Brokelyn

Learn Henna body art from Kenzi at the Brooklyn Skillshare

Where can you learn the art of “uncooking,” how to brew kombucha and some new massage techniques? At the first annual Brooklyn Skillshare, this Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Gowanus Studio Space (166 7th St., between 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.) We’re also looking forward to DIY Electronics, infused-liquor-making lessons and the 13 other amazing skills being taught by local artists, teachers and students throughout the day-long sharing bonanza. The idea behind the share is to foster a reciprocal learning community in Brooklyn, and learning’s definitely the theme of the day. Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation. Breakfast and lunch are included. The day starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs straight to the 7 p.m. closing party sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery. More info. here.

A DIY boat, Courtesy of Gowanus Studio Space.

You don’t see many things that cost $90 on Brokelyn (unless it’s surgery or an apartment), but this thing sounds kooky in an utterly charming way: a three-day boat-building workshop this weekend at the Gowanus Studio Space. It’s being put together by an alternative-y sounding bunch of folks who promise that you can, and will, build a humble but cute sea-worthy vessel like the one pictured in two-and-a-half days. Read the rest of this entry »