These are frequently asked questions about our Graffiti Art Workshop in New York City:
Where do the workshops take place?
Private workshops usually take place in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, although we can do it at other locations too. All lessons take place outdoors.
Here is the usual address:
54 Wyckoff Avenue
(Between Willoughby Avenue & Suydam Street)
Brooklyn NY 11237
Can you come to our location (such as our house)?
Yes! We can come to your location, such as your home. It can be done outdoors OR indoors.
Here is more info about doing a graffiti workshop at your home.
What are the hours?
The hours are custom. You can schedule a private graffiti workshop for practically any day or time!
What if it rains?
If it's raining, we usually have a canopy tent roof. Also, if it's raining you can cancel your private outdoor workshop for a full refund (or reschedule it).
What is the cost?
For a private workshop at our location - the price is $175 for up to 4 people. Then $15 for each additional person up to 8. 8 people is the maximum we can accommodate at our location.
A 1 hour walking tour can be added for $80, or 2 hours for $150. Each of these prices is for up to 4 people. For each additional person (up to 8) add another $5 per person for 1 hour or $10 per person for 2 hours.
What is the minimum size group for a private lesson? What is the maximum size group for a private lesson?
There is no minimum. We can accommodate even just 1 person. The maximum we can accommodate at our location is 8 people. At a private location you provide, there is no maximum. We can accommodate 80 people or more.
Can we keep the canvas?
Private workshops - yes, you keep the canvas. However it takes numerous hours to dry. You might not be able to take it on the same day. We offer to ship it to you (within the U.S.) for $35.
How many canvasses will we work on?
There is usually 1 canvas per group, which is shared by up to 10 people. You can also add a second canvas. If you have 1-6 people, the cost to add a second canvas is $45. If you have 7-10 people, the cost to add a second canvas is $15.
If you want a second canvas, please inform us once you have made your reservation. It needs to be arranged in advance.
Each of the 2 canvasses will have to be a simpler design, since the instructor is splitting their labor between both canvasses.
If you want to have a separate canvas for each individual person, unfortunately we can't provide this at our location. However we offer this for private workshops at your home.
What is the size of the canvas?
The size of the canvas is usually approximately 3' x 5.'
Can we return later to collect the canvas?
The graffiti canvas is yours to keep. However it might take numerous hours to dry.
If the weather is warm, you might be able to take it on the same day. Otherwise we usually offer to ship it to you for $30.
Otherwise, you can pick it up from our location on a day that we are there. Please be aware that we're not there every day. It will have to be coordinated at least one day in advance.
Are all supplies provided? Do we have to bring anything?
Yes, all supplies are provided by us. The only thing we don't provide is protection for your clothing.
Please be aware that the paint can ruin any clothing you are wearing. It's advisable to wear unimportant clothing.
You should also consider bringing cheap t-shirts, hoodies or ponchos to give your clothing better protection from the paint.
What is the minimum age?
We recommend this for ages 5 and up.
Any child age 7 or younger, must have a parent with them one-on-one when they are handling the paint.They cannot handle any paint unattended.
What will we paint?
At our private workshop, usually you will paint a colorful background. Then you will choose a word or name (up to 6 characters), which will be painted on top in graffiti letters.
What should we wear?
It's advisable to wear unimportant clothing, because paint might get on them.
You should consider bringing cheap t-shirts, hoodies or ponchos to give your clothing better protection from the paint.
Will we get dirty?
Yes, you might get paint on your clothing. Therefore we recommend wearing unimportant clothing.
Is the paint washable, if it gets on our clothing?
It might not be possible to remove. You should definitely make sure that you don't have any important clothing exposed while doing the workshop.
Is this legal?
Yes! The graffiti workshop takes place at a private, authorized location. And we are painting on canvas, not on a permanent wall. Plus, graffiti writing is not always illegal (although most of it is). A major aspect of graffiti is simply about creating letters. When it's not authorized the letters will usually be more simple and less detailed. When it's authorized the letters will be bigger, more colorful and more detailed. Here's a rule of thumb: not all graffiti writing is illegal, and not all illegal urban art is graffiti. Some common types of street art which are done illegally are wheatpaste paper artwork, and stencil artwork. Neither of these are graffiti, even though they are unauthorized. If it doesn't have lettering - it's not graffiti (then it's street art).
What is the difference between a public workshop or private workshop?
Private workshop - it's just you and your private group. We can customize the artwork (within reason) and you get to take it home.
Public workshop - you will be attending together with other customers who have also purchased tickets. Everybody will be painting together on 1 (one) canvas. It's not guaranteed that you can take a canvas home - although usually it IS possible.
Public workshops have been discontinued. We are not currently conducting any public workshops.
Who will be leading the lessons?
The lessons are led by professional artists. They have extensive experience at graffiti, urban art and spray painting.
What is the difference between a workshop, lesson or graffiti class?
Nothing. They are all exactly the same thing.