The Most Exciting Classes to Take in Battery Park

The pristine, Southern shoreline of Manhattan. Originally, the celebrating point of the British Troop’s last departing ship after the American Revolution, skyscrapers currently occupy much of the area. There isn’t much to say about the neighborhood because beauty best encapsulates the majestic scenery. From sparkling skyscrapers to fresh shrubbery, Battery Park captures stereotypical NYC and often leaves visitors breathless for a moment. Wait, did your heart just skip a beat, too?

Celebrate Battery Park like they did after the Revolution, maybe with less gunfire. Here’s how:

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  Soccer Basics for Beginners

  Soccer Beyond

  New York’s the world’s melting pot, and soccer’s the world’s game. Kick yourself into shape through a quick crash-course in Football, Futbol, Fussball...soccer.

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  The Pizza Parlor

  Institute of Culinary Education

  You'll learn proper baking techniques, and work hands-on to make the following pizzas: Traditional Pizza Margherita (tomatoes, basil and mozzarella); Pizza Bianca (ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Gorgonzola); Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Pizza with Spicy Garlic Oil; Portobello Pizza with Balsamic Vinegar; Pancetta and Cheese Pizza Topped with Arugula and Tomato Salad; Prosciutto and Ricotta Calzone; Southern Italian Home-Style Pizza; Roman Potato Pizza; Sfinciuni (the original Sicilian pizza); Barese Pizza (caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives); and Focaccia.

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  Wine 101: Discovering Your Palate

  New York Vintners

  How would you describe your taste in wine? Box vs. bottle? Red vs. White? Or is it all indistinguishable? Discover your palate and develop an understanding--nay, an appreciation--of sparkling, white, and red wines. Hey, you may even taste the subtle oak barrel. With a quick class right in Battery Park, you’ll never feel lost looking at the wine menu again. In fact, you’ll probably know it better than the server.

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  Intro to Watercolor

  Michiyo Art Studio

  Painting isn't only for kids and recluse artists. In fact, painting not only expresses one’s creativity but also relieves stress. Makes you think twice about Van Gogh, doesn’t it? Whether you’re new to watercolor or you’re expanding your painting knowledge beyond finger-paints, this workshop will teach you the fundamentals to release your inner Monet...or stick figures. Who knows? It’s for you to uncover.

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  Battery Park Sunset Photography Class

  Discover Outdoors

  Did you think you could get out of Battery Park without taking pictures? C’mon, now, of course not!

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