Your name on LDBA's contributors page thanking you for your support and love.

An LDBA postcard mailed to your address with a hand written note thanking you for your support and love. Also your name on the LDBA contributor webpage.

Kid's LDBA T-shirt. An organic cotton T-shirt with our LDBA logo. You will also receive a special, custom postcard that your kids can color in themselves. child size s, m, l (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

An organic cotton Tshirt with our LDBA logo. Available in adult sizes S, M, L. You will also receive our LDBA postcard thanking you for your love and support. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

An organic cotton Tote bag with our LDBA logo. One size. You will also receive our LDBA postcard thanking you for your love and support. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

ALL THREE. Both the tote and and a kid or adult sized T, plus a custom LDBA postcard designed by Christopher David Ryan!!! (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

You Be the Arrow. Anna Sheffield of Bing Bang Jewelry fame came up with these adorable studs for LDBA. One is an arrow head made out of rose-gold, and the other is a silver feather. With this reward you will also receive an LDBA postcard thanking you for your support. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

Twin arrow rings made by Anna Sheffield for LDBA. You will receive 2 rings, (size 6) a bronze arrow head ring and a southwestern arrow design twin ring in silver. Anna and I both come from New Mexico, and we had a lot of fun selecting this reward. With this reward you will also receive an LDBA postcard thanking you for your support. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

Artist's Guide to Brooklyn. You will receive one of 15 artist's guides to Brooklyn , I have chosen these artists to give me their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and explore in Brooklyn. This guide includes a copy of a watercolor map of Brooklyn, painted by Sara Moffat, founder of LDBA. (The guide also fits into the Midori Travelers Notebook!) Artists include Lisa Mayock, Jules De Balincourt, Anna Dunn, Christopher Harth, Lena Corwin, Stephanie Halmos, Chris Bear, Ben Younger, Julia Ziegler-Haynes, Brian Ferry, Anna Sheffield, Perry Chen, Jeff Halmos, Bill Phelps, and Peter Droste. You will also receive an LDBA tote bag! (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

Super Secret Screen Print, limited edition of 25, signed & numbered, created exclusively for LDBA by Maine-based graphic artist Christopher David Ryan. Check out his websites (www.atmostheory.com and www.cdryan.com) and fall in love with his work. Then, wait by your mailbox to receive your prize! (Oh, yeah, CDR, as he's affectionately referred to, is also a part of More & Co., the team who designed the LDBA logo. www.alittlemorelikethis.com). (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Darwin studies with Sara Moffat; Botanical illustration. In this 90 minute class, you will study and dissect a plant, flower or mushroom and draw/paint the components of both exterior and interior of the species. You will also learn the latin name for your object and it's parts, as well as the evolutionary reason for it's shape, color, and scent. You will take home your drawing, and class will end with a toast to evolution! Ages 14 and up. Class time: 90 minutes.

KIDS CLASS REWARD: Drawing with artist Mandolyn Wilson Rosen. In this hour long class, your child will learn how to properly use drawing utensils, including pencils, charcoal, pastels and conte crayon. Children will be able to take home their work, and snacks will be provided. Ages 4-7. Class time is 60 minutes.

KIDS CLASS REWARD: Knot-tying with Anna Dunn. Famous Editor in Chief of Diner Journal, is one damn fine knot-tier. In this hour long class, your child (or you; adults welcome too!) will learn what all good girl and boyscouts should know: How to tie the knot. Knots include the six boyscout knots: Square knots, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Two Half Inches, and Taut-line Hitch. Depending on class speed and dexterity, we can also include these other useful knots: Overhand Knot, The Trucker's Knot, Coiling a Rope, and The Hitching Tie. You will be able to take your knots home, plus an illustrated knot-tying manual. Class time is 60 minutes. Rope and snacks will be provided.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Paint your own T-Shirt with Jules De Balincourt. Self expression - what else is there? Your favorite T-Shirt, that's what. Have both. Famous Painter, and world adventurer, Jules De Balincourt is known widely for his personal style. In this 90 minute class, Jules will show you how to paint your original artwork onto your clothes. Paint, brushes and refreshments are provided, just bring a T-Shirt (or jacket, or jeans; get creative!)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: 5. How to use your digital camera with Marek Berry. Marek Berry is a fashion photographer who has worked in both LA and New York. In this hour long class, he will teach you how to properly use your digital camera to provide the most effective and stunning results for your needs… Bring your manually adjustable digital camera, a notebook to jot down notes, and any questions you may have. Class time: 60 minutes.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Analogue film photography with Brian Ferry. Brian Ferry is a photographer who specializes in shooting film. In this hour long class, he will teach you how to properly load 35mm film into your camera and how to use your camera's settings to get the most out of your analogue equipment. He will also discuss various 35mm film camera models that you can find online or in a used camera shop, and discuss his own film photography process and tricks. Bring your 35 mm film camera, a roll of either color or black-and-white film, and a notebook to jot down useful tips. Class time 60 minutes

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Lettering, with Becky Johnson. Learn classic lettering and font techniques in this 90 minute class. You will create a series of notecards in whichever script you choose, on your choice of card size, and in a range of colored ink - just in time for Holiday Thank You cards! Take home 5 cards and envelopes plus techniques that will help you continue your lettering at home. Refreshments provided.

