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I want to start a school where adults and children can take classes taught by professional artists, musicians, and innovators.

LDBA ART SCHOOL

I want to start a school where adults and children can take classes taught by professional artists, musicians, and innovators.
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Sara Moffat
Sara Moffat
188 backers pledged $29,505 to help bring this project to life.
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What's Shakin'?

Join us this Saturday, March 19, from 1-3:30 at our studio in the Williamsburgh Library: 240 Division Avenue (at Marcy). $125

Join us next Saturday, March 26, from 11-2 at... Read more

Sending Love and Strength to Paris

L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts was born in Paris- I’m in love with the City of Lights, with the architecture, philosophies, beauty, strength, history, stories, art, food, language- on and on.... Read more

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LDBA Workshops all weekend long at Field+Supply in High Falls, NY

Join us Upstate this weekend for the following workshops: 
 >> LEATHER BELT MAKING $155 
Date: Saturday, October 10th. 11-2pm 
>> NATURAL BUNDLE DYEING $155 
Date: Saturday, October 10th. 11-2pm 
>>... Read more

Summer Vibes at LDBA!

Hi LDBA ART SCHOOL BACKERS!
Happy (almost) Summer! Just wanted to update you all on the happenings at LDBA Brooklyn: 
We have a few spots left in our Summer Camps-... Read more

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Spring News from your LDBA Art School!

We have some pretty great news, here at LDBA- we have teamed up with SpaceWorks and the Brooklyn Public Library to hold free art classes for kids on Fridays starting... Read more

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You've built a school- you rule! VOTE FOR LDBA BROOKLYN by tomorrow!

Thanks to you, LDBA Art School was created and is currently running and thriving. We are expanding to open our artist supply store and educational space in Williamsburg, and we... Read more

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Vote for LDBA Brooklyn! Sign up for an indigo class! Celebrate Autumn with LDBA!

 Hello LDBA Backers! Great news!! If we get just 250 votes, we will be eligible for a Small Business Grant from Mission Main Street Grants. This grant would allow us... Read more

PRESS! NEWS! THE LOTTERY!

Hello you beautiful Backers!
It's finally warm here in NYC, but lots of cool and noteworthy stuff is happening at LDBA ART SCHOOL! 
First off, we got some fabulous press... Read more

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Classes, workshops and camps at LDBA

                                          Hello lovely art school backers!
Our next indigo dye... Read more

New workshop at LDBA: The Four Pillars of Decorative Art

 We are talking shop here at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts. For us that means color palettes, color wheels, patina, wood, plaster, wall paper, gold leaf, silver leaf, and how we... Read more

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Love is in the air at LDBA Art School.

Hand Painted Cupid's Arrows, I Love You Cards, original LDBA tote bags and more for this Valentine's Day! (The above poster is by our favorite artist, CDR and is available... Read more

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Adult Arrow Making Workshop at the Wythe Hotel tomorrow night!

 LDBA is pleased to present:

MAKE YOUR OWN ARROWS! Drink Champagne! Hit the Bullseye! Join us this Tuesday Night at 6:30-8:30!
Instructor: LDBA founder, Sara Moffat Date: Tuesday, November 19 Lecture Fee:... Read more

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LDBA is Best in Show.

HELLO YOU BEAUTIFUL LDBA ART SCHOOL BACKERS!! GREAT NEWS: We are pleased to announce that DAILY CANDY has nominated us for their WHO DO YOU LOVE? contest, and in their words:... Read more

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LDBA SOARS INTO AUTUMN!

Hello LDBA Art Schoolers! I hope your summer has been wonderful, LDBA's was a blast!! We have posted the final images from LDBA Farm Camp, held last month in the... Read more

LDBA Art Camps! 2 down, 1 to go! Plus Adult Classes

Greetings Earthlings!
Er... I mean, LDBA Art School Creators!
Summer is in full swing, and despite the HEAT WAVE here in NYC, we pulled of 2 weeks of LDBA/NYC Day... Read more

Summertime, LDBA style.

Hello LDBA Art School Backers!
Paintbrushes and sunscreen, travel easels and mosquito repellant, LDBA is ready for the summer! MANY exciting things are happening as the temperature rises. We have... Read more

LDBA FARM CAMP!

Hello LDBA Art School Backers!
I hope you are all doing splendid, and I have exciting news!!

Introducing LDBA FARM CAMP!!!
I spent the last few days scouting for LDBA's... Read more

LDBA SUMMER CAMPS

It's been a long winter. Finally it's getting warmer, so my thoughts are fast-tracked to Summer. I am pleased to announce the arrival of LDBA/NYC Summer Camp! Sign your (or... Read more

The Future!

