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Artists Talk - Drop in critique group
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
Artists Talk is a bi-weekly creative critique group designed for visual artists looking to push their work forward through consistency, peer feedback, and professional mentorship. A space for inspiration, thoughtful dialogue, and building connections with other dedicated artists across NYC.
Nov 23rd
5–7pm ET
$25
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Dec 7th
5–7pm ET
$25
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Mon. Nov 23rd, 5–7pm ET
(2 hours)
After Workshop: Mending
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
In this workshop students will learn to mend, patch, and adorn worn cloth with hand-stitching. Students will be introduced to a variety of visible mending techniques, including traditional embroidery stitching, darning, basic patchworking techniques, and the rich history behind different canonized mending styles. We will combine these different techniques to create a unique mending composition on your garment or textile, both personalizing it and repairing it, all at once!Students are encouraged to bring garments or samples in need of mending, as well as beloved scraps and adornments to include in the mending process.
Jan 12th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
10 Seats Left
Jan 26th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Tue. Jan 12th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
After Workshop: Bead Embroidery
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the craft of bead embroidery and explore varied techniques for creating one-of-a-kind textile designs in this hands-on workshop. Build skill in stitching, beading, and image transferring to bring a higher level of sophistication to your creations.
Tue. Feb 23rd, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Physical Comedy Intensive
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ 168 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the art of physical comedy by transforming everyday objects into unexpected sources of humor. Learn visual, escalating, three-part, and oblivious gag structures, then apply these techniques to develop short pieces built around character and story. Open to all skill levels, body types, and backgrounds.
Sat. Nov 21st, 11:30am–6:30pm ET
(7 hours)
Marine Park Coastline (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY
Learn about the hidden treasures of a vastly underappreciated park brimming with wild foods from the seashore habitat. Sign up for a distinctive outing along a sandy soil coastline, where you'll learn about the flavorful, nutritious plants that thrive in this setting. Uncover a world of wild parsnips, peppery roots, and tasty berries, and settle into the wonders of nature.
Fri. Nov 27th, 11am–3pm ET
(4 hours)
Marine Park Coastline (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY
Sign up with Violet Brill, the country's go-to forager, as she leads a tasty outing along Marine Park Coastline. Track down flavorful wild foods and medicinal plants, and walk through renewable and invasive species inside this often-overlooked park. A great springtime activity for the whole family!
Fri. Nov 27th, 11am–3pm ET
(4 hours)
Thursday Morning - 4-week Beginning Painting Class for Adults
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
This 4-week painting class introduces beginners and returning artists to essential techniques, including color, shape, value, form, space, and painting figures and faces. Through the study of art history and contemporary art, students will build foundational skills and confidence to continue painting independently or pursue further classes.
Beginner
14 and older
Nov 12th
10am–12pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$235
12 Seats Left
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Thu. Nov 12th, 10am–12pm ET
(8 hours over 4 sessions)
Monday Night 5-Week Adult Class for Painters with Some Experience
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
In this 5-week painting class, explore color mixing techniques inspired by groundbreaking artists, experimenting with vibrant hues, muted tones, shadows, patterns, and expressive lines. Designed for painters with some experience, the course helps you refine your artistic style, deepen your understanding of color relationships, and build a stronger creative practice.
Intermediate
16 and older
Nov 16th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
$340
7 Seats Left
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Mon. Nov 16th, 7–9pm ET
(10 hours over 5 sessions)
Japanese Beginner: Level 102
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by deepening your grasp of grammar, sentence structure, and essential vocabulary. The course focuses on practical language use for daily interactions, with practice in reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji to lift your communication.
Intermediate
18 and older
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 11 Times
$385
5 Seats Left
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–8pm ET
(16 hours & 30 minutes over 11 sessions)
Japanese Beginner: Level 103
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Build stronger Japanese conversation skills through real-life topics such as festivals, food, and travel. Practice key grammar points including adjectives and the te-form, while reinforcing kanji and natural speaking patterns for more fluent communication.