Limited edition LDBA Artists' Apron. Durable, adjustable, unisex apron made from sturdy, vintage, denim cotton. Apron has a centered breast pocket (featuring the LDBA logo) and 2 front pockets. Made in New York City, machine washable. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Indigo dying with Lindsay Robinson: Mini shibori workshop. Bring your white or light colored clothing and dye it blue the way it's been done for centuries! Lindsay Robinson is a jill of all trades, who loves dying things blue. Using an Indigo/Zinc bath, you will learn the history, technique, and benefits of Indigo dye. You will also learn some shibori and boro basics, including stitching, clamping, pole wrapping, and repeat dying. Class time 2 hours. Refreshments provided.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Make your own cleaning products with Sacha Dunn, founder of Common Good. Sacha teaches you how to make your own cleaning products in this simple, beautiful class. You will make all-purpose cleaning spray and natural dish soap from a recipe using easily findable and accessible products. You may never have to buy cleaning products again! All materials are provided by LDBA. Class time: 120 minutes.

Custom Midori Traveler’s Notebook from Japan. Passport size. Be the first of your friends to get the Traveler's Notebook. Exclusively sold in New York at LDBA. The Midori Traveler's Notebook is a notebook system that features a beautiful, hand cut leather cover that is available in brown or black tanned sustainable, high quality leather. The more the notebook is used, the better it gets. We have hand stamped the LDBA logo as well as a number in goldleaf onto the notebook. This number means you have received one of the 6 original, LDBA, limited edition, passport size notebooks. Inside you will find a blank, removable and replaceable notebook made of high quality Midori signature paper. LDBA will carry the entire Midori Traveler's Notebook system, so you can always replace the inner notebooks when you fill them. Finally, Your Midori Traveler's notebook comes with your very own 'Artist's Guide to Brooklyn'. You will receive one of 15 artist's guides to Brooklyn , I have chosen these artists to give me their favorite places to eat, drink, shop, look at art and explore in Brooklyn. The guide also includes a watercolor map painted by LDBA founder, Sara Moffat. (The guide fits perfectly into the Midori Travelers Notebook). (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

Custom LDBA Artist's Smock.. You will receive your own jacket - a take on the French Workmen’s Jacket, or 'Bleu de Travaile' - with a hand painted LDBA logo. Jackets are sized Small, Medium and Large and are perfect for everyday use or as an artist's smock. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

KID/ PARENT CLASS REWARD: Textile printing with Lena Corwin. Lena Corwin lives in Brooklyn where she designs textile patterns, draws illustrations, writes and publishes books, and teaches classes. She has agreed to teach a textile class for your child AND you! You and your child will learn how to make rubber stamps and print your own design on cloth napkins. You will take your napkins home with you, as well as the stamps and techniques for continued use. Cloth napkins and snacks will be provided. Ages 10 and up. Class time: 120 minutes

KID'S CLASS REWARD: Drumming lesson for your child taught by Chis Bear of Grizzly Bear. Chris will teach your child basic rhythm and drum stick handling in this hour long class. Class size is 3 kids per class, and drumsticks and drum pads will be provided. Ages 5-10. ***Note- CBear is touring for 2 years! He won't be able to teach a class for a while, but when he returns from tour, he's in!

KIDS CLASS REWARD: Jules De Balincourt teaches your child how to paint. Kids will learn how to properly hold a brush, mix paint and medium with a pallet knife, and paint their own picture on a pre-stretched, 8"x8" canvas. Snacks will be provided after class. Class time including snacks, 120 minutes. Ages 4-8 and 9-14

ADULT CLASS REWARD: A Brief History of Video and Performance, from the 1960s through the days of YouTube. Stephanie Halmos, director of Education at LDBA, teaches this 3 hour class: From Andy Warhol to Vito Acconci, from Yoko Ono to Ryan Trecartin, the introduction and use of performance and video has changed the art world. This course will provide an overview of contemporary art history from the 1970s through today, focusing on artists who use video and performance as their primary working method. Further, it will examine how and where YouTube and video art collide in contemporary popular culture. While the course is based on art history, students will be asked to provide a YouTube clip each session which they consider video or performance art, and which will be discussed as a group. The class will provide a groundwork for those who are curious about or new to the ideas of video and performance, allowing them to feel more educated as audience or allowing them to move forward with their own video art practice in a contemporary way. Class time: 3 hours. Refreshments provided.

