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Sacred Qigong at Greepoint Yoga

AliciaFox — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:37:03 +0000

<img src="http://www.greenpointyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sacred-qi-gong.jpg"> June 1 & 2 from 2–3:30 pm at Greenpoint Yoga 145 Java Street • Greenpoint, Brooklyn <a href="http://www.greenpointyoga.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.greenpointyoga.com</a> Fee: $20.00 for 1 class or $35.00 for 2 class

RIGHT BRAIN BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP JUNE 7-8

ArtistKaren — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:42 +0000

FUN & INTERACTIVE WAY TO GET YOUR CREATIVE BUSINESS ON TRACK Finally get your business plan done and have fun doing it! Do you stress out at the mere thought of planning your business? But you know how important it is to have clear goals and action steps for your business to succeed. This workshop is designed just for you! Instead of staying stuck and frustrated, how about having fun while moving forward with the [b]Right Brain Business Plan 1-1/2 day workshop on June 7th & 8th, Friday night 7-9:45PM and Saturday 9AM-4:45PM in Brooklyn.[/b] This interactive workshop is based on the bestselling book The Right Brain Business Plan by author/coach Jennifer Lee and led by licensed facilitator & artist, Karen Friedland. You will learn a visual, creative and accessible process to illucidate your vision, goals and actions. Even the traditional (a.k.a. “intimidating”) parts like competitive analysis, marketing and finances will be tackled in a way that’s creative, inspiring, engaging and expressive (just like YOU!) This fun and interactive workshop is perfect for you if… * You've tried to do a business plan the "traditional way" and you got stuck, overwhelmed, and demotivated * You already have a business plan, but you need to breathe new life into it * You can't stand spreadsheets * Numbers numb you out * AND you’d be a heck of a lot happier planning your business in the same intuitive, authentic, and expressive way that you live your creative life (yes, indeed, it can be that fun and fulfilling!) You get the following (and much, much more!) from this workshop: * Detailed, do-able assignments… that deal with all the parts of a business plan, from start to finish * Intuitive exercises and inspiring materials… that tap into your natural creative genius, transforming drudgery into joy * Hands-on support, guidance, and accountability… from a licensed facilitator plus the wisdom and perspectives of your fellow creative cohorts in the circle * A copy of the best-selling book The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success by Jennifer Lee * A follow up coaching session with your facilitator What people have said about the Right-Brain Business Plan® and Karen Friedland: “This course helped me re-energize and align my vision, purpose and actions. In fact, engaging in this class got me so inspired again about my business that I found myself in action implementing my plan while simultaneously creating it! Results are already materializing.” — Amy Egenberger, Spirit Out!, Inc, www.spiritout.com "Karen Friedland is an inspiring and energizing creativity coach. She combines talent, energy, great personal warmth, and marketing savvy. She has the ideal set of skills and experience for coaching creative people in their enterprises.” -- Brenda Becker, blogger/writer, <a href="http://ayearinthepark.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">http://ayearinthepark.typepad.com</a> For more information & to register, go to <a href="http://www.ArtistKaren.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ArtistKaren.com</a> click on Right Brain Business Plan button Plus, if you register by May 24th, save $50! Register with a friend and you both get 10% more off!

Writing Through the Senses Weekend Workshop

peggystafford — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:49:37 +0000

Writing Through the Senses Two-Day Workshop Whether you’re a writer, a business professional, an educator or an artist, our two-day Writing through the Senses Workshop will help you tap into your creative instincts and discover your potential. "In the year that I have studied Sense Writing, I have learned more about writing rich, detailed, complete stories than in any of my previous writing courses." - - Amanda Cargill Saturday, June 1st and June 8th 12:30-4:00 p.m. Register here ($140) 374 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn Using your own life stories, explore the connection between your senses, emotions, and imagination. Through accessible tools, such as visualizations, simple physical exercises, and writing prompts, develop your creative voice. Writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment and find pleasure in all the stages of the writing process. * Explore practical techniques to stimulate creativity, imagination, and innovative thinking. * Get over creative blocks and paralyzing self-criticism. * Set attainable creative goals and learn to work within them effectively. * Complete two short pieces. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She is certified in Feldenkrais Somatic Education/ATM. Peggy Stafford, a two-time MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us and the classes at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a> or give us a call at 917/702-0151. Sense Writing is an innovative and pragmatic approach to writing that asserts creative flow starts with the body. Integrating the principles of Somatic Education with the art of writing, Sense Writing works to ease your nervous system so that you can find new sources of inspiration. Find out more here.