Intermediate
18 and older
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
$385
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–8pm ET
(12 hours over 8 sessions)
One Day Intensive: Sashiko
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Japanese sashiko embroidery strengthens and decorates fabric with striking geometric patterns made entirely from simple straight stitches.
Sat. Feb 20th, 11am–5pm ET
(6 hours)
Cake 'N Sip Boozy Ice Cream Cake Class (2 people)
Tipsy Scoop Brooklyn See all classes by this school @ 270 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
In this hands-on class, you and a friend build and decorate a 6-inch boozy ice cream cake while tasting unlimited signature and seasonal flavors. Guided by a professional decorator, you'll learn layering, icing, piping, and inscription techniques, and leave with IG-worthy photos and your finished cake packed in an insulated Tipsy Scoop™ tote with dry ice.
Dec 5th
12–2:30pm ET
$199
25 Seats Left
Feb 6th
12–2:30pm ET
$199
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Mar 20th
12–2:30pm ET
$199
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Sat. Dec 5th, 12–2:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Collaging the Subconcious
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
This beginner-friendly collage workshop unleashes participants'creativity in a judgement-free environment. First we will learn how Surrealist artists used chance as a tool to tap into their unconscious mind in the early 20th century, then experiment with various techniques to make a unique work of art that you can take home.
Sat. Nov 28th, 3:30–6pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Whining 101
Fit4Dance See all classes by this school @ 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Get ready to move your waist and hips like never before in this beginner-friendly class at Fit4Dance. Learn rolling and isolation techniques at various tempos and levels to improve your fluidity. Perfect for anyone interested in Caribbean-style whining to Soca music, with occasional additions of Afro and Dancehall.
Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7pm ET
(1 hour)
Improvised Sketch
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Learn to transform spontaneous improv into compelling scenes, memorable characters, and polished sketch concepts. Explore comedic game, world-building, and the “yes, and” principle while practicing techniques to identify promising ideas and develop them into structured sketches. Some improv or sketch experience is helpful but not required.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Winter Replenishment: A Guide to Tea Blending
Remedies Herb Shop See all classes by this school @ 453 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore a variety of plants and their traditional uses in a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. Learn how to combine flowers, roots, seeds, leaves and spices into simple herbal tea blends for everyday wellness needs. Create your own custom blend to take home and add to your personal collection.
Thu. Dec 10th, 7–8:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
"Bluegrass in Brooklyn" Holiday Tour
Kings County Distillery See all classes by this school @ 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, NY
Experience a festive blend of Kentucky charm and Brooklyn flair with a holiday distillery tour. Discover the art of crafting small-batch whiskey and moonshine, then create your own infused moonshine to take home. Enjoy a warm spiced cider and the sounds of country Christmas carols for a cozy, spirited celebration.
Sat. Dec 19th, 7–8:30pm ET
(90 minutes)
Simplifying the World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore simplified approaches to painting inspired by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Milton Avery, and Alex Katz. Create several paintings while learning to balance bold colors and shapes between realism and abstraction.
All levels
14 and older
Sun. Nov 1st, 2–5pm ET
(3 hours)
Abstract Collage: Color + Shape
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
This beginner-friendly collage workshop unleashes participants'creativity in a judgement-free environment. We will learn how some of the great abstract artists of the 20th century developed their ideas and styles, and then experiment with forms and colors to make a unique work of art that you can take home.
Sat. Dec 5th, 3:30–6pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Painting a Lush & Wild World - An Acrylic Painting Workshop
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore vibrant and expressive painting inspired by artists such as Henri Rousseau, Frida Kahlo, and Miroco Machiko. Experiment with the color wheel, surrealist symbols, and imaginative imagery to create lush paintings filled with magic realism and wild energy.
All levels
14 and older
Sat. Nov 14th, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
