Astoria Classes NYC, New York

Sip-N-Scribe

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Looking to get your creative brain moving? Need a refreshing way to mix-up your writing? Then push away from your keyboard, get ready to put pen to paper, and come mingle with other writers in person! Sip-N-Scribe is a fun evening of creative writing prompts, idea swapping, and drink-sipping. The goal is to experiment with something new on the page in an informal, relaxed way, all while enjoying an afternoon with your friends while making new ones....

Contouring & Highlighting

Makeup Tonight @ 27-05 39th Ave, Long Island City, NY

Highlighting and contouring is a tough task and there is so much work that goes into it. However, the end result is definitely worth the effort. After this event you will be able to fake higher cheekbones, a defined jaw, a slimmer nose, and even a sculpted cheek. Learn how to perfect this look and feel like a Supermodel! We've got it covered! Tonight you will learn: How to sculpt your face to perfection. Use simplified techniques that you can...

The Art of Nude

Photo Retreat @ 4020 22nd St, Long Island City, NY

This workshop will focus on lighting specifically for the human body as a figure study in an abstract, sculptural form, and its mythic perfection. In this class, we will learn: flash tungsten light ambient light color gels high key lighting unconventional color balances painting with light The study of human the figure has been always present in most artistic mediums. From classical Greek statuary to Rodin and  many of our contemporary...

Valentine's Nite

luludi living art @ 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria, NY

Looking to spend this Valentine  creative idea for a unique Valentine celebration? Bring your  Valentine and get creative with a relaxing glass of wine, music and candles while combining your design ideas to create a romantic mini living world together. You’ll start off with inspiration boards with pictures of many different gorgeous terrariums to get you inspired. From a wide variety of pretty succulents and unique air plants, you choose...

Fashion on Location

Photo Retreat @ 4020 22nd St, Long Island City, NY

Shooting on location poses many challenges. In this class, we will learn: available light translucent softeners reflectors portable strobes filter One has to be fast and react quickly to ever changing lighting situations. One has to be able to know what to look for, how to find good light, recognize it, and capture the moment on film. We will cover various techniques of shooting models with available light, using reflectors and translucent...

Improv Basics Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Michael Short wants to help you learn the basics of improv. Why improv? Because you've wanted to try something new, get better at public speaking, or just have a ton of fun. At this drop-in workshop, we're going to learn about how to start your improv scene from a strong, information-packed place. This class focuses on different ways to start a scene with strength and flexibility. It's easier than you think! Michael has 15 years performance experience,...

Hip Hop Improv Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

The Hip Hop Drop-in will teach you how to hone your point of view until it's sharper than a sword. You'll learn to stay fluid and flexible in your scenes/songs. And you'll learn to share verses, trade lines, and the general give-and-take that makes audiences' jaws drop. And listening, oh my god listening. So important. NYC Improvisors! Do you ever get that not-so-fresh feeling? Ever feel like you're off your game? Want to switch it up and use parts...

Write For Your Erotic Side: Creative Writing Workshop

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

During this creative writing workshop, we will develop your idea into a full-fledged erotic short story or vignette through group and solo writing and concept development exercises. Attendees will gain an understanding of what makes an erotic story "erotic", how sex scenes should be written, how important the characters are to erotic writing and ways to weave eroticism into what are considered non-erotic scenes. Writing can be PG-13, R or X-rated....

Try Improv - with The Magnet Theater

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Brought to you by the esteemed Magnet Theater!  in this improv class, you'll get the perfect introduction to making stuff up.  Learn the basics of improvisation in a comfortable, playful, and supportive atmosphere.  Prepare to get fun and silly, but!--Improv won't just tap into your creative side.  You'll learn to trust your instincts and feel more comfortable on your feet, listening, creating, and building with others. ...

Knitting Level 2 – More Advanced Techniques

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Students should bring their own needles and a light or medium-colored yarn - no black, navy etc.  In Knitting Level 2, students will learn:  How to tell a knit from a purl How to increase (add stitches) How to decrease (subtract stitches) When to use which type of increase and decrease How to pick up dropped stitches How to read a knitting pattern The importance of gauge What is gauge How to measure gauge How to swatch for...

My Date With Shakespeare - Twelfth Night

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Does Shakespeare scare you or has it just been a long time since you and Shakespeare have spent time together? Have no fear! Becca C. Kidwell will reintroduce you on a cozy Saturday afternoon. Together we will go over Shakespeare's background and language. Then we will read and discuss a selection from his romantic comedy Twelfth Night. BONUS: All participants will take home their own copy of Twelfth Night and receive a discount to Swiftly Tilting...

No Fail Strategies for Creative Success

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

10 No-Fail Strategies for Creative Success is a one hour workshop based off of author Courtney Romano's book The First Ten Years: A Philosophical and Practical Guide to Creative Longevity. You will define your goals, eliminate the obstacles holding you back and build a creative practice you can sustain over a lifetime. After this one hour, you will walk away having created a plan for success on your own terms and a list of strategies to reach your...

From Horsecars to Helicopters: A History of NYC Transit

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

By some estimates, for every New Yorker you see walking around on the streets, there’s one New Yorker underground, riding the train. That’s right - 1/2 of New York’s population is on some form of public transportation at any given moment. This miraculous statistic means that the city we know truly couldn’t exist without its subways, buses, and taxis, but how did all this heavy, stinky, old fashioned infrastructure get built? This class covers...

Knitting 101

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This 90-minute class covers what knitting looks like, some knitting terminology and how to create the stitches. You’ll learn how to cast on, make the knit and purl stitch, and cast off. Knitting needles and enough yarn to take home for further practice will be provided, or you may bring your own.

Finance for Freelance Artists

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Thwarted Loves of New York City History

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Join us on Valentine's Day for some of the most memorable tales of "love gone wrong" from New York City history. There will be tales of tragic circus stars, Hollywood actors, famous architects, gold diggers, murder, and ghosts, all packaged into a Valentine's afternoon that aims to make you laugh, cry, and groan. 

Basic Beaded Earrings

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this class students will learn to design and construct basic beaded earrings. Design hints, tools, wire techniques and terminology will be covered. Everyone will be able to create two pairs of dangle earrings to bring home. Cost of class includes materials!

Amigurumi Making 101

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Amigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures.  You don’t need to have any crochet experience before. In this lass, the instructor is going to teach you from scratch, basic crochet skills enough to make your own cute Amiguurmi. If you are intermediate or advanced students, you can bring a pattern that you would like to try and work on that....

Photoshop: Learn the Basics for Your Everyday Needs

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Tired of asking your friends for design help? Need to put together your own banners, marketing, ads, logos, or just edit some images? All that is covered in this latest class, where we learn all the necessary skills needed to become comfortable with Adobe Photoshop as well as the free design program, Gimp.

4 Easy Ways to Compost in a Bucket

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This fun, hands-on class provides several strategies on how to compost your food scraps in a neat, discreet bucket. Topics covered include: compost science basics, best practices, and how to use your bucket as an aerobic bin/tumbler, underground digester, vermicompost worm hotel and bokashi fermentation and burial site (bokashi helps you compost cooked food, meat and dairy!). We'll also have copies of Rebecca's book COMPOST CITY for sale! Pre-order...