Art Brooklyn Museum of Art 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn 718-638-5000 Art workshops,storytelling, ...
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Brooklyn Museum of Art
200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn
718-638-5000
Art workshops,storytelling, performances and gallery/studio and work-study programs. Classes for children and adults, including painting, printing, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. Free family art workshops most weekends, call for theme of month. Call for fees and registration info. Monthly studio programs, art workshops for all ages & levels. Call for more info.
Cooper Union
51 Astor Pl. (St. Marks Pl.)
212-353-4100
Wide variety of continuing education courses including cityscapesdrawing and paintinglanguagebook artswriting and literaturedevelopment for architects and engineersgardening and photography-designed for working adultsnoncredit.
Greenwich House Pottery
16 Jones St. (betw. W. 4th & Bleecker Sts.)
212-242-4106
Beginner to advanced courses in ceramics (hand-building, wheel throwing and tile-making). Plus, parties for kids and adults.
Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave. (89th St.)
212-423-3500
Holds numerous classes, workshops, lectures, and special programs-in conjunction with the exhibits. See website for complete list and schedule.
International Center of Photography
1133 6th Ave. (43rd St.)
212-857-0001
Five- and 10-week photography and digital imaging classes, weekend workshops and seminars. Technical sessions in digital imaging, lighting and esthetic visualization (composition, portraiture, landscape and serial imaging). Darkroom classes in color, b&w, digital media lab. Call for more info.
Jewelry Arts Institute
2180 Broadway (77th St.)
212-362-8633
Instruction in classical jewelry techniques, ancient granulation in silver and gold, chainmaking, lapidary and classical setting, Byzantine and modern enameling, wax carving, special workshops. Classes held year round.
Knit New York
307 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.)
212-387-0707
Beginners to advanced knitting and crocheting classes, private and group. In a brightly lit contemporary cafe environment. Enjoy coffee while you craft.
Koho School
64 MacDougal St. (W. Houston)
212-673-5190
Learn the very beautiful art of Japanese sumi painting and calligraphy. Rolling admission.
Mud, Sweat & Tears Pottery
654 10th Ave. (46th St.)
212-974-9121
Wheel pottery from beginners to advanced. Now taking summer session enrollment. Call for info.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.)
212-534-1672
Frequent panel discussions, lectures, walking tours and concerts. Call for registration.
National Academy Museum andSchool of Fine Arts
1083 5th Ave. (betw. 89th & 90th Sts.)
212-996-1908; www.nationalacademy.org
Excellence in fine arts instruction since 1826. Full-time or part-time classes and workshops in drawing, painting, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, career development and young people's classes, for beginners and advanced students. New classes begin every eight weeks. June scholarship competition for summer and fall classes.
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.)
212-533-6931; www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org
Come check out the art of pastel at the Pastel Studio School located at the National Arts Club. All levels in pastel (figure, portrait, landscape). Check website or call for further information.
Our Name Is Mud
59 Greenwich Ave. (7th Ave.)
212-647-7899
Learn the techniques of clay sculpting at weekly wheel pottery classes.
P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center
22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th Ave.), LIC
718-784-2084
Many ongoing exhibits of contemporary art from U.S. and abroad. Panels, performance, tours and print materials consistently feature working artists instead of educators. Call for info.
Parsons School of Design
65 5th Ave. (13th St.)
212-299-5314
The over-a-century-old school has been educating students in art and design for five generations. Undergrad, grad and non-degree programs offered.
Pastel Society of America
15 Gramercy Park S. (Irving Pl.)
212-533-6931
Offering classes in pastel techniques. Highly individualized instruction, all levels, beginner to professional.
Peters Valley Craft Center
19 Kuhn Road LaytonNJ
973-948-5200
Summer workshops in blacksmithing, photography, fine metals, ceramics, fibers and wood.
School of Visual Arts
209 E. 23rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.)
212-592-2010
Undergraduate programs including advertising, animation, fine arts, illustration, interior design and computer art. Also offers graduate courses, continuing education and special programs. Call for registration, prices and schedule.
Studio Museum in Harlem
144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton PowellJr. Blvd.)
212-864-4500
Health & Fitness
Be Yoga
138 5th Ave., 4th floor (W. 20th St.)
