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Spring 2025 Classes
(April 22nd to June 21st)

REGISTER IN-PERSON FOR DISCOUNT TICKET BUNDLES:
YOUTH & TEEN, YOUTH & PARENT, and TEEN & PARENT


SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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2D/3D More! Instructor: Shawn Hill 9 sessions starting April 22nd
4:30pm - 6:00pm (1.5 hours) For Youth (Ages 9-12) $115
For young artists only: Join our fun, interactive family 2D/3D animation class, where everyone can create together and bring your imaginations to life through exciting, hands-on projects!
Experimenting with Art Instructor: Dana Barnes 9 sessions starting April 22nd
4:30pm - 6:00pm (1.5 hours) For Youth (Ages 7-12) $140
For young artists only: Join our fun, interactive Experimenting with Art class, where everyone can explore new techniques and bring your creative ideas to life through exciting, hands-on projects!
Pottery Wheel Throwing Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo 9 sessions starting April 22nd
5:00pm - 7:00pm (2 hours) For Adults (Bilingual Class!) $300
Join our advanced ceramics class and explore a variety of techniques on the potter’s wheel to create unique ceramic pieces while developing your skills in a supportive and creative environment. .
Expressive Drawing: Bringing Ideas to Life on Paper Instructor: Shawn Hill 5 sessions starting April 22nd
6:00pm - 7:30pm (1.5 hours) For Teens/Adults $75/$85
Join our engaging paper drawing class, where you'll explore various techniques and bring your artistic ideas to life through detailed, hands-on projects.
Portfolio Building Instructor: Shawn Hill 4 sessions starting May 27th
6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours) For Youth/Teens/Adults $75/$85/$95
Join our engaging paper drawing class, where you'll explore various techniques and bring your artistic ideas to life through detailed, hands-on projects.
 
Drawing in All Forms Instructor: Matthew Burcaw 9 sessions starting April 23rd
4:30pm - 6:00pm (1.5 hours) For Youth (Ages 7-12) $115
For young artists only: In this class you will explore a wide variety of materials, numerous techniques,and applications drawing can be used: Charcoal, pencil, pen, ink wash and printmaking techniques will be shown.
Painting & Drawing Instructor: TBD 9 sessions starting April 23rd
6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $155/$175
Expand your artistic skills in our Painting & Drawing classes, where you'll explore new techniques and take your creativity to the next level!
Objects of Importance Instructor: Jill Cohen-Nuñez 5 sessions starting April 23rd
6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $130/$150
Join our advanced ceramics class and explore a variety of techniques on the potter's wheel to create unique ceramic pieces while developing your skills in a supportive and creative environment.
Stained Glass Instructor: Ron Zwerdling 5 sessions starting May 21st
6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $150/$175
Join our advanced ceramics class and explore a variety of techniques on the potter's wheel to create unique ceramic pieces while developing your skills in a supportive and creative environment.
 
Ceramics Handbuilding Instructor: Matthew Burcaw 9 sessions starting April 24th
4:30pm - 6:30pm (2 hours) For Youth/Adults $200/$300
Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class using only the simplest hand building techniques.
Comic Design Instructor: Tony Burstion 9 sessions starting April 24th
4:30pm - 6:00pm (1.5 hours) For Youth/Teens $115/$130
For young artists only:Join our Comic Drawing class to explore the fundamentals of drawing characters, expressions, and dynamic scenes. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you bring your comic ideas to life!
Classical Drawing Instructor: Jaron Newton 9 sessions starting April 24th
6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $115/$155
In this 9-week course, you'll start by practicing basic drawing exercises. Then, you'll learn how light works on shapes and spend the last five weeks drawing a plaster bust.
Pottery Wheel Throwing
SOLD OUT
Instructor: Matthew Burcaw 9 sessions starting April 24th
6:30pm - 8:30pm (2 hours) For Adults $300
Join our advanced ceramics class and explore a variety of techniques on the potter’s wheel to create unique ceramic pieces while developing your skills in a supportive and creative environment.
 
