Classes NYC, New York

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...

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques. You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art. This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone...

In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model.  All levels of experience are welcomed. Registration fee included....

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the foundation of website and web application development. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamental concepts needed to use HTML effectively including semantic markup for tagging content as what it is, and not just for formatting. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a stylesheet language that allows...

Ever wish you could make your own rich chocolate truffles?? Well, now you can! Let Roni-Sue show you how it’s done. She’ll show you the secret of ganache making and all the cool stuff you can do with it! Love chocolate covered strawberries?? Wait’ll you taste how great they are dipped in fresh chocolate ganache! [swoon]. Next up, you’ll hand...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience....

Have you ever thought about what kind of person handcrafts their own kitchen knives? It may sound like the stuff of legends, but in just two 4 hour sessions, that person could be YOU. In this workshop, you will make a classic French Chef, a vegetable slicer, a cleaver or a utility/hunting knife (you choose!), using the reductive (stock-removal) technique....

In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy will walk you through the psychology and technique of nailing your audition in the booth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the city's top casting directors in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

Getting thanked for doing a 'good job' is nice, but thank you in a paycheck is much better! So why is that most women have such a hard time asking for a raise, or negotiating a higher salary with a new job offer? It’s crazy making, particularly when so much research shows that women are far more effective negotiators than men, with a much higher...

Join us on a fast paced Photo Safari to explore some of New York City's most iconic locations. Photograph Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Empire State Building, and Central Park. We'll show you how to photograph these landmark locations while sharpening your photography skills. You'll learn how to work with lines and angles to bring these...

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....