(646) 442-1324
Five NYC locations. Active enrollment in teacher training and all yoga classes now and throughout the summer. From April 29 to June 19, Yoga Works Training-Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.
Church Street Boxing Gym
25 Park Pl. (betw. Church & B'way)
212-571-1333
Get in shape while learning how to kickbox or box. Evening classes for men and women and children.
Flow Yoga Center
240 W. 14th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.)
212-255-7588
Courses in vinyasa/hatha yoga as well as Pilates will get your blood flowing and your heart pumping. Ongoing registration. See website for prices.
Gleason's Gym Inc.
83 Front St. (Water St.)
718-797-2872
Famous gym offers boxing lessons and training. Strengthen your coordination as well as your muscles. Ongoing registration ($70/month).
Himalayan Institute
78 5th Ave. (14th St.)
212-243-5995
Seminars and workshops in hatha yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, breathing, relaxation and vegetarian cooking. Call for dates and times.
Jivamukti Yoga Center
404 Lafayette St.3rd fl.(betw. 4th St. & Astor Pl.)
212-353-0214
Hatha yoga with spiritual emphasis. Special sessions available for prenatal, HIV-positive & youth participants-also meditation & Sanskrit workshops & teacher training courses. Free intro session, call for info. $19 per class or various class packets available.
Kabbalah Center
155 E. 48th St. (betw. 3rd & Park Aves.)
212-644-0025
Learn how to use the power of Kabbalah in your life. A variety of courses, seminars and lectures throughout the fall provide insight into life and self. Free introductory lecture.
MonQi Fitness
201 E. 67th St., 4th fl. (3rd Ave.)
212-327-2170
A fun, relaxed and friendly neighborhood health club offering an extensive list of classes and services: Cardio, dance, nutrition, tai chi, yoga, kickboxing, massage therapy, personal training and Pilates. No membership fee. Mention New York Press and receive your second class free.
New York Open Center
83 Spring St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.)
212-219-2527
"The largest urban holistic learning center in the United States" offers nearly 1000 classes yearly, with focus on holistic learning: body, psyche, spirit, arts, etc. Wellness services including massage, shiatsu, polarity therapy, reflexology and meditation. Workshops, lectures, conferences and professional training also available. Discounts for members, groups, senior citizens, full-time students and school faculty.
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
915 Broadway, 3rd Fl. (betw. 20th & 21st Sts.)
800-729-3468
Accredited masters degrees in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. One of the oldest and largest colleges of Oriental medicine in the U.S.
Pilates Motion Studio
1558 3rd Ave. (betw. E. 87th & 88th Sts.)
212-996-6890
Private Pilates training, yoga, massage and stretch sessions. By appointment only. For info call 212-966-6890 or check online at www.pilatesmotionstudio.com.
Professional Tae Kwan Do
200 E. 23rd St. (2nd Ave.)
212-779-4444
Two-week courses offered. Call for details and prices.
S.J. Kim's Taekwon-Do
2182 B'way (77th St.)
212-595-1250
Specializies in traditional Taekwon-Do. Open reg. $159/month.
Shambhala Meditation Center
118 W. 22nd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.)
212-675-6544
Evening and weekend classes in meditation, Buddhist studies and contemplative arts. Shambhala training. Meditation instruction Tues. 7:00 pm, Wed. 6:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 pm. Prices range from $5/class to $150/weekend; work exchange available. Call for schedule.
Sol Goldman YMCA
344 E. 14th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.)
212-780-0800
Day/evening classes in yoga, Pilates, embodied Judaism, swimming, krav maga, samurai sword study, belly dancing and instant Yiddish. Open registration.
Swedish Institute
226 W. 26th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.)
212-924-5900
School of Massage Therapy offers courses in Swedish massage, shiatsu and classical Chinese acupuncture, plus work in student clinic. Associate in occupational studies degree.
Synergy Fitness Clubs
2130 Broadway (betw. 74th & 75th Sts.)
See back cover of this Live & Learn supplement for NYC and Jersey City locations and phone numbers. Synergy has 16 locations in the metro area and are opening their first in Staten Island on Forest Ave.-with even more coming this spring. Visit www.synergyfitnessclubs.com where they will be introducing a comprehensive membership section.
