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My friend and I did the sculpture without sight class and it was so interesting. I wasn't sure what to expect but it wasn't that. Despite the blindfolds, it's easy to feel and sculpt (albeit not great). The music and the incense help eat the mood and ambiance. The woman who was our "guide" was super great and funny. This was a really fun experience and would do it again. Would recommend to others.
What an experience! Decided to do a date night with my husband and we both really enjoyed ourselves. Loved the letter to yourself when we were welcomed in. Great way to kick off the evening. Also appreciated that they offered wine and Prosecco! I really enjoyed being able to slow down, connect to myself and use my sense of touch to create art without sight. I would do this again and again and again as there are so many possibilities.
My husband brought me here as a surprise for my birthday last year, and what a surprise it was! We came for the sculpt-without-sight class. You're in for an exceptional, emotional, enjoyable and all around unique experience at Unarthodox. I had no idea what to expect when we walked in - it was a bunch of bald clay heads, folding chairs, smocks and dim lights. They have beer and wine for purchase, or you can stick with water or soda - it's all available. The music was probably the most moving, especially being blindfolded. I went in with a certain vision before putting on my blindfold, but as the music continued and I had to rely solely on my senses, it took me down memory lane and I ended up sculpting something entirely different. I am pretty sure I even cried at some point. I highly recommend this for everyone! It's definitely something worth experiencing at least once. I know I am definitely looking forward to going back again.
I had a super fun experience painting on the weekend with my friend at unarthodox. Highly recommend for those looking for unique things to do in nyc.
This was a fresh and fun thing to do for date night! We took a "sculpting without sight" class and Sarah was the best & funniest instructor. I love the background music and aroma therapy smells while doing the sculpting. They had beer and wine available to purchase as well!
I celebrated my birthday at Unarthodox as a private event. It was a very fun night! My guests loved it. We did blindfold sculpting and it was a very relaxing and almost therapeutic. Our hosts, Alex and Sara, were friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this experience. I also liked that it was personalized for me. I think there were some miscommunication in booking the private event, booking online would be easier (not private) and you have the open bar to drink before the event. As a private event, and having some guests who don't drink, the open bar option was too expensive for me to consider.
What an amazing experience I surprise my fiancé on date night Art without sight, it's located in an area that have enough parking. A building in the 3floor When we arrived there was a very friendly host, she guided us to our seat. The host Jake and Alex was so amazing The entire experience technically last for 1 hour You don't get to take your sculpture home During the experience, you have to be blindfolded And they play relaxing music through the entire experience. I highly recommend it for anyone who trying to experience something new and different
Drinks, laughs, intimate lighting and...mud? Count me in! It's wintertime in NYC and safe entertainment feels hard to come by as we all go through the latest COVID wave with Omicron. Thankfully, Unarthodox offers a great opportunity for folks to have a unique immersive blindfolded sculpting experience during these challenges times, and it's much appreciated. From the check-in to leaving the door, everything about the experience was welcoming and fun. When you get in, they check your vaccination card and let you place your coats on hangers. They bring you to a table and then the person taking your orders happens to also be the lead for the experience, Nick. The drink selection is very limited (wine, sodas, and maybe three beers). You only get one opportunity to get a drink, so order two if that's your jam. The actual sculpting bits were really fun. I usually feel uncomfortable doing anything blindfolded. But after a few minutes, I got really into it and had a great laugh during the 'peek a boo' moment. Another great aspect of the experience is that they take care of the photo taking for you. I was really happy with the photos they took. Highly recommend folks check this place out!