Sense Writing 4-Week Course in Park Slope

peggystafford — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:44:58 +0000

Sense Writing I: Memory/Life Stories A 4-week writing course in Park Slope, Brooklyn Mondays, May 6 - June 3 (taking Memorial Day off) 7 - 9:30 p.m. Register here ($260). Open to writers of all levels and genres. Use your own life stories to explore the connection between your senses, emotions, and thoughts. Discover the deep satisfaction of finding yourself somewhere you never expected that feels just right. Through accessible tools, such as visualizations, simple physical exercises, and writing prompts, further develop your voice as a writer. *Inhabit the world of your writing through the senses. *Slow down and settle into your writing to uncover intrinsic structure. *Learn exercises that ease your nervous system and reduce anxiety about writing. *Set authentic creative goals and learn to work within them effectively. *Work with guided exercises between classes and by the end of the four weeks, complete three or four short pieces. The focus of the approach is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "good writing." Writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment and find pleasure in all the stages of craft. To find out what people are saying, click here. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She is certified in Feldenkrais Somatic Education/ATM. Peggy Stafford, a two-time MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington's Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn's Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us and the classes at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a> or give us a calls at 917/702-0151.

Free art workshop for children and families!

nars — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:58:40 +0000

Experimenting with Color: Color Theory & Mixing Saturday, April 27th; 2 - 4pm Open to all ages NARS Foundation 88 35th Street, 3rd FL Brooklyn, NY 11232 education@<a href='http://brooklynian.com/forum/profile/narsfoundation'>narsfoundation</a>.org 718-768-2765

Brooklyn Sense Writing Classes

peggystafford — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:43:57 +0000

Sense Writing Workshop Use your own life stories to explore the connection between your senses, emotions, and imagination. Discover the deep satisfaction of finding yourself somewhere you never expected that feels just right. Immerse yourself in the world of your writing. Learn exercises that ease your nervous system and reduce anxiety about writing. Practice the technique through guided exercises during the week and by the end complete 2-3 pieces of creative non-fiction. April 28 and May 5th (Both Sundays) 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Jalopy Theater, Red Hook ($140) Sense Writing I: Memory/Life Stories A 4-week writing course in Park Slope, Brooklyn Mondays, May 6 - June 6 (taking Memorial Day off) 7 - 9:30 p.m. Register here ($320). Open to writers of all levels and genres. Through accessible tools, such as visualizations, simple physical exercises, and writing prompts, further develop your voice as a writer. Inhabit the world of your writing through the senses. Slow down and settle into your writing to uncover intrinsic structure. Learn exercises that ease your nervous system and reduce anxiety about writing. Set authentic creative goals and learn to work within them effectively. Complete three or four short pieces. The focus of the approach is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "good writing." Writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment and find pleasure in all the stages of craft. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She is certified in Feldenkrais Somatic Education/ATM. Peggy Stafford, a MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us and the classes at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a> or give us a calls at 917/702-0151.

Sense Writing Weekend Workshops

peggystafford — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:45:30 +0000

Sense Writing Two-Day Workshop April 20 and 27th in Park Slope, Brooklyn 12:30 - 4 p.m. or April 28 and May 5th in Red Hook, Brooklyn 12:30 - 4 p.m. Re-imagine the writing process as both a sensual and intellectual process. This innovative, seven-hour writing workshop uses memory and life stories to explore and refine the connection between your senses, emotions, and imagination to open up new dimensions in your work. •Learn to reduce anxiety to fully inhabit the world of your writing. •Slow down to uncover the intrinsic structures of craft. •Practice the techniques in guided exercises between sessions and complete one to two pieces of creative non-fiction. Because the focus of the approach is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "good writing," writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment, immerse themselves fully in their writing, and find pleasure in all the stages of the craft. Open to anyone looking to overcome ineffective creative habits and make more art. Sense Writing includes in-class and out of class writing exercises and sharing in a supportive environment. Our exercises are unique in that they integrate simple visualizations and physical exercises designed to ease your nervous system, free up your voice, and refine your craft. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She has completed multi-year trainings in Somatic Education techniques of Feldenkrais ATM and Fleming Elastics. Peggy Stafford, a MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a>

