch time and learning to talk to our glass.. This will be a crash coarse in a new language for many .. We will work on becoming comfortable with this new medium and then once your ready you can begin to create shapes and forms. I like to take each student to a personal spot and make what really speaks to them.. If they do not have anything they really wanna try then we can begin with basic formations and shapes .. hearts, drops and twists.. This experience is as much or as little as you want it to be. The glass rabbit hole is very very deep. i am 22 yrs in and no where near the bottom. its endless and every expanding in example, ideas, forms, shapes and colors. The endless possibilities are truly up to you and what u want to take away from your experience .. For some they are hooked and now will have to be come a glass blower even if its just a hobby.. that's how we all began . see you all there!! Annie Other things to note please wear old cloths, nothing loose, please tie your hair back and wear real shoes. be prepared to break things as if u are not making mistakes u are not learning .. thats rule 1 in glass blowing

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews

Weave a wabi-sabi tapestry in Brooklyn

When you step into Loop of the Loom, light music and cheerful colors invite you to a pre-set loom waiting for you. In this experience, you will create your own tapestry piece to take home and hang on your wall. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - Within the first minute you can start weaving by yourself! don’t worry, it’s very easy and fun! ZEN WEAVING IS YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY - Relax…this is "Zen weaving". Find tranquility and meditation in the steady rhythm of the loom. NO 'MISTAKES' - Weave as freely as you like, we cherish the imperfections that only the human touch can make! Unlike traditional weaving, we won't teach you how to make 'perfect' machine-like fabric. Instead, we encourage you to let your creative mind run free. Throughout your session we will be on hand to answer any questions and help if you need assistance. WABI-SABI - Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in nature and soul. We encourage you to express your true self through your SAORI weaving, using the unlimited yarns and materials available. TAKE HOME MEMORIES & ART - Enjoy the class with your family, friends and loved ones. Not only will you take home a beautiful handmade tapestry for your home, you will also keep the wonderful memories you made together. This experience is also available for large groups / parties / corporate events - Please message to inquire.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

Central Park Tricycle Tour

------ NO tour for 1 person ------ Minimum needed 2 persons per reservation because it is private tour. It is not sustainable to do tour for 1 person. We will not do tour for 1 person. So do not book if you are solo traveler. Thank you. My team is ready to give you an unforgettable tour experience! We’ve been leading Central Park tricycle tours since 2011, so you can trust that we know every corner and hidden gem of the park. This tour is best suited to the first-time visitors to Central Park. We'll share deep knowledge of Central Park, history, movie locations and celebrity homes. Stop at the most famous places and take pictures while explaining the significance. Enjoy 3 stops to go for a walk at the most beautiful spots: The Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields. In warm months you can also extend regular tour for second hour to see more of the park. Price is double and you can pay in cash for second hour. Just let us know beforehand if you want to extend for second hour. Other things to note: It is recommended that you book at the beginning of your vacation. In case of rain you can reschedule to next day. We do not conduct tours in the rain. For those, who are looking unique experience, it is not. It's a classic tour: history, sightseeing and fun. No more than 3 pax allowed in tricycle. No pick ups from hotels/Airbnb apartments. Tips required!!!

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