My husband and I have attended two sessions at Unarthodox and really enjoyed both. One class was a night with Picasso and the other was blindfolded sculpting. The location is on the 3rd floor of a building. It's a nice size with good lighting, music and a clean bathroom. There are non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase and some events are BYOB. You are provided all art materials, in addition to an apron. There are also photo opportunities, and the studio will provide you with a link sent to your email with photos they take throughout your session. A Night with Picasso: It felt really intimate and I enjoyed having a theme to keep us inspired. We were there with two other couples. The person leading the session was a lot of fun and very encouraging. The painting experience was low pressure and the music helped with keeping flow/relaxation. The other painters were fun spirited and good companions, throughout the experience. Sculpture without Sight: This was my favorite of the two activities. The class was fully packed and the energy was great! The teachers leading the session were awesome and encouraging. I loved trying a new activity in an environment that felt safe from judgment and had good vibes. Despite being a guided and structured activity, there was room for creativity. Important to note: you will NOT be taking your sculpture home after the class is finished. Overall, I would love to take another class at Unarthodox. **The elevator on one of our visits didn't work. If you are someone who cannot take the stairs, this location may be inaccessible to you, since the elevator is not reliable. **If you are a larger person, the chairs are VERY flimsy. You can ask for a sturdier chair, but keep in mind that option isn't great either.
Had a great time Sculpting Without Sight. I arrived about 15 mins late and was worried I would have to reschedule but they still let me in. The sculpting time went by quicker than I expected. We started blindfolded then took our blindfolds down about half way through to access then continued blindfolded. The staff took plenty of great photos which we were able to download through Google photos the next day. 10/10!
Such a fun experience! I went with one of my friends, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our time. They have an array of beverages you can choose from to purchase, and walk through the basic steps of sculpting. The experience was truly immersive, as once you're blindfolded music begins to play and scenes are released into the air. I would highly recommend this fun experience for any occasion!
- staff was personable - instructor was clear and helpful - came for sculpting without sight ($68pp) - wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase as well as beer and prosecco - planned the evening for my friends birthday and he loved it - I have sensory issues so it was a little overwhelming for me but still an enjoyable experience that I would recommend for anyone looking to do something a bit outside of the box - they play music throughout the experience (you're blindfolded while sculpting) and the staff walk around with various scents to accompany your artistic journey - I was fine with most of the smells except the incense which was very strong but passed relatively quickly - the music though pleasant was extremely loud. Like I could feel the base in my chest loud, my experience wouldve been a lot better had it been at a more reasonable listening volume - they also take photos for you and email them to whoever made the reservation
Such an amazing experience. Being blindfolded really allowed me to immurse myself into sculpting. It was so much fun and time flew by so quickly. I loved the extra touch with the different aromas and the music. All my sense were heightened and I enjoyed every minute if it. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know
10 months ago
This is a very cool experience. While this is a great date spot I went with my friend as this was on her birthday wishlist. So if you are going for a "real" art experience this may not be your vibe. This was more a sensory experience, very therapeutic. Our instructor was very thorough. The lighting and aromatherapy was very therapeutic as well. I won't give to much away only that you should try it but I will also warn you if you are doing sculpting you DO NOT take the finished product home with you. As I said this is a great therapeutic experience. read more
A must-try creative date or weekend hang! I went to Brunch With Monet and had the best time. Love that it's part paint class, part bottomless mimosa brunch. From the moment we walked in, the space had such a chill, artsy atmosphere. The instructor was not only super talented, but also so kind and helpful. He walked us step-by-step through the painting, demonstrating each part on a sample canvas and checking in with everyone as we painted. He kept our mimosa glasses full and refreshed our paint palettes There were also fresh pastries and fruit to nibble on while we painted, and he even helped us take photos and videos throughout the class Whether you're planning a cute date, a girls day out, or just looking for something creative and fun to do in NYC, this is such a unique experience. Highly recommend and yes, I'll be back with more friends soon! read more
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Hi Pinhwa! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are…
Came for my birthday weekend and highly recommend! It's such a fun, unite space. I did the sculpture without sight and it was so calming and cool. Go with friends and drink wine! read more
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Alvaro M.