Toys in Babeland
94 Rivington St. (betw. Orchard & Ludlow Sts.)
212-375-1701
Career
Academy of Natural Healing
40 W. 72nd St. (Central Pk. W.)
212-726-1800
Courses in nutrition, herbs and natural healing. Certification available. Call for start dates and prices.
Bronx Community College
W. 181st St. (University Ave.), Bronx
(212) 364-2030
BCC Continuing and Professional Studies offers instruction in allied health, information technology, computer technology, building trades and construction. Affordable classes, beautiful campus.
CAPS Studio
18 W. 18th St.6th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.)
212-989-8549
Continuing and professional studies at Baruch College. Wide variety of certificates including financial planning, real estate, marketing, recreational classes in fitness, information tech and more. Call for details.
FIT's Enterprise Center
7th Ave. (27th St.)
212-217-7250
Small-business management and computer training courses. Certificates offered in "Creative Enterprise Ownership" and "Computer Essentials." Ongoing registration. Call for prices.
French Culinary Institute
462 B'way (Grand St.)
212-219-8890
Soho-situated FCI enjoys worldwide respect for its fast, intense "total immersion" cooking programs. Career programs in business management plus training for culinary and pastry chefs. Also offers unique culinary, baking, pastry and wine courses for serious amateurs. Ongoing enrollment. Full- and part-time evening schedules available.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.)
212-505-0585
Classes for EMT-B, LSAT, GRE, GED, DDC & paralegal. Undergraduate, graduate & doctoral programs available. Classes open & ongoing; courses last four months.
Lower East Side Printshop
59-61 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.)
212-673-5390
Non-profit community-based organization offers classes in silk screening, intaglio, Polaroid, printmaking, Hanga woodcut and Xerox transfer. Rolling registration. Call for start dates and prices.
New School Culinary Arts
131 W. 23rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.)
212-255-4141
Over 150 classes in cooking, baking, desserts, wine tasting, business and management. Professional classes in cooking, baking, cake decorating, catering and food styling. Behind scenes at more than 10 of New York finest restaurants, walking tours with top chefs and food specialists. Work-study and kitchen assistant programs available, certificate students eligible for apprenticeship services. Call for course book and registration.
NYU Steinhardt School of Education
82 Washington Sq. E. (Washington Pl.)
212-992-9443
Courses in "Group Dynamics," "Teaching Foreign Languages," "Occupational Therapy," "Counseling At-Risk Youth" and more. Rolling registration. Call for start dates and prices.
School for Film and Television
39 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.)
212-645-0030 x771
For 25 years, SFT has offered a range of classes tailored to fit the needs of the working actor, the trained actor, the new actor and people who recognize the strategic value of acting training.
The Refrigeration Institute
545 8th Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.)
(212) 244-2588
Fun, hands-on training with day or evening classes with instruction in EPA 608 Certification training, NYC refrigeration machine operator license preparation. Refrigeration mechanic training program.
Touro College
27 W. 23rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.)
212-463-0400
General Studies
Bluestockings
172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.)
212-777-6028
Offering readings, films and discussions almost every night. Specializing in anticapitalist and pro-social justice politics. Monthly classes and lectures by donation (free).
C.G. Jung Foundation
28 E. 39th St. (betw. Madison & Park Aves.)
212-697-6430
Understand others and get in touch with your own subconscious by taking classes and workshops on psychology, dreams, mythology and religion from the people carrying on the Jung legacy. Six-day intensive programs throughout the year. Call for prices.
CUNY Grad. Center
33 W. 42nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.)
212-642-2301
Continuing education programs for the public, including courses in web design, sociology, language and finance-plus free events such as Penguin Author Series and wide array of lectures, panels and performances. Call or go to website for more information and prices.
Goddard College
123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield, VT
800-906-8312
Leader in low-residency education. Students from across the U.S. come to the Plainfield campus to attend eight-day residencies and create plans for individualized learning experiences. When students return home, they remain in contact with their respective faculty advisor and work independently to complete a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree.
Makor
35 W. 67th St(betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Pk. W.)
212-601-1000
Program from 92nd St. Y featuring live music on small stage, independent films, expert speakers/panels, literary readings and classes in everything from art to Jewish studies to theater, film and video. Prices vary.
92nd St. Y
1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.)
