COMPILED BY NED BERKE, MELISSA HUGHES & TANYA RICHARDSON ART ACADEMY OF ...
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ACADEMY OF ART COLLEGE Courses in artistic endeavors incl. advertising, animation, car design, computer arts, digital photography, fashion design, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, interior architecture & motion pictures, photography, sculpture & tv. Online courses also avail. 79 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA, 94105. 800-544-ARTS. www.academyart.edu
AESTHETIC REALISM FOUNDATION Poetry, music, art, acting, anthropology, marriage, education & classes for young people based on philosophy of aesthetic realism. Call for info. Course audits permitted. 141 Greene St. (Houston St.), 212-777-4490. www.AestheticRealism.org
ART DIRECTORS CLUB Lectures, exhibits & services for creative professionals, high school/college students & interested laymen in advertising, graphic design & new media. Call for details. 106 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-643-1440.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK CITY offers AOS in culinary arts & restaurant management, graphic design, multimedia, web design & more. Certificate programs in culinary arts, pastry arts & restaurant management. 212-226-5500 or 800-654-2433 for locations. www.ainyc.aii.edu
ASIA SOCIETY Lectures, films, symposia & featured artists in conjunction w/current exhibits. Call for sched. 725 Park Ave. (betw. 70th & 71st Sts.), 212-288-6400. www.asiasociety.org
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY Get inspired in Lower Manhattan! BPC programs offer something for everyone. Free weekly courses in everything from gardening to basketball. Classes at various parks in Battery Park City. Call for reg. & more info. 2 South End Ave. (betw. 3rd & W. Thames Sts.), 212-267-9700. www.bpcparks.org
BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART Monthly studio programs, art workshops for all ages & levels. Call for more info. 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn, 718-638-5000. www.brooklynmuseum.org
CHAMBERS POTTERY Courses & after school programs for adults & kids incl. wheel & handbuilding. All levels welcome. $295/10 sessions, $195 child. 153 Chambers St. (betw. W. B'way & Greenwich St.), 212-619-7302. www.chamberspottery.com
CHINA INSTITUTE Lecture programs, ten-session courses in painting & calligraphy. Also Chinese language instruction for various levels (adult & children's courses). Call for reg. & full sched. 125 E. 65th St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-744-8181. www.chinainstitute.org
CHURCH STREET SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & ART Eurhythmics, visual art & private lessons on all instruments for ages toddler to adult. Classes begin 6/21. Call for prices. 74 Warren St. (W. B'way), 212-571-7290. www.churchstreetschool.org
COOPER UNION Wide variety of continuing ed. courses incl. cityscapes, drawing & painting, language, book arts, writing & literature, development for architects & engineers, gardening & photographydesigned for working adults, noncredit. Classes begin 6/1. $110-$575. 41 Cooper Sq., Hewitt Bldg., Astor Pl. (betw. 6th & 7th Sts.), 212-353-4198. www.cooper.edu/ce
THE CRAFT CONNECTION Evening classes in beading, photography, sculpture, knitting, quilting & more. Call for reg. & start dates. 40 East 34th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-481-9684. www.craftconnection.org
CRAFT STUDENTS LEAGUE Workshops in beading, mixed media, enameling, wearable art, ceramics, jewelry, metal smithing, woodworking, drawing/painting & book arts. 610 Lexington Ave. (53rd St.), 212-735-9731. www.ywcanyc.org/csl
DRAWING ROOM Entry-level instruction for illustration, comic book, painting, graphic design, anatomy, figure drawing & intro. to media based, conceptual-oriented goals. Classes $125/four sessions. 219 Sullivan (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-477-0307. www.drawing-room-nyc.com
