Dive into Bushwick’s vibrant street art scene with Brooklyn Unplugged Tours’ private graffiti workshop. Learn from a top NYC artist and create your own urban masterpiece in this hands-on experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; suitable for ages 6 and up
Wildlife
History
Bushwick’s graffiti roots date back to the 1980s, evolving from rebellious street marks to celebrated public art.
Conservation
The workshop encourages respect for legal graffiti spaces, promoting sustainable urban art practices.
Brooklyn Unplugged Tours
Dive into Bushwick’s vibrant street art scene with Brooklyn Unplugged Tours’ private graffiti workshop. Learn from a top NYC artist and create your own urban masterpiece in this hands-on experience.
Brooklyn Unplugged Tours is a Brooklyn-based tour operator offering guided walking tours, private street art excursions, hands-on graffiti workshops, and themed birthday parties across Brooklyn neighborhoods. The company leads recurring public tours such as the Best of Brooklyn Walking Tour, which explores Williamsburg’s culture, street art, boutiques and waterfront views, and multiple Bushwick graffiti and street art walking tours that highlight large-scale murals and the artists behind them.
Private options include tailored Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tours and Private Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Walking Tours that trace the bridge’s history from Manhattan to Brooklyn and finish in the cobblestone streets of DUMBO. Workshop offerings include private Graffiti Art Workshops led by an established New York City street artist, where participants learn spray-paint techniques, watch demonstrations, and create their own pieces. For families, the Graffiti Birthday Party provides a one-hour, artist-led session for children aged 7 and up to produce individual or group canvases.
Tours range from short one-hour activities (birthday party workshops) to longer walking experiences of two to 2.5 hours (Best of Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO tours). Brooklyn Unplugged Tours focuses on local neighborhoods—Williamsburg, Bushwick, DUMBO—and emphasizes art, history, and photography opportunities. The operator is presented in travel roundups and directory listings, and its diverse schedule includes public and private departures tailored for tourists, families, students, and art enthusiasts visiting Brooklyn.
Tours Offered
10
Walking, private, workshops & parties
Typical Duration
1–2.5 hrs
From birthday hour to 2.5-hour tours
Age Note
Kids 7+ for parties
Family-friendly workshop options available
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Included in travel roundups and listings
Reserve a spot on a public walking tour, schedule a private graffiti workshop, or plan a kids’ birthday party in Bushwick or DUMBO.
Wear comfortable clothing
Choose clothes you don't mind getting paint on, as aerosol paints can easily stain fabric.
Arrive on time
Workshops start promptly to maximize your hands-on experience with the artist.
Hydrate before and after
The workshop is typically outdoors — bring water to stay refreshed especially on warm days.
Check weather in advance
Sessions can run in a tent if it rains, but wet conditions may limit comfort and mobility.
Old clothes or painting apron
Protect your clothing from paint stains during the workshop.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated, especially during warm weather sessions.
summer
Layered clothing
Prepare for fluctuating outdoor temperatures.
fall|winter|spring
Camera or smartphone
Capture your artwork and the vibrant surroundings.