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The Art of Millinery

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

You will create your own couture cocktail hat with the guidance of Louis Quinones. Starting with the basics techniques of every Milliner, Louis will teach you how to create your own design that flows with the natural shape of the headpiece. Working with everything from silks flowers to vintage French velvets, Louis will help you achieve balance between texture, color and design. The tradition of hat making goes back hundreds of years, and each period...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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$160
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Hoop-a-Palooza! Design and Craft Custom Beaded Hoop

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Hoop-a-Palooza! Design and Craft Custom Beaded Hoop Pendants, Earrings, and Accessories (Introduction to Jewelry Making) Design and make your own custom beaded jewelry and accessories! In this workshop, you'll create three gorgeous, on-trend hoop accessories - pendants, earrings, or whatever, featuring itty-bitty loops or big rockin' hoops! We'll provide all the tools and supplies needed to create your pieces, including gobs of beads to choose...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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Buddy Up! Design & Craft a Monogram Keychain or Pendant

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

You and a friend will design and make one piece together.

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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$305
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Buddy Up! Design and Build a Giant Halloween Spider

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Who needs store-bought Halloween decorations when you can design and weld your own custom big-ass spider that will last for years to come! You and your guest will make one spider together and get a pizza and bottle of wine to share during the workshop.

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$335
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Date Night: Design and Build a Giant Halloween Spider

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Who needs store-bought Halloween decorations when you can design and weld your own custom big-ass spider that will last for years to come! You and your guest will make one spider together

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$375
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Date Night: Pimp Your Side Table

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to transform your side table into a functional work of art with this unique workshop at Craftsman Ave. Discover the art of staining wood, cutting and soldering copper pipe, and drilling holes to create a custom lamp and wireless phone charger. Level up your crafting skills and bring new life to your furniture in this hands-on experience.

(525) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$355
for 2 students
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Buddy Up: Pimp Your Side Table

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready to take your side table to the next level with this hands-on workshop at Craftsman Ave. Learn how to create a custom copper lamp and wireless phone charger that will turn your table into a stylish and functional piece of art. Don't miss out on this chance to "pimp" your side table!

(525) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$305
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Bracelet Making

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

The art of piercing is to cut a shape out of sheet metal with the most essential jewelry tool, the jeweler’s saw. The possibilities are endless. Students will take their personal designs and turn them into wearable pieces of jewelry. In the bracelet making workshop, students will learn how to design and fabricate an original cuff or bangle out of brass sheet or wire.  Important Thing to Note: They will use traditional metalsmithing skills...

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Woodworking Level 2

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

If you are curious about woodworking, then learning how to build a picture frame serves as an excellent lesson in basic woodworking principles. The class is based on the concept of guidance, and students will be coached through the step-by-step process of building a custom picture frame. During this class, you’ll learn the qualities of wood, the necessary measurements, the proper assembly, and how to finish the project. By the end of the course,...

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Design & Build a Speaker

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will be a overall introduction to the product design process. Each student will design and build their own portable speaker using provided raw materials and speaker components. Every object you use in your daily life was designed by someone. Now is your chance to learn the basics of how Industrial Designers and Product Designers start the design process. Most product designers are given a design brief about the product they are building....

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Essential Black & White Darkroom

BKC @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY

Who should take this class Are you a digital photographer looking to expand your knowledge of photographic technique and history?  Maybe you took a darkroom class in school and want to get back to your roots?  Is there something about photos shot on film that you love but can't explain why?  If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you should definitely check this class out. What you will learn The great standard-bearer of...

(325) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$905

8 sessions

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Introduction to Lettering

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Handmade design is booming in popularity, and with good reason. These designs carry their own sense of creativity and personality while maintaining and a clean design. Jen will show you how to guide your steady hand across the page as you learn the basics of hand lettering. With a little bit of guidance, you’ll be able to apply the basic principles of lettering to your own designs, and you’ll walk away from the class with your own inked lettering....

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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3D Jewelry Design

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

This introduction workshop teaches students to use an easy-to-learn 3D modeling software to design a custom skull ring. In this Intro to 3D Modeling workshop, students will use Tinkercad, a free, browser-based 3D modeling software to create a custom ring of their own design which will be produced in metal through the use of 3D printing. In the first class, students will be taught this easy-to-learn, intuitive 3D modeling software and will learn...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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$270

2 sessions

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Design and Craft a Custom Monogram Keychain

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Full Course Name: Design and Craft a Custom Monogram Keychain or Pendant (Introduction to Jewelry Making) Since it’s invention during the Italian Renaissance, the Jeweler’s Piercing Saw has been the most essential tool in a jeweler’s kit. With this tool, some training from our craftspeople, and lots of practice, you’ll have the core skills required to make your own jewelry. This workshop focuses on the Jeweler’s Piercing Saw –...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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$255
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Date Night: Pinewood Derby - Car Racing for Everyone

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your inner race car driver as you transform a simple block of wood into a one-of-a-kind speed machine. Join us for an exhilarating evening of pinewood derby car racing and friendly competition at Craftsman Ave. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the thrill of the race and create memories that will last a lifetime.

(525) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295
for 2 students
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The Art of Floral Design

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Floral arrangement is the ultimate combination of technique and placement that sets the tone of a room. As a focal centerpiece, each arrangement needs to fit the occasion and match the personality of the artist. Additionally, each unique design requires a visual balance of color and texture.  In this class, Alisa will guide you through the basics of florals and how to properly care for each piece as they come together in a beautiful fall centerpiece...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Paper Marbling

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop is an introduction to paper marbling, a method of printmaking in which paint is floated and manipulated on the surface of thickened water to create a mesmerizing design that’s then transferred to paper as a permanent print. Marbling is a monoprint process, so each piece of marbled paper is completely unique. The workshop begins with a brief overview of materials, process and technique before you set up your own marbling bath and...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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Shaping Wood

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

The most obvious trait of wood as a material is its linear structure. When we begin to manipulate this structure that’s when the real fun begins!  In this class Manipulating Materials // Shaping Wood, students will have the opportunity to create curves, volumes, and 3-dimensional forms out of wood while creating a one of a kind spoon or creative object. What you will learn The first portion of this class will revolve around design and development...

(525) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Introduction to Soap Making

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

In this course, Erica will walk you through the process of creating your own bars of soap. With an emphasis on the long-lasting quality of handmade and slow-made objects, Erica’s work results in high-quality aromas and colors that are integral to a well-made product. Here, she will break down the process for you step-by-step to show you the basics of creating your own combination of scents and textures.  You will start with the basics of...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Wire Jewelry Design

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Jewelry is the accessory that leaves the most room for expression, and it’s this expression that helped Gena find her creative niche between timeless and contemporary design. The wire looping and wrapping that Gena specializes in creates pieces that are exciting, inspiring, and honest. Each piece pulls together an array of mediums, like precious stones and clay beads, with a wire design that maintains a sense of individuality and a well-balanced...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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