EARTHWORKS POTTERY Beg.-adv. Day/eve. courses for adults in pottery making & glazing. Make your own bowls, mugs, teapots & more. Call for schedule, $290/10 weeks. 1705 1st Ave. (88th St.), 212-876-6945. www.earthworksnyc.com
THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE ART SCHOOL Day/eve. courses in photography, ceramics, figure drawing, collage, stone carving, oil painting, watercolor, welding, clay sculpture & mold making. After school "Young Artists" program for adolescents 12 to 19, incl. painting, ceramics, cartooning, photography, drawing & anatomy & clay sculpture. $60-$300/course. Call for dates/availability. 197 E. B'way (Jefferson St.), 212-780-2300 x428. www.edalliance.org
FABRIZIO ART STUDIO SCHOOL Classes in oil/acrylic/watercolor painting, wood & stone carving, drawing, pastels & clay sculpture. Rolling reg. $485/twelve, three-hour sessions. 1556 3rd Ave. (87th St.), 212-289-1466. www.fabrizioart.com
FASHION DESIGN TRAINING STUDIO offers courses in fashion drawing, pattern making, draping, sewing & grading. Call for reg., sched. & prices. 39 Ferry St. (McWhorter St.), Newark, NJ, 07105. 973-817-7756. www.fashiondesignts.com
GREENWICH HOUSE POTTERY Ceramics instruction for all ages & skill levels in wheel-throwing, handbuilding, sculpture & technical process. Rates from $50-$445. 16 Jones St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 4th Sts.), 212-242-4106. www.greenwichhousepottery.org
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM See web sight for classes & exhibitions. 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3532. www.guggenheim.org
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY Five- & ten-week photography & digital imaging classes, weekend workshops & seminars. Technical sessions in digital imaging, lighting & esthetic visualization (composition, portraiture, landscape & serial imaging). Darkroom classes in color, b&w, digital media lab. Call for more info. 1114 6th Ave. (43rd St.), 212-857-0001. www.icp.org
JEWELRY ARTS INSTITUTE "Beginner-friendly courses in jewelry making, enameling, chain making & wax-model making, granulation in silver & gold. 2180 B'way (77th St.), 212-362-8633. www.jewelryarts.com
KOHO SCHOOL OF SUMI-E Learn the art of Japanese sumi painting & calligraphy. On going classes feat. beg. & adv. levels. Classes Tues., Weds. & Sun., $275/10-week course. 64 MacDougal St. (Houston St.), 212-673-5190. ^^^
L'ATELIER Figure drawing, incl. gestures & long poses, for artists & arts professionals. Classes Tues. & Weds. Res. req., $15/class. Free trial session. Reg. req. 368 B'way #415 (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-330-8299. www.atelier-rc.com
LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP Nonprofit community-based org. offers classes in printmaking techniques, gilding on paper, Xerox transfer, solar plate etching, silkscreen & more. Classes $105-$410. 59-61 E. 4th St., 6th fl. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-673-5390. www.printshop.org
MANHATTAN GRAPHICS CENTER Eve. & weekend classes in etching, woodcut, monotype, wood block, silkscreen & lithography. Short workshops in printmaking also avail. Rolling reg. Call for prices. 481 Washington St. (betw. Spring & Canal Sts.), 212-219-8783. www.geocities.com/manhattangraphicscenter
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Regularly sched. tours, gallery talks, symposia & lectures. Daily educational programs & events, call for sched. 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710. Group tours, 212-570-3930. www.metmuseum.org
MUD, SWEAT & TEARS POTTERY Beginner & advanced courses in handbuilding & wheel throwing. $350/10 weeks. 654 10th Ave. (46th St.), 212-974-9121.
MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY Advocates for excellence in urban planning, contemporary architecture, historic preservation & public art. Walking tours of Grand Central Terminal, Central Park & the Upper West Sideto name a feware lead by professional architects & historians. $10 & up. Call for full sched. 457 Madison Ave. (51st St.), 212-753-1816. www.mas.org
MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN Craft media, textile printing, box & jewelry making workshops & public lectures. Call for sched. & prices. 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-956-3535. www.madmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Ongoing films, gallery talks, tours, family programs & after-school educational programs for kids. Note: MOMA is now temporarily located in Queens, even though the phone number is the same. Call for sched., 33rd St. (Queens Blvd.), LIC, 212-708-9400. www.moma.org
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Frequent panel discussions, lectures, walking tours & concerts. Call for reg. $7 adults, $4 s.c./child. 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672. www.mcny.org
MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO Seminars, workshops, daily screenings & radio presentations. All classes for kids & adults are ongoing. 25 W. 52nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-621-6800. www.mtr.org
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Two & three year certificates in painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, printmakingplus intensive workshops. Call for reg. & fees. 5 E. 89th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-996-1908. www.nationalacademy.org
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF ART Grad. courses in drawing, painting, printmaking & sculpture. MFA & cont. ed. programs avail., call for reg. 111 Franklin St. (betw. W. B'way & Church St.), 212-966-0300. www.nyaa.edu
NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Branch libraries offer ongoing lectures, films, interviews & discussions w/writers, journalists, artists & people in public life, plus book discussion groups & programs (adult/children). Call local branch for details, 212-930-0800. www.nypl.org
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY Full home-study program in professional photography. Start anytime, monthly payments avail. 2011 E. 43rd St. #2402 (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-867-8260. www.nyip.com
NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL OF DRAWING, PAINTING & SCULPTURE Full-time & part-time programs in drawing, painting & sculpture. Eve. & weekend classes avail. $5,460/semester or $50/class. 8 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-673-6466. www.nyss.org
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM Summer tours, events & exhibitions. Call for times, prices & complete sched. Boerum Pl. (Schermerhorn St.), Bklyn, 718-694-1600. www.transitmuseumeducation.org
OUR NAME IS MUD Learn the techniques of clay sculpting at weekly wheel pottery classes. $280/8 week semester. Classes begin January. 227 W. 29th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.) (three other locations through out Manhattan), 212-904-1171. www.ournameismud.com
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN The over-a-century-old school has been educating students in art & design for five generations. Undergrad, grad & non-degree programs offered. 66 5th Ave. (13th St.), 800-252-0852. www.parsons.edu
P.S. 1 CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER Many ongoing exhibits of contemporary art from U.S. & abroad. Panels, performances, tours & print materials consistently feature working artists instead of educators. Call for info. 22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th Ave.), LIC, 718-784-2084. www.ps1.org
PSA/NAC STUDIO SCHOOL FOR PASTELS Teachers from the Pastel Society of America lead courses in soft pastels (landscapes, still life, portrait & more). Ongoing classes & open reg. $25/session, $250/16 sessions. 15 Gramercy Park S. (20th St.), 212-533-6931. www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS Undergrad programs incl. advertising, animation, fine arts, illustration, interior design & computer art. Also offer grad., cont. ed. & special programs. Call for reg., prices & sched. 209 E. 23rd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-592-2000. www.schoolofvisualarts.edu
SOCIETY OF SCRIBES Calligraphy & related arts. $25-$75/class, $150-$250/series. 212-452-0139. www.societyofscribes.org
STAMPIN' UP Rubber stamping, scrapbook making & paper crafts. $15/2 hr. session. 110 E. 36th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-696-1423. chidesign.stampinup.net
STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM Family & youth programs incl. tours & projects related to current exhibits. 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox & 7th Aves.), 212-864-4500. www.studiomuseuminharlem.org
TRIBECA CLAYWORKS Drawing & clay classes for children & adults. 15 sessions $325, $22 per session. 19 Hudson St. (betw. Duane & Reade Sts.), 212-349-2009.
TURTLE BAY MUSIC SCHOOL Private lessons & small group classes in 20 instruments & voice, plus music theory/history classes, composition lessons, musical theater workshops, cabaret classes & chamber ensembles for students of all ages. Performance opportunities & financial aid avail. Reg. ongoing. 244 E. 52nd St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-753-8811. www.tbms.org ^^^
UNION SQUARE CERAMIC CENTER Beginning to intermediate wheel throwing & hand building classes start every three months, w/next session beginning 5/17. $395/12 week session for children or adults. 7 E. 17th St., 8th fl. (betw. 5th Ave. & B'way), 212-633-2026.