Hi Tamara! Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us!…
My friend and I did the sculpture without sight class and it was so interesting. I wasn't sure what to expect but it wasn't that. Despite the blindfolds, it's easy to feel and sculpt (albeit not great). The music and the incense help eat the mood and ambiance. The woman who was our "guide" was super great and funny. This was a really fun experience and would do it again. Would recommend to others. read more
What an experience! Decided to do a date night with my husband and we both really enjoyed ourselves. Loved the letter to yourself when we were welcomed in. Great way to kick off the evening. Also appreciated that they offered wine and Prosecco! I really enjoyed being able to slow down, connect to myself and use my sense of touch to create art without sight. I would do this again and again and again as there are so many possibilities. read more
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Alvaro M.
Dear Ariana! Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you and your…
My husband brought me here as a surprise for my birthday last year, and what a surprise it was! We came for the sculpt-without-sight class. You're in for an exceptional, emotional, enjoyable and all around unique experience at Unarthodox. I had no idea what to expect when we walked in - it was a bunch of bald clay heads, folding chairs, smocks and dim lights. They have beer and wine for purchase, or you can stick with water or soda - it's all available. The music was probably the most moving, especially being blindfolded. I went in with a certain vision before putting on my blindfold, but as the music continued and I had to rely solely on my senses, it took me down memory lane and I ended up sculpting something entirely different. I am pretty sure I even cried at some point. I highly recommend this for everyone! It's definitely something worth experiencing at least once. I know I am definitely looking forward to going back again. read more
1 year ago
I had a super fun experience painting on the weekend with my friend at unarthodox. Highly recommend for those looking for unique things to do in nyc. read more
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Alvaro M.
Hi Wendy! Thank you for joining us! Hope to see you back for another…
This was a fresh and fun thing to do for date night! We took a "sculpting without sight" class and Sarah was the best & funniest instructor. I love the background music and aroma therapy smells while doing the sculpting. They had beer and wine available to purchase as well! read more
11 months ago
I celebrated my birthday at Unarthodox as a private event. It was a very fun night! My guests loved it. We did blindfold sculpting and it was a very relaxing and almost therapeutic. Our hosts, Alex and Sara, were friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this experience. I also liked that it was personalized for me. I think there were some miscommunication in booking the private event, booking online would be easier (not private) and you have the open bar to drink before the event. As a private event, and having some guests who don't drink, the open bar option was too expensive for me to consider. read more
What an amazing experience I surprise my fiancé on date night Art without sight, it's located in an area that have enough parking. A building in the 3floor When we arrived there was a very friendly host, she guided us to our seat. The host Jake and Alex was so amazing The entire experience technically last for 1 hour You don't get to take your sculpture home During the experience, you have to be blindfolded And they play relaxing music through the entire experience. I highly recommend it for anyone who trying to experience something new and different read more
Drinks, laughs, intimate lighting and...mud? Count me in! It's wintertime in NYC and safe entertainment feels hard to come by as we all go through the latest COVID wave with Omicron. Thankfully, Unarthodox offers a great opportunity for folks to have a unique immersive blindfolded sculpting experience during these challenges times, and it's much appreciated. From the check-in to leaving the door, everything about the experience was welcoming and fun. When you get in, they check your vaccination card and let you place your coats on hangers. They bring you to a table and then the person taking your orders happens to also be the lead for the experience, Nick. The drink selection is very limited (wine, sodas, and maybe three beers). You only get one opportunity to get a drink, so order two if that's your jam. The actual sculpting bits were really fun. I usually feel uncomfortable doing anything blindfolded. But after a few minutes, I got really into it and had a great laugh during the 'peek a boo' moment. Another great aspect of the experience is that they take care of the photo taking for you. I was really happy with the photos they took. Highly recommend folks check this place out! read more
