Q.E.D. is an after-school space for adults, offering a wide range of affordable classes and shows including arts and crafts, stand-up comedy, tastings, DIY projects, poetry slams, game nights, walking tours, storytelling, gardening, and improv. Created by Queens resident Kambri Crews, Q.E.D. aims to provide a fun and creative environment for learning and laughter, bringing the community together.
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Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Learn to needle felt! This relatively new fiber art has been gaining popularity in the craft world, appealing to both veteran and novice crafters. Needle felting uses special barbed needles to sculpt un-spun wool into three-dimensional objects. In this 2.5 hour class you will learn basic techniques and walk away with your own miniature creation as well as essential supplies to continue felting at home! Outside food & drinks are not allowed....
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Mike Sacks, Vanity Fair editor and author of four humor books, teaches a workshop on humor writing for print and how to get published. Advanced purchase is mandatory. Bonus: Two of Mike's heralded books are on sale in the QED bookshop.
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Please join us for the advanced beginner class of swing dancing and Lindy Hop!! If you are familiar with 6 count moves with triple & single steps as well as 8 count moves such as Swing Out, you are welcome to join the advanced beginner level. We will rotate partners frequently during the lesson so you will instantly make lots of new friends!! You will have a chance to mingle and dance with each other and try out all the new moves ...
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Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
This one-hour class and practice session will focus on the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and discussions about Deaf culture taught by Kambri Crews, a hearing child of deaf adults (known by the acronym "CODA" in the Deaf community). You will learn the ABC's and basics of finger spelling, a bit about Deaf culture (why the capital "D" sometimes and lowercase "d" other times?), and how to communicate using hands,...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
The borough of Queens has seen many historical and geographical changes throughout its illustrious history. Marshlands, woods, and farms gave way to factories, thriving communities, and the nation's premier arterial highway system. Queens: Then & Now offers a rare historical look at New York City's largest borough, featuring many never-before-seen images that document the amazing changes it has experienced since it became a part of the...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
The Art of Selfies is a small group exploration of self-expression in a safe, welcoming space. Agnes will introduce techniques, theories, perspectives and diverse examples of self portraiture and everyday selfie-taking. We will engage with props and digital apps to help you discover new ways of visualizing yourself. Through this workshop, you will come away with a renewed confidence and strong command of how to take an awesome selfie that...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Being a freelancer means dealing with many different aspects of career, aside from the practical trade skills. This class will cover the basics of working as a freelancer, with an emphasis on the creative fields. The lecture discusses topics such as health insurance, taxes, getting work, dealing with clients and more. Personal stories and life lessons will be shared, as well as time for Q&A at the end.
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Chef and comedian Vicki Ferentinos will teach you the process of making both fresh ricotta and fresh mozzarella. We will also learn to make cannoli shells and filling using our freshly made ricotta as well as grilled pizza with our freshly made mozzarella. Hands-on class where you get to take home your creations! Cost per student includes supply costs and please
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Taught by Social Media professional, Sue Funke. This is crash course on how to best use social media for your brand. Learn which social media platforms can help leverage your small business or personal brand. We'll also go over best practices and tips on how to best utilize Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat.
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
An introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning. We’ll be doing exercises meant to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire cartoons in the single-panel format. If we do this right, you’ll walk out with a stack of beginnings and ideas for comics that you’re excited about. If we do it wrong, I’ll be left tied to a pole covered in gasoline out in the desert somewhere. Worried about your drawing skills, or lack thereof?...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Every 1st Monday of the month, join Akemi from Swing Dance Astoria as she leads this fun class and social about all things swing dance! Come early for a special pre-class happy hour just for the dancers (that's you!) starting at 6:30. The first portion of each event begins with some expert instruction on the basics of swing dancing. She will teach special topics that we usually don't have time for during our regular Monday classes. No...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Non-fiction books (anything from memoir, pop culture, true crime and self-help) are sold to publishers on the basis of a proposal which is a 20-50 page document pitching the book’s content and marketability and is supplemented by sample chapters. You write the proposal before you actually write the book. Taught by the owner and published author, Kambri Crews, the workshop will cover these parts of a proposal: overview (the basic idea), market...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Too old to get away with a macaroni picture frame as that adorable homemade present? Come learn to crochet! We'll start out by making a scarf that you can give away for the holidays (or keep for yourself). You'll leave class with your own crochet hook and the skein of yarn to keep the project going. During class we'll cover the basics: chain stitch, working in rows, single crochet, double crochet, and changing colors. Plus, when you sign...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
In this series, we will work on 6 count footwork with triple steps. 6 count footwork is an integral part of Lindy Hop (the original form of swing dancing). It involves shuffling your feet, moving and turning to the swinging rhythm of big band music. We will rotate partners frequently during the lesson so you will instantly make lots of new friends!! You will have a chance to mingle and dance with each other and try out all the new moves to...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
CPR: 10:00 - 1:00 PM Learn the basics of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED - that machine that shocks the heart back to life!), and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. The focus on this class is to give you confidence to get involved in cardiac emergencies. The sooner the victim gets help, the higher their chances are for survival. FIRST AID: 1:30...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Dr. Martina Mrongovius is the Director of the "Center for the Holographic Arts" (HoloCenter). She will share her extensive knowledge of holography, display some examples of holograms, demonstrate how holograms are made, and answer your questions about this fascinating art form. Learn about the HoloCenter's artist programs and Summer Museum on Governors Island.
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
The NYC Commission on Human Rights enforces the NYC Human Rights Law, which protects New Yorkers against discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodation, bias-based profiling, and discriminatory harassment. Join @AstoriaAllyAlliance and the @NYCCHR for a Free hour and a half-long class covering your rights and what you can do if you are discriminated against. Important Things to Note: AAA encourages the purchase of two drinks...
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Instructor Hanna Salim will cover a brief history of henna tattoos, teach you the basics of tattoo design and help you with handling a henna cone. Cost of class includes materials!
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
This four-hour course covers the basics of screenwriting, from premise to outline to finished draft. Plus tips on building a career and maintaining a consistent work ethic. And your instructor will share his own story of how a self-taught guy with no connections got to make a Hollywood movie with major stars. Students of all levels are welcome.
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Students in this class will learn basic relief printing techniques, creating their own linoleum block stamp from design to carving to printing. Everyone will go home with their own unique stamp, an edition of prints and info on how to continue the printing at home! Please Note: Price includes materials. Advance sign up required.
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