URBAN GLASS Workshops incl. glassblowing, casting, kiln-forming, jewelry & mosaics. Also private lessons $750, $600 w/partner. Call for full sched. & prices. 647 Fulton St. (Rockwell St.), Ft. Greene, 718-625-3685. www.urbanglass.org
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Educational offerings incl. lecture series, gallery talks, films, performances & workshops. Call for reg. & details. 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3676. www.whitney.org ------
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ACADEMY OF MASSAGE Massage therapy & shiatsu technique offered in eight-month program for $5900 each. Shorter classes avail. to professionals & novices. Classes begin 7/14. 401 S. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ 07631. 888-AMT-7898. www.academyofmassage.com
ACADEMY OF NATURAL HEALING Courses in alternative medicine & motivational speaking w/diplomas offered. Areas of study incl. naturopathy, nutrition, herbology, aromatherapy, polarity therapy, spiritual counseling, bodywork & massage. Endorsed by "Wildman" Steve Brill. $197/month for a 27-month full program, or $3,777 if paid in full. 40 W. 72nd St. (betw. Central Park W. & Columbus Ave.), 212-726-1800. www.chihealer.com
ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL OF NEW YORK Affordable classes in alcohol- & substance-abuse counseling. Educational hours towards CASAC. Ongoing reg. $10-$15/class. 352 Park Ave. S., 8th fl. (betw. 25th & 26th Sts.), 212-252-7001 x122. 800-56-sober www.alcoholism.org
ANDERSON'S MARTIAL ARTS Ongoing courses & afterschool programs in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu & kick-boxing. Call for reg. info. $90/month. 35 W. 31st St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 10th fl., 212-714-0632. www.andersonsmartialarts.com
AREA YOGA STUDIO Vinyasa, ashtanga, prenatal, foundations & open yoga. Classes ongoing, $15/single session, multi-class cards available. 275 Smith St. (betw. Degraw & Sackett Sts.), Bklyn, 718-522-1906. www.areabrooklyn.com
ASTRAL FITNESS Full-service health club offers tai kwon do. On-site juice bar, tanning center & child-care center. Call for membership info. 5500 B'way (230th St.), Bronx, 718-561-2200. www.astralfitness1.com
ATELIER ESTHETIQUE Day/evening courses for waxing & esthetics license plus advanced esthetics course incl. facial techniques, microdermabrasion, waxing & reflexology. Classes begin 9/3. $6100/600 hr. course, call for more prices. 386 Park Ave. S. (betw. 27th & 28th Sts.), 800-626-1242 x22. aeinstitute.net
ATMANANDA YOGA CENTER Workshops on ceremonial healing, lymphasizing, tarot reading, performance art & breath awareness. Classes begin Sept. 9. $25/session. 552 B'way (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-420-0184. www.bway.net/~breathe/CLASSES.html
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY Free weekly tai chi classes at two locations in Lower Manhattanplus free inline skating lessons. Also several art classes for kids & adults. Call for more info. & class times/locations. 2 South End Ave. (betw. 3rd & W. Thames Sts.), 212-267-9700. www.bpcparks.org
BE YOGA Daily drop-in yoga classes, kids courses, teacher training programs & workshops. Also one-on-one classes avail. in & out of group classes. Follows Ishta style of yoga, which incorporates viniyoga, ashtanga & iyengar styles. $20/class, plus several class packages. Three Manhattan locations & Westchester, 212-935-9642. www.beyoga.com
BHAVA YOGA CENTER Booming community-serving center in E. Village offers classes integrating vinyasa & ashtanga techniques by trained instructors. Drop-in classes, open reg. $14/class. 638 E. 6th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-254-1384. www.bhavayoga.com
BIKRAM WILLIAMSBURG All levels welcome. $10 intro. special for 10 days unlimited classes. 108 N. 7th St. (betw. Berry & Whythe Sts.), Bklyn, 718-218-9556. www.bikramwilliamsburg.com
BIKRAM YOGA CHELSEA Multiple yoga classes daily w/special intro. package of $20 for 7 consecutive days. Call for other memberships & single class fees/times. 250 W. 26th St., 3rd Fl. (8th Ave.), 212-929-9052. www.bikramyogachelsea.com
BODY EVOLUTION Courses in Pilates, gyrotonics, yoga, massage & acupuncture. Plus get certification to teach gyrotonics. $1600. 221 2nd Ave. (betw. 13th & 14th Sts.), 212-228-4202. www.bodyevolutions.com
BOND STREET DOJO Training in Aikido, traditional Japanese martial arts, empty hand & weapons training. Watch two classes before joining, but reg. year-round. $85/month. 49 Bond St. (betw. Lafayette St. & Bowery), 212-477-0899. www.bondstreet.org
CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CENTER Capoeira beginning & advanced, child/ adult classes available. Open reg.; classes Tues. & Thurs. at 7:30. $20/two trial classes. 107 Suffolk St. (Rivington St.), 212-677-2203. www.afrobrazilarts.org
CHAKRA 17 COMPREHENSIVE HEALING ARTS CENTER Nutritional consultation, food combining, colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, "B.E.S.T.," structural integration, cranio-sacral therapy, facial rejuvenation, reiki & massage. $80-$150 per session. 212-679-6576 for midtown location. www.chakra17.com
CHURCH STREET BOXING GYM Get in shape while learning how to kickbox or box. Evening classes for both men & women & children. General membership, $65/month. Membership w/instruction, $140/month, four-week non-membership classes also available, $199. 25 Park Pl., basement (betw. Church St. & B'way), 212-571-1333. www.nyboxinggym.com
DHARMA YOGA CENTER Daily drop-in yoga classes for all levels & all ages. Also, purification classes & psychic development, teacher training, retreats. Call for sched. & prices. 297 3rd Ave. (23rd St.), 212-889-8160. www.dharmayogacenter.com ^^^
FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE NY State massage certification awarded on completion of holistic, experiential massage program. Rolling adm. w/financial aid avail. tuition $10,500. Accepting apps. now for Jan. 5. 1251 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY, 607-272-9024. www.flsm.com
GLEASONS GYM, INC. Boxing courses throughout the year. $70/month. 83 Front St., 2nd fl. (betw. Front & Main Sts.), 718-797-2872. www.gleasonsgym.net
GABRIELLE ROTH'S 5 RHYTHMS "Spiritually inspired trance dance." Bi-monthly workshops in Connecticut & Long Island. $15, $10 st. Call for locations: 917-604-8456. www.gabrielleroth.com
HANSON FITNESS Exclusive one-on-one personal training at three locations. $1100/20 sessions. 63 Greene St. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-431-7682. 826 B'way (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 212-982-2233. 132 Perry St. (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-741-2000.
HIGH VIBE HEALTH & HEALING Ongoing workshops & lectures in nutrition & food prep incl. fasting & detox, raw food prep, family nutrition & more. Upcoming events. Call for cost & times. 85 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-777-6645, 888-554-6645. www.highvibe.com
HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE OF YOGA SCIENCE & PHILOSOPHY Seminars & workshops in hatha yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, breathing, relaxation & vegetarian cooking. Call for dates & times. $15/class, $12/members. 78 5th Ave. (13th St.), 212-243-5995, 877-742-6844. www.himalayanyoga.org
INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION Flexible eight-month nutrition program yields holistic health counselor certificate. 120 W. 41st St., 2nd fl. (betw. B'way & 6th Aves.), 212-730-5433. www.integrativenutrition.com
INTEGRAL YOGA INSTITUTE Hatha yoga, prenatal yoga, meditation, beginner level yoga. Day/eve. teacher training & vegetarian cooking. Prices vary, call for free guide. 227 W. 13th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-929-0586. www.iyiny.com
IYENGAR YOGA INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Instruction in tradition of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar incl. strength & stamina, flexibility, balance, concentration & meditation. Free intro courses & drop-in classes 7 days/week plus workshops. Class prices vary, series rates avail. 27 W. 24th St. #800 (betw. B'way & 6th Ave.), 212-691-9642. www.iyengarnyc.org
JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY "Beyond the Basics" all-day seminar on 5/16. $46-$60. 15 E. 16th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-294-8326. www.jgsny.org
JOYOUS LIFE ENERGY CENTER Hatha, kripalu, vinyasa yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates mat, kundalini. Reg. ongoing. $10/class. 119 W. 23rd. St. #700 (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-352-9910. www.joyouslifeenergycenter.com
THE KABBALAH CENTRE Learn how to use the power of Kabbalah in your life. A variety of courses, seminars & lectures throughout the fall provide insight into life,& self. 155 E. 48th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-644-0025. For other nation wide locations see: www.kabbalah.com
KANE SCHOOL OF CORE INTEGRATION Courses & workshops in Pilates, gyrotonic & physical therapy, plus Pilates teacher training &certification/bodywork continuing ed. Rolling reg., call for sched. 7 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & 5th Ave.), 212-463-8308. www.kaneschool.com
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