Brooklyn Classes NYC, New York

In this intensive two hour class, students with learn how to correctly start a drawing through the process of straight line construction and comparison. The basic principles of light, shadow, and shading will also be discussed. This class is great for artists that would like to improve their technique and gain confidence in the embarkation of a new...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

For total beginners -- if you've been wanting to learn to sew or you haven't touched a machine in years, this is the class for you! In just one evening we'll walk you through the basics; you'll leave class with a finished, lined tote bag. Here’s what we’ll cover: Basic intro to a sewing machine, including how to sew a straight seam How to...

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of knife making in two 4 hour sessions. This workshop is focused on the reductive (or stock-removal) technique of knife making.  In this workshop you’ll start with a raw piece of annealed tool steel, which you’ll shape and polish into a useful addition to your kitchen. We guarantee food made...

Students will learn how to design and create handmade jewelry. Students will learn how to use studio tools and many fabrication techniques for working in gold, sterling silver, copper, silver nickel and brass. They will learn sawing, fileing, forming, joining, soldering, filing shapes, ring sizing, sanding, wax carving, marriage of metals, textile...

Trace the history of pizza by visiting a mix of wood-fired Neapolitan, coal-fired, and classic New York slice joints on this 2.5 hour walking tour. You'll hit a spread of neighborhoods including Boerum Hill. Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, and the Columbia Waterfront district.  What's Included All tours include pizza tastings, kitchen tours,...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

Bring Herbal Healing into your life! Learn the basics of Traditional Herbal Medicine, according to the Wise Woman Tradition, and how it compares to other natural healing modalities and Modern Western Medicine.  Begin to get to know your green allies, and how to prepare your own herbal medicine, including tinctures, infusions, oils and salves....

Rhino is a powerful 3D modeling tool used in computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), rapid prototyping, 3D printing and reverse engineering for a wide range of applications including architecture, industrial design, product design, exhibition design, sculpture, and jewelry design. This hands-on workshop will cover the key...

Our three hour Copper Lamp workshop gives you the tools, materials, and inspiration to craft an actual working lamp and light up your life with a funky awesome Edison bulb. If you want visitors to your home to know you made this lamp with your own two hands, you are going to have to find a way to work it into conversation organically, because it isn’t...

Come in and learn the traditional art of shibori with indigo dye in this beginner class.  We start, learning how to begin your own indigo vat, using pre reduced indigo, and the history of indigo. 3-5 folding, tieing and binding resist techniques will be shown. Select the few you're drawn to and dye some of the plain items you have lying around...

Craft your own contemporary and minimalist side table, constructed using oak and classic half-lap joints Woodworking is an age-old craft and one of the most versatile skills. With some woodworking know-how and the right tools, you can create anything. Do you have a picture in your head of the perfect piece of furniture for your home, the one piece...

Peace out and learn to embroider! In this beginner workshop, you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a cute little peace-sign hoop designed by Marigold & Mars. This class will cover: How to transfer a printed image to fabric What types of fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools are required How to do a basic outline...

Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-leading application used by filmmakers and editors for creating videos that are personal, powerful, and dynamic. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how transform raw footage into impactful stories while building a short promo video from start to finish. You will learn essentials tools and techniques including...

Adobe After Effects is a creative industry standard tool for motion graphics and compositing. This hands-on workshop will cover all the key fundamentals of working in Adobe After Effects including building compositions, working with layers, animating, adding effects, designing in 3D, and rendering. We will walkthrough sample projects demonstrating...