The folks over at Fluent City, a Williamsburg-based language school, are offering you (yes you!) a discount on all classes and gift cards through December 15th. They've got everything from 10-week intensives to short one-night slang workshops in just about any language, so you're sure to find something that tickles your fancy. 

All you have to do is enter the code "BKBraineryHoliday" while checking out for a Fluent City class. Be sure to...

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On December 10, join our pals at S.A.S.S. for their December event, the History of Really Big Things. You'll get three short lectures loaded with tons of fun facts and awesome drink specials, all for free. 

RSVP and get all of the details over on Facebook, and head on over to The Bedford on December 10th! 

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We have approximately 10000 cheap classes coming up in the next few weeks, so I'm just going to make a list of them here. Click the link to register! 

The Brooklyn Waterfront: Past and Present - Monday, December 9

The Sound and the Fuehrer: Propaganda, Violence, and Resistance in Germany, 1918 - 1945 - Tuesday, December 10 

Make Your Own Pom-poms - Sunday, December 14

Punk! A History: 1967-1982 - Monday, December 23

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Turns out our teachers are quite the talented bunch outside of the classroom! And since the holiday gift-giving season is officially in swing, we thought it'd be fun to highlight some of their projects, all of which would make aaaaawesome gifts. 

If you're looking for gift certificates to the Brainery, click here. 

Jewelry & Accessories

We are Here - Emilie Shapiro's absolutely lovely jewelry line, featuring rings, necklaces,...

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Inside the Sriracha Factory from Sarah Lohman on Vimeo.

Our pal (and Brainery teacher), Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour recently visited Huy Fong's new sriracha factory in Irwindale, California. She also spoke with founder David Tran and got a look at the fields where all the red jalapenos that go into your favorite condiment are grown. Check it out! 

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