Sacred Qigong at Greepoint Yoga

AliciaFox — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:26:53 +0000

<img src="http://www.greenpointyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sacred-qi-gong.jpg"> April 21 from 2-3:30 pm, Greenpoint Yoga 145 Java St. Greenpoint, Bklyn This workshop is an introduction and exploration of the ancient, traditional practice of Qi gong. The movements, postures and sounds, deceptive in their simplicity and gentleness, can have a profound and enduring impact on one’s health and well-being. Please bring yourself and wear comfortable clothing. Fee: $25.00 <a href="http://www.greenpointyoga.com/">http://www.greenpointyoga.com</a> Alicia Fox is a student of Sat Chuen Hon. She is a practitioner of Taiji and Alchemical Qi gong.

Sense Writing: Life Stories and Fiction

peggystafford — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:05:59 +0000

A 2-day writing workshop at Spoke the Hub, Park Slope, Brooklyn Sundays, April 7 and 14 11:30-3:00 Use your own life stories to explore the connection between your senses, emotions, and thoughts to expand your creativity. Through accessible tools, such as visualizations, simple physical exercises, andwriting prompts, develop your voice as a writer. Inhabit the world of your writing through the senses. Slow down and settle into your writing to uncover intrinsic structure. Set authentic creative goals and learn to work within them effectively. Complete two short pieces. The focus of the approach is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "goodwriting." Writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment and find pleasure in all the stages of craft. To find out what people are saying, click here. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She is certified in Feldenkrais Somatic Education/ATM. Peggy Stafford, a two-time MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us and the classes at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a> or give us a call at 917/702-0151.

Sense Writing: Life Stories and Fiction

peggystafford — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:20:30 +0000

Sense Writing: Life Stories and Fiction A 7-week writing workshop at The Old Stone House, Park Slope, Brooklyn Tuesdays, March 5th – April 23rd (break for school holiday) 7:00 – 9:15 p.m. Register here ($340). Open to writers of all levels and genres. Use your own life stories to explore the connection between your senses, emotions, and thoughts. Through accessible tools, such as visualizations, simple physical exercises, and writing prompts, develop your voice as a writer. • Inhabit the world of your writing through the senses. • Slow down and settle into your writing to uncover intrinsic structure. • Set authentic creative goals and learn to work within them effectively. • Complete two or three short pieces. The focus of the approach is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "good writing." Writers of all levels and genres learn to bypass judgment and find pleasure in all the stages of the craft. Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. She is certified in Feldenkrais Somatic Education/ATM. Peggy Stafford, a two-time MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us and the classes at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a> or give us a calls at (917)702-0151. 10 Secrets of Sense Writing 1. Aim low and feel the flow. 2. Be boring. 3. Curate your Id. 4. Share your shit. 5. Motivation & will power is for dieters not writers. 6. The Secret: Less (effort) is More (art). 7. Use your body. 8. Kill the inner critic and trust your choices. 9. Fire new synapses (& discover the benefits of neuroplasticity). 10. Write & craft will catch up.

Celebrate African American History Month with a Special Dance Workshop

cumbedance — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:59:32 +0000

Katherine Dunham: Legacy & Technique with Penny Godboldo Sunday, February 17 from 11:00am – 1:30pm ($18) Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance 558 Fulton Street (right by Flatbush Ave.), 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11217 Discover the Katherine Dunham Technique and the joy of dance in a special extended 2 1/2-hour master class with Penny Godboldo. In the first half-hour, Penny will give a talk on the legacy of Katherine Dunham. Then you will explore the folkloric tradition of Dunham in Haitian, Cuban, Brazilian, and African American dance in a comprehensive class that includes a traditional warm up, center floor sequence, series of progressions, and breathing exercises. You will enjoy a class that starts out centered and meditative that gradually becomes high-spirited and powerful as you learn the “Dunham way of life.” With amazing live drumming.

