Fall Gathers
Voice
Over
Oct 22
The voice of a character expresses its emotions and identity so much that the voice itself guides what an animator will draw. In this Gather, we’ll …
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Architectural
Walk
Nov 01
Come cultivate the art of the city walk. Most New Yorkers pass places all the time without any knowledge of their context: either historical or …
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Feedback as
Creative Alchemy
Nov 06
Feedback doesn’t have to feel like a punch in the gut, or a performance review. For progressive creatives, feedback is one of the most powerful (and …
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Transforming
Typography
Nov 18
Letters can become prisons of sound and meaning, but once freed from those constraints, their forms can transform freely. Transformation of …
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Art
Collecting
TBD
We all encounter art throughout our lives, but becoming a patron of the arts can be intimidating. Where do we even begin? And why should we? In this …
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Art to
Exhibition
TBD
Both young and experienced creatives alike are often overwhelmed when navigating the nuances of the fine art scene. The art world can leave people …
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Avatar
Painting
TBD
We all long to be seen and recognized. And there’s always an occasion to celebrate the people (and pets) in your life. In this Gather, we’ll create a …
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Meditational
Calligraphy
TBD
Writing a letter by hand can create a deeper connection to the text, to the reader, and to oneself. In this Gather, we will cover the basic letter …
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Wreath
Design
TBD
12/13/2024 Holiday Edition: This December join Gather at the Manette Flower Co. Studio for an evening of festive fun and holiday wreath-making! We …
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Floral
Design
TBD
In many cultures the exchange of flowers is a form of communication and an expression of our bond to each other and to nature. But floral symbolism …
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Tea
Formulation
TBD
There are many kinds of herbalism. But there’s greater healing potency when there’s thoughtfulness and care that goes into making unique blends for …
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Ikebana
TBD
Flowers bring the beauty of the natural world inside. And Ikebana—the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging—allows us to play with movement, …
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Playful
Mark Making
TBD
When a wash of ink spreads across the paper in an unanticipated way, we can become the creator of an exquisitely made mark. This kind of encounter …
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Acting Tools for
Everyday
TBD
When acting, one must get out of the way for something new to arise. An actor strips away pretense and puts the self aside to honor the character and …
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Interpretative
Dreams
TBD
However dreams come to us—whether it’s divine communication or merely neurons firing for subconscious thought—there are moments in time when dreams …
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Modern
Kintsugi NY
TBD
The art of Kintsugi embodies new beauty made through imperfections. It’s an artistry of mending broken pieces, symbolically representing how …
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Expressive
Poetics
TBD
In a poem, we don’t need to have the answers or know all the pieces of a story. In fact, a poem can help us say things we didn’t have words for, can …
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Power
of Scent
TBD
We’re constantly surrounded by smell. A scent can instantly transport us elsewhere—to another place, another time, a strong emotion, a memory. And …
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STRATEGY +
DESIGN THINKING
TBD
Do you have an idea—a product, a brand, a movement—but not know how to begin? In this Gather, we’ll explore how strategy and design work together, …
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Suminagashi
Paper Marbling
TBD
Making marbled paper using ink, water, breath, and paper can connect us to the nature of life, art, and creative practice. In this Gather experience, …
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Unearthing
Your Book
TBD
Writing a book starts with a single idea. But clarifying writing goals and navigating the road to publishing can be an overwhelming, confusing, and …
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Joyful
Water + Color
TBD
Water is something every child loves playing with. And when we paint with watercolor, we slow down—we layer water and colors to reveal what’s going …
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Zine
Making
TBD
Unfolding New York: DIY Zine Archives In this hands-on workshop, participants will create zines that serve as personal archives of New York …
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