My husband and I have attended two sessions at Unarthodox and really enjoyed both. One class was a night with Picasso and the other was blindfolded sculpting. The location is on the 3rd floor of a building. It's a nice size with good lighting, music and a clean bathroom. There are non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase and some events are BYOB. You are provided all art materials, in addition to an apron. There are also photo opportunities, and the studio will provide you with a link sent to your email with photos they take throughout your session. A Night with Picasso: It felt really intimate and I enjoyed having a theme to keep us inspired. We were there with two other couples. The person leading the session was a lot of fun and very encouraging. The painting experience was low pressure and the music helped with keeping flow/relaxation. The other painters were fun spirited and good companions, throughout the experience. Sculpture without Sight: This was my favorite of the two activities. The class was fully packed and the energy was great! The teachers leading the session were awesome and encouraging. I loved trying a new activity in an environment that felt safe from judgment and had good vibes. Despite being a guided and structured activity, there was room for creativity. Important to note: you will NOT be taking your sculpture home after the class is finished. Overall, I would love to take another class at Unarthodox. **The elevator on one of our visits didn't work. If you are someone who cannot take the stairs, this location may be inaccessible to you, since the elevator is not reliable. **If you are a larger person, the chairs are VERY flimsy. You can ask for a sturdier chair, but keep in mind that option isn't great either. read more
3 years ago
Had a great time Sculpting Without Sight. I arrived about 15 mins late and was worried I would have to reschedule but they still let me in. The sculpting time went by quicker than I expected. We started blindfolded then took our blindfolds down about half way through to access then continued blindfolded. The staff took plenty of great photos which we were able to download through Google photos the next day. 10/10! read more
4 years ago
Such a fun experience! I went with one of my friends, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our time. They have an array of beverages you can choose from to purchase, and walk through the basic steps of sculpting. The experience was truly immersive, as once you're blindfolded music begins to play and scenes are released into the air. I would highly recommend this fun experience for any occasion! read more
- staff was personable - instructor was clear and helpful - came for sculpting without sight ($68pp) - wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase as well as beer and prosecco - planned the evening for my friends birthday and he loved it - I have sensory issues so it was a little overwhelming for me but still an enjoyable experience that I would recommend for anyone looking to do something a bit outside of the box - they play music throughout the experience (you're blindfolded while sculpting) and the staff walk around with various scents to accompany your artistic journey - I was fine with most of the smells except the incense which was very strong but passed relatively quickly - the music though pleasant was extremely loud. Like I could feel the base in my chest loud, my experience wouldve been a lot better had it been at a more reasonable listening volume - they also take photos for you and email them to whoever made the reservation read more
1 year ago
Such an amazing experience. Being blindfolded really allowed me to immurse myself into sculpting. It was so much fun and time flew by so quickly. I loved the extra touch with the different aromas and the music. All my sense were heightened and I enjoyed every minute if it. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know read more
WOWWWWWW WHAT AN AMAZING, intimate experience. Nick is such an amazing instructor. I felt like I was catching the Holy Ghost in there listening to him tell us what we had to do. My wife took me on a date here as a Valentine's Day gift and I'm 100% going to book for a party with my family. Thank you for allowing me to capture a new skill and release stress. read more
2 years ago
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Dear Erica! We’re happy to hear you found the experience fun and…
3 years ago
3 years ago
Fun date night activity / friend night activity! Staff was awesome and very friendly and attentive. Great ambience and they give some good guidance in the beginning before you put the blindfolds on to sculpt. Fun experience having them play loud music and spread different scents around the room. Cool activity as it's very unique read more
5 years ago
Been here twice, the first time for a public paint and sip and a private party paint and sip. It is sooo worth the price and on both occasions I had a lot of fun. It is BYOB but drinks are offered on site. Lia is an amazing painting instructor and everyone involved in the process is very nice and sweet. Pictures are taken during the public event and private event. The private event includes a video to remember the experience as well. :-) The process itself is very open ended and going with your own flow of things is highly encouraged -- which is something that sets this particular paint and sip apart. You can see what the instructor had painted in the self portrait and how different everyone's painting had turned out in the result picture. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend or anyone interested in their first paint and sip experience. read more
3 years ago
This spot was amazing! Tatsiana was super helpful and available to discuss everything in a timely fashion while finalizing plans. Alex and Kirby were amazing hosts day of, and the entire experience was everything I'd hoped it to be. I threw my 25th birthday celebration here and would definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested in a creative way to collaborate with their friends. We did the group mural together, and I was very proud to see everyone break out their creative juices. I will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
My team had a great time at Sculpture without Sight. We did the private experience and found the event to be immersive and unique. Maria and Al were a pleasure to work with and made coordinating the event for our team simple and easy. read more
2 years ago
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Alvaro M.
