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This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work. This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience....

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at The New York Sewing Center for our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit ...

For total beginners -- if you've been wanting to learn to sew or you haven't touched a machine in years, this is the class for you! In just one evening we'll walk you through the basics; you'll leave class with a finished, lined tote bag. Here’s what we’ll cover: Basic intro to a sewing machine, including how to sew a straight seam How to...

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis...

Peace out and learn to embroider! In this beginner workshop, you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a cute little peace-sign hoop designed by Marigold & Mars. This class will cover: How to transfer a printed image to fabric What types of fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools are required How to do a basic outline...

Sumi-e, also called Suibokuga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter’s...

Craft your own contemporary and minimalist side table, constructed using oak and classic half-lap joints Woodworking is an age-old craft and one of the most versatile skills. With some woodworking know-how and the right tools, you can create anything. Do you have a picture in your head of the perfect piece of furniture for your home, the one piece...

Join us for semi private wheel throwing serious fun! This Intensive week long “adult clay camp” focuses on basic wheel throwing techniques. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of throwing while more advanced students will review their techniques and target their difficulties while challenging themselves with new shapes and sizes. The glazing...

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques. You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art. This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print or someone...

In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model.  All levels of experience are welcomed. Registration fee included....

In this intensive two hour class, students with learn how to correctly start a drawing through the process of straight line construction and comparison. The basic principles of light, shadow, and shading will also be discussed. This class is great for artists of every level of experience that would like to improve their technique and gain confidence...

Join us for a great day of flower design. The Sampler course is for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design Star and autograph...

In this candle making class students will make their own container candles using the newest natural waxes on the market. Students will learn from clean beauty formulator, Marla Bosworth, who shares 24 years of experience in making and selling candles. While this class is geared toward those who want to sell candles, it is a great learning experience...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...