Looking for a fun and creative thing to do in NYC? Join eMCee Kicks for Drip & Sip, a hands-on sneaker customization workshop where you’ll design and paint your own custom sneakers.
Our professional sneaker artists, known as Shoetenders™, will guide you through the process step by step. This workshop is beginner-friendly, so no painting or art experience is required.
Bring your sneakers, your favorite beverage, and your creativity!
Workshop Details
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Date: September 19
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Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
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Location: 134 West 29th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001
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Admission: $130 per participant
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Duration: Two hours
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Age: 10+
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BYOB: Guests 21+ may bring alcoholic beverages
What Your Ticket Includes
- Two-hour instructor-led sneaker customization workshop
- Professional sneaker paints and brushes
- Sneaker preparation materials
- Step-by-step design and painting instruction
- Workspace setup and cleanup
- Music, creativity, and a fun NYC atmosphere
Sneakers and decorative embellishments are not included in the $125 admission price.
What You’ll Learn
- Our Shoetenders™ will teach you:
- How to properly prepare your sneakers
- Design planning and placement
- Clean linework
- Paint layering
- Detail work
- Finishing techniques for longer-lasting results
You can create a bold design, customize specific sneaker panels, or add smaller details that reflect your personal style.
What to Bring
Each participant must bring one pair of sneakers to customize.
For the best results, we recommend:
- White or light-colored sneakers
- Leather or canvas materials
- New or clean sneakers
- Shoes with minimal mesh or texture
Please avoid patent leather, suede, heavily textured materials, and sneakers with large mesh areas.
Optional Bling Add-On
Want to add some shine to your design? Rhinestones, gems, and decorative embellishments will be available for purchase at the workshop for $35 per participant.
The add-on includes embellishment materials and application guidance from a Shoetender™. Quantities are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Need Sneakers?
If you need sneakers for the workshop, email sales@emceekicks.com after purchasing your ticket for available styles, sizes, and pricing.
Sneaker requests and payment must be completed at least 10 days before the workshop. Sneakers are subject to size and style availability.
BYOB Policy
This is a Bring Your Own Bottle experience. Guests age 21 and older may bring an alcoholic beverage to enjoy during the workshop. Valid government-issued identification may be required.
Guests under 21 may bring nonalcoholic beverages but may not possess or consume alcohol.
Age and Attendance Policy
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
Anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or adult guardian. The adult does not need to purchase a ticket unless they also plan to participate and use workshop materials.
Perfect For
- Date nights
- Family creative outings
- Birthday celebrations
- Groups of friends
- Sneaker lovers
- Solo creative experiences
- Anyone looking for a unique NYC art class
About eMCee Kicks
eMCee Kicks is a NYC-based creative experience company specializing in sneaker customization workshops, live painting activations, commissioned wearable art, and interactive DIY experiences.
We combine art, fashion, and sneaker culture to help people transform everyday items into something personal and completely their own.