YOUTH/ADULT CLASS: Figure Modeling Class with Pat Mahoney from LCD SOUNDSYSTEM! This 4 hour class will teach you how to look at the human body and replicate it with clay. You will work from a live model, and Pat will be available for questions. Materials and refreshments provided.

ADULT CLASS REWARDS: Principles of Pantry. Julia Zeigler-Haynes of Dinner Bell Fame, teaches you how to make three pantry basics in this 2 hour class. Learn how to make vinegar, mustard, and fruit compote from scratch, and take home your creations in beautiful, re-usable weck jars.

YOUTH/ADULT CLASS REWARD: Clothing Collage with Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava: Learn how to make your own DIY garments by collaging together existing garments to create your own design. Lisa Mayock, co-designer of Vena Cava, teaches a class that helps students to think about clothing as sculpture, and promotes recycling existing materials to make something new. In this 3 hour studio session, students will learn how to cut up and collage clothing together in a way to create confidence in building something singular and new of their own design. We will provide the clothing and supplies, as well as refreshments. Basic sewing skills are preferred but not required. Ages 14 and up.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Blades Beauty Course. Jessa Blades is a natural-beauty expert, herbalist, and make-up artist. In this 2.5 hour class you and 4 others will learn how to heal, nurture and care for your skin using the best products available. Also, your make-up questions will be answered, including how to master red lips, create smokey eyes and the 'natural' glow, as well as how to apply makeup anywhere in 5 minutes. You will also learn what combination of products and colors are best for you. Class will include 10-minute make-up tutorials and application for each recipient, and a Blades skin-care-kit to take home. We will finish with a special toast to beauty. Class time: 2.5 hours

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Flower Arranging with Ariel Dearie. Ariel Dearie teaches you how to arrange a stunning floral centerpiece, plus techniques to cut, care for and arrange flowers in your home. You will take home your flower arrangement in a beautiful and reusable glass container, along with a complimentary pair of Joseph Bentley Snips… a special toast will be provided during class. Class time, 90 minutes

Custom jjr. Men's Button Down Shirt with your initials embroidered on the pocket. 100% finest cotton, French seams, expertly made in New York City. Sizes- Men's sizes, S, M, L (Sara Moffat is wearing one of these shirts in the video above!) (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

For the Genlemen: A shave and a haircut by the world famous MR. NATTY! Plus a Mr. Natty Product kit that includes haircare, beard oil, and his new rum aftershave. (you’ll want to drink it, but I wouldn’t recommend it). With your product kit, your name will be added to a list of 5 lucky individuals who get a traditional haircut and shave the way it used to be done: right!.. (Natty will be giving haircuts and shaves out of LDBA!!) (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Make your own jewelry with Anna Sheffield. Using real silver, you will meet Anna in her atelier in Soho, NY, and choose between 3 of her signature jewelry designs to make your own: 3 piece stacking rings, 2-finger rings, or her egg shaped bracelet with your original inscription stamped on the silver. Students will learn basic metal-hammering techniques and will be able to continue on thier own. Class time, 2 hours. Refreshments provided.

An original Botanical Watercolor Painting by LDBA Founder, Sara Moffat. I will paint you a watercolor painting of any flower, plant or mushroom you would like. You will also receive an LDBA tote bag. (add $10 S/H for our international friends)

Artist Series Midori Traveler's Notebook. I have chosen 5 professional and up and coming artists to fill a notebook with original drawings and paintings. You will receive the Leather Notebook system: The Midori Traveler's Notebook is a notebook system that features a beautiful, hand cut leather cover, and is available in brown, sustainable, high-quality leather. The more the notebook is used, the better it gets. Your notebook will be filled with original artwork from your artist, a brass refillable pencil, and your own blank notebook - plus a custom LDBA Brooklyn Guide. Participating Artists: Christopher David Ryan, Jules De Balincourt, Stephanie Halmos, Sara Moffat, Lena Corwin. (The artists receive the notebooks when this project funds. They will be given one month to complete the project, and then you will receive your original art-filled Traveler's Notebook System.) add $10 S/H for our international friends.

Your name engraved on a brick and prominently displayed on the LDBA space wall for all to see and admire. We will also shower you with praise and include a photo of your brick in your mystery thank-you package.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Finishing school with Esteban Arboleda. Learn how to be a proper lady or gentleman in this 120 minute class. Taste-maker Esteban Arboleda teaches the basics of manners; including introductions, handshakes, eye contact and carrying yourself with poise, grace and confidence. You will also learn how to set a table for an unforgettable dinner party; how to correctly use your utensils, toasting and tipping etiquette, and cocktail party do's and don'ts. Additionally, you will learn how to correctly tie a windsor knot, the basics of grooming, and how to dress appropriately stylish for all occasions. The class will end with a tutorial on how to make the perfect Manhattan and Martini.

