Nilufa Y.
Visual Art, Cooking & Gardening Instructor
New York City
- I have a monotone so kids can’t tell when I’m joking
- I’ve taught students ages 3 -82 years old
- My favorite medium to teach is Embroidery
Nilufa Yeasmin is a multi-media artist based in Brooklyn. She holds a BFA in painting and drawing from the Visual Arts Conservatory at Purchase College and is a current gardening, cooking & art instructor at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Nilufa has been teaching various demographics both in terms of age and neurodivergence for the past 7 years at several organizations including SNACK NYC, AHRC and Hudson Guild. She has also completed an artist residency at Governors Island through BronxArtSpace. In addition to Purchase College her work has been on display at New York University, Jacob Burns Film Center, NARS Foundation and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Courses Taught
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Let It Snow Globe
Embrace the winter season with this creative and cozy workshop.
Global Adventures Though Art!
Explore world cultures through fun and creative art projects!
Create Your Plate
Learn how delicious, fun, and easy it is to make nutritious meals!
Arte en Español
Explore artmaking while building Spanish vocabulary, history, and culture.
Culinary Quest: Around the World in 8 Bites
Come along on a global culinary adventure!
International Cuisine Adventure
Explore diverse global flavors and learn authentic dishes!
Experimental Animation
Explore flipbooks, cutouts, and pixilation while bringing imaginative stories to life.
Sustainable Stuffed Animals
Sew, design, and upcycle- create unique stuffed animals from old fabrics!
Globetrotters: Exploring World Culture
Get your passports ready! Cultural history through arts and crafts.
Craft Lab: Gift Making!
Create heartfelt gifts for a loved one!
The Mini Masterchefs
Learn to make delicious healthy meals that are perfect for young chefs
GameLab: Board Games
Design and play original board games while building creativity, strategy, and teamwork.
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Class Assistant
Extra support in class to assist instructors and students.
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Mommy & Me: Arts & Crafts
Creative crafts, messy fun, and sweet caregiver-child bonding!
Fiabe & Fantasia
Discover Italian tales through crafts, songs, and storytelling fun!
Little Green Thumbs: Paint and Plant
Celebrate Spring by painting and playing in your own flower pot!
Exploring Shakespeare!
To have fun or not to have fun...let's have a blast!
Molecular Gastronomy: Science of Food
Explore the scientific principles behind food!
Growing Gardeners
Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.
Cooking - Chopped Champion
I supply the ingredients...who will be the next Chop'd Champion?
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Board Game Club
Play exciting board games while building strategy, creativity, and teamwork.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Preschool Chess Adventures
Learn chess through stories, puzzles, challenges and FUN!
Harry Potter's School of Wizardry
Enter the world of magic with crafts, games, and activities inspired by Harry Potter.
Discovering Science Through Art
In this exploratory art course, students will explore STEM and creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by science.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
Textile and Jewelry
Create handmade jewelry and textiles while exploring color, texture, and design!
Junior Chefs
Come and savor the joys of preparing and working with food!
Pottery
Pinch, roll, coil, or flatten to make functional or sculptural pieces.
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity
Fashion Embroidery
Upcycle clothing with hand-embroidery, beads, and sequins to create wearable art.
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
DIY Crafts and STEM
Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.
From Farm to Fork: Unveiling NYC's Food
Explore NYC’s culinary traditions while cooking with fresh, local, and seasonal foods.
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Intro to Film Photography
A hands-on introduction to film photography using disposable cameras that teaches students to slow down, think before they shoot, and make every frame count.
Classic Cards Club
Explore the world of classic card games with hands-on play.
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
Harry Potter & The Magic of STEM
Magic and science come alive as we explore the world of Harry Potter.
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
The World of Woodworking
Learn woodworking skills while crafting creative, hands-on wooden projects!
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
From Junk to Journal
Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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