Soda syrup! Have you ever worked at a restaurant where you had to change out the bags of syrup for the soda fountain? And you got it all over yourself the first two times because you didn't know how to open them? And then the third time you thought you did it right but it leaked all over the place? Me too! As revenge, let's learn how to make that at home.
Soda syrup's main purpose in life is to be mixed with seltzer water. Then you've got...
Before I moved in New York, I didn't even realize Halloween was a thing anymore, like at all. And since you must look your best on our biggest holiday of the year, we have just the class for you: Zombie Makeup 101, on Wednesday October 19th, with the awesome Jane Rose.
All the details:
We'll discuss famous zombies throughout film history, and then we’ll jump right in to making our own. Class will begin with a ...
I've been remiss in posting Allison's awesomely thorough wrap up from her class on New York City Cemeteries. Here's the first part, with many more to follow. Enjoy, and don't forget to check out her slideshow of some of the spots mentioned:
http://www.flickr.com//photos/astrozombie/sets/72157627638485877/show/
From Allison:
Forgotten Cemeteries and Potter’s Fields
In addition to the obvious necropoleis in the five boroughs, there...
Now that it's fall, howsabout a new batch of classes? If you're into the past we have Ottoman Turks conquering Constantinople, if you're into the future we have the ins and outs of wedding invitations, and if you're just living in the far-too-cold moment you'll want to wrap up with a crocheted scarf. Tons more on our courses page!
A few of our favorites, in no particular order.
The Triangle Waist Factory Fire - October 11
It's a fact that if you live in New York City, you're required to know something about the city's history. Might as well start here with Glenna's presentation on this historic fire, which just happened to occur 150 years ago.
Storytelling Through Film - starts October 3
For all of you out there who make stuff (all of you, right?), this class will...
