Pet Training in NYC, New York

Develop sketches and mood boards in this hands-on workshop that starts with an introduction to body forms, functional needs, and a seasonal fabric guide. Ease of dressing and safety tips are considered in relation to T-shirts, coats, and even couture ensembles. Accessory items such as leashes, collars, booties, bags, toys, and beds are covered with...

In this basic intro to patternmaking workshop learn the process of taking a sketch for a dog coat and making a pattern that can be used later for garment execution. Instruction starts with the fundamentals of proper measuring on the “doggie dress form” to get the correct specifications for the needed pattern using slopers for size variety. ...

Deconstructivism: 1980-present Leaders of the deconstructivism movement: Frank Gehry (USA), Zaha Hadid (England), Peter Eisenman (USA), Rem Koolhaas (Holland), Daniel Libeskind (USA)

Full Course Name Healing What Grieves You: Releasing Unresolved Grief of All Kinds Whether the death of a loved one or a beloved pet, a divorce, home foreclosure, or job loss, we all experience painful losses in life that affect us deeply, leaving lasting scars. We are often expected to soldier on and bury our feelings.  In this workshop we...

As the summer winds down and the few green patches of Brooklyn turn brown, it’s nice to have a garden indoors that thrives throughout the cold months and requires almost no care. The art of the terrarium has seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly in the flea markets and boutiques that grace this borough, but with a few simple tools and some...

Insect bites, sunburn, heat waves. Don't let your vacation suffer from these typical summer drawbacks. Experiment with a variety of essential oils that can be used for healthy, non-chemical based alternative remedies. You will learn how to make three much-needed products: an insect repellent, a sunburn gel, and a cooling mist.

Discover how fungi are being used to degrade pollutants and clean up the environment by filtering water, removing heavy metals from soil, remediating microbes, and breaking down plastics. Mycologist John Michelotti will discuss current mycoremediation efforts around the world—including his own work in Ecuador.  Pet owners will even learn to...

Completely Unofficial & Definitely Unlicensed Boy Wizard Tour of the Met Have you been waiting for an owl to tap on your window since you turned 11 years old? Do you have STRONG opinions on The Great Snape Debate? Have you ever thought, “Man, it would be really great to go on a kickass guided museum tour with a bunch of fellow Potter nerds?”...

NYC neighborhoods are always evolving - it's part of what makes the city so fascinating. Manhattan's East Village is a perfect example of this evolution; from German, Irish immigrant communities, to wealthy landowners, to trend-setting hipsters. Experience the diversity in history, culture, and of course cuisine!  From Peter Stuveysant’s “bouwerie”...