Manifesto is a strategic design studio, built to realize the awesome potential of design in society.
We offer a range of workshop-style classes in traditional and modern crafts, including woodworking, bookbinding, and leatherworking. We will soon offer 3D printing, screen-printing, metal working, and more. Rose and Arjun, co-founders of Manifesto, both teach at Parsons School of Design.
Reviews of Manifesto
(5.0-star rating across
5 reviews)
Woodworking: Build a Custom Table
Reviewed by David S. on 3/15/2020
My girlfriend and I had a blast building our custom table!
Rose, who coordinated the session, was friendly, helpful, and easy to communicate with.
Arjun, the instructor was a great teacher and guide - he showed us woodworking fundamentals and important safety precautions.
Most importantly, it was a fun and informative experience which resulted in a beautiful custom side table for our living room.
I would highly recommend the staff, the studio, and the class.
Bookbinding: Make a Fine Journal/Sketchbook
Anonymous review on 2/23/2020
class was cancelled by instructor, but I’ll try again another day.
Bookbinding: Make a Fine Journal/Sketchbook
Reviewed by Gabe C on 1/24/2020
What a great way to disconnect and do something creative for a few hours! I was new to bookbinding, but the class is structured in a way that makes it easy to follow along. Arjun and Rose were great, the space is very warm and approachable, and the sparkling water and peanut M&Ms were a huge plus too! Definitely recommend...
Woodworking: Build a Custom Table
Anonymous review on 1/20/2020
Great class! Arjun and Rose are very knowledgeable and great teachers. I learnt way more than I expected to in 5 hrs. I
Woodworking: Build a Custom Table
Reviewed by Terry B. on 2/3/2020
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students who have taken classes at Manifesto have had positive experiences and have learned valuable skills. The classes are said to be fun and informative, and provide an opportunity for creativity. In the woodworking class, students learned woodworking fundamentals, and important safety precautions, and were able to build a custom table. In the bookbinding class, students found the class structure easy to follow and learned more than they expected in just a few hours. The instructors, Arjun and Rose, were highly praised for their knowledge and teaching abilities. Overall, students recommend Manifesto for its staff, studio, and classes.
Direct quotes:
1. "Arjun and Rose were great, the space is very warm and approachable, and the sparkling water and peanut M&Ms were a huge plus too! Definitely recommend..."
2. "Great class! Arjun and Rose are very knowledgeable and great teachers. I learned way more than I expected to in 5 hrs."
3. "I would highly recommend the staff, the studio, and the class."
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