Every so often we spotlight some must-reads from our awesome teachers. Up this time: things that are a little creepy and crawly, just in time for Halloween.
Stories in Stone: New York
by Doug Keister
Why you should read it: Stories in Stone New York is sort of like an AIA Guide to NYC for cemeteries. It's a cohesive almanac of cemeteries in the city with compact, but well-researched, descrip...
Our pals at S.A.S.S. are giving you what you want in October: tales of haunted history. Join them at Cameo Gallery on October 14 for a night of three short (+ scary) lectures with a healthy dose of booze.
Like what, you ask?
CULTURES OF DEATH
Joanna Ebenstein talks about how death-themed arts, crafts and amusements have been used as medication for our own feelings on the topic.
THE HISTORY OF GHOST STO...
Check the links for more details and to sign up!
The Brooklyn Waterfront: Past + Present - Wednesday, October 9
Special Event: Meet the Othermill - Friday, October 18
A Brief History of Country Music - Tuesday, October 22
Great New York City Buildings Few Guide Books Will Ever Mention - Wednesday, October 23
TRASH: New York City's Battle with Garbage - Monday, October 28
Gift Certificates
If you're just looking for a cool present for your very best friend or relative, pick up a gift certificate that can be used toward any class. We also have a limited selection of printed gift certificates available at the space itself.
In a handy list:
Drop-in Session: Friendship Bracelets - Saturday, September 21
The Masters of Social Gastronomy Get Barbecued - Tuesday, September 24 at The Brooklyn Kitchen
The History of the Gowanus Canal - Thursday, September 26
For the Record: A History of the DJ - Monday, September 30
Great New York City Buildings Few Guidebooks Will Ever Mention - Tuesday, October 1
Agitprop! A History of 20th Cen...
While digging up our backyard at the Brainery this spring, we found this nearly intact and neat glass bottle. I'd never heard of Nedick's before and was kind of loving the logo, and so I did a little digging around.
a newer version of the logo, originally trademarked in 1944
What was Nedick's anyway?
A Nedick's stand, undated
The first Nedick's was a stand founded sometime around 1913...
On Saturday, September 21, our block in Prospect Heights will be transformed into a fun and family-friendly block party. Come on over to our table for a quickie lesson in modular origami!
Our good friend (and past Brainery teacher!) Michelle Warner is organizing an awesome-looking day of learning & eating at Kinderhook Farm on Saturday, September 14th.
Kinderhook Farm raises some of the Hudson Valley’s finest grass-fed natural lamb and beef. Their animals, including free range chickens and pastured hogs, roam hundreds of acres of pastureland, growing strong as they forage the ro...
For those of you who work a non-traditional schedule, we have lots of daytime classes coming your way in Prospect Heights this fall.
Sign up and get all the details by following the links below!
For fun:
Make Your Own Marbled Papers
Shibori Tie-Dye
Learn to Knit: A Simple Shawl
Pretzels & Mustard
For work (maybe):
Storytelling for Business
Presentation Skills
Experience Design for Everyone
By way o...
Every so often we spotlight some must-reads from our awesome teachers. Up this time: grammar, food pairings, and music writing.
The Glamour of Grammar
by Roy Peter Clark
Why you should read it: Clark takes a great approach toward pesky grammar points. This is an engaging, interesting, and highly informative read.
Suggested by: Grace Duggan
Taste Buds and Molecules: The Art and Sc...
