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Thursday Morning - 4-week Beginning Painting Class for Adults
The Painting School See all classes by this school @ 65 Woodhull St, Brooklyn, NY
This 4-week painting class introduces beginners and returning artists to essential techniques, including color, shape, value, form, space, and painting figures and faces. Through the study of art history and contemporary art, students will build foundational skills and confidence to continue painting independently or pursue further classes.
Beginner
14 and older
Nov 12th
10am–12pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$235
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Thu. Nov 12th, 10am–12pm ET
(8 hours over 4 sessions)
LEVEL 106 : GENKI I Chapter 11 & 12
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Continue your Japanese studies with GENKI I, Chapters 11–12, and complete the first GENKI book. Practice more complex grammar patterns and kanji while exploring Japanese celebrations, including the Tanabata Festival and New Year traditions. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI I.
All levels
All ages
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
$385
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–8pm ET
(12 hours over 8 sessions)
LEVEL 202 : GENKI II Chapter 15 & 16
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Study GENKI II, Chapters 15–16, and practice Japanese for travel and everyday customs. Learn language for staying at hotels, asking for help and exchanging gifts while developing more advanced grammar and conversational expression. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI II.
All levels
All ages
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
$385
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–8pm ET
(12 hours over 8 sessions)
Rabbit or Jackalope Taxidermy
Gotham Taxidermy See all classes by this school
Explore the art of small mammal taxidermy while learning professional techniques for skinning, fleshing, and sculpting lifelike shoulder mounts. Students will focus on detailed facial anatomy and ear positioning to create a display-ready piece using tanned rabbit or jackalope skins.
Nov 29th
11am–6pm ET
$400
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Jan 24th
11am–6pm ET
$400
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Sun. Nov 29th, 11am–6pm ET
(7 hours)
Intro to Musical Improv
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Turn your shower songs into fully realized musical numbers with this energetic, zero-pressure class. Learn song structure, stage presence, and improv fundamentals like yes-anding and pattern building—all set to music. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a total beginner, you'll leave with the confidence to improvise and take center stage with flair and fun.
Sat. Nov 7th, 3–6pm ET
(3 hours)
Wine Bottle Stopper Workshop
Centerpoint Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 355 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY
Create a unique ceramic piece while exploring hands-on clay techniques such as pinching, slab building, texturing, and sculptural construction. Add personal touches with underglaze and select from a range of glaze colors to finish your one-of-a-kind creation.
Thu. Nov 19th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Sew A Quilted Stocking
Brooklyn Craft Company See all classes by this school @ 37 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn the basics of quilting while creating a festive, fully lined holiday stocking in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll practice quilting techniques on a home sewing machine and assemble your own Ruby Star Society Candlelight Stocking, no advanced skills required!
Sun. Dec 6th, 3:30–7:30pm ET
(4 hours)
Japanese Beginner: Level 105
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by exploring cultural topics like Kabuki and traditional folk tales while strengthening your grammar. The course grows fluency through diary writing, comparisons, and the natural use of short forms, with continued kanji study to lift reading confidence.
Advanced
18 and older
Nov 12th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
$385
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Thu. Nov 12th, 6:30–8pm ET
(12 hours over 8 sessions)
Exploring Styles and Creative Practice for Strings
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music See all classes by this school @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Explore creative approaches to string playing through improvisation, composition, and personalized practice. Develop rhythmic precision, tonal fluency, stylistic vocabulary, and greater ease across techniques and instruments. Drawing from jazz, American folk, fiddle, and chamber traditions, this workshop offers practical tools to strengthen musical expression and individuality.
Sat. Nov 14th, 12–2pm ET
(2 hours)
Japanese Beginner: Level 102
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by deepening your grasp of grammar, sentence structure, and essential vocabulary. The course focuses on practical language use for daily interactions, with practice in reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji to lift your communication.
Intermediate
18 and older
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 11 Times
$385
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–8pm ET
(16 hours & 30 minutes over 11 sessions)
After Workshop: Tapestry Weaving
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Dig into the time-honored craft of tapestry weaving. Pick up both traditional and modern methods as you produce striking fabrics and wall hangings. Sharpen your skill set and let creativity loose in this immersive session.