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
Come back for dates on March 24!
Adult-Only Paint & Sip Workshops:
$25 each
Family Fridays:
FREE (must RSVP)
 
Beginner Pottery Wheel Throwing Instructor: Matthew Burcaw 9 sessions starting April 26th
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours) For Youth/Teens $200/$255
For young artists only(ages 13 - 16):Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class through this introduction to the potter's wheel.
Drawing & Printmaking Instructor: Tammy Wofsey 9 sessions starting April 26th
10:00am - 12:00pm (2 hours) For Youth/Teens/Adults $140/$165/$200
In this class, students will learn printmaking and drawing, creating sketchbooks and using life drawings in their prints. They'll craft unique prints with various materials using our wheel press and inked plates.
Digital Design Instructor: Tony Burstion 9 sessions starting April 26th
12:00pm - 2:00pm (2 hours) For Youth/Teens/Adults $130/$155/$175
Join our Digital Design class to learn essential design techniques and tools. Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills!
Ceramics Handbuilding Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo 9 sessions starting April 26th
12:00pm - 2:00pm (2 hours) For Adults (Bilingual Class!) $300
Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class using only the simplest hand building techniques. Aprende a hacer macetas, tazas, platos, jarrones y otros recipientes en clase utilizando solo las técnicas más simples de modelado a mano.
Printmaking with Linoleum Instructor: Tammy Wofsey 9 sessions starting April 26th
12:00pm - 2:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $165/$200
In this class, students will learn printmaking and drawing, creating sketchbooks and using life drawings in their prints. They'll craft unique prints with various materials using our wheel press and inked plates they've carved themselves from linoleum blocks.
Experimenting with Art Instructor: Dana Barnes 9 sessions starting April 26th
2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 hours) For Youth/Teens/Adults $140/$165/$200
Join our fun, interactive Experimenting with Art class for the whole family, where everyone can explore new techniques and bring creative ideas to life through exciting, hands-on projects!
Pottery Wheel Throwing Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo 9 sessions starting April 26th
2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 hours) For Adults $300
This course introduces students to creating ceramic forms utilizing the potter's wheel. A range of techniques will be demonstrated as starting points to using the wheel as a tool for creating forms. The design, function, decoration, and presentation of the thrown forms will be emphasized through course assignments.
Alla Prima Painting Instructor: Jaron Newton 9 sessions starting April 26th
2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 hours) For Adults $155/$175
In this 9-week course, you'll learn to paint portraits quickly using the alla prima (wet-on-wet) technique. You'll start with black and white, then slowly add colors, and by the end, you'll create your own unique portrait using a color palette of your choice.
Digital Videography Instructor: Gabriel Freire 9 sessions starting April 26th
2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 hours) For Teens/Adults $155/$175
Join our Digital Videography class to learn the basics of filming, editing, and creating stunning videos. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to enhance their videography skills!

Questions? Email info@bronxriverart.org. For more information about free program availability, email education@bronxriverart.org.

Refund Policy: Full refund available 48 hours before classes begin, partial refunds avaiable until the third session of class. You can either request refund directly through Eventbrite, or fill out this refund form. Contact us as soon as possible, especially if you need a refund for a Pottery class so the slot can be forwarded to those on the waiting list.

 

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Saturday: 12 - 5 PM
Gallery hours are only in effect during the
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Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

DIRECTIONS TO CENTER:  By Train: Take #2 or #5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont. Walk one block east to Bronx Street. By Bus: Take #'s B9, 21, 36, 40, 42, or Q44 to East Tremont and Boston Road. By Car: Take Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Expressway, and exit at East Tremont Ave. Turn left at the traffic light one block down onto East Tremont. Turn left after one block onto Bronx St. (Cross Bronx Expressway) towards Rosedale Ave, then exit. Turn left onto Rosedale Ave, then take a left onto Tremont Ave. Drive four blocks to West Farms Square.

BRAC’s arts programs are made possible with support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, including Council Members Oswald Feliz, Althea Stevens, Eric Dinowitz, and the Bronx Delegation. Additional support is from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission "People's Money", the NYS Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature. