art is your tool for self discovery
book crafty, low-stakes wellness workshops across NYC. no experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind.
why gesso?
we believe art is a powerful tool for self-discovery and social connection.
no pressure to be 'good'
just playful creativity in a welcoming space. explore, experiment, and discover without judgment.
art for self-discovery
quiet your mind, release tension, and connect with the parts of you that want to be expressed through creative practice.
good people, good vibes
our workshops are all about the simple joy of making something with others. connection through creativity.
workshops across NYC
from williamsburg to the west village, find creative experiences in the neighborhoods you love.
How It Works
Four simple steps to your creative breakthrough
Discover
Browse hundreds of unique creative workshops in your area or online.
Book
Choose a workshop that speaks to you and reserve your spot in seconds.
Create
Show up as you are and let the creative process guide your journey.
Reflect
Take home not just art, but insights, connections, and renewed energy.
flow into the new year: an art and sound meditation retreat
hosted by art gurl & DETOX GALLERY
immerse yourself in a sound meditation featuring harmonic rich instruments. this meditative journey will quiet your mind, release tension, and help guide you to the parts of you that may want to be expressed.
following the sound meditation, we'll gently transition into an intuitive drawing session to reflect on the last year and integrate the healing. then we'll move into expression with a hands-on collage session using a variety of materials to channel the topics that came up during the sound meditation into a visual piece of art.
no prior art experience is necessary—leave feeling both restored and creatively invigorated with a vision for the new year.
bring a cozy mat or blanket + journal, and an open mind!
partnering with sound healer MG Jarrett
what people are saying
real stories from our community
honestly, this changed how i think about creativity. the sound meditation was so healing and then getting to express everything that came up through collage? magical.
i was nervous because i'm 'not creative' but everyone was so welcoming. left with a piece of art i actually love and a totally different mindset.
these workshops are my monthly reset. no phones, no pressure, just making things with good people. exactly what i needed in my routine.
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