TEACH A CLASS! Be the change you want to see. I have space for one more teacher. This reward allows you to be the boss. You come up with the subject, content, etc. and we will do the rest. Your name will be added to the list of original LDBA teachers, and you will receive an original LDBA teacher's certificate for you to frame and keep forever. Teach 5-8 students with the potential to teach future classes.

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Custom Mushroom Knife and Mushroom Class taught by Christopher Harth. Knife making is a slow, delicate, painstaking, multi-faceted, sometimes frustrating process. It requires skill in metalworking, woodworking, design, patience, attention, and general levelheadedness. You have to take your time if you want to do things right, otherwise your experience will be sub-optimal. Christopher Harth, a Minnesota native and a jack- of-all-trades makes knives that are stunningly beautiful and extremely well made. The Mushroom knife has a curved blade to slice through stems, a horsehair brush to clean spores and soil, a wooden handle, and a leather adjustable wrist strap. Christopher custom makes the knives to order, all he needs is a tracing of your hand and a little more information. We will send you a packet to fill out and send back for your custom knife. When the knife is made, you will be invited to a class where you and 4 other lucky participants will learn how to forage and identify edible mushrooms in the area, and properly cut and prepare those mushrooms for an unforgettable culinary experience. Chris teaches the class and will be available at the end for any questions you may have. Class time: 90 minutes. (The knife alone is available for purchase on www.ldbabrooklyn.com)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Custom Oyster Knife and Oyster Class taught by Christopher Harth. Christopher's handmade oyster knife is the perfect size and weight to effectively shuck an oyster. The handle is made of carved soap stone, specifically designed to keep the knife odor free (soap stone neutralizes the fish odor). You will receive a custom made knife, and when it's ready you will be invited to attend a class with 3 others. We will learn a brief and fascinating history of the oyster, how to properly shuck an oyster, identify a bad one, what preparations go best with fresh oysters, and how to care for your knife to make it last lifetimes. A special pairing will finish this class as we mingle and have our questions answered by Chris. Class Time: 90 minutes. (The knife alone is available for purchase on www.ldbabrooklyn.com)

ADULT CLASS REWARD: Mini Chef Knife Skills and Handling. The 6" Mini Chef Knife is the perfect everything knife. It will slice and cut anything in your grocery bag, and is great for both professional chefs and the rest of us. It will quickly become your favorite. When you receive your custom made knife, you will be invited to a class where Chris teaches you how to sharpen, clean and care for your mini chef, as well as properly carve a turkey. (the technique can be applied to ducks and chickens too). A special pairing will finish this class as we celebrate and have our questions answered by Chris. Class time: 120 minutes.

Have your Portrait taken by Bill Phelps. Famous, world renowned photographer Bill Phelps will take your Portrait. You and only 2 others will spend an afternoon with Bill as he works his magic. We will provide light fare, music, and styling for the Portrait. Soon after, you will receive a professional black and white, framed portrait photograph of your beautiful self through Bills' lens. The shoot will take place at LDBA.

CLASS REWARD PACKAGE: Your choice of any 3 classes that LDBA offers (excluding the mini chef knife class).

Bronze Contributor Reward: LDBA Thank You Package, and a subscription to our exclusive members catalogue. This beautiful booklet includes original artwork, photos and information on classes, events, and news at L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts. Thank You Package includes but is not limited to; T-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, LDBA artist's smock, the artist's guide to Brooklyn (all 15 artists included), and your name on the wall of the school.

Silver Contributor Reward: LDBA Thank You Package, and a subscription to our exclusive members catalogue. This beautiful booklet includes original artwork, photos and information on classes, events, and news at L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts. Thank You Package includes but is not limited to; T-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, LDBA artist's smock, the artist's guide to Brooklyn (all 15 artists included), and your name on the wall of the school. Silver Members are entitled to enrollment in any or all classes listed on this page, regardless of class limit.

Gold Contributor Reward: LDBA Thank You Package, and a subscription to our exclusive members catalogue. This beautiful booklet includes original artwork, photos and information on classes, events, and news at L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts. Thank You Package includes but is not limited to; T-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, LDBA artist's smock, the artist's guide to Brooklyn (all 15 artists included), and your name on the wall of the school. Gold Members are invited to attend any or all classes listed on this page, regardless of enrollment limit. Also, as a Gold Member, you will receive a VIP invitation to the LDBA Artists Banquette; a celebratory dinner reserved exclusively for LDBA artists, teachers, and Gold level donors.