212-415-5500
Offerings are endless at the bastion of lifelong learning: Humanities Program (literature, culture and media seminars). Bronfman Center for Jewish Life (Kabbalah, Jewish Literary Exchange Book Club, Great Books of Modern Jewish Fiction, Introduction to Judaism and more).
The Point
37A Bedford St. (betw. Carmine & Leroy Sts.)
(212) 929-0800
Kids
American Museum of the Moving Image
35 Ave. (36 St.), Astoria
718-784-0077
Arthistory, technique and technology of film, tv and digital media. Weekend film screenings free with admission. Tours and lectures based on current exhibits. Call for info on school tours.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W. 83rd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.)
212-721-1223
Special programs and performances for children of all ages, including arts and crafts and special appearances by the Blue Man Group, among others. Call for more info.
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Ave. (104th St.)
212-831-7272
Guided tours for families and students, also hands-on workshops, internships and classroom connections program. Prices vary.
NY Aquarium, Education Hall
W. 8th St. (Surf Ave.), Coney Island
718-837-4455
Wildlife conservation society park offers behind-scenes workshops, regular weekend events, films, and educational activities for families; call for complete sched. Reservations required for most events.
New York Hall of Science
47-01 Flushing Meadows, Corona Park
718-699-0005
Tons of interactive family exhibits. Museum offers teacher-training workshops with 200+ hands-on exhibits. Multimedia resource library also available. Schedule available online.
Steps
2121 B'way (74th St.)
212-874-2410
Children 2-18 receive professional and recreational training in ballet, tap, jazz, break dancing, modern, hip-hop and musical theater. Ongoing drop-in classes.
Tribeca Clayworks
19 Hudson St. (betw. Reade & Duane Sts.)
212-349-2009
Languages
Fordham University Institute of American Language and Culture
33 W 60th St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave)
212-636-6353
The institute offers an intensive English program and part-time courses, which place an emphasis on university preparation and are attractive to students wishing to learn English in a limited amount of time.
French Institute
55 E. 59th St. (betw. Lexington & Madison Aves.)
212-355-6160
The Alliance Francaise offers a large variety of language classes, including corporate, private and lunchtime courses at all levels-plus, workshops teaching French through the arts.
92nd St. Y
1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.)
212-415-5500
ESL grammar, conversation, and writing for all levels, TOEFL workshop and accent reduction. Learn Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, and Yiddish. Conversation circles and mini-courses for travelers also offered. Placement interviews required for some programs. Call for start dates.
Rennert Bilingual
216 E. 45th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.)
212-867-8700
Technology
Cyberfeld's Internet Cafe
20 E. 13th St. (betw. 5th Ave & University Pl.)
212-647-8830
New York's most established internet cafe, offering design and internet services.
DV Dojo
310 Bowery (Bleecker St.)
212-477-2299
Several classes ranging from weekend to six weeks on shooting and editing with digital video. Open registration. Call for registration info & prices.
Harvestworks
596 B'way #602 (betw. Prince & Houston Sts.)
212-431-1130
Interdisciplinary Media Arts certificate program through courses in digital tech, including web development, film, audio and video production. Call for full schedule and registration info.
Hunter College
68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.)
212-772-4000
Non-credit continuing-studies courses and programs in wide range of subjects, including literature, biology, language, education and dance. Call for registration and prices.
Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby Ave. (betw. Hall St. & Emerson Pl.), Bklyn
718-636-3600
Music Theater and Dance
Broadway Dance Center
221 W. 57th St., 5th fl. (betw. B'way & 7th Ave.)
212-582-9304
Fabulous studio that represents all dance disciplines and levels with intensive programs and workshops in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modernand theater.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
58 7th Ave. (Lincoln Pl.), Bklyn
718-622-3300
Group and private instruction in nearly any instrument and voice group classes for adults and teens. Jazz and classical music, Afro-Cuban ensemble, voice, jazz/gospel, choir and jazz orchestra. Children's program including music, dance, painting, storytelling and acting. Full registration ongoing.
Church Street School forMusic and Arts
74 Warren St. (W. B'way)
212-571-7290
Eurhythmics, visual art and private lessons on all instruments for everyone, from toddlers to adults ($20/class, $30/private lesson).
the Field
161 6th Ave. (Spring St.)
