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Poetry Path and Practice
Kyle Erickson, former high-school English Teacher (Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences), is leading a workshop for poets of all ages. Every person has poetry in their hearts, regardless of whether or not they know it. Walk in, grab a pen, and have fun!
Tam o'Shanter and the Ghost of Robert Burns
Celebration of Robert Burns' Birthday: Tam o'Shanter and the Ghost of Robert Burns Join us on Burns Night for some ghostly tales of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet who was also a rowdy, drinking womanizer. We'll start the evening with a short reading of Burns' ghostly poem Tam o'Shanter "where ghosts and owls nightly cry" then we'll discuss the life of Robert Burns, as well as the after-life and hauntings of Robert Burns.
Letterfolding Workshop
There's more than one way to fold an envelope. Sure, you could just write your letter, put it in an envelope and send it off in the mail, but why not learn some letterfolding tricks? In Victorian England, letters were folded in a variety of ways to conserve paper, incorporating the envelope into the letter itself. The Chinese also developed letterfolding techniques from Origami. There are many different things which can be used as postcards. ...
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Create Your 2016 Website & App Prototype, Easily
Have you ever wanted to be able to share that app or website idea that you haven’t been able to stop thinking about? You can draw it, but now you can bring it to life. Make your images talk together, showing how your idea would work in real life, using the latest, free prototyping tools.
Origins of the Greek Gods
Origins of the Greek Gods traces the Olympians back to their beginnings in the Ukraine, the Caucasus, Asia Minor and the Middle East. this class summarizes the comparative mythology literature, drawing on evidence ranging from Hittite Cuneiform and Linear B tablets to Lithuanian songs and Circassian folk tales, to trace these great mythological figures are far back as we can. We're all familiar with ancient Greek deities such as Zeus, Poseidon,...
Short Form for Long Form Improvisers
In short form improvisation, the game is already set, so you need to focus on new characters, new scene starts, and new ways to drive a scene. Join experienced improv coach, Mike Gregorek (UCB, ComedySportz, Magnet, PIT) for a fun, but challenging improv journey to find new and interesting ways to play and find the comedy in reality of any improv scene.
Using Improv to Strengthen Sales & Presentation Skills
Enjoy an informative and interactive afternoon with April Jaffe, business-growth consultant and president of Raise Your Game. In this class you will get an introduction to the concepts and principals of improv and the impact it has on closing more sales and making effective presentations. Learn how to present with confidence and clarity to impact your audience. April will guide you through a series of interactive exercises followed by discussions...
Intro to Improv
Come learn the basics of long form improvisation technique in this fun and laid back workshop! In this introductory class, we will focus on the principals of building two person scenes through the concept of "Yes, and". By the end of the workshop you'll be equipped with the tools and confidence to jump onstage and perform grounded, hilarious scenes at any jam or show. No experience necessary!
The Dos and Don'ts Of Social Networking
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Do you have a YouTube channel with a tiny number of views? Do you want to take your small business and build it into a big network? Are you a performer looking for something better than a headshot? Former Google employee Chris Chan Roberson will immerse you in all things social by sharing his tips, quick guides, how-tos, secrets, and practical applications for Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and more! After this 3 hour workshop...
$15
Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion
Join filmmaker Matthew Silva for a screening of his 2015 documentary Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion. This film tells the story of Philip Johnson's New York State Pavilion during the glory days of the fair, and chronicles its demise over the past 50 years. The film details its post-fair use as a 60's concert venue and 70's roller rink, including the years of neglect and recent growing advocacy efforts. Stay for a Q&A session with...
Walking and Talking About Queens
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Have you ever wondered how a place got the name Flushing? Or why some people think Ridgewood is in Brooklyn? Which Queens parks are comparable to Central Park? And exactly what did the Astors have to do with Astoria? If you’re curious about such knowledge, here is your crash course in all things Queens -- taught mostly through walking tours. Our final class will be an Astoria walking tour that begins and ends at Q.E.D., where we'll have...
$20
Queens: Mobsters, Murderers, and Serial Killers
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
When people think of Queens they think of cemeteries, the Mets and Archie Bunker. But little do they know its home to mobsters, murders and serial killers. Join us on Sunday, January 24th for a very special lecture from NYC Adventure Tour's own Ike Ilkiw.
$10
Klassical Music: Spotlight on Keyboards
Through photos, sound recordings, & videos, organist & harpsichordist Nancy Kito presents a brief overview of the keyboard instruments of classical music, all in a non-stuffy, non-intimidating atmosphere. You've SEEN a piano but what the heck is a harpsichord? (you know, that thing Lurch plays) and how does a pipe organ differ from a piano (and did you know that it's not just a church instrument?). Other burning questions...
Beer: The Ultimate Muse
During this creative writing class, you will develop unique characters based on the flavors of the four beers we will be drinking. This is great for all levels of writers and a fun way to unlock your creativity. Bring a pen and your tastebuds! Note: Cost of beer flight included in price of class.
Self Defense
Join QED and Unlimited Body NY for a special self defense class! Self Defense is a means to protect yourself from physical confrontation. Learning to defend yourself does not mean learning to engage in physical confrontation. Its purpose is simply to physically protect yourself when and only when your well -being is being physically threatened. This martial arts self defense class will show you how to defend yourself in real life situations using...
Inner Monologues: Parents and Parenting
An evening of essays on being or having parents followed by a signing for the book Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming, by Raquel D'Apice.
Juggling for Beginners
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of basic juggling pattern called a "cascade". Most people can learn the cascade within a half hour. If time allows then we will move on to basic tricks. If anyone is needing intermediate instruction, we can definitely tackle that as well. The point of the instruction is to learn the skills to efficiently build the proper muscle memory needed for foundation juggling. Juggling props will be provided....
Songwriting 101
This interactive songwriting workshop is geared toward both aspiring and practicing songwriters, with a focus on crafting lyrics. Together we will investigate techniques and tricks for generating inspiration and working through creative blocks, and will explore a variety of tools and approaches for making new songs from scratch.
Lather On Presents a Soapmaking Workshop for Kids
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Using a method called "melt & pour," you will create your very own bars of all-natural vegan soap to keep for yourself or give as gifts to friends. Students will be divided into groups to create their own small batches of soap. Advance signup required. Price of class includes 2 bars of soap to keep!
$45
Midcentury Stereopanorama
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Midcentury Stereopanorama with Eric Drysdale: Look and see the 1950s in 3-D! For the last 20 years, writer and comedian Eric Drysdale has been collecting photographs from the 1950s taken by amateurs with the Stereo Realist 3-dimensional camera system. This remarkable technology was something like the ‘50s version of virtual reality, pairing Kodak’s Kodachrome film with a precision viewer to deliver uncannily realistic, full-color, three-dimensional...
$20
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