Dec 1st
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
15 Seats Left
Feb 9th
6:30–9pm ET
$92.70
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Tue. Dec 1st, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Grillz
Bushwick Jewelry Casting See all classes by this school @ 327 Irving, Brooklyn, NY
Craft your own custom grillz with precision and style in this hands-on class. From impression to vacuum forming, enhance your design with wax and stones for a personalized touch. Learn the art of casting and polishing to create unique grillz that reflect your individuality.
Dec 5th
10am–4pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$750
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Sat. Dec 5th, 10am–4pm ET
(12 hours over 2 sessions)
Queer NYC: After Stonewall (In-Person)
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research See all classes by this school @ 304 Bond St., Brooklyn, NY
Explore the history of queer life and activism in New York City from the 1950s through the era of marriage equality. Examine Stonewall, community organizing, the AIDS crisis, and the evolving politics of gay rights through influential writings by queer activists, artists, and scholars.
Nov 18th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$355
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Wed. Nov 18th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Oil Painting (Full Semester)
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Take your oil painting skills to a new level. Move into advanced techniques that build depth and clarity, while exploring personal subject matter for a distinctive touch. From refined brushwork to capturing mood and emotion, step into a course of real artistic growth.
Oct 31st
11:15am–1:15pm ET
Meets 5 Times
$300
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Sat. Oct 31st, 11:15am–1:15pm ET
(10 hours over 5 sessions)
Private Graffiti Art Workshop for 1-5 People (+ individual canvas)
Graff Tours See all classes by this school @ 282 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn foundational spray-paint techniques in a guided graffiti workshop and create your own piece from start to finish. Explore the basics of lettering and style, then take home artwork you made yourself.
Oct 31st
12–1pm ET
$265
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Oct 31st
1:30–2:30pm ET
$265
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Sat. Oct 31st, 12–1pm ET
(1 hour)
Marine Park Coastline (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY
Learn about the hidden treasures of a vastly underappreciated park brimming with wild foods from the seashore habitat. Sign up for a distinctive outing along a sandy soil coastline, where you'll learn about the flavorful, nutritious plants that thrive in this setting. Uncover a world of wild parsnips, peppery roots, and tasty berries, and settle into the wonders of nature.
Fri. Nov 27th, 11am–3pm ET
(4 hours)
After Workshop: Wet Felting
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Set loose your creativity through resist felting! Sign up for an immersive look at this ancient craft. Learn about shaping distinctive pieces, from bowls to bespoke wearables, in a single eye-opening session.
Tue. Nov 10th, 6:30–9pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Improvised Sketch
Brooklyn Comedy Collective See all classes by this school @ BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse, Brooklyn, NY
Learn to transform spontaneous improv into compelling scenes, memorable characters, and polished sketch concepts. Explore comedic game, world-building, and the “yes, and” principle while practicing techniques to identify promising ideas and develop them into structured sketches. Some improv or sketch experience is helpful but not required.
Sun. Nov 22nd, 3–5:30pm ET
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
Natural Dyeing 101 (4 Week)
Textile Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY
Step into the craft of natural dyeing and learn to make richly colored fabrics from plant- and mineral-based sources. The workshop covers color extraction, mordant use, and other essential techniques you can carry for years. All materials are included, plus free studio access, so you have what you need to dive into this enduring craft.
Jan 4th
6:30–9:30pm ET
Meets 4 Times
$494.40
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Mon. Jan 4th, 6:30–9:30pm ET
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Oil Painting (Drop-In)
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo See all classes by this school @ 98 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Advance your oil painting techniques at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo by learning depth and clarity. Develop color palette selection, explore unconventional perspectives, and draw inspiration from master painters. Complete polished oil paintings ready to display or share with loved ones.
Oct 31st
11:15am–1:15pm ET
$80
25 Seats Left
Nov 7th
11:15am–1:15pm ET
$80
25 Seats Left
Nov 14th
11:15am–1:15pm ET
$80
25 Seats Left
Nov 21st
11:15am–1:15pm ET
$80
25 Seats Left
Nov 28th
11:15am–1:15pm ET
$80
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Sat. Oct 31st, 11:15am–1:15pm ET
(2 hours)