Memoir Writing Through the Senses

peggystafford — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:36:50 +0000

Memoir Through the Senses – February 10 – Old Stone House, Park Slope Sense Writing is a pragmatic and innovative approach to writing for artists, performers, writers, and anyone looking to find new dimensions to their work, overcome ineffective creative habits -- and make more art. A one-day workshop at The Old Stone House dedicated to exploring new ways of creating work. You will use your own life stories to develop a personalized connection to the craft of writing. - Fully inhabit the world of your writing through the senses - Investigate and refine the link between simple physical patterning, expanded imagination, and craft. - Complete one to two short pieces about your life. Because the focus of the workshop is on what is felt and "tangible" rather than abstract ideas of "good writing," writers of all levels and genres learn to find pleasure in all the stages of the craft. February 10 10:00-4:00 $150 Madelyn Kent has served on the faculty of NYU/Tisch teaching playwriting, screenwriting, and memoir writing. The developer of "Sense Writing," she has held workshops and classes in North America and abroad. Peggy Stafford, a MacDowell fellow, has taught creative writing at the University of Washington’s Summer Program, and playwriting at Seattle Repertory Theatre and Brooklyn’s Fifth Avenue Committee. Madelyn and Peggy have worked together for several years initiating and creating collaborative environments. More about us at: <a href="http://www.pearstudios.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pearstudios.org</a>

Free Singing and Movement Workshops

bellavoce — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:52:21 +0000

TWO BROOKLYN ENSEMBLES COLLABORATE IN WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE SERIES Bella Voce Singers and Artichoke Dance Company present “Poetry In Motion” This December the groups join forces to offer joint performance and educational programming with the Poetry in Motion project, which will bring original vocal music and dance works to church spaces. In addition to performances, the directors of each organization will lead workshops focusing on one of the works. Participants will be introduced to the creative and working processes employed by each group, will learn the music or choreography, and can perform in the short work if they so choose at one or both performances. The workshops are: Sunday, December 2, 1:30-3:30pm at Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Avenue (on the corner of 8th Street) Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Sunday, December 9, 1:30-3:30pm at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7420 4th Avenue (on the corner of Bay Ridge Parkway/75th Street) Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The workshops are free of charge but require reservations: <a href="mailto:info@artichokedance.org">info@artichokedance.org</a>. The performances are: Saturday, December 8, 3:00 pm at Greenwood Baptist Church, 461 6th Street (at 7th Avenue) Park Slope, Brooklyn (tickets $15); and Saturday, December 15, 3:00 pm at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7420 4th Avenue (on the corner of Bay Ridge Parkway/75th Street) Bay Ridge, Brooklyn ($10 suggested donation). For more information please visit <a href="http://www.bellavocesingers.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bellavocesingers.com</a>.

Free movement workshops

info@artichokedance.org — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:46:12 +0000

Join Artichoke Dance Company for free movement workshops on Sundays, December 2 and 9, 1:30-3:30pm. You will learn the choreography for a short dance work that will be performed to live music as part of the Poetry in Motion project with Bella Voce Singers. Take one or both workshops and join the dancers of Artichoke Dance Company in performing the work in the concerts on December 10 and 17, if you choose. Or just join us for the engaging workshops experience led by Artichoke Dance Company's director Lynn Neuman and dancers Aidan Feldman, Klara Beyeler, George Hirsch, Maya Orchin, Sandra Passirani and Kensaku Shinkohara. Sunday, December 2, 1:30-3:30pm at Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Avenue (on the corner of 8th Street) Park Slope, Brooklyn Sunday, December 9, 1:30-3:30pm at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7420 4th Avenue (on the corner of Bay Ridge Parkway/75th Street) Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Workshops are free of charge but require reservations: <a href="mailto:info@artichokedance.org">info@artichokedance.org</a> For more information visit: <a href="http://www.artichokedance.org">http://www.artichokedance.org</a>

