Prices, group sizes and who each one suits.
Your team doesn't need forced fun. They need a moment that lifts energy, sparks creativity, and helps people connect—without a lot of planning. Our team building NYC service delivers just that.
KraftStories team building is a guided, premium craft experience designed for effortless corporate team building in NYC: structured flow, background music, great materials, and a calm host team that runs the room, and we host in two Manhattan studios — Midtown and the Financial District — or bring the whole thing to your office.
KraftStories runs hands-on team-building workshops for companies at two Manhattan studios – Midtown (325 W 38th St, up to 40 people) and the Financial District (93 Pearl St, up to 120) – and as mobile sessions at your office. Teams make Turkish mosaic lamps, terrariums, custom tufted rugs, candles or neon moss art with an instructor; pricing is $79–$149 per person with materials, instruction and light refreshments included, and sessions run 1.5 to 3 hours.
Private events start at 10 people. The typical team we host is 11 people, spends about $99 per head and books two weeks ahead; fixed December dates need four to six weeks.
Updated October 2026. Prices are what each operator publishes or quoted us this autumn; confirm before you book.
The first four are ours and we have run them for 2,000+ groups across our two Manhattan studios, so the prices and group sizes are exact. The other eleven are the activities New York teams actually book instead of, or alongside, a workshop. Each entry has the same five facts so you can compare them in one pass.
Everyone gets a tufting gun, a frame and a design, and spends two and a half hours turning yarn into a rug they take home. Loud, physical and absurdly satisfying; nobody can check Slack while holding a tufting gun. The format NYC teams rebook most.
Glass tiles and beads set onto a lamp globe, grouted and fitted onto a base, over two to two and a half hours. The room goes quiet around the halfway mark. The craft KraftStories was founded on, and the one with the keepsake people keep for years.
Each person blends a fragrance from 40+ oils, wicks a vessel and hand-pours a soy candle. One hour, calm, and it slots after a planning day or before dinner without eating the afternoon. The cheapest format and the easiest to schedule.
A guided blend of top, heart and base notes into a bottle each guest takes home as their own scent. Elegant and conversational; the Financial District loft dresses up well for it. Ninety minutes with social time.
Book two or three rooms in parallel so a team of 20–30 races in groups of 6–10, then debrief over drinks. Midtown has several operators within a few blocks of each other, which makes the logistics easy for a lunchtime slot.
Bowling lanes, the golf driving range over the Hudson, or a field-house sports block, with group packages that include food. Half the team plays and half talks, which is the right ratio.
A chef-led cook-and-eat session built around one menu: pasta, dumplings, tacos. The meal is the deliverable, so it replaces the dinner line on the budget. Several culinary schools and studios run private corporate sessions.
A block of seats together, with group pricing and in-stadium hospitality for bigger budgets. Zero planning once the tickets are bought, and the game does the talking.
A two- to three-hour sorting or packing shift booked as a group, followed by lunch together. December shifts fill months ahead because every company has the same idea; book in September.
A hosted hunt with clues, photo challenges and a scoreboard, run by a company that handles the app and the host. Works for very large groups because teams spread out.
Coached lanes, a league-style tournament bracket and a bar. Louder than it sounds and over in ninety minutes, which is why teams pair it with dinner.
A Circle Line-style public cruise past the Statue of Liberty, or a private boat for the whole team with catering. Dress for wind in every month.
A wheel or hand-building class with glazing done by the studio and pieces shipped or collected weeks later. Calm and tactile; the lead time on the finished piece is the catch.
Private rooms with a song queue, food and drinks, booked by the hour. The format that gets the quiet people singing by the second hour.
A timed-entry group visit to an immersive art or science exhibition, with a private guide for larger bookings. Easy to add to a half-day: no setup, no host of your own needed.
Prices for the eleven non-KraftStories activities are approximate public rates as of October 2026 and change with season and group size.
Live group sizes, durations and pricing, taken straight from each workshop.
Our rug tufting class in Midtown NYC runs at 325 W 38th Street, two blocks from Times Square–42nd St and Port Authority. In 2.5 hours you pick a design (bring your own or choose…
Our Turkish lamp making class in NYC's Financial District runs at 93 Pearl Street, three minutes from Wall St and Whitehall. In two hours you choose a lamp shape and pattern, set hand-cut glass…
Turkish coffee on sand is a traditional brewing method in which finely ground coffee is slowly brewed in a small pot over heated sand. The sand distributes heat gently and evenly, creating a more…
Our terrarium making class in Midtown NYC runs at 325 W 38th Street, two blocks from Times Square–42nd St. In 90 minutes you layer drainage stones, charcoal and soil, plant live moss and tropical…
Join us in New York for an immersive moss wall art workshop NYC experience. This hands-on preserved moss art workshop is inspired by nature and offers a variety of preserved mosses—such as Pillow Moss,…
Join us in New York for an immersive sip and plant craft experience. These workshops are led by an expert instructor who guides guests step-by-step through the process of planting, potting, or creating a…
Candle making class NYC, the short version: one hour, 40+ phthalate-free fragrance oils, and a soy candle you pour yourself and take home the same day. Our Midtown studio is at 325 W 38th…
Our mosaic candle holder workshop in Midtown NYC runs at 325 W 38th Street, two blocks from Times Square–42nd St. In 90 minutes you arrange hand-cut stained glass and beads on a glass holder,…
Our Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Midtown NYC runs at 325 W 38th Street, two blocks from Times Square–42nd St. In 2.5 hours you choose a lamp shape and an Ottoman geometric pattern, set…
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Private group pricing; we confirm availability within 24 hours.