212-691-6969
Career management and development workshops for independent artists creating through dance, theater, music, performance art and text. Grant writing, arts management basics. Performance opportunity with workshop courses and sponsored artist program.
Call for registration info.
Lucy Moses School
129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Aves.)
212-501-3360; www.kaufman-center.org
First founded in 1952 as the Hebrew Arts School, the Lucy Moses School is one of the country's most renowned and respected community arts schools, serving more than 3000 students each year with programs in music, danceand theater, with outstanding facilities and a continuous progression of learning opportunities.
Manhattan Motion Dance Studios
215 W. 76th. st. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Aves.)
212-724-1673
Courses offered for adults, teens and pre-teens including jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap, salsa and belly dancing. Call for registration ($15/class$115/10 classes).
Merce Cunningham Studio
55 Bethune St. (Washington St.)
718-482-3512
Certificate available. Ongoing registration. $13-$15/class.
Murray Street Studio
19 Murray St., 3rd fl. (betw. B'way & Church St.)
212-766-5883
Modern and ballet for professionals, teens and children, plus tai chi and yoga. Ongoing classes.
National Dance Week-NYC
(212) 377-2060
Take free unlimited dance lessons at more than 20 top dance studios, including free Radio City Rockettes workshops and more. Register at www.ndw-nyc.org (free).
New York Conservatory of Dance
30 E. 31st St. (betw. 6th & Park Ave. S.)
212-725-2855
Classical ballet for beginners to advanced students ($10/class, $95/ten-class card).
92nd St. Y
1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.)
212-415-5500
Harkness Dance Center (Afro-Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, Alexander technique, ballet, Isador Duncan technique, jazz, funk, modern dance, tap, ballroom and swing). Music School (music technique, ensembles, appreciation and individual lessons).
Tertulias de Tango
Community Center at Saint Jean Baptiste Church 184 E. 76th St. (Lex Ave.)
(212) 396-2219
Lessons by Ms. Alicia Cruzado. Beginner's class is $10; Class & Practice session $15; monthly membership $30.
The Collective
541 6th Ave. (betw. 14th & 15th Sts.)
212-741-0091
Learn to play the drums, bass, guitar and keyboards. Ongoing admissions. Call for details.
Tribal Soundz
340 E. 6th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.)
212-673-5992
Ethnic music store hosts ongoing music classes including dumbe, kdjembe, digeridoo, Latin percussion, Indian and world drumming and African guitar. All levels. Call for registration info.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
307 W. 26th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.)
212-366-9176
Outdoors
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
2 South End Ave. (W. Thames St.)
212-267-9700
Free weekly classes in everything from nature drawing to teen drumming. Classes in various parks in Battery Park City. Call for registration and more info (free).
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave. (Carroll Pl.)Bklyn
718-623-7200
Lovely gardens located next to recently reopened and renovated Brooklyn Museum of Art offers courses in bonsai, horticulture, landscaping, gardening, flower arranging, composting, floral design, the arts of health herbs and cooking, painting, tai chi and more. Extensive adult education certificates, school programs and internships. Class listings online.
New York Botanical Garden
200th St. (Southern Blvd.)Bronx
718-817-8747
Writing
Book-Off
14 E. 41st St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.)
212-685-1410
The largest recycling bookstore in Midtown. Over 20,000 items available for purchase-Comics, Child Books, Business Books, Art Books, CDs and DVDs. Both English and foreign-language.
Gotham Writers' Workshop
1841 B'way (Reade St.)
212-974-8377
More than 100 comprehensive 10-week classes offered in a dozen forms of writing, including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, screenplays, poetry, children's books and more. Call for details and prices.
Mediabistro
494 B'way (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.)
212-929-2588
Various courses offered to professional writers and journalists including "boot camps" for food, business and travel magazines; writing novels and screenwriting, plus one-day seminars on fact-checking, editing, pitching and job hunting strategies. Call for registration and prices.
New School University
66 W. 12th St. #407 (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.)
212-229-5488
Courses in fiction, poetry, literary forums and nonfiction as well as an MFA in creative writing. 1500+ adult education courses in social sciences, humanities, culinary arts, business writing, theater, music, dance, computers, fine arts and foreign languages. Also offering various public discussions, lectures, readings and film screenings. Call for registration and prices.