Index is a center for peer-led programming and the generous exchange of knowledge and ideas. We have a shared studio and event space in NYC. We host HAPPENINGS, and sell stuff in our SHOP. Check out our BUNS for more.
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Coworking & Community Space

We're currently offering memberships, passes & event rentals at our space in Chinatown NYC.

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Asynchronous Courses

Intro to Coding for Designers

Our flagship Index course, taught by Alexa Ann Bonomo. Learn at your own pace through 8 chapters and creative prompts.

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Sat9Saturday November 9
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

5:00 pm
Course
$250

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
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Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
5:00 pm UTC
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Course
Open to all

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
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Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Mon11Monday November 11
I Remember: Using Memory as Source Material

I Remember: Using Memory as Source Material

11:30 pm
Course
$300

A 6-week course exploring the ways memory can be used as source material to produce new bodies of work through group walks, lectures, readings, discussions, and artist visits.

InstructorAlex Wolfe
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Sep 30, 2024Nov 12, 2024

Mondays from 10:30 pm 1:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
No class on 11/4
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Registration Closed

11:30 pm UTC
I Remember: Using Memory as Source Material

I Remember: Using Memory as Source Material

Course
In Session

A 6-week course exploring the ways memory can be used as source material to produce new bodies of work through group walks, lectures, readings, discussions, and artist visits.

InstructorAlex Wolfe
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Sep 30, 2024Nov 12, 2024

Mondays from 10:30 pm 1:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
No class on 11/4
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Registration Closed

Thu14Thursday November 14
Deep Listening: How to Silence Your Ego and Hear What Really Matters

Deep Listening: How to Silence Your Ego and Hear What Really Matters

12:00 am
Workshop
$40

A coaching session to develop deep listening skills and understand how to apply them across all stages of a project, whether professional or personal. For learners at all levels.

FacilitatorMariclare Hall
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Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

Register for Zoom link
Session is recorded and will be available to class participants
12:00 am UTC
Deep Listening: How to Silence Your Ego and Hear What Really Matters

Deep Listening: How to Silence Your Ego and Hear What Really Matters

Workshop
Open to all

A coaching session to develop deep listening skills and understand how to apply them across all stages of a project, whether professional or personal. For learners at all levels.

FacilitatorMariclare Hall
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Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

Register for Zoom link
Session is recorded and will be available to class participants
Fri15Friday November 15
A Conversation with Tim Loeser & Wendy Maruyama

A Conversation with Tim Loeser & Wendy Maruyama

11:30 pm
Event

A conversation with artists Tom Loeser & Wendy Maruyama about Colorama, an exhibition of their work on view at Superhouse 11/14–1/11.

HostSuperhouse
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Friday, Nov 15, 2024

11:30 pm1:00 am UTC

Led by Tiffany Jow
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Upcoming

11:30 pm UTC
A Conversation with Tim Loeser & Wendy Maruyama

A Conversation with Tim Loeser & Wendy Maruyama

Event
Open to all

A conversation with artists Tom Loeser & Wendy Maruyama about Colorama, an exhibition of their work on view at Superhouse 11/14–1/11.

HostSuperhouse
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Friday, Nov 15, 2024

11:30 pm1:00 am UTC

Led by Tiffany Jow
learn more

Upcoming

Sat16Saturday November 16
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

5:00 pm
Course
$250

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
5:00 pm UTC
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Course
Open to all

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Tue19Tuesday November 19
Medieval Astrology: The Moon, Her Lunations, Our Witness

Medieval Astrology: The Moon, Her Lunations, Our Witness

12:00 am
Workshop
$40

Design your own natal chart during a spotlight on the Moon’s prominence in classical astrology.

InstructorMar Chan
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

12:00 am2:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
12:00 am UTC
Medieval Astrology: The Moon, Her Lunations, Our Witness

Medieval Astrology: The Moon, Her Lunations, Our Witness

Workshop
Open to all

Design your own natal chart during a spotlight on the Moon’s prominence in classical astrology.

InstructorMar Chan
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

12:00 am2:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
3 Talks on Mending: sonia louise davis

3 Talks on Mending: sonia louise davis

11:30 pm
Event
$25

Second in a three part interview series asking artists, researchers and practitioners to consider their work through the lens of mending.

FacilitatorMegumi Shauna Arai
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

11:30 pm1:30 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
11:30 pm UTC
3 Talks on Mending: sonia louise davis

3 Talks on Mending: sonia louise davis

Event
Open to all

Second in a three part interview series asking artists, researchers and practitioners to consider their work through the lens of mending.

FacilitatorMegumi Shauna Arai
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

11:30 pm1:30 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
Thu21Thursday November 21
Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

12:00 am
Event

A moderated discussion on how designers can navigate uncertainty and find growth in emerging businesses.

FacilitatorMargaret Shear
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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

IRL at Index
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Upcoming

12:00 am UTC
Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Event
Open to all

A moderated discussion on how designers can navigate uncertainty and find growth in emerging businesses.

FacilitatorMargaret Shear
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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

IRL at Index
learn more

Upcoming

Sat23Saturday November 23
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

5:00 pm
Course
$250

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
5:00 pm UTC
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Course
Open to all

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
December
Wed4Wednesday December 4
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

11:00 pm
Workshop
$80

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
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Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024

11:00 pm2:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
11:00 pm UTC
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Workshop
Open to all

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
Date icon

Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024

11:00 pm2:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
Sat7Saturday December 7
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

5:00 pm
Course
$250

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
5:00 pm UTC
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Course
Open to all

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Sat14Saturday December 14
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

5:00 pm
Course
$250

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
5:00 pm UTC
Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Designing Spaces for Creative Flow

Course
Open to all

Learn spatial design techniques and Rhino 2D to make your space flow for you.

InstructorSHARON LEUNG
Date icon

Nov 9, 2024Dec 14, 2024

Saturdays from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm UTC

Virtual course; register for Zoom link
Sessions are recorded and will be available to class participants
No Class Thanksgiving Weekend
Happening at Index

Index NYC

Shared Studio

We’re currently accepting applications for new members at our shared studio space.

Community Space

We host regular programs and events at our community space in Chinatown, New York City. Get in touch to host an event at Index NYC!

Get involved

Join our community radio station

Index FM is developing a community radio platform for talk and music — a slew of songs, words, ideas, sounds, and conversations. If you can hear it, we can play it.

Teach something

Want to lead an event, workshop or course at Index? We believe in teaching as an expression of the creative process, and our instructors are a mix of first-timers and seasoned pros. We split profits 50-50 with instructors so you can make money too.

PALs

Index Patronage Program

Index is graciously supported by our community of Patrons and Liaisons (PALs). We hang in Discord, join collective reading and research groups, and get 10% off of all courses, workshops and paid events.

If you’re in a position to give back to your creative community, we promise to make your contribution go as far as possible.

C'mon. Be a PAL