Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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New York City, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Brooklyn through its street art scene with this graffiti workshop. Learn different aerosol art techniques along with the history and cultural significance of graffiti from a local street artist. This beginner-friendly workshop takes place in an inviting studio that is just a 6-minute walk away from the nearest subway station.
- No prior art experience necessary, just bring enthusiasm
- Enjoy a welcoming experience with a small workshop group
- Take home a personal piece of artwork at the end of the class
- Bring the whole family along for an afternoon of creativity
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
Graff Tours Studio - 282 Meserole St. Brooklyn.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Graff Tours
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 289 reviews
Francine_P, Jan 2026
Worth the trip to Brooklyn… kids (9 and 11) had a great time, too! Facilities are very ran down but that’s part of the experience I guess….
Jenna_A, Dec 2025
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The instructor was great/super friendly. It was not only fun but will also give you a respect for the art form. I would highly recommend this experience for any child or adult!
Becky_E, Oct 2025
Leaf was our instructor. He did an awesome job helping us create something we were proud to bring home. He also helped us learn a little history re: NYC graffiti. All around really fun and beginner or intermediate artistic ability-friendly!
Jason_W, Oct 2025
Got my creative juices flowing. We were definitely not professionals in anyway and took home some fantastic pieces and memories of an unforgettable time. If you have time, make sure to do this workshop. You will not regret it. Ghost was an amazing guide and made the whole experience easy to do.
Lesley_F, Aug 2025
The artist is so easygoing and helpful. He was great with our shy teenager which we appreciated. An unusual and off the beaten track experience that I highly recommend.
Indira_P, Aug 2025
I was drawn to this workshop because of the reviews. My 14-year-old son is an art lover who loves graffiti, and had been asking for months to come here. We drove from D.C. just for this experience, hoping it would be inspiring and memorable. Instead, we left feeling humiliated, ignored, and deeply hurt.
I paid extra for both of us to receive personal canvases and arrived 15 minutes early, just as instructed. A white family of four (including two teenage boys) arrived shortly after us. When “Leaf” opened the door at 3:00 p.m., he asked me for my name and then turned away to greet the white family—giving them instructions, chatting, and stepping outside with them. My son and I were left standing there confused, having received no direction. Trying not to jump to conclusions, we followed them upstairs into the studio.
Once upstairs, Leaf immediately pulled out two large canvases for the white boys and gave them further instruction. He did not acknowledge us again until 20 minutes later, when he casually asked what spray paint colors we wanted and told us to start painting on the wall. We tried to stay positive—for my son’s sake—but it was already clear we were being treated differently.
When I asked about our canvases (which I had paid for), Leaf told me, “You didn’t pay for that.” I pulled out my paper receipt to show him otherwise. He checked his phone and said, “Oh, I didn’t want to throw you to the big dogs without practice first.” Meanwhile, the white family was already working on their full-sized canvases with his help. We had been given no instruction or acknowledgment.
Finally, 40 minutes into the session, Gabe handed us tiny 4x6 canvases. This was supposed to be the individual canvas I paid for? The booking options only list two choices: paint on the wall or paint on a personal canvas. We paid for the same thing the other family received—so why were ours miniature?
My son kept painting, trying to make the most of it, but Leaf never offered any guidance or encouragement. He continued to help the other family while we were left to figure things out ourselves.
The final blow came at the end. Leaf signed the white boys’ canvases with his tag, and on the back of my son’s small canvas, he wrote: “Stay out of trouble, killa.” Why would you write that to a 14-year-old African American child? You didn’t write anything like that on the white boys’ work. What made you look at my son and associate him with trouble?
My son has never been in trouble, never done a drug, and comes from a loving, structured home. He simply loves graffiti art and was excited to learn more. That comment broke something in him. I tried so hard to shield him from how Leaf treated us throughout the workshop, but the message on the back of that canvas said it all. He wanted to know why was he being singled out and referred to as a killer?
This experience was traumatizing. I am reporting this business and writing this review to warn other families—especially families of color—that you may not be treated equally here. It is unacceptable for a white man profiting off a historically criminalized art form to stereotype a Black child for taking interest in that very art.
And yes-I spoke to the owner directly and he completely dismissed my concerns.
Bryant_E, Aug 2025
It’s a great experience for parents and kids good workshop to bring out your artistic imagination it was amazing
Daphna_S, Jul 2025
Middle of nowhere, got 20 minutes early and had to wait 10 outside. The class is basic rules of painting with spray, a short practice, and then the instructor does most of the creative work and you just color within the lines. More a workshop for Instagram than to actually do art. Guide not particularly attentive. Not recommended.
