DUMBO ARTS CENTER

2012-02-12T13:28:00.000-08:00

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement

Sunday, February 26, 10 AM-1PM

Course Fee: $85 | $80 for DAC Members
(includes $40 materials fee)

**Please register in advance by calling 718-694-0831 or by visiting http://www.dumboartscenter.org/Ikebana.html

Workshop takes place at 111 Front Street, Ste. 212, Brooklyn, NY

Chase away the winter grays and learn the basics of Ikebana from artists Lily Pu and E. Maye Smith-Beauchamp in this 2.5 hour workshop. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. In Ikebana, the whole of the flower is considered (blooms, leaves and stems) in union with the environment. Emphasizing line, shape and form, Ikebana is a minimal, asymmetrical style of flower arrangement.This class is presented in conjunction with Aeron Bergman and Alejandra Salinas' exhibition at DAC. Lily Pu created a live Ikebana performance as part of the opening reception

2012-02-12T13:27:00.000-08:00

WORKSHOP: Songwriting for Artists with Eric Lindley

Wednesday, February 29, 7 PM-10PM.
Course Fee: $15 | $12 for DAC Members

**Please register in advance here or by calling 718-694-0831
or by visiting: http://www.dumboartscenter.org/SongWriting.html

Workshop takes place at 111 Front Street, Ste. 212, Brooklyn, NY

This workshop will explore songwriting through an artistic lens for people with a broad range of musical background, from people who have never picked up an instrument, to those who have been playing for years. Basic and essential ideas such as melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics and song structure will be discussed in terms as they relate to the bigger ideas in songs, and how they fit in to larger musical landscapes.

Sneak Peak at art from Robby Herbst's upcoming show

2012-01-26T08:15:00.000-08:00

Robby Herbst, Untitled (New Pyramid), Gouache and Water Color on paper, detail, 2011

Opening on Feb 10, 6 PM: Robby Herbst: New Pyramids for the Capitalist System