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Fall Favorites Camp (Ages 9-13)
Taste Buds Kitchen See all classes by this school @ 109 W 27th St, New York, NY
Join us for an exciting culinary journey this Veterans Day, where young chefs whip up rustic apple tarts, delicate palmiers, and Irish apple crumble cupcakes. Our interactive cooking classes blend creativity, skill-building, and delicious flavors to spark a lifelong passion for the art of cooking.
Wednesday Night - 5-week Class for Experienced Painters
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
This 5-week painting course with Sara Woster is designed for experienced painters looking to refine their personal style and develop a cohesive body of work around a central theme. Through inspiration from artists like Fairfield Porter, Mamma Andersson, and Maria Berrio, students will deepen their skills in color, composition, storytelling, and value while continuing to strengthen foundational techniques.
Nov 11th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 105
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by exploring cultural topics like Kabuki and traditional folk tales while strengthening your grammar. The course grows fluency through diary writing, comparisons, and the natural use of short forms, with continued kanji study to lift reading confidence.
Nov 12th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
LEVEL 106 : GENKI I Chapter 11 & 12
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Continue your Japanese studies with GENKI I, Chapters 11–12, and complete the first GENKI book. Practice more complex grammar patterns and kanji while exploring Japanese celebrations, including the Tanabata Festival and New Year traditions. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI I.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
LEVEL 202 : GENKI II Chapter 15 & 16
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Study GENKI II, Chapters 15–16, and practice Japanese for travel and everyday customs. Learn language for staying at hotels, asking for help and exchanging gifts while developing more advanced grammar and conversational expression. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI II.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
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
Dec 7th
5–7pm ET
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
Jan 26th
6:30–9pm ET
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.
Intro to Musical Improv
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Turn your shower songs into fully realized musical numbers with this energetic, zero-pressure class. Learn song structure, stage presence, and improv fundamentals like yes-anding and pattern building—all set to music. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a total beginner, you'll leave with the confidence to improvise and take center stage with flair and fun.
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.
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!
Halloween Cocktail Class
Tipsy Scoop Astoria See all classes by this school @ 38-15 23rd Ave, Queens, NY
Celebrate Halloween with a fun, beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn to make two boozy ice cream cocktails featuring liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet. Enjoy unlimited samples of year-round and seasonal flavors, plus a welcome drink and keepsake glass.
Oct 31st
7–8:30pm ET
Nov 1st
1–2:30pm ET
Nov 1st
3–4:30pm ET
Nov 1st
5–6:30pm ET
Nov 1st
7–8:30pm ET
Family Program: Paper Mosaics
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
Join this fun and relaxing paper mosaic workshop. Participants will use colorful paper to create vibrant images of animals and flowers. The process will help participants to unleash their creativity while building fine motor skills. Kids-friendly, adults and children 6+ welcome.
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.
Nov 12th
10am–12pm ET
Meets 4 Times
Exploring Styles and Creative Practice for Strings
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music See all classes by this school @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore creative approaches to string playing through improvisation, composition, and personalized practice. Develop rhythmic precision, tonal fluency, stylistic vocabulary, and greater ease across techniques and instruments. Drawing from jazz, American folk, fiddle, and chamber traditions, this workshop offers practical tools to strengthen musical expression and individuality.
Paper Weaving
Lista Studios See all classes by this school @ 34 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
Join us for a relaxing, hands-on paper weaving workshop. Once the participants learn the basic over-and-under weaving techniques, they will explore how to turn simple colorful paper strips into unique works of art.
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.
Nov 16th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
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.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
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.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 11 Times
Sewing 101 - Stripe Patchwork Pillow
Home Ec NYC See all classes by this school @ 44-02 23rd St, Long Island City, NY
Learn the basics of sewing while creating a stylish stripe patchwork pillow cover designed to refresh and personalize your space. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you through assembling, stitching, and finishing a removable, washable home accent with a polished handmade touch.
Dec 1st
6:30–9:30pm ET
Dec 12th
11:30am–2:30pm ET
Dec 17th
6:30–9:30pm ET