We're super excited to officially announce our annual membership program! Sign up at this link: https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/brainery-annual-membership
Membership is $130/year until April 1, 2026 ($175 thereafter) and includes the following benefits:
Paper
100% Cotton Paper is key, but don't feel like you have to spend a ton. Buying online is your best bet, as cotton paper sold in stores is mostly always really expensive, like Arches. Meeden is a good budget brand, but stay away from Strathmore and Canson, or any paper that doesn't specifically say it's 100% cotton.
Paints
Meeden is really decent for the price ($12 for 12 tubes). A good "student grade" set is Windsor & Newton...
Law of Attraction 101 - March 7
A Brief History of Irish Food - March 10
Hand Lettering - March 12
On the Outlander Trail - March 19
A History of Cake - March 24
American Food at 250 Years - March 31
Forbidden Fruit: 1000 Years of Prohibition - April 16
More coming soon!
A couple years ago, we bought some cheap kayaks on a whim at Tractor Supply and decided to take to the water. I had just moved down to South Brooklyn, near Jamaica Bay, and wanted to embrace my new water-adjacent life. I have to say these silly kayaks have been one of the best impulse purchases of all time, and exploring Jamaica Bay by boat has become a favorite hobby.
If you want to get out on the water and kayak the Bay without...
