Our creative gift guide for your loved ones!
The Creativity Digest: The Holiday Edition
Welcome to The Creativity Digest, a monthly newsletter series from The Creative Directory! We’re bringing you some of the most interesting creative classes, workshops, events, and pop-ups around New York City every month so that you can find your own creative community.
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The Holiday Edition ✨
Wow, what a year it’s been, huh? The last month has felt especially heavy with the election results in the US. However, in the weeks after, we were so inspired by our community's commitment to providing safe, supportive spaces for creative expression. Check out our Instagram under the “❤️” story highlight for our thoughts, and rest assured that every business in our directory shares these values.
We strongly believe in the value of community and the role that creativity plays in creating genuine connections! When we launched, we weren’t quite sure if this was something that people wanted. We have been incredibly touched and pleasantly surprised by the support so far! Thank you guys for everything.
In our last edition of The Creative Digest for 2024…
✨ Discover one-of-a-kind creative gift ideas for your loved ones (trust us, these aren't your typical gift guide picks!)
🗽 Your monthly dose of NYC's most exciting creative happenings – from hidden gem exhibitions to can't-miss performances!
Happy Holidays from The Creative Directory Team!
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 🎁
For the Friend Who Says "I'm Not Creative" (But Secretly Wants to Be)
1.Skillshare Membership 2."The Artist's Way" journal by Julia Cameron 3.Creativity Coaching with Krystie Yen4.Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set & Johanna Basford Coloring Book
For the Friend Who Collects Hobbies Like Spotify Playlists (And Never Looks Back)
1.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Membership 2.Artsnacks Monthly Art Supply Subscription Box 3.Portable Watercolor Travel Kit by Winsor & Newton 4.NYC Drawing Room Open Hours Pass
For the Friend Who Takes Workshops More Seriously Than Their Day Job (And We Love That For Them)
1.Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Drawing Tablet 2.Book Journal Kit from Talas 3.The Studio Bag from Soolla 4.Brooklyn Craft Company Workshop Gift Card
For the Friend Whose Pinterest Board Is a Whole Vibe (And Their Home Is Too)
1.Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Printer 2.Typography Tearaway Calendar 3.Gift Card to Artists & Fleas 4.The Cool Pottery Kit by Crockd
For the Friend Who Treats Their Personal Brand Like a Full-Time Gig (And Is Honestly Crushing It)
1.Brooklyn Art Library Sketchbook 2.Lume Cube Cordless Ring Light 3.Postalco Customizable Notebook in A5 4.Gift Card to Printed Matter
Spark your creativity with a workshop:
December 5: Learn how to make New Yorker Style Cartoon Night with Asher Perlman, along with wine and light nibbles. Stretch your joke-writing muscles with this cool and fun class - buy tickets now!($95) Drawing New York in Gramercy
December 7: Bring your art journal and favorite art supplies to swap and make art with new besties! This dream collaboration with Haricot Vert and art gurl make for a cozy afternoon of community and creativity at In the Craft Nook. ($10) Haricot Vert x art gurl in Williamsburg
December 11: Compose and collage one of a kind matchbooks to light your winter candles in this fun workshop ($35) RecCreate in Clinton Hill
December 12: Need some creative writing inspiration? Come drink & draft with community to experience an evening of creative writing! Buy tickets here ($20) Little Nights x Land to Sea in Williamsburg
December 14: Tap into your inner Frida Kahlo and learn the art of self portraiture in this class ($90) Happy Medium in Chinatown
December 18: Get ready to dive into the world of 'Rejection' with fellow prose lovers and enjoy a drink or three. Connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the power of prose in this workshop! ($Donation) Hoes for Prose in Bushwick
December 22: Spend sunday morning creating art to manifest, meditate, and heal in this Art as Meditation workshop. ($35) Recess Grove in Williamsburg
December 29: Were you just as obsessed with Wicked as we were? Come to this one day choir workshop and sing your heart out to Defying Gravity! ($15-25 Suggested) Gaia Music Collective in Sunset Park
Attend a fun creative event:
December 11: Haricot Vert is throwing a Once Upon a Time launch party! Use your $50 gift card to shop the charm station, sip on Talea beverages, magical mead, get complimentary tooth gems, flash tattoos, and so much more. ($88) In The Craft Nook in Williamsburg
December 12: Bibliotheque and Boozy Books Comedy are excited to present another amazing night of stand up comedy. Get your tickets on Resy! ($20-$25). Bibliotheque in Soho
December 14: Get your holiday shopping done and support the arts at the same time! Come to this holiday market for craft-making activities, gift wrapping, DJs, raffles, shopping, and more festive activities. (FREE) Brooklyn Pop-up x Powerhouse Arts in Gowanus
All Month: Check out the yearly holiday train show at the New York Botannical Garden, happening all month in December! ($35-39 for Adults) NYBG in the Bronx
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Happy creating and thank you for joining us on this creative journey!
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Your Creativity Guides 👩🎨
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