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Sumi-e, also called Suibokuga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter’s...

For total beginners -- if you've been wanting to learn to sew or you haven't touched a machine in years, this is the class for you! In just one evening we'll walk you through the basics; you'll leave class with a finished, lined tote bag. Here’s what we’ll cover: Basic intro to a sewing machine, including how to sew a straight seam How to...

Join us for semi private wheel throwing serious fun! This Intensive week long “adult clay camp” focuses on basic wheel throwing techniques. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of throwing while more advanced students will review their techniques and target their difficulties while challenging themselves with new shapes and sizes. The glazing...

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques. You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art. This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone...

Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then this jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth jewelry making class where you will learn how to make unique and gorgeous jewelry...

Visit the most exceptional exhibits in Chelsea, the world's center for contemporary art. You'll see a mix of extraordinary painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography, by artists of great diversity.  Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t leave without you.  All sales are final, and tickets are valid only...

Encaustic is the name for both a wax painting and a painting process involving heat to apply and fuse the medium. The name encaustic comes from the greek enkaustikos which means “to heat” or “to burn”. Heat is used throughout the encaustic painting process to layer and melt the wax elements onto the canvas.  In this class you will guided...

This class is a 2-hour theory class on footwear structure, resources for materials & how to measure your feet. Get inspired and design your shoes. After this class, you will be motivated to find lasts that fit your feet, and create your designs! For other footwear courses, it is highly recommended (not a requirement) to take this course as it...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

This 2 hour class will review the basics of manual mode as well as practice how to capture NYC at night. Please have basic knowledge of manual mode settings. No tripods and no flash allowed. Exact location and other information about the class will be emailed to the enrolled students 1 to 2 days before class.

Learn at your own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project. We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. Tools Sterling silver and general tools provided Details Specific project in mind? Please email us a sketch or inspiration photographs...

In working with thousands of students over the years, I’ve found soldering to be the least understood skill. Myths as well as only partially-understood truths abound. Let’s get down to the how and why soldering goes right and wrong. I will show you common soldering scenarios and the concepts behind them so your solder always flows.  Are materials...

Want to take your craft to the next level? Maybe you've been sewing for quite some time but still using commercial patterns. If you're ready to make your own patterns, or you've just completed Sewing 101 or Sewing 101 (Private) and you're ready to learn the next set of skills, this is it! In this class you will learn how to flat pattern your...

Working from the live model, students will learn to work in a direct alla-prima approach where they will aim for good draftsmanship, values and color. This is a fundamental skill in painting, and learning to mix colors in the right value and placing them correctly in the composition takes much practice.  There will be constant demonstrations...