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.
We love these Reeves liquid watercolor sets. They'll last you forever, and the quality of the paint is really nice for...
Grime and Glory: A History of Prospect Park - Monday, November 3
Learn the Ropes Class at Brooklyn Boulders - Tuesday, November 4
A Dreadful History of Vampires, Werewolves, and Things That Go Bump In The Night - Wednesday, November 5
MADE IN NYC: The Reinvention of Local Manufacturing - Thursday, November 6
Family Tree Identification - Saturday, November 8
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The Brooklyn Waterfront: Past + Present - Wednesday, October 9
Special Event: Meet the Othermill - Friday, October 18
A Brief History of Country Music - Tuesday, October 22
Great New York City Buildings Few Guide Books Will Ever Mention - Wednesday, October 23
TRASH: New York City's Battle with Garbage - Monday, October 28
After the amazing 'Paper flower construction' workshop, we wanted to share the knowledge-wealth. These things are easy to make, and they look awesome. People created some serious blooms at that workshop. So, here's a tutorial for a simple stack-based flower.
You will need:
-About 10 squares of tissue paper, all (roughly) the same size
-About 10 squares of a different color tissue paper, all the same size, but a bit smaller than the first lot...
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In late April, we're playing host to an awesome interactive installation which will include a bunch of short lectures (1-3 minutes), and we want you to give them!
The topic is pauses, somehow related to your job or expertise. For example, a copy editor could discuss the use of a comma or a parole officer could discuss prison time. Text is enough, but visual aides or audio are more than welcome. You also don't have to be present in...