Erin_T, Jun 2025
Great experience !! He was so helpful and informative - loved every minute - would definitely come back again
Pat, May 2025
Entertaining! Fun! Educational!
Leaf, our guide to graffiti was awesome! We showed up, Felt welcomed, we knew nothing about graffiti and it was perfectly fine. We took away our graffiti, Leaf is very encouraging and guided and assisted us the entire way!
Sean_C, Apr 2025
Great experience! The experience was indoors. Fun for all ages! Leah the teacher was very friendly and talented.
Michelle_S, Apr 2025
Great instructor, fun class, went way too fast. Needed more paint supplies and having to wait for other students we missed out on having more time to paint but loved the instructor and the collaboration style option. Really fun and well done.
Sherryann_B, Apr 2025
Excellent experience, would absolutely do again! Great teacher and the group spray painting was great.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you!
Susan_C, Apr 2025
It was a great experience. I took my 11 year old granddaughter who loves art. Isabell was an awesome teacher. We had a great time and brought home a canvas for her room. I highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
thank you for the nice review. I will make sure Isabelle sees this.
Maribel_R, Mar 2025
The instructor was extremely fun and knowledgeable. We laughed and created great art at the same time!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
no doubt!
Willa41mx, Dec 2024
We had such a fun time in this workshop. The artist was engaging and easy to follow, even the less artsy of us had a good time and was able to create something they are happy with.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for coming out! Hope to see you again.
Jennifer_F, Dec 2024
My 14-year-old and I loved the experience. It was the right amount of time and it was so much fun. Definitely worth the money and the Instagram posts.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are definitely insta worthy! Thanks for coming out!
Richard_H, Oct 2024
The entire experience was great. It was fun and educational. The kids loved it! Creating their own wall tag was amazing for them. Leaf, the graf artist who worked with us was great! We’ve already recommended friends to take the workshop.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Fresh to Def!! Not sure we ever got a better review that that!! Thanks Richard, hope to see you again soon.
Robin_M, Oct 2024
Great fun with my 13 and 19 yr old kids. Great tutorial followed by practice and then creating your own art. Highly recommend. Not far from subway.
Brandy_S, Oct 2024
The instructor was very cool. He's a perfectionist so when doing the art, he wants it done his way and perfect, and does not really allow you to express yourself. But overall it was a fun experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hey There,
We prioritize allowing people to be expressive and have control of their art. Sorry we were not 5 starts for you. I will communicate your feedback with my team.
Kristina_M, Sep 2024
Maybe my favorite thing we did on our trip! Our teacher was great, he was super patient and made us feel like we did good while giving instruction and explanation. After he took pics for us and was super kind. We felt like we left with a very unique memory and experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank You for the review! We now have. a studio out in LA as well so please check that out as well if you get a chance.
Andria_B, Sep 2024
This was a lot of fun! Took us a moment to locate it but once we did we were all set to go. It was so much fun and got great explanations. We were 2 parties there at the same time and it was great. It was so intresting and the canvas is immense!
Stephanie_H, Aug 2024
The artist was so helpful and really gave us an understanding on what graffiti is all about and all the techniques.
We highly recommend this for any age!! So fun!!
Dia_B, Jul 2024
Great lesson, instructor was very good and patient, we can’t wait to go back, my son who is 9 had a great time
Rana_P, Jul 2024
Best way to create a memory for our cousins visit to NYC. good for all ages. Super fun and totally unique
Jacqueline_D, May 2024
The instructor was personable and a knowledgeable graffiti artist. This was a fun class for beginners and I made a cool graffiti art to take home. Great day!
Terri_H, Apr 2024
Very fun experience. And you get a unique piece of art that you made to take home as well! The teacher was fun and helped us out when needed but also let us make some creative decisions.
Laura_S, Mar 2024
Definitely with the trip we lived this activity! We have two teens and this was fun for all of us teens and adults.
chanscill, Mar 2024
Excellent experience for visitors and locals! I went with my husband and our two children - ages 10 and 13. Everyone loved the lesson! Will have to come back again in the future and add on the neighborhood tour. Will never look at graffiti again in the same way! This is such a unique experience, highly recommended! We were so pleased with our final canvas, thank you, Graff Tours and Ghost Face Mims.
Jennifer_M, Feb 2024
This was one of the best experiences. We had so much fun, our expert Mims was so talented, kind, and made the experience wonderful. Before leaving, my friends and I already wanted to return!! Definitely recommend and will be back 🎉💕
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