Hey Park Slope (and beyond!), our friends at Private Picassos host a ton of adults-only art classes in their 5th Ave studio. You can even BYOB!
Their June offerings include watercolors, acrylic painting, and printmaking, and you can get all the details here.
A recent collection of videos and articles from Brainery teachers!
A Brief History of Irish Food lecture - the always-wonderful Sarah Lohman streamed her talk on the history of Irish food back in March, and you can watch it on Facebook anytime! America's Mysterious Lost Tree - Allison Meier writes about the Franklinia alatamaha, a tree of mysterious origin that only exists in cultivationSuminagashi Dreams: Ep...
One of our favorite people, the very talented Carly Cylinder, is debuting a show on Craftsy all about floral arranging, called "The Flower Kitchen."
If you've taken a class with Carly or have her book, you know she's a ton of fun to spend time with and has a wonderful way with flowers, and we're excited to see her take it to the internet!
You can watch her new show through Craftsy Unlimited, where there are ...
Congrats to Jenna and Ashi!
In honor of this long, long winter ending, we thought it was time for a gift certificate giveaway. We'll set two winners up with a $30 gift certificate to help you get your learn on!
To enter, just leave a comment below letting us know your favorite NYC spring activity by Friday, April 20 at 5pm eastern time. We'll select the winners at rand...
Ahh, macrame. That oh-so-70's hobby is new again, and it's all the rage on Instagram. If you've been enticed by the lovely images and want to dive in to the world of decorative knotting (seriously, it's addictive) but aren't sure where to start, read on.
The great thing about macrame is that you really don't need all that much stuff, just some rope (or cord, or yarn), and something to hang it off of. We'll d...
So, so many of our wonderful teachers have published books over the years that you can probably find one to please everyone on your holiday shopping list (seriously).
Check them out below:
Eight Flavors by Sarah Lohman
The perfect gift for your foodie friends, this book looks at the history of the most popular flavors in American cooking and the people who shaped that history.
The Chinese Takeout Coo...
We're excited to welcome back Brainery teacher extraordinaire Christine Garvey this December for a ton of art making and art-related classes.
Check out the full list below and sign up quickly, as these courses usually sell out. Also be sure to check out Christine's Tuscan Drawing Course coming up this spring in Italy.
DIY Printmaking - Dec 17 in Prospect Heights SOLD OUT
Drawing with Ink - ...
Check out this great kids workshop happening at our Windsor Terrace space on Nov 18th:
Join us as FROM WONDER will be bringing some of the great outdoors inside in their Natural Wonders workshop. Children ages 4-10 are invited to explore and create pieces inspired by sculptor, photographer and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy. Each child should bring a found object from their adventures. They will share its...
One of the hardest things about starting a new hobby is figuring out exactly what stuff you need to get going. We wanted to put together a quick series of posts looking at the essentials for different crafty pursuits. Up this time: watercolor painting, the perfect apartment-sized art pursuit.
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We love these Reeves liquid watercolor sets. They'll last you forever, and the quality of t...
Our friends from Private Picassos host lots of fun adult classes at their studio on 5th Ave in Park Slope and in venues around NYC, and we wanted to let you know all about them!
Check below for their full fall schedule of classes:
Intro to Watercolor: October 13 - Park Slope
Intro to Watercolor: October 14 - Park Slope
Watercolor Exploration with Floral Inspiration: October 15 - Williamsburg
Baby ...
