Classes NYC, New York

In this six hour letterpress workshop, you will learn to print on the Vandercook proof press and the Chandler & Price Pilot Press. Using The Arm's five Vandercook presses and C&P Pilot, participants will print a variety of items from metal type, wood type, and samples of photopolymer plates and hand cut linoleum blocks. All materials and supplies...

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)...

Our program serves as the foundation for many well-known concepts of data science. We teach practical techniques and algorithms for extracting and studying useful knowledge from data. This course is not a theory class as we believe there are many ways to learn statistics and analytics concepts on your own. We are providing students with a set of practical...

Without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and exalted wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they produce is equally impressive. From the minerally perfumed whites of the Tre Venezie and Val d'Aosta to the dark, powerful reds of Sicily and Campania, this country continues to be a formidable force...

Join us on this fast paced Photo Safari to explore some of New York City's most iconic buildings. Photograph Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Empire State Building, and Central Park. We'll show you the best vantage points to photograph these landmark locations while sharpening your photography skills. You'll learn how to work with lines...

Only chef-instructor John Scoff can let you in on the secrets of the best brunch dishes in town, courtesy of his South Carolina roots. Classic Shrimp and Grits Eggs Benedict with Fried Green Tomatoes with Spiced Hollandaise Sweet Cream Biscuits with Macerated Berries Micheladas (spicy beer cocktails) Note: Please make sure to ring the outside...

In this workshop we explore the fascinating area and the unique ethnic community of Manhattan: Chinatown. Participants learn the tips and hints for successful "street & portrait photography." At the same time acquiring the knowledge of the camera basic, the various functions and camera settings to gain greater control. By the end of the two hour...

This is an uninstructed session designed to allow attendees to create more completed drawings. The first forty minutes are short poses. After that, all poses are 20 minute poses with a 40-minute pose at the end. Our room is quiet while the model is posing so sketchers can concentrate. Those who are will may share their work during the long break...

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,...

In this course, students will learn about composition, image sequencing and give meaning to their photographs while studying more advanced techniques in their digital cameras. Students also get to learn how to create mood in their photographs and improve their composition with the use of lines, curves and different visual elements. They will be able...

Sip your favorite Pino Noir and shake off some stress in our Painting class! Bring a group of friends, or make new ones while you paint your cares away! Two blissful hours later, you’ll emerge back onto the gritty streets with your completed canvas in hand, and without a care in the world. Important Things to Note: We use Acrylic paint and a...

Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated cityscape during a comfortable and unique NYC Harbor sunset cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers.  Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open decks or the glassed-in back-deck observatory of these Gatsby-esque 1920's style yachts. ...

It’s time to PARTAY! Let’s spice things up with a Mexican feast. We’re whipping up our favorite recipes from street-style Tacos to handmade Guacamole and traditional sides. No celebration is complete without made-from-scratch Corn Tortillas, you won’t believe how easy they are to make.  Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of...

Excel for Business Fundamentals covers the essential applications of Excel used frequently by business professionals. In this introductory course, you will learn basic and multi-input functions, absolute references, charts and tables. We will help you produce polished and presentable work with formatting and printing techniques, while learning crucial...

Facebook is a juggernaut with over 1.74 billion monthly active users. In this workshop you will get insights and practical lessons from the field, you’ll learn how to make the most of Facebook advertising in this fast-paced, hands on class. We’ll focus on highly specific hacks that will help you cut through the noise and acquire new users to grow...