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Wine Bottle Stopper Workshop
Centerpoint Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 355 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY
Create a unique ceramic piece while exploring hands-on clay techniques such as pinching, slab building, texturing, and sculptural construction. Add personal touches with underglaze and select from a range of glaze colors to finish your one-of-a-kind creation.
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
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.
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
After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Dig into the time-honored craft of tapestry weaving. Pick up both traditional and modern methods as you produce striking fabrics and wall hangings. Sharpen your skill set and let creativity loose in this immersive session.
Dec 1st
6:30–9pm ET
Feb 9th
6:30–9pm ET
Crazy Creativity Wacky Workshop for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Drop-In)
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Inspire your child's artistic imagination at the Creatively Wild Art Studio with a one-time workshop. Kids experiment with varied media and methods spanning drawing, collage, mixed media, and unconventional materials. Enroll for an exhilarating session where imagination dominates.
Nov 7th
9:30–11am ET
Nov 14th
9:30–11am ET
Nov 21st
9:30–11am ET
Nov 28th
9:30–11am ET
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
Queer NYC: After Stonewall (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 304 Bond St., Brooklyn, NY
Explore the history of queer life and activism in New York City from the 1950s through the era of marriage equality. Examine Stonewall, community organizing, the AIDS crisis, and the evolving politics of gay rights through influential writings by queer activists, artists, and scholars.
Nov 18th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
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.
Grillz
Bushwick Jewelry Casting See all classes by this school @ 327 Irving, Brooklyn, NY
Craft your own custom grillz with precision and style in this hands-on class. From impression to vacuum forming, enhance your design with wax and stones for a personalized touch. Learn the art of casting and polishing to create unique grillz that reflect your individuality.
Dec 5th
10am–4pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Natural Dyeing 101 (4 Week)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the craft of natural dyeing and learn to make richly colored fabrics from plant- and mineral-based sources. The workshop covers color extraction, mordant use, and other essential techniques you can carry for years. All materials are included, plus free studio access, so you have what you need to dive into this enduring craft.
Jan 4th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
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.
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.
After Workshop: Wet Felting
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Set loose your creativity through resist felting! Sign up for an immersive look at this ancient craft. Learn about shaping distinctive pieces, from bowls to bespoke wearables, in a single eye-opening session.
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
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.
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
Feb 6th
12–2:30pm ET
Mar 20th
12–2:30pm ET
Perfume Masterclass
Bios Apothecary See all classes by this school @ 61 West St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the art of fine fragrance creation in this immersive masterclass, where you'll explore the nuances of botanical perfumery using rare and precious materials. Through expert guidance and hands-on composition, you'll build advanced techniques to craft sophisticated, multi-layered scents. The experience culminates in a bespoke 50ml perfume, a true reflection of your refined olfactory expertise.
Dec 12th
11am–2:30pm ET