Artistic expression can take the form of a vibrant painting, a stunning sculpture, or front-yard hedges trimmed into the shape of longing. Let creativity blossom with today's Groupon to the Brooklyn Artists Gym. Choose from the following options:
- For $29, you get one three- to four-hour workshop for one (a $60 value).
- For $49, you get one three- to four-hour workshop for two (a $120 value).
- For $70, you get a one-month open-studio membership (a $199 value).
The recently renovated atelier at Brooklyn Artists Gym nurtures creative impulses with shared workspace and a colorful array of classes. Small groups of up to 10 gather for two-dimensional instruction in traditional substances such as watercolor, oil, and charcoal, or explorations in mixed-media projects to create digital art that doesn't involve mosaics of HAL. Delve into artful replication with DIY Silkscreening intensives, whose $40 additional materials fee covers each student's own reusable screen, squeegee, and other sundries to extend creation ad infinitum. Hands may use the shop's machines to develop a vocabulary of basic stitches and techniques during Sewing 101, or employ nimble fingers to craft a diary that fits perfectly into their palms with Intro to Book Making.
An open-studio membership includes anytime access to the 4,000-square-foot studio, as well as a private locker for supplies and an area to dry canvases that work up a sweat after sparring with muses. Artists hone their vision or seek inspiration from live models that grace figure-drawing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and share their aesthetic by organizing shows at BAG's adjacent gallery.
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The Groupon Guide to: Drawing for Beginners
Great artists aren't born with the ability to turn a blank piece of paper into a museum-worthy work; they develop their mastery only after undergoing a finger-lengthening surgical procedure that provides more control of the pen. If you want to test the water before opting for a risky surgery, here are some tips to help you start drawing:
- Grip the pen firmly to force the ink to cascade onto the page, where you can spread it around with a popsicle stick or a finger.
- Choose an object that won't be difficult to illustrate, such as a banana or misshapen circle with some lines coming out of it.
- Carry a notebook and pen wherever you go—you'll need them to write down the names of things you might want to draw later.
- When drawing a live subject, such as a bird gnawing on a mini cigar, ensure the subject remains still by feeding it overripe bananas, which cause temporary paralysis. If that doesn't work, trace a photo.
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