Bushwick Classes NYC, New York

This course is an efficient, one-shot introduction to digital photography, and a good place to explore the fundamentals of your camera.  We'll get you up and running quickly, showing you what's up with all the buttons and dials, the different modes available, and how to read your light meter.    You'll learn about basic exposure control,...

Over several weeks we'll be covering all the nuts-to-bolts aspects of exposure, shutter speeds, aperture, ISO, depth of field, motion blur, as well as comparing different lenses and the basics of composition.  Class instruction strongly emphasizes technical understanding and operating in the field, with weekly assignments and critique. Digital...

This camera never leaves your side… lucky for you it's a pretty excellent camera.  The iPhone is like the swiss army knife of cameras, with an explosion of apps and filters, but it still has that unique quality entirely its own.  Like the Polaroid and Instamatic before it, the iPhone's camera has become a cultural touchstone, beloved by...

You will be suspended in a harness either from bungee cords, against a wall, or from a swiveling point in this fun class. You will have the opportunity to  experiment with aerial movement and gain strength. This is a great introduction to aerial for absolute beginners. No previous aerial experience required.  Note: Students must be in good...

Making a great portrait doesn't necessarily require expensive gear.  Take for example one of the most famous portraits of all time, Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl, shot for the cover of National Geographic in 1985 using only a 35mm camera and natural light.  It's not the tools themselves that do the job, but rather the mind creating with...

Moving past the basics, Digital Photo II: Intermediate is where things start to get interesting. This course picks up where Digital Photo I leaves off, and introduces color photography, white balance, lighting and on-camera flash, as well as composition review, color schemes and creative effects. Class time is a mixture of solid technical training,...

Tumbling classes begin with a fun warm-up and stretch to build a strong flexibilty and strength practice. In this class we will learn basic gymnastic skills in a supportive environment. You’ll be careening across the mats in no time. Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable workout gear, ideally running leggings and...

Learn how to invert with ease and make standing on your hands as easy as standing on your feet! In this class you will learn how to condition yourself to be able to get into and hold a handstand. Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear moveable, tight-flitting clothing that covers the backs of your knees and your armpits, and be prepared...

Acro is now for the whole family with this exciting new class. Parents and children between the ages of 5-9 learn how to work together, problem solve, develop relationships, and gain strength and flexibility together in a safe, fun environment.   Notes: Parents plus kids only. No kids without parents. No parent with more than one child. Children...

German Wheel (so called as the apparatus originated in German circuses in  1925) is a large metal hoop attached to another metal hoop via metal bars in between the two. This apparatus will have you flipping and rolling, creating dynamic movement and poses. Not to be missed!  Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable...

Static trapeze is an extremely versatile apparatus as it has multiple spaces to explore including underneath the bar, on the bar, and above the bar within the ropes. Together we will build a foundational vocabulary, learn new skills, discover new entrances and exits, challenge your endurance with long sequences, and increase strength with difficult...

Two long strips of aerial fabric suspended from a swivel point from the ceiling become your means of flight in this class. Gain strength, flexibility, and agility while gaining new heights (literally). Pre-Requisite: Previous aerial experience is recommended for this class. Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable workout...

This bootcamp style flexibility training class is based in rhythmic gymnastics. Participants will be challenged to develop strength in extended positions, increasing their range of motion. Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable workout gear, ideally running leggings and tank or tee-shirt. For Aerial, please wear fitted clothing...

Come tell your own true personal story in a supportive, creative environment!  Do you have a tale of a vacation gone awry, or a difficult family drama that you would like to share? Or stories about your college days, or jobs you’ve had that you can’t wait to tell?  Join us for one (or more) of our storytelling workshops where you will...

Using colored pencils and parchment paper, students will create untraditional portraits allowing them to use their imagination and be creative while learning basic drawing and shading skills. With images brought from home or provided in the class, students will learn and practice the parchment paper copying technique method to trace selected parts...