If you’ve been looking for a low-pressure way to get creative without committing to a full course or investing in supplies, check out Ivy Mane Studio. Tucked into Hoboken, this chic new art studio offers a variety of hands-on craft classes. The studio’s warm atmosphere fosters a sense of community and creativity, making it perfect for both beginners and crafters.
Ivy Mane Studio runs several workshops that rotate monthly, so there’s always something different on the calendar. You’ll find hands-on classes like concrete pouring (think scalloped bowls or small dishes), leather crafting (journals and keychains), candle pouring, and painting projects like garden gnomes or seasonal pieces. They also run one-time events, including themed workshops such as a Mother’s Day stepping-stone-making class. Most sessions run 60-120 minutes, so it’s easy to fit into a weekend plan.
Each class is kept small and led by an experienced instructor who walks you through the project of your choice, step by step. You don’t need any prior experience, and you won’t feel rushed. It’s structured enough that you leave with something you’re proud of, but flexible enough to make it your own. All materials and tools are included, and in most cases, you take your piece home the same day—though some items, like concrete projects, need time to set and are picked up later.
If you’re looking for something more consistent, the studio also offers a membership-style option called Craft Club. Members meet weekly to explore different materials and techniques in a relaxed setting. Pricing is based on the number of sessions you commit to, with options of 4 or 8. It’s a good way to build a routine and meet people who are also looking for a creative outlet.
On Sundays, Ivy Mane Studio shifts into a more casual format called Craft Café. Instead of a formal class, you can drop in, choose an activity from a menu—like watercolor, collage, junk journaling, or pottery painting—and work at your own pace. Everything is provided, and there’s light guidance available if you want it, but no set structure.
Ivy Mane Studio also hosts private parties and a summer camp program. For many events, it’s BYOB, which makes it easy to turn a class into a social outing.
For anyone coming from outside Hoboken, weekends are the easiest time to visit. The studio schedules multiple classes on Saturdays and Sundays, so you can plan around it—grab brunch, take a walk along the waterfront, and make a full day of it.
The class schedule changes monthly, so it’s worth checking ahead of time to ensure there’s a workshop of interest coming up. But the overall idea stays the same: Show up, try something new, and leave with something you made yourself.
Let us know if you join a workshop and discover the joy of making something uniquely yours!