There's a spring in our step here at LDBA. There are some pretty great happenings and collaborations for the upcoming year!
Hint: Sailing School, many new Fine-Arts Classes, LDBA Farm... Read more

LDBA Art School: The future.

Thinking about the future here at LDBA. With all the history making progress for Gay Marriage, I feel great about what's to come. Especially this summer. I'm in the preliminary... Read more

L'Ecole des Beaux Arts spreads it's wings

Welcome to MARCH! Spring is right around the corner and creativity is in the air here at LDBA. 2 fantastic kids classes are coming up on March 23rd- Artist series... Read more

LDBA Art School Rocks

Hello you gorgeous people! 

Happy March 1st and with it a whisper of spring is in the air. SO much is happening at LDBA, including this weekend's classes- ( there's... Read more

What's New at LDBA Art School. SO MUCH!

Here at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts, it just gets better and better. This week we cleaned up with LDBA's second class, we hosted some tiny painters and peacocks and Indian... Read more

LDBA's FIRST CLASS: TOTAL SUCCESS!

Hello Lovely Backers, 
Happy deep-freezeJanuary. This past Sunday the very first (official) class was held at LDBA! About 20 talented players showed up to learn Indigo Dyeing, including ancient Japanese... Read more

LDBA classes, projects and news!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BACKERS!!
I hope 2013 brings prosperity, creativity, skills and joy to you all. Things are popping here at LDBA! Rewards are continuing to be shipped, the shop... Read more

Tis the Season!

For creation, art, family, generosity and peace. Here at LDBA, all of these things are top priority! I hope you are having a splendid December. I am super excited to... Read more

Lots of action at LDBA!

Hi Beautiful Backers!
This was a big week at LDBA! We are still waiting for the funds to be released, but we are in full swing! January classes are available... Read more

Happy Thanksgiving you generous, glorious backers!

I wanted to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your families, and give you a little update on LDBA Art School! As I await the funding, I... Read more

Thank you, beautiful humans!!!

It's over, we did it! YOU did it!!! I can't believe how many of you rose to this challenge and supported the idea and dream of LDBA. I am completely... Read more
Successfully raised $29,505 with 188 backers

YES WE CAN!

WE DID IT!!!!On so many levels! It’s time to celebrate!! Obama’s in the office still, and there are 7 hours left for the LDBA Art School on Kickstarter! We... Read more

LET'S KEEP IT GOING!!

LDBA ART SCHOOL HAS REACHED IT'S GOAL!!!! Thank you all for your amazing support, and your faith, and for spreading the word, (TWEETING!!) and believing that good things are possible.... Read more

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PARTY WITH LDBA!!!!

Hello Trusty Backers!!
First and foremost, THANK YOU all for your contributions!! I hope you are faring well after this week of craziness! Hurricane Sandy affected so many people, and... Read more

Happy Halloween!!

Hello Beautiful People!
I hope you are all safe and sound- What a crazy WEEK. (That crazy Sandy!)
I am stuck in New Mexico because of the storm- People are... Read more

COME TOGETHER

Today (in the wake of a storm) we feature LDBA contributor Christopher David Ryan (CDR). He is my best friend and a crazy talented artist. Many of you have chosen... Read more

LDBA teacher Jules De Balincourt has a painting show tonight. Don't miss it!

Jules de Balincourt

Ecstatic Contact
October 26 – December 22, 2012
Salon 94 Bowery
Opening Friday, October 26, 2012, 6-8pm
Salon 94 Bowery proudly features Jules de Balincourt’s first solo... Read more

What's Happening at LDBA!

Todays featured classes include:
Principles of Pantry with Julia Ziegler-Haynes
Make Your Own Jewelry with Anna Sheffield
A Brief History of Video and Performance with Stephanie Halmos
Clothing Collage with... Read more

ON OUR WAY!

Kick-starting an art school is hard work that requires taking risks and never giving up. The end result will be totally worth it. Thanks to you, we are on our... Read more

CLASSES ARE GOING!

HI EVERYBODY! Thanks so much to those who have already contributed to this project!!! We are still far away from the goal- Get your friends to sign up and be... Read more

Getting there... Slow and steady.

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Special super secret reward to our first 50 backers!!!

Thank youall SO much for your support so far!! We are out of the gates! As a token of our appreciation, LDBA is offering an added super secret surprise... Read more

THANK YOU!!!

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