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Great Valentine's Day Bake-Off

Plum & Honey @ 117 9th St, Brooklyn, NY

Are you a fan of the Great British Bake Off? Then this is the class for you!  Bring your partner, bestie or fellow competitive baker and get ready to compete. There will be two challenges: a Baking Challenge (French Macarons), followed by a decorating challenge (Valentine's Day Cookies). Students will be helped along by their chef instructor.  Each team will receive points per round that will result in one winner of a Valentine's themed...

(73) All levels 21 and older
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Pinewood Derby - Car Racing for Everyone

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

Experience the thrill of the Pinewood Derby race and design your own custom race car at Craftsman Ave. Unleash your creativity and compete against other participants on our vintage Pinewood Derby track. No previous experience is required.

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$160
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Tapestry Weaving

Textile Arts Center @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY

In the Tapestry Weaving class, students will learn to design and hand weave their own tapestry wall hanging. Students will learn how to use traditional tapestry techniques and apply them to their design. Some basic techniques that will be covered are soumak, warp wrapping, knotting and chaining, twining, overlay and fringing in addition to some very light color theory. All materials for sample making and learning the technique are included....

(504) All levels 18 and older
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$374.13

4 sessions

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Motorcycle Design Theory

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

This workshop will start by reviewing different types of custom bikes and during the workshop, students will be exposed to different methods of customizing the frame and other components ranging from tires to custom seats.Motorcycle enthusiasts have been customizing their rides since the first bike came out. We want to add our own flare and taste to the machine, whether it is to making it faster, sleeker, rattier or just unique. In this workshop...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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Spring Macaron Workshop

Plum & Honey @ 117 9th St, Brooklyn, NY

Become a professional macaron maker in this class celebrating the art of French Macarons! We'll make four seasonal flavors from scratch, including  birthday cake, passion coconut, raspberry dark chocolate, and hazelnut espresso, all to be taken home at the end of the class.

(73) All levels 8 and older
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Crash Course: DSLR+

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

It's a smart, 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 how to correct basic problems like photos that are too dark or too light, out of focus, blurry, off-balance and other common issues. Who should take this class? Anyone who would like to quickly improve your familiarity and understanding of your digital camera's basic functions...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Essential Portraiture (6 Weeks)

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

ATTENTION: This class is offered with extremely limited max capacity of 6 in-person students.  Students will be required to wear masks during class until further notice.  Our classroom is well-ventilated and cleaned before each class session.    Everyone loves a good portrait. But in this photographic genre, there’s far more than meets the eye.  Portraits can be symbolic, iconic, flattering or revealing.  In addition...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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The Analog Film Lab

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

This all-day intensive workshop will combine shooting, processing, developing and printing into one action-packed day. First we’ll meet at the Darkroom and we'll demonstrate how to properly load film and set up your camera. You'll get a refresher on shooting mechanics and using your light meter, then we'll each shoot a roll of film in the surrounding neighborhood. From there you’ll learn how to process the exposed film using a film reel and...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$279
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Introduction to Leather Making

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

This class is perfect for the stylish tech person who enjoys crafting. Walk out with a one of a kind piece that is both functional for everyday use and something to be proud of. You will be given the option to create a case for any size electronic so please provide us with measurements when signing up for this class. In this class you will learn how to make a handheld case for your laptop, tablet or something equivalent. You will be given high quality...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$120
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Introduction to Sewing

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

If you are a total beginner, or looking to refine your sewing proficiency, this is a perfect workshop to broaden your knowledge. Starting with a pattern and fabric the class will cut, assemble, and sew their very own color-blocked canvas backpack using a sewing machine.  Students will learn pattern reading, fabrications, construction, sewing machine basics, and finishing techniques.  Important Thing to Note: You’ll take home a drawstring...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$110
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Introduction to Paper Flower Making

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

Paper flowers are a new found love to many individuals. They are most commonly seen in weddings as backdrops. This workshop will show you the basic techniques of creating a paper flower. What You'll Learn Students will learn in a one day entry level class the techniques of cutting, shaping and configuring a paper flower to look realistic. Creating paper flowers starts with learning the anatomy of the real flower you are trying to replicate. Each...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$135
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Screen Printing

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

Screen Printing is a simple and effective method of producing an unlimited number of virtually identical prints onto practically any surface. In this workshop, you will learn the steps involved in screen printing, from design conception to finished product. You’ll receive a materials list and instructions for screen printing, enabling you to continue making prints on your own. How Screen Printing Works Screen prints can easily be made on paper,...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$135
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Weld a Personalized Picture Frame for Valentine’s Day

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

Start your Valentine’s date night by making sparks with your sweetie –  welding! In this workshop you’ll weld two pieces of steel together, grind your welds until their nice and smooth and then engrave your creation with whatever strikes your fancy.  Maybe some simple text (a few X’s, maybe some O’s, like the photo below), perhaps a few hearts here and there or lots and lots of unicorns!   Use our many stencils for the...

(524) Beginner 18 and older
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$120
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One Day Intensive: Macrame + Knotting

Textile Arts Center @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY

Macrame is a textile-making craft using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. In this class you will learn the basic knots of macrame and use it to make ornamental and decorative projects ranging from necklaces, to plant hangers and more. Our classes are designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product. At TAC, our mission is to provide skills and knowledge for a lifetime! All materials for sample making and learning the technique...

(504) All levels 18 and older
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$216.30
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Halloween Treats

Plum & Honey @ 117 9th St, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready for a fantastic Halloween with treats to take home and serve! We're making themed macarons, cupcakes & truffles with a spooky twist.

(73) All levels 8 and older
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One Day Intensive: Embroidery

Textile Arts Center @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY

In this course, students learn traditional embroidery stitches as well as develop their own way of drawing with thread. Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of creating lines and textures on cloth and image transferring techniques.

(504) All levels 18 and older
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$216.30
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Field Guide I: The Camera

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

Learn all your basic camera operations and get started the right way with a condensed package of essential information. This one-day workshop will cover all the functions and core concepts you need to know, as well as tips on how to get the kind of shot you want. We'll be covering the basics of exposure, f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, and dealing with different kinds of light. We emphasize learning-by-doing, so we'll have class shoots inside and outside...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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$140
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Essential Photography: Black and White Darkroom

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

Over 6 weeks we'll cover basic darkroom skills, including black & white film processing, test strips, contact sheets and negative enlargement. We'll delve deep into more advanced techniques like contrast filtration, dodging and burning, combination printing, print toning, hand-coloring and more. You'll complete printing assignments each week with included lab hours, plus a final project to be submitted to our regular Student Shows....

(325) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

6 sessions

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Complete Analog Darkroom

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

Fully immerse yourself in the Analog process with this rigorous 12-week course.  From analog camera shooting mechanics in both 35mm and medium format, to processing film, to printing in both black & white AND color, and learning skills to adjust tonality, color-correct prints, formulate chemistry and use alternative processes to generate physical art objects. You'll receive a 3-month limited membership to Bushwick Community Darkroom, including...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$1,095

12 sessions

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Quilting (4 Weeks)

Textile Arts Center @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, students will learn the fundamental skills of quilt making. This class will teach general quilting terminology, introduction to the rotary cutter, how to sew and press block units and an overview of hand and machine quilting techniques. Students will be encouraged to experiment and play with color and composition. Our classes are designed to focus on a learned skill rather than a final product. At TAC, our mission is to provide skills...

(504) All levels 18 and older
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$453.20

4 sessions

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