Hi Debra! We are thrilled you enjoyed the creative process of the…
7 years ago
Thank you Maria and team for an amazing experience! They hosted a "Paint and Sip" for my team and everyone had an awesome time! Even though we were late 15 mins, the entire team was super understanding, personable, and made us feel right at home! JW (so funny, true gem) and Monika (awesome artist) were super thorough and engaging! Their attention to detail on the room setup and the follow up with photos and video was spectacular! Booking was super thorough and the communication was great! Thanks again for hosting us and we look forward to having another event soon!! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Below is the email we sent to the Unarthodox team after our private Painting Picasso event: Team Unarthodox! I am writing to thank you for the quality of service provided by all of you. I sincerely appreciate your efficient, gracious customer service, the level of detail and accountability you have demonstrated for our event, and the way you conduct business as a whole. We have, and will continue to, recommend Unarthodox to our legal recruiting colleagues for future events. Our team could not be more satisfied with your work, and we look forward to continuing this relationship. Special thanks for all the videos and pictures! All the best, Puja read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
We had a fabulous night here on Saturday doing the blindfolded sculpture class. The hosts (mike I think was his name?) was incredible and super friendly. The 2 ladies he had working with him were also very lovely. I would definitely recommend the class to friends. We will also do another event here very soon. Probably the sip and paint is what appeals to us the most right now. But if you are on the fence about taking the blindfold class DO IT! It's such an amazing and fun experience read more
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I booked a "Sculpture Without Sight" experience for a date with my bf. it was something. The atmosphere and all the little things they do to make it a special experience are unforgettable. Lights, scents, music, everything was perfect. It's not only about sculpting, it's about being blindfolded and using other senses to navigate the world. It's really unique. We've been there on Friday night and I can't really think of a better date idea for you, guys. Highly recommend to everyone! read more
5 years ago
This experience was amazing. Activating the senses via touch, smell, and auditory stimulation is always delightful. Not to mention your taste if you bring a bottle or sip on their drink selection. Everything was great, the host and hostess were very attentive and provided detailed instructions of what the purpose of the experience is. We are so caught up in the daily appearances and superficial ways of life and we often forget about the simple things of life. This experience reminds you to keep it simple. It was fun! read more
5 years ago
first of all - this event was not only super fun, but having everything shipped directly to us made it very easy. Would 10/10 recommend anyone looking to have an easy, fun and well organized event, book with Unarthodox. They even sent a short clip to us with a compilation of the event for everyone to remanence, it was way cute. (re: paint and sip) read more
5 years ago
Wow. As soon as we walked in to the loft, everybody's jaws dropped. They prepared an amazing, intimidate, welcoming environment for my special event. The hosts Jordyn, Nick and Maria went above and beyond with everything. Made us feel welcomed, made us feel VIP! The event itself was a huge success, almost a week later and I'm still getting messages about how amazing the night turned out! I can't wait to book another event, they have delivered every time I've been there! read more
5 years ago
We did a birthday party at unarthodox. It was awesome. Maria, Al and team are great in setting up the event for you. They are also very accomodative in any specific requests you might have. Our instructor Lia was pretty cool as well and activity was very engaging. Overall it was a great experience. read more
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