Writer's Workshop: Build Your Author Platform with Social Media

wordscribe — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:40:48 +0000

Monday, October 22nd 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Proteus Gowanus (543 Union Street at Nevins). Psst! Did you know there’s a thriving book trade community on Twitter? Have you wondered how you can get more “likes” for your novel’s Facebook page? And are you currently participating in the hub for close to 10 million dedicated booklovers online? In this upcoming workshop, Diane Saarinen of the Saima Agency will discuss your author platform – what it is, why you need one and how to build one using social media. You’ll learn: * Where to find lists of the current Twitter handles of literary agents, book bloggers, publishers and reviewers * How one author with just 50 followers was able to reach over 20,000 “tweeps” in less than one hour * Goodreads, Shelfari, Library Thing…which of these three are most worth your valuable time? At the end of the workshop, you’ll have a Social Media for Authors Action Plan, and a positive attitude towards reaching more readers. A working basic knowledge of Twitter and Facebook a plus but not necessary. Bonus: Raffle! One attendee of the workshop wins a free one-hour phone consult with Diane on any topic related to book publicity. Diane Saarinen’s Using Social Media to Build Your Author Platform workshop is a fantastic introduction for authors who know they need to market their work via social media, but don’t know where to start. Diane’s engaging, concise approach offers authors invaluable strategies & tips to reach more readers and connect with industry peers. You will leave her class armed with an action plan and the confidence to make it happen. — Adelaide Lancaster, founder <a href="http://ingoodcompany.com">In Good Company</a> The Saima Agency coordinates publicity for talented writers, including New York Times bestselling author Cathy Marie Buchanan (The Day The Falls Stood Still); internationally bestselling historical fiction author Sandra Gulland (The Josephine B. Trilogy); Globe and Mail bestselling author Catherine McKenzie (Spin); Kafka Prize award winner and Commonwealth Prize finalist Isla Morley (Come Sunday); and longlisted for Canada’s prestigious 2011 Giller Prize, Genni Gunn (Solitaria). All information on this workshop, including registration instructions is here --> <a href="http://buildauthorplatform.eventbrite.com/#" rel="nofollow">http://buildauthorplatform.eventbrite.com/#</a> We look forward to seeing you there!

Brooklyn Zentangle® Workshops (2 hour workshop

dee13dee — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:57:58 +0000

Brooklyn Zentangle® Workshops Come explore the methodology of zentangle® with me. Create a one of a kind amazing piece of art to meet your artistic satisfaction. Expand your creativity and focus with beautiful images of drawn structured patterns. No art experience or zentangle® knowledge needed for this beautiful process of artistic expression. Basics Class 2 (2 hour Class) Strings, Dots, Shading, Circles, Curves, Tangles and ZENDALAS Kings Bay YM-YWHA Date: Sunday - October 14, 2012 Time: 1:30-3:00 plus 1/2 hour for coffee, cookies and additional time for completion of tiles. $35.00 per person - Plus $5.00 for Supplies (small zentangle®drawstring bag, 3 zentangle® tiles,1 Zedala tile, zentangle® pencil, Sakura Micron) If you have already participated in Basic Class 1, your supply kit will include: (Sakura Micron Pen, 2 zentangle® tiles and 3 Zendalas tiles,zentangle® pencil ) ***Space is limited to 12-15 people*** **** additional supplies will be available to purchase**** Email: <a href="mailto:Dferrer13@aol.com">Dferrer13@aol.com</a> Web site: atanglegrowsinbrooklyn.com DiAnne Ferrer CZT Location: 3495 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn ny 11229 Hours: 1:30-3:00 plus 1/2 hour for coffee, cookies and additional time for completion of tiles.

Interpreting Rituals: The Butterfly Effect

nars — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:09:24 +0000

88 35th street 3rd FL The New York Art Residency & Studios (NARS) Foundation is delighted to present Interpreting Rituals: The Butterfly Effect, an exploration into sacredness in contemporary society. On view September 10 - September 23, in conjunction with the Asian American Arts Alliance’s Locating the Sacred Festival, the two-week exhibition considers the quiet reverberations caused by translating the sacred against the backdrop of today's global uncertainly and societal flux. Ranging from film screenings to ceramics, photography and print making, each work asks the viewer to reflect on the conceptual and experiential pluralism of sacredness. Guests will be invited into an interactive yet introspective space to reflect on spiritual vitality as it vibrates across cultures, time and generations. On Saturday, September 15 from 1-6 PM, spend the afternoon at NARS for a full afternoon of community programs and events. Experience a Meditation Session, bring the whole family to an Artist Led Children’s Clay Workshop, and enjoy an interactive tea service and drinks from the exhibited ceramic vessels. Also, please join us for an Artist Talk and Reception. NARS will also host one of Eric Gamalinda's “QRoems” as a destination along the route of his interactive multi-venue project, Deep Splendor: The Way of the Bodhisattva. 1:00 - 3:00 : Interactive tea service with Ming Yuen-Schat 1:30 - 3:30 : Clay workshop for children and families led by Veronica Frenning 3:00 - 3:30: Meditation workshop guided by instructors from the Interdependence Project in collaboration with Yasuyo Tanaka 4:00 - 5:00 : Artist Talk 5:00 - 6:00 : Artist Reception Exhibiting artists include Veronica Frenning, Lily & Honglei, Gautam Kansara, Ming Yuen-Schat, Yasuyo Tanaka and Eric K. Yue.

