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92nd Street Y
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92nd Street Y is a prestigious cultural and community center that brings people together through art, entertainment, and conversation. With a wide range of classes and programs, as well as top-notch events and concerts, it offers something for everyone, regardless of age or interest.

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Cold Connected Constructions with Alternative Materials

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn how to design and construct mechanical systems using cold connections to make slot and tab hinges, rivets, links and clasps. Create necklaces, chains, bracelets, cuffs or earrings, which move ergonomically with the wearer’s body. These techniques can be applied to jewelry designs which incorporate alternative materials such as plastic, paper, fabric, found objects memorabilia or just on their own. For the Supply List, please CLICK here ...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$294

6 sessions

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Beginner Jewelry

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics to get you starting to making jewelry. Note: Please CLICK HERE for the Material List

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$220

4 sessions

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Collage & Mixed Media Concepts (Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join us for ongoing discussions on concepts, process and materials. Class format includes discussions on materials, techniques, reviews of contemporary artists and exhibits, personal and group critiques to push your work forward. Class time also includes studio time.  Prerequisite: Students should have prior collage and mixed media experience. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

(1061) Advanced 18 and older
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$335

6 sessions

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Production Practices

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the key to streamlining your production line! Explore the many facets of creating a quality handmade collection that people buy, including where to sell your work, how to do small-scale production, how to carry out market research and publicity, how to price and present your pieces for greatest effect, and so much more. It’s the perfect primer for budding jewelry entrepreneurs. Learn how to develop a coherent line for production, promote...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$554

13 sessions

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Methods In Dance/Movement Therapy I

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the principles of dance therapy through movement experience. This course includes lectures, discussion, movement improvisation, individual and group movement experiences of dance therapy methods and structures, and leadership experiences. *Course is fully approved by the ADTA for Alternate Route credit for R-DMT training. All Dance Therapy courses are eligible for CE hours.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$550

15 sessions

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3D Modeling on Rhino

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join the digital revolution. Place the power of 3D design and customization into your hands using one of the most widely used professional and hobbyist 3D modeling programs, Rhino.  Learn core 3D modeling concepts and techniques that allow exploration of form and shape and can be used to create jewelry and other objects of beauty and practical use. This class is perfect for anyone interested in 3D design and will prepare students to take the...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$731

13 sessions

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Arguably, Some of the Best Books of the 20th Century

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

The operative word here is “arguably.” Read the books, discuss their meaning, their message, and of course, argue their merits (or demerits). Please read The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow for the first meeting. Books include In Cold Blood by Truman Capote, Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner, Howard's End by E.M. Forster and The Wide Sargasso by Jean Rhys.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$750

3 sessions

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Summer Institute: Language of Dance Foundations(Part 1)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Create, perform, respond and connect with the Language of Dance to develop dance literacy. Explore the Movement Alphabet and integrate Motif symbols into dance experiences to connect physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and aesthetic learning. Deepen your dancing. Transform your creative and teaching practices. Those who successfully complete all course requirements receive the Language of Dance® Foundations — Part I Certificate. No prerequisites,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$575

5 sessions

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Jewelry with Twisted Wires

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn to fabricate jewelry that incorporates hand wrought wires and granules inspired by ancient jewelry techniques.  Create perfectly twisted wires and round granules to be soldered onto your pieces. Group projects assigned to learn the process, and individual projects follow. Prerequisite: Jewelry I

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$571

13 sessions

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Painting and Drawing the Model in Costume

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn drawing and oil painting techniques while working from a costumed model present for every class. Study how to paint both the form of the model and clothing while developing a narrative. Explore techniques on how to render fabric as it drapes and conforms to the body, along with texture, light and shadow.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$596

13 sessions

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Oil Painting for Landscape Artists

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In this oil painting class we will explore landscapes by focusing on the textures and patterns within them. Referencing natural imagery, students will get an introduction to color and color mixing, as well as layering techniques. Students will bring in 2-3 landscape images to work from to develop paintings over the semester. We will break down and recreate the patterns in the student imagery to produce works of the students’ choosing. Students...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$552

12 sessions

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Found Objects to Statement Rings

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Create unique rings captured from found objects, natural materials and ephemera through the three-part process of mold making, customizing the shape through wax and finalizing the piece in metal. Cover simple mold-making techniques to replicate objects and textures, injecting vs pouring waxes, wax carving approaches, plus basic metal fabrication skills of sawing, soldering and finishing once the projects are received from the caster.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$527

12 sessions

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Drawing Intensive Seminar

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this intensive course for beginner to intermediate students who are looking to build foundational drawing skills. Learn how to render light and shadow, create form, and develop compositions. Hone observational skills starting with simple objects, still lifes and then a live model. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be able to move into more advanced drawing techniques or be ready to start learning how...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$537

12 sessions

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Pastel for Painters

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In this intro to pastel drawing/painting class, we will explore pastel as a transparent medium that can teach us about the complexities of color, the process of layering colors and the effect of using colored papers for image making. We will work from both reference imagery and life to explore color theory and how differently we see and depict color. One does not need to have painting experience to take this course. For those who have painted before,...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$500

11 sessions

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Silversmithing (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Practice forming, forging, raising and planishing, and get an introduction to chasing and repoussé for jewelry and small objects.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$527

12 sessions

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Drawing Cityscapes & Landscapes in Perspective

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn how to use perspective and careful observation to capture New York’s neighborhoods and parks in pencil and charcoal. Enjoy drawing outdoors in Central Park (weather permitting) and other locations in Manhattan. Gain all the tools you need to draw views that include trees, buildings, and other common elements of the urban environment. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$537

12 sessions

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Screen Printing Intensive

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This program is part of the Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts For Instructor's requirements, please CLICK HERE

(1061) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$520

4 sessions

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Abstract Alchemy: Black, White and Warm Metallics

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence by employing matter from nature itself, within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for thousands of years on cave walls, screens and scrolls, and aboriginal works.  A variety of drawing,...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$700

5 sessions

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Drawing with Ink

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This class will teach students how to use ink to both learn and refine their brush work and mark making. It will show how ink is more than just a line-making tool, but also a way to make beautifully subtle and soft images through mastering washes. We will work from life and from reference images. Through a series of exercises and the development of their own paintings, students will explore a variety of subjects: landscape, people and things....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$609

14 sessions

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Abstract Painting: Inspiration & Development of Ideas

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own visual language. This class focuses on developing each artists’ passion to make abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore ones inspiration and ideas via process and using a language specific to each artist to develop coherent abstract images. Artists are encouraged to work from source material that is personal...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$579

14 sessions

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