The Window Seat School

23/01/2019

Sign up for a course on drawing, creative mindfulness, or art appreciation at The Window Seat School in Greenpoint, Brooklyn! No experience with art needed. Get $15 off with promo code: WINDOWSEAT through 2/1.

Click through to learn more or sign up:
https://www.claramcclenon.com/classlist/

The Window Seat School
250 Greenpoint Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222

Seeing, Being, Drawing
An introduction to drawing as mindfulness practice
Tuesdays, 2/5 - 3/26, 6-7:30pm or 8-9:30pm
Instructor: Clara McClenon
$235

Drawing can open the door to a calmer, more connected way of seeing the world. By practicing simple strategies for quieting the mind and focusing attention, we’ll play with easing into and enjoying the experience of drawing. You liked drawing when you were little and you can fall in love with it again—no matter your recent experience!

A Way of Looking
Enjoying and Understanding Visual Art
Wednesdays, 2/6 - 3/27, 7-8:30pm
Instructor: Mary Ayling
$235

Have you ever felt unsure about how to “get” art? Or like you were just missing something when it comes to looking at it? In this art appreciation class for all levels, you’ll learn how to richly experience, contemplate, and discuss the art you encounter is museums, galleries, and beyond! Art speaks to us. Come learn how to listen!L

23/01/2019

Drawing ✍🏻 is a meditation in action. Come learn more about drawing as a mindfulness practice in our course “Seeing, Being, Drawing.”

https://www.claramcclenon.com/seeingbeingdrawing

Seeing, Being, Drawing
An Introduction to Drawing as Mindfulness Practice

Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm or Tuesdays 8-9:30pm
February 5th - March 26th, 2019 (8 weeks)
Instructor: Clara McClenon
$235.00

Vision is our dominant sense— it feeds directly into our thinking and feeling. Scrolling, swiping, tapping, we look at endless streams of images. But when was the last time you really stopped to see?

In this 8-week class, you’ll learn how drawing can open the door to a calmer, more connected way of seeing the world. By practicing simple strategies for quieting the mind and focusing attention, we’ll play with easing into and enjoying the experience of drawing. At the end of the course you’ll have the foundation for your own practice of cultivating awareness and delighting in the wonder of the world. (We won’t worry about making “nice looking” or realistic finished pieces.) I’ll provide simple tools (paper, pencils) and walk with you each step of the way.

Please know that no “talent” is required! You liked drawing when you were little and you can fall in love with it again—no matter your recent experience.

Location:
250 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

~ 5m walk from Greenpoint Ave G Stop.

On B24 bus line

Class is on the 4th Floor. Unfortunately no elevator is available.

Class Info:
Materials Provided

Class occurs on 4th floor of 4th floor walk-up

This class is for adults

All levels of experience welcome!

23/01/2019

Art is for everyone! Come gain confidence in looking at and talking about art in our course “A Way of Looking: Enjoying and Understanding Visual Art."

Link to more info and sign up here:
https://www.claramcclenon.com/a-way-of-looking

The Window Seat School
250 Greenpoint Ave
Brooklyn, NY

Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
February 6th - March 27th, 2019 (8 weeks)
Instructor: Mary Ayling

“Art is the highest form of hope,” was a sentiment first expressed by German painter, Gerhard Richter, highlighting art’s ability to provide solace and comfort to humanity. Art speaks to us. But how do we listen? How do we have a conversation with it, about it? How do we experience its promise of hope? In this 8-week art appreciation course you’ll learn to enjoy and understand the language of art.

Through a mix of lectures and hands-on activities we will explore topics including:

- Why people make art

- The relationship between artist and audience

- How to approach the meaning of art

- Themes of art as seen through Art History.

Throughout the class, you will also learn about the vocabulary, methods, and materials used by artists. We will practicing looking art to help you get the most out of your visits to museums and galleries. You’ll also learn skills to confidently talk about art. You’ll leave the course feeling better equipped to richly experience, contemplate, and discuss the art you encounter at museums, galleries, and beyond!

No previous art experience is required for this course, just a curious mind and an enjoyment of the visual world! This art appreciation class is for anyone who wants to enjoy looking at art more.

23/01/2019

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Check this out! Research shows that drawing is the most effective way to learn. Just another reason to take our introductory drawing course "Seeing, Being, Drawing." 😀

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22/01/2019

There are still spots available for "Seeing, Being, Drawing", The Window Seat School's introductory course on drawing as a mindfulness practice!

Click here for more info and to sign-up!
https://www.claramcclenon.com/seeingbeingdrawing

Tuesdays, 2/5 - 3/26, 6-7:30pm or 8-9:30pm
250 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

$235 for 8-Class Course

Vision is our dominant sense— it feeds directly into our thinking and feeling. Scrolling, swiping, tapping, we look at endless streams of images. But when was the last time you really stopped to see?

In this 8-week class, you’ll learn how drawing can open the door to a calmer, more connected way of seeing the world. By practicing simple strategies for quieting the mind and focusing attention, we’ll play with easing into and enjoying the experience of drawing. At the end of the course you’ll have the foundation for your own practice of cultivating awareness and delighting in the wonder of the world. (We won’t worry about making “nice looking” or realistic finished pieces.) I’ll provide simple tools (paper, pencils) and walk with you each step of the way.

No “talent” is required! You liked drawing when you were little and you can fall in love with it again—no matter your recent experience

22/01/2019

Sign-up is open now for "A Way of Looking"! In this 8-week art appreciation course you’ll learn to enjoy and understand the language of art.

Click the link for more info and sign-up!
https://www.claramcclenon.com/a-way-of-looking

Wednesdays, 2/6 - 3/27, 7-8:30pm
250 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

$235 for 8-class course

Through a mix of lectures and hands-on activities we will explore topics including:

- Why people make art

- The relationship between artist and audience

- How to approach the meaning of art

- Themes of art as seen through Art History.

Throughout the class, you will also learn about the vocabulary, methods, and materials used by artists. We will practicing looking art to help you get the most out of your visits to museums and galleries. You’ll also learn skills to confidently talk about art. You’ll leave the course feeling better equipped to richly experience, contemplate, and discuss the art you encounter at museums, galleries, and beyond!

No previous art experience is required for this course, just a curious mind and an enjoyment of the visual world! This art appreciation class is for anyone who wants to enjoy looking at art more.

22/01/2019

Art speaks to us. But how do we listen? Come learn how in our class “A Way of Looking” taught by .c.willette. It’s for anyone who want to get the most of galleries, museums, and more! Link to course info in bio ->
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21/01/2019

Drawing gives you a new way to see the world! Check out our class “Seeing, Being, Drawing.” Its a great intro course for anyone who wants to enjoy drawing more 🌝 no art experience needed! Link to class description in bio ->

20/01/2019

Art is for everyone. You deserve to feel confident talking about it! Check out our class “A Way of Looking” for a fun introduction to art appreciation. Link in bio -> .

20/01/2019

Do you have trouble sitting still to meditate? Drawing can be a great form of active meditation! Our “Seeing, Being, Drawing” class will introduce you to drawing as a mindfulness practice. More info in link in bio -> .

20/01/2019

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20/01/2019

What is art? Come learn in “A Way of Looking” our new art appreciation class for all levels. You deserve to feel confident talking about art! 💕Link to courses in bio .
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