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Etsy at 3rd Ward is a craft education program born from Etsy.com and 3rd Ward's shared spirit of hands-on innovation. Together, we present the opportunity to learn skills to expand creative know-how and craft a handmade life.
Interview by Jon Ehinger, Digital Media Instructor, with Tatiana McCabe
What's your level of video experience coming into this green screen class?
I went to school for filmmaking at Emerson College in Boston, am currently working as a freelance videographer, but I've been most active in the documentary field and have never used a green screen before. As of recently, I've been interested in exploring motion graphics and using video as one element of many in a spectrum of mixed media, and green screeninng seems like a good place to start experimenting.
What do you call the piece you made here at 3rd Ward? Where did you get the idea to se the books as a prop?
I hadn't thought of giving it a name, but now that you ask, it's called "2 people, 2 books, 2 lights, a camera and a tripod."
The books came into the picture because I like how green screening can create gateways into new expansions of the imagination, so I thought it'd be a good test to use books as two windows into an alternate space, but somehow I managed to accomplish the Brady Bunch effect instead. Oh well, it's a start!
How did you like using the green/blue screening as a process overall?
It turned out to be much easier than I had imagined! For te longest time, I was intimidated by my own perconception of it being really difficult, but I've come to find that it's quite simple, if you get the lighting right.
After class we were talking about more subtle ways of intergrating green/blue screening... what are some of your ideas using this process more alternatively? Do you think you'll continue to use green/blue screening in your work?
I feel that when green screening is used for compiling video onto video only, it can be cheesy at times, so I'd like to integrate the green screening process with stop-motion photography and animated illustrations and text elements.
And yes, I'm loving it so far. After taking this class, I went out and bought a small sized green screen and did a quick, fun shoot with my roommate. This is the result:
You can see more of Tatiana's video work at:
www.tatianamccabe.com & www.hellosuper8.com
3rd Ward's Photography education program offers something for everyone, from the beginner just getting started with his digital camera to the professional looking to brush up on her retouching chops using the latest software. A full array of professional lighting equipment is provided courtesy of CSI Rentals. 
3rd Ward presents a series of free lectures, every Wednesday evening at 573 Metropolitan Avenue.
Beef up your skills at 3rd Ward! This August, we're offering a special 2-week run of some of our most popular classes. Take an individual class, or sign up for more and SAVE. Enroll in four workshops and pay only $350* (13% off total non-member price), or take on the whole 8-class Bootcamp Experience for only $600* (25% off total non-member price).
This is the first time 3rd Ward is hosting daytime classes during the week. Designed to whip you into shape, these classes are perfect for those looking for the maximum amount of hands-on experience in the minimum amount of time. To sign up, call 718-715-4961, or visit www.3rdward.com/classes/artbootcamp.
Learn to make dynamically moving LED art using only a handful of simple components. No computer programming necessary! We'll review the concepts that make LEDs work and explore the use of logic chips to control their illumination
Section A: Sunday 1-6p, July 11
Did you ever want to learn about woodworking and save the planet at the same time? In this introductory class you will learn about the fundamentals of woodworking while building bird houses and bee hives. You'll also learn about the habits and habitats of some the wee creatures that you'll be helping out. This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to the woodshop. We’ll cover the use of hand tools, the table saw, band saw and miter saw. Level: Beginner.
Section A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10a-3p, July 12, 13, 14
Produce highly professional, sophisticated and graphic projects of high impact through the educated and refined use of typography. Whether you are an artist, freelance designer, or art director, you stand to benefit from understanding (and breaking) the rules of typesetting.
With the addition of a heat press, you can add all sorts of special effects to a traditional screen printed item: metallic foil, flock, glue and other odd materials may be incorporated. If you've taken our screen printing workshop or have a screen of your own, this workshop is for you.
Section A: Sunday 11a-2p, July 18
Learn how to create an attractive, well-organized, professional quality website in six weeks! This introductory class will teach you how to design a site that showcases your artwork, interests, or small business using Dreamweaver.
Section A: Thursdays 7-10p, June 17 - July 22
Section B: Thursdays 7-10p, July 29 - Sept. 2
Jigs expand the versatility and accuracy of our tools. We'll build a number of jigs in class and every student will get to take one home. Take this class with Routermania! & save 10% on both. Level: Intermediate.
Section A: Sundays 2:30-6:30p, August 1 & 8
Beginning with an exploration of the history of tape, its role in various art and fashion movements, and a survey of tape installation artists, participants will create a variety of individual and collaborative tape installations on 3rd Ward's premises and beyond.
Section A: Tuesdays 7-10p, August 10 & 17
Participants will learn a variety of methods to create paper by hand, in their own home or apartment. Progress toward a more sustainable lifestyle by creating beautiful handmade recycled paper.
Section A: Tuesday 11a-5p, August 10
I dare you to find a material you can’t make into jewelry! Learn about industry standard rubbers, like latex and silicon, add organic materials like hair, or in- clude found objects in your pieces. Each student should bring a material that they’re interested in, and we’ll figure out a way to make it wear-able. Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
Section A: Mondays 7-10p, August 16 & 23
In this workshop you will work on a pre-dressed, 4-harness loom to learn the basic techniques of weaving through the standard structures: plain weave, basket weave, and twill. You’ll also learn what any of that even means.
Section A: Wednesday 11a-5p, August 18
Create a collection of textiles using various hands-on techniques such wood block prints and wax resists.
Learn the technical and creative capabilities of the knitting machine. This intense workshop gives each student access to their own machine and shows how knitting does not have to take days, only a few hours. Each participant with walk away having made their own bag.Section A: Tuesday 11a-5p, August 17 FULL
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