We're built for teams who want real quality time—not a "regular craft workshop," not a loud bar night, and not an awkward icebreaker session. Our sessions are structured, beginner-friendly, and surprisingly grounding—so even analytical teams settle in fast.
These team building experiences are designed to boost morale and support a positive company culture, helping your team feel more connected and engaged.
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Both studios are in Manhattan: one in Midtown, one in the Financial District. Pick the studio that matches your group size and vibe. One location is ideal for a small team looking for a cozy, personalized experience. We'll guide the format.
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Kits, tools and supplies are included and brought to you. You show up and create.
Our host team runs the room from welcome to wrap — no internal coordination needed.
Cleanup is fully handled by our team. You leave with your creations, we handle the rest.
Calm pacing with a clear beginning, middle and end — structured so the event never drifts.
Background music and tone managed for you — relaxing vibe, never loud or chaotic.
Alcohol-free by default and no catering required. Kosher, halal, vegetarian, Jain, fasting, sober and allergy-sensitive teammates all join without special arrangements.
Our team specializes in planning team events in NYC and will help you organize your next team event to ensure it's engaging, memorable, and perfectly tailored to your group. Most groups book one of our Manhattan studios; if your office sits elsewhere in the city, we can come to you instead.
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Our most popular NYC team building experiences include instructor-led art classes, pottery and painting workshops, and premium craft sessions your team can actually keep.Tufting is high-energy and best in our Financial District loft. Turkish mosaic lamp workshops are deeply focused and satisfying. Terrarium building is a calm, nature-forward reset. Candle making is sensory, social, and approachable for mixed groups.All experiences are beginner-friendly and premium—choose in-studio at our Manhattan locations or mobile at your office (tufting is in-studio only).
Bring your team together with food-focused experiences that spark creativity, encourage collaboration, and feel genuinely fun. New York City is full of culinary workshops and tasting events—perfect when you want your next team outing or company event to center on flavor and shared discovery.
Culinary Workshops & Tasting Experiences
How It Works
Most teams choose afternoons. Duration depends on the experience (45 minutes to 3 hours). Along the way, teams strengthen communication and problem-solving in a relaxed environment—structured enough to stay on schedule, open enough for real connection.
Headcount, timing, your occasion, and any custom requests.
Studio choice + experience + duration + flow.
Welcome (5–10 minutes), guided making, and socializing.
Want extra hang time after? We add it to the quote.
We can bring the experience to your office or venue. Our kits make setup and cleanup fast—no chaos, no mess, no "DIY energy."
Materials, tools, protection, instruction, cleanup.
Tables + chairs, access time, and a plan for parking/loading.
Tufting is in-studio only. All other experiences work great mobile.
Hybrid and remote teams often anchor an in-studio day around an offsite or milestone; we also bring hands-on workshops to your office when you want everyone together without extra travel logistics. If your office is in Manhattan or nearby, onsite is usually the simplest option.
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Typical per-person prices in Manhattan in 2026, so you can compare formats before you ask anyone for a quote.
| Format | Per person | Time | Group size | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft workshop (mosaic lamp, tufting, terrarium, candles) | $79–$149 | 1.5–2.5 hrs | 10–120 | Materials, instructor, private studio, take-home piece |
| Escape room, axe throwing, bowling, mini golf | $35–$70 | 1–2 hrs | 6–60 | Activity only; food and drink extra |
| Scavenger hunt, field day, walking tour | $40–$80 | 2–3 hrs | 20–300 | Host, materials, permits |
| Paint & sip | $45–$75 | 2 hrs | 10–60 | Materials, often a drink |
| Cooking class, food tour, cocktail class | $75–$175 | 2–3 hrs | 10–60 | Ingredients, the meal or tastings |
| Virtual with a shipped kit | $65–$115 | 60–90 min | 10–200 | Kit, shipping, live host |
Ranges for the activity only, from our 2026 guide to team building activities in NYC. Food, drink, room fees and gratuity are extra where noted.
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