Lecture Classes in NYC, New York

This course is designed to introduce and familiarize real estate professionals with current issues involved with asbestos, lead, mold and radon in commercial, institutional and residential structures.  Property transfer practices now include specific procedures and practices for disclosure and recordkeeping for the presence of environmental...

Tantra and the Psychedelics of Sex: An Integration Practices Workshop Join us for an enlivening evening exploring the connections between psychedelics and sex that will shed light on how psychedelic use may enhance our understanding of sacred sex and how practicing tantra can lead to psychedelic states. Learn about your body’s innate ability to...

Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises.  This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home or who are considering a Certificate.

This class will cover pruning Japanese upright maples (fan pruning), Japanese laceleaf maples (shell pruning), pruning pines (cloud pruning) and shearing masses of lower story plants. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better...

This is a two hour slideshow on conifer pruning. Conifers play by different rules than their flowering friends. This class will cover timing and where to make cuts that will help conifers stay vibrant. Taught by Bess Bronstein This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and each lecture provides...

This two hour slideshow covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over-thinning. Then we compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona-fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. The class ends on a humorous note as slides are shown of "The...

This slideshow describes the three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) and how to fix trees and shrubs which have been mal-pruned. This is an advanced course and those attending should already be familiar with principles of selective pruning. Included is discussion of water-sprouts,...

This homebirth childbirth preparation class is an interactive, intimate group class from the comfort of home. Our childbirth preparation classes are well rounded and accessible and in this group format you'll have the opportunity to communicate directly with your expert instructor and hear from other expectant parents planning a homebirth, as well....

Birth Day Presence childbirth preparation classes are well rounded and accessible. As doulas and childbirth educators, we have assisted thousands of expectant parents through a wide range of birth choices and experiences. We welcome all types of families and individuals. Our online 4-session childbirth education class is interactive and a blend of...

In this class we'll review a variety of essential oils and how to incorporate them into your daily life, for home, body and mind.  The class is collaborative and students will have the chance to ask plenty of questions about oils.  Come share my passion with me, and learn how to support yourself in health and healing! About the Instructor:...

Birth Day Presence childbirth preparation classes are well rounded and accessible. As doulas and childbirth educators, we have assisted thousands of expectant parents through a wide range of birth choices and experiences. We welcome all types of families and individuals. Designed for the busy New Yorker. Pricing is per couple or single + support...

Level up your screenwriting craft skills. Train to be a smarter, stronger, more prolific screenwriter.  This is 12 week lecture-based class breaking down advanced screenwriting craft tools.  Never stare at your script without knowing how to approach rewriting your script again. Finish your scripts sooner by understanding...

Our training for trainers program: how to build confidence and engage your audience The training field can change fast, which makes training for trainers crucial. New methodologies. New discoveries about the way adults learn. Changing expectations from trainees—and from your company. Our training the trainer courses give you the practical platform...

Build and organize your portfolio for college admission through rigorous assignments and critiques. Learn how to reproduce your work in digital media, an application requirement at many art schools. This section is dedicated to those students who wish to focus on graphic, fashion, product, and other areas of design. Through skill-building exercises,...

Improving Your Project Management Skills: The Basics for Success Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately,...