
Dear Creatives,
Spring is near, and you know what that means—cherry blossoms! Today, we want to share with you a list of our favorite places to admire the flora and fauna while avoiding the crowds of NYC. Grab your sketchbook, camera, or picnic blanket and take yourself (and your friends!) on a spring date.
But first…
Events we are ✨ extra ✨ excited about
THURSDAY (4/3):
🤍 Knit a Heart Baby Blanket – Two-Part Workshop ($75 per person) at The Crafty Lounge
12:00pm-2:00pm
1545 1st Ave., New York, NY
Wrap your little one in love with a handmade Heart Baby Blanket! In this two-session knitting workshop, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful baby blanket featuring a sweet, textured heart design.
Perfect for adventurous beginners and intermediate knitters looking for a fun, rewarding project. Join us and craft a keepsake filled with love!
🍰 Cake Club: Spring Fever ($95 per person) at RecCreate Collective
7:00pm-9:00pm
20 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Cake club = heaven on earth. The (as far as we know) only club where you spend an entire two hours decorating and eating cake!!
Each guest will leave with a little more cake-decor know how, their uniquely decorated mini cake, a reusable piping bag with two tips, their sweet tooth fully satisfied + hopefully a new friend <3 It will be wholesome & creative & communal and we can’t WAIT to decorate + dine with you.
FRIDAY (4/4):
🤍 Chunky Knit Heart Pillow Workshop ($90 per person) at The Crafty Lounge *Beginner friendly
1:00pm-3:00pm
1545 1st Ave., New York, NY
Best suited for those with some experience knitting already (starting a new piece, knitting, and pearling) Decorate your space with love! Join us for a beginner-friendly finger knitting workshop and create your own chunky knit heart pillow—the perfect statement piece for your couch or a heartfelt handmade gift.
No needles, no experience needed! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to finger knit with soft, cozy chenille yarn, guided step by step by an expert instructor. Whether you’re making it for yourself or gifting it to someone special, this DIY heart pillow is a fun, relaxing, and creative.
TUESDAY (4/08):
🪑 "Build-a-Chair" Workshop ($300-$350 per person) at Happy Medium
6:00-8:00pm
49 Market St, NY, NY 10002
Choose between a bench, stool, chair, or pet day bed offered in both a light and dark wood.
Assembly and finishing takes ~2 hours and your new piece can be taken home the same day. Each ticket admits up to two people. No experience necessary.
SATURDAY (4/12):
🪴 Bloom in Color: Paint a Pot + Bring Home a Plant Buddy ($25-$35 per person) at Mojo Studio
2:00pm-4:00pm
117 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy a creative and cozy afternoon at Mojo Studio where you’ll paint your very own terra cotta pot and bring home a new plant friend! Let your creativity bloom as you design a pot that reflects your unique style, then choose a vibrant plant to add to your collection.
SATURDAY + SUNDAY (4/12-4/13):
🎁 Renegade Craft Fair NYC (FREE)
11:00am - 5:00pm
Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th St., New York, NY
Best place to find unique handmade goods for you and your friends.
HUGE (180+) showcase of local NYC artists (you might already follow a lot of these artists on IG + other social media).
Amazing for ceramics, jewelry, homeware, candles, original art prints, and other bespoke items!
TUESDAY (4/15):
📓 Zine Club: New Beginnings ($30 per person) at RecCreate Collective
7:00pm-9:30pm
20 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This month we’ll be looking at zine making as a means of exploring growth and new beginnings — crafting one of a kind pieces throughout our guided 2.5 hours together.
All materials are included— use our vast selection of curated collage materials, stamps, stickers, drawing utensils, papers, label makers, etc to create something entirely unique to you <3 Feel free to bring any photographs or materials from home you’d like to incorporate.
SATURDAY (4/19):
💌 Drawing Club: Pop Up Cards ($40 per person) at RecCreate Collective
11:00am-1:30pm
20 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
You are cordially invited to our upcoming Drawing Club featuring artist Helen Zhong / @hzhcomics and a fun (new to us!) canvas— pop up cards!
At drawing club, we’ll collectively leave our drawing baggage, perfectionism and inner critics at the door— embracing a spirit of exploration and play through color, together. This is not a drawing class, but you can expect an introduction to the basic principles of pop-ups and drawing inspiration, all culminating in your own customized pop-up greeting card! No prior paper arts experience necessary.
It will be a sweet Saturday morning drawing session with lots of tea and sunlight. All materials will be provided, just bring the love you wish to fold into your cards.
🌼 Spring Fling Keychains ($20-$25 per person) at Mojo Studio
2:00pm-4:00pm
117 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY
Create. Charm. Celebrate Spring!
Step into the season of fresh blooms and sunshine with a fun & creative keychain-making experience! Start by choosing your base beads, then personalize it with your favorite charms—there’s something for everyone.
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Ready for the warm weather and green grass of spring? Here are our top three favorite spots to check out the soon-to-bloom cherry blossoms!

🌿 Roosevelt Island
Avoid the crowds at Central Park and take a scenic tram to Roosevelt Island instead! The island boasts an entire strip of bright pink sakura trees to walk under, lounge by, and take pictures of. Bring a picnic blanket and some snacks and spend a sunny afternoon enjoying the blooms!

🌹 Jefferson Market Garden
Opening on April 1st, Jefferson Market Garden is a wonderful place to read a book in sanctuary or sketch unique flowers. Along with a rose garden, a koi pond, and a wonderful array of native wildlife, you’ll be dazzled by the sight of blossoms and a whole slew of unique flowers.

☕️ Laduree
Admire the blossoms while enjoying afternoon tea! Laduree’s back patio is covered entirely with sakura trees—if you go close to peak bloom (March 28-31), the petals will fall from the sky like snow! Reservations can be hard to get, so keep your eye out for openings. (Our tip: bring a jacket in case you get cold!)
That’s all for now.
Talk to you soon!
- your creative Valentine