Go Open Studio Project & NARS Community Programs

nars — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:20:10 +0000

Location: 88 35th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232 3rd FLOOR

Go Open Studio Project & NARS Community Programs

nars — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:18:49 +0000

On September 8 & 9, The NARS Foundation is teaming up with the Brooklyn Museum’s GO Project, a community-curated open studio weekend event taking place in neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn. There are over 50 artist studios to visit at NARS! Explore Sunset Park and come check out one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant art scenes. Community members registered as voters can visit the NARS Studios and help decide who will be part of a group exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in early December. For more information and learn how you can vote for your favorite artist, please visit: <a href="http://www.gobrooklynart.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.gobrooklynart.org</a>. On Saturday, September 8th from 2- 4 PM, in conjunction with the Go Project and our newest exhibition Interpreting Rituals: The Butterfly Effect, an exploration into the notion of sacredness in contemporary society, the NARS Foundation will offer an afternoon of community public programming. Join Ed Lin, Anelise Chen and Rahna Reiko Rizzuto of the Asian American Writers Workshop as they each present their readings and reflections on sacredness and spirituality. We will also host a performance by spoken word artists from Buendia, a local grassroots Sunset Park artist collective. Throughout the afternoon, a Clay Workshop for children and families will be offered by NARS studio artist Maria Hupfield, along with a chance to enjoy tea from a set of ceramic vessels created by exhibiting artist Ming Yuen-Schat. 2:00 PM : Reading by the Asian American Writers Workshop 3:00 PM : Spoken word Performance by Buendia 2:00 – 4:00 PM : Clay Workshop For Children and Families 2:00 – 4:00 PM : Interactive Tea Service

FREE Art and Music Event! Sunday, June 3rd 1-6pm

FOKUS — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:55:12 +0000

FOKUS presents The Flock 2012 “Arts Party on the Plaza” (Brooklyn, NY) Art is a cause for celebration and creates a space for gathering. With this in mind, F.O.K.U.S. created The Flock in collaboration with Soul of Brooklyn, to share unique craftsmanship and provide an opportunity for strangers, artists and art forms to gather in one eclectic place. On Sunday June 3rd from 1-6pm, artists and their communities will gather at The Flock to showcase and engage with the arts under the summer sun at the Putnam Triangle Plaza (on Fulton and Putnam) in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY. Live music, art exhibitions, and workshops will be available for creative folks of all ages. DJ Lynnee Denise will be providing the musical soundtrack for the event in addition to a live performance by Sophia Urista. New Yorkers will be invited to Brooklyn to peruse artwork, watch performances, shop for various goods, support small local businesses and participate in creative workshops. 15 vendors/ artists (of many mediums)/ artist educators will set up shop for one day only, providing a space for anyone, children and adults, to experience a variety of artwork in one space at their leisure. The Flock 2012 will focus on supporting creative small business models, that have become characteristic of Brooklyn, through its collaboration with the FAB (Fulton Area Business Alliance) and Sacred Brooklyn Yoga and Movement Studio. Come join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, crafting, and celebrating art in its many forms! The Flock 2012 Putnam Triangle Plaza (at the intersection of Putnam Ave and Fulton St) Brooklyn, NY June 3rd, 2012 1pm-6pm w/ Live performance by Sophia Urista! Participating Artists DJ Lynee Denise Zoe Kessler Jessie Levandov with Debris Channel Kennebrew with Junkprints Suzanne Goldberg with Bon Bon Trust Breukellen Riesgo T. Cleo Austin Kali-Ma Nazarene Charlotte Corini Johnnie Hwowane Marthalicia Matarrita Workshops SpazeCraftOne - “My Own Kaiju” Alice Mizrachi - “Cityscape Batik” Aimee Cox with Sacred -“Funky Good Time: Improv Dance with the Littles” Anny Mefford - “Introduction to Papermaking” Anna the Bumble Bee - “TerraCotta Pot Painting” Sponsors: Soul of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Arts Council, Fulton Area Business Alliance (FAB), Sacred Directions: C/S to Franklin C to Clinton-Washington G to Clinton-Washington The Flock is made possible, in part, by the Soul of Brooklyn Regrant program, which is supported by funding from a Rockefeller Foundation New York City Cultural Innovation Fund award and administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA).