These Long Island boutiques offer DIY classes, from sewing to needlepoint, where participants can hone their craft and meet the makers.

Jessica Padgett opened her art studio, Round Rock Art Classes, near the banks of Brushy Creek in early September.

Through the end of October, you can also catch their “Surf & Shore” workout class at Margaritaville. It’s free for hotel guests, though the public can pay $32 to attend as well.

"Taking that improv class caught me off guard in the best way. I thought I was just there to have fun," James Earl told Newsweek.