Brooklyn Creative League

29/09/2023

Need a quiet space to make private phone calls 📲? Check out our phone booths with excellent sound-proofing, ready for your business. At BCL, you'll find a coworking community dedicated to supporting you and your employees.

Interested in learning more about what BCL has to offer? Check us out and book your tour: https://buff.ly/3PyJhTb

14/09/2023

Looking for a great place to grab a little lunch when you're at BCL? Visit our neighbors at Le Petit Monstre for vegan treats like this iced matcha latte and (faux!) bacon egg and cheese on a croissant. Enjoy them at their outdoor tables or in our lounge.

🥪☕️ Which restaurants or cafes are your lunchtime favorites nearby? Leave a comment and share with us!

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24/08/2023

BCL members have written a dozen books, across every major genre. Writing isn't just about words on paper; it's also about nurturing ideas. For literary inspiration, here are 3 historic writers' homes in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene, just a short walk from our space: https://buff.ly/45kh1dT

Writers need somewhere to walk. For those seeking literary inspiration with their fresh air, here are three of our favorite historic writers’ homes in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene in Brooklyn, all a short walk from the coworking space.

11/08/2023

Did you know that there's a farm just around the corner from BCL?! That's right! Brooklyn Grange has an incredible rooftop farm with bees, crops, and incredible views in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Check out their website for more information on community dinners and even evening yoga at this location: https://buff.ly/2LqMu6n
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📷: BCL member Zontee Hou ⁠
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27/07/2023

Summer is in full swing here in Brooklyn! Discover our blog post featuring 7 local favorite summer spots in Clinton Hill and Gowanus: https://buff.ly/3Q2yceT

Where are you planning to go to beat the heat this summer? Share your plans with us in the comments!

A few places to visit around Gowanus & Clinton Hill (our soon-to-be new coworking location) to help stay cool in the concrete jungle.

18/07/2023

With record heat scalding much of the country, people minimize the amount of time spent outside their homes, heat waves like our current one tend to further isolate us from one another. So let’s break out of our bubbles and reconnect with each other, our neighborhoods, and our community. Come on into BCL, cool off, and reconnect with your peeps!

Join us on Salad Day—our weekly potluck lunch, every Wednesday at 12:30. Or meet us for one of our BCL Friday Happy Hours. After years of pandemic isolation, the last thing we need is heat-wave isolation. Simply connect!

Want to become a part of the BCL family? Click on the link to schedule a tour: https://buff.ly/40sphWy

29/06/2023

At BCL, we not only maintain an environment conducive to both productivity and creativity but also offer some lesser-known resources that we encourage you to take advantage of. From television writers' rooms to therapists' offices, we provide a plethora of ways to set up space for your business.

Read our latest blog post and learn a few ways coworking spaces can serve your business both short-term and long-term: https://buff.ly/3PAc23v

From television writers' rooms to therapists' offices, BCL coworking offers a plethora of ways to set up space for your business.

15/06/2023

Do you agree that coworking is more fun and less lonely? We certainly think so!

Check out this article from The New York Times which explores the positive impact of coworking, particularly on corporate remote workers, which says, "For many, shared offices have become a refuge from the often chaotic home environment and an opportunity to become part of a community."

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3Nj1K6n

Know a remote worker looking for a change of pace? Be sure to send them to BCL!

For many, shared offices have become an escape from often chaotic homes — and a chance to join a community. Are they the future of co-working?

09/06/2023

Happy Friday! Looking for a new go-to pitstop where you can unwind and grab a drink after work? After a long day on the job, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing happy-hour beer or cocktail to relax and recharge. From trendy cocktail bars to cozy wine lounges, we’ve scoured the area to bring you a curated list of eight happy-hour hangout spots worth visiting.⁠
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Read our latest blog post to learn more about these best after-work happy hour spots in Fort Greene and Prospect Heights: https://buff.ly/43xdhof

Looking for a happy hour spots in Fort Greene and Prospect Heights? Luckily, the vibrant neighborhoods offer a plethora of taverns, taprooms, and more to satisfy every mood and craving.

24/05/2023

A recent study shows that there are benefits, particularly for younger workers, of being in the office: mentorship, training, and the serendipity of building relationships with more senior employees. Read more via The New York Times:

One of the first major studies on remote work shows a hidden penalty of flexibility: less supervision.

20/04/2023

Looking forward to celebrating the end of the week with our amazing members! Join us for happy hour at Putnam's Pub tomorrow, April 21 at 5pm. Let's enjoy some tasty drinks and bites together on the outdoor patio. See you there! 🍸🥪⁠
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Photo credit: Putnam's Pub & Cooker ⁠

19/04/2023

Cherry trees and magnolias are in bloom, and it's the perfect time to take a stroll around the neighborhood and admire these beautiful trees. But don't wait too long!⁠
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The peak viewing season is from April 1 to May 15, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden's "In Bloom" celebration showcases all of their spring offerings during this time. They also update their CherryWatch page on their website daily, which provides “up-to-the-petal” blooming status of all the trees. Click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/2HLuzav

Do you have a favorite corner or street for tree peeping? Share it in the comments! ⁠

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11/04/2023

Now that we’re a little over three months into the year, we’re curious: Who’s been keeping up with their health and fitness goals? For those of you who have, kudos! For those who haven’t, we completely understand. There are a million reasons why our physical health can end up on the backburner. Luckily for you, we are close to some fantastic trainers and gyms in Clinton Hill!

Check out our latest blog post to learn about four local gyms close to Brooklyn Creative League, plus 3 ways to incorporate wellness into your workday.

1.2.1 Fitness CKO Kickboxing Clinton Hill BK Fit Krank-Bk

Learn about four local gyms in the Clinton Hill/Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, close to Brooklyn Creative League.

03/04/2023

Cowork with us at Brooklyn Creative League in Clinton Hill and settle into your private office!⁠ We offer customizable spaces for those who need more quiet or a dedicated space to work with your team and guests. Click on the link to schedule a tour: https://buff.ly/40sphWy

26/03/2023

We're loving the new sculpture in the Brooklyn Public Library. BPL recently unveiled Jean Shin's sculpture Something Borrowed, Something Blue, marking the completion of the new Brooklyn Heights Library! Check it out:

Brooklyn Public Library unveiled Jean Shin's sculpture Something Borrowed, Something Blue today, marking the completion of the new Brooklyn Heights Library that opened to the public last June. The sculpture, an illuminated, inverted hanging tree with roots at the ceiling, draws on the tree's symboli...

23/03/2023

Have you seen this!? Faurschou New York boasts an expansive 17,000 sq ft private museum space in Brooklyn! The collection’s mission is to “assemble extraordinary works of contemporary art and build ambitious exhibitions to inspire contemplation, encounters and meaningful experiences between art, artists, and audiences across cultures.” The exibit opens on April 15th.

Explore a new exhibit of contemporary art at Faurschou New York in a former industrial Greenpoint warehouse!

20/03/2023

"Data from the past three years shows that there are both benefits and pitfalls to working from home. The best way forward might be a hybrid of in-person and remote work to ensure socialization and daily movement."— The New York Times Opinion Section

We have a solution! Coworking is a great option to get you out of the house so you can...
✔️ Walk and move more—check your steps on the days you commute
✔️ Attend more in-person events—our brains thrive with in-person relationships

Those who have the luxury of working from home might end up realizing that remote work is disadvantageous to their mental and physical well-being.

16/03/2023

Looking for a great team meeting space? We've got you covered! BCL offers spacious conference rooms for meetings with your team or clients.⁠
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Interested in getting out of your house to get some work done? Learn more:
https://buff.ly/41gXmd4

14/03/2023

We LOVED having Sofar Sounds in our space this past Friday! What an extremely talented group of individuals. Thanks to this is andrews' , The Outspoken Bean and Dakota Jones for putting on an amazing show!!

10/03/2023

Kickstart your weekend with some live music! We’ve teamed up with Sofar Sounds to bring an intimate live concert to BCL. Get your tickets at the link below for the event TONIGHT! https://buff.ly/3XW1vAm

06/03/2023

Had a great happy hour event on Friday with our members at Putnams in Clinton Hill! Thanks to all who came and to Putnam's Pub & Cooker for having us!

06/03/2023

Do you love live music? Us too! We’re so excited to share with you a special offer to the Sofar Sounds concert taking place at our Clinton Hill location this Friday (3/10)! ⁠
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You can use promo code SOFARSPACES15 for 15% off the show!
https://buff.ly/3XW1vAm

03/03/2023

Have you seen Brooklyn's new welding workshop? Located in the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, Women Who Weld will be hosting a Single-Day Introductory Welding Training Workshop on March 18 and a Week-Long Intensive Welding Training Class from March 20-24 in the new space. Check it out!

Women Who Weld is a non-profit organization with a new space inside the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park!