Spend an hour in Bushwick learning aerosol technique from an authentic NYC graffiti artist. This hands-on workshop teaches fill-ins, outlines and lettering at Graff Tours Studio and includes cultural context on legal murals and the neighborhood scene.
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You step into a raw Brooklyn studio and the walls already speak: drips, bold fills, and letters that lean like old subway cars. The room smells faintly of solvent and coffee; a local graffiti artist lays out cans and caps while the city outside hums with buses and voices. For the next hour you map your idea across a board or wall, learning the basic strokes that turned New York’s subway cars into moving galleries.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion; suitable for most ages and mobility levels
Wildlife
History
Graffiti emerged in NYC during the 1960s–70s subway era; Bushwick later became a canvas for muralists and crews as industry left and artists moved in.
Conservation
Respect legal mural spaces and private property; dispose of spray can waste properly and support local artists by buying their prints or visiting galleries.
Reserve your spot on the Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for check-in
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the 3 p.m. start to sign waivers and pick materials.
Wear paint-tolerant clothing
Aerosol paint can stain—choose old clothes or bring a coverall; closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Bring ID and ticket confirmation
Mobile or paper tickets accepted; bring ID if booking under special requirements or age policies.
Respect legal walls
Ask before photographing private pieces and follow the instructor’s guidance on where to legally paint.
Old clothes or coveralls
Protects your clothing from paint and solvents.
Closed-toe shoes
Keeps feet safe in a studio with paint cans and tools.
Photo ID
Needed for check-in and any age-verified bookings.
Sketchbook and markers
Useful for planning designs before you step up to the board.