Greenpoint Classes NYC, New York

Beginner Loom Weaving

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Catch weaver fever! Learn tapestry weaving as you design and make your own woven wall hangings in this fun and relaxing three-hour workshop. Total beginners welcome!  In this class you'll learn:  How to make a simple DIY loom from chipboard How to set up the warp thread on your loom How to do weaving stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots How to add fringe and tassels How to incorporate a variety of fiber weights...

DIY Terrariums

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for an awesome evening of terrarium-makin’ and drink-sippin’! Terrarium pro Claire Typaldos will lead you through the process of making your own mini universe inside glass. We’ll have all the terrarium fixins, including apothecary jars and hinged-lid jars, living mosses, shimmering sands, and extremely cute tiny figurines. You’ll learn how to layer and plant a terrarium the correct way, including how to landscape a variety of mosses...

Beginner Watercolor Brush Lettering

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the beautiful art of modern watercolor brush lettering! In this workshop you'll learn beginner basics that will set you on your way to lettering everything from art pieces to holiday cards and more. In this beginner-level class, your instructor Jessica Keala will begin by walking you through the basics of hand lettering with a brush and watercolor, while guiding you towards developing your own personal lettering style. Then, you'll work on...

Mock Batik Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this fun workshop you'll learn a surprising technique for creating your own batik-style textiles, to achieve the distinctive look of batik without the complicated traditional hot-wax method. Instead, we'll use glue as a resist and acrylic paint as dye, for an effect that looks beautiful and is easy and fun. In this three-hour workshop you will: Learn how to plan your design and create your own batik-style textiles. How to create a resist...

Crafty Hour: Bargello

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Bargello is a sixties- and seventies-era style of needlepoint marked by repeating patterns, zig-zaggy designs, and bold color choices. While needlepoint has a reputation for being time-consuming and slow-going, bargello is fast and easy! In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of bargello as you make a small piece (approximately 8″ square) using vintage needlepoint patterns.  Class will include: Learning to read a bargello...

Clothes to Transform into Quilt Tops

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this one-day workshop, visiting modern quilt artist Luke Haynes will teach his methods for transforming clothing or other used textiles into quilt tops. Luke will lead the class through his methods of deconstructing and reconstructing fabric into something greater than the sum of its parts. We will be working with abstract forms and learning how to harness fabrics that may be a little outside of the normative quilting oeuvre. Students will be...

Dress

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Sew a Dune Set

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The Dune Tank is a minimal & elegant tank top, with bound armholes & necklines. The narrow straps attach to the body of the tank with O-rings & have elastic encased inside, so they won’t stretch out with wear. A wardrobe staple appropriate for wearing both at home & outside, it is ideal for lounging, exercising, or simply worn as your top.  The Dune Briefs are a full cut, high-rise modern undergarment, with elastic-free bound...

Intro to Garment Sewing: Freemantle Pants

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this two-part weekend workshop, you'll sew a pair of Freemantle Pants -- a unisex pattern available in a wide range of sizes! These pants are a comfortable, relaxed fit that taper in slightly at the hem. They feature side and back pockets, an elasticated waistband with a drawstring and darts on the back for subtle shaping. You'll learn how to: Measure the body accurately to create a perfect fit Work from a commercial pattern, including...

Sew a Buckthorn Backpack

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to sew a stylish Buckthorn Backpack! You’ll love this zippered top backpack for everyday use.  It features a front pocket for easy access to smaller items, a divided interior pocket to keep everything inside organized, and a flat base. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops, and/or notebooks!  This workshop will be a hybrid virtual/ in-person format. All of the sewing will take place at our shop--...

Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (1 Day)

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Learn to sew garments from a pattern in this advanced-beginner workshop! If you want to learn to sew from a pattern, gain an understanding of garment construction, and begin sewing your own clothes, this is the workshop for you! In this one-day intensive workshop, you'll gain an understanding of sewing from a purchased pattern, AND you'll sew a super-cute dress or top, custom made to fit your...

Sew a Zip-Up Hoodie

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to sew a classic wardrobe staple in this hybrid virtual/in-person workshop. Build your sewing skills as you create a zip-up hoodie using the Halifax Hoodie pattern from Hey June Handmade. Discover techniques such as installing a separating zipper and inserting a drawstring.

Intro to Garment Sewing: Shift Dress or Top (1-Day Intensive)

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Take your sewing skills to the next level with this advanced-beginner workshop at Brooklyn Craft Company. Learn to sew garments from a pattern and gain an understanding of garment construction. Sew a super-cute dress or top, custom made to fit your body. Leave with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own.

Vintage Bargello Needlepoint: Pattern Making

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Bargello is a sixties- and seventies-era style of needlepoint marked by repeating patterns, zig-zaggy designs, and bold color choices. While needlepoint has a reputation for being time-consuming and slow-going, bargello is fast and easy. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of bargello as you make a small piece (approximately 8″ square) using vintage needlepoint patterns.  Class will include:  Learning to read a bargello pattern ...

Knit Baby Booties

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to knit as you create a simple, sweet, adorable set of fold-over baby booties in this fun and easy workshop. In just one evening, instructor Amelia Burrus-Granger will lead students through knitting basics as you stitch a pair of newborn baby booties. They make a lovely gift for a parent-to-be, or for your own little one. In this workshop, you'll learn: How to cast on and knit How to choose the correct type of yarn & needle for a baby...

Open Beginner Knitting

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Whether you're a total beginner or a long-lost knitter who needs a refresher or if you've been wanting to learn to get your knit on, this open, ongoing class series is for you! Join us for one session or as many as you need to feel confident in your skills. In this workshop, we'll cover basics of this simple, portable craft of turning string into fabric. With a pair of needles, some yarn and a little basic know-how, you'll be on your way to knitting...

Catlady Clutch Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a fun, easy evening and make your own Catlady Clutch! This three-hour workshop brings our popular Catlady Clutch Kit to life in the classroom -- students will start and finish an adorable, fabric-covered cat clutch during class. You'll leave with a finished Catlady Clutch -- the purrrrfect thing for holiday gifts! We'll have exclusive fabrics available for students, with options beyond what...

Embroidery II: Florals

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Kick your embroidery skills up a notch! Learn how to add texture and depth to your needlework while you make your way through a lovely, floral stitch sampler. Led by Brooklyn-based embroidery artist Angela Stewart, this workshop will cover: A refresher of how to transfer a printed image to fabric How to create several embroidery stitches including fishbone stitch, stem stitch, woven wheel and french knots How to use these stitches...

Arm Knit Pillow Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to knit with your arms! in this beginner workshop, you'll learn to make ultra-chunky knits using your own arms as knitting needles! You'll start and finish a chunky knit pillow in this two-hour workshop -- you won't believe how quickly you can whip up a finished piece! All students will leave with a finished knitted pillow, and the knowledge to tackle more arm knitting projects on their own. Skill Requirements:  No prior knitting...

Upcycled Rag Rug

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of transforming fabric scraps into stylish home decor in this beginner-friendly crochet workshop at Brooklyn Craft Company. No previous crochet experience is required as you'll discover basic crochet techniques and how to cut and join fabric strips. Experiment with color combinations and bring discarded clothing or sewing scraps for a personalized touch.