Yesterday HTINK opened the doors to a brand new pop-up makerspace for kids: The NYC Makery. As a group of makers and educators who are passionate about spreading the joy of making, we have been itching to open a makerspace for kids for the past few years. Finding an affordable space in New York City has proven to […]
The recently launched Creativebug web site is a new way for crafters to take online craft classes without ever having to leave home. I’ve enjoyed looking through their workshop offerings, and have been impressed with the roster of instructors they’ve brought on board, including Debbie Stoller, Heather Ross and Rad Megan. Creativebug works on a […]
Kaari from French General in LA has a special event coming up next Saturday, April 9th. The French General Woad Workshop on April 9th from 9am – 4pm is being taught by Denise Lambert, one of the world’s few master woad dyers who is coming from the South of France to teach this medieval craft. […]
Non-profit ceramics studio Greenwich House Pottery (GHP) in New York City is in the running for a $5,000 grant that they’ll use to fund summer arts programming for NYC kids in need. And they need your vote. For more than 100 years, Greenwich House Pottery has offered classes and workshops to New Yorkers of all […]
i3Detroit’s Ed Platt has a great post on non-profit basics, from definitions to status requirements. A quick read for anyone interested in getting a craft group started down this path. Via i3Detroit
New York City hackerspace NYC Resistor is holding a DIY bookbinding class next weekend at their awesome space in Brooklyn. Learn everything you need to start making your own artist’s books or hand-bound journals! In this class, learn techniques and tips to make your own hand-bound books. We’ll go over a bunch of stitching methods, […]
If you’re in NYC this summer, check out the inspiring class offerings by 3rd Ward, a hub of creative makers in Brooklyn. Not only do they have classes on things like digital design, electronics, metalworking and woodworking, but they also offer some hard-to-find craft classes like sandal making, loom weaving, children’s book illustration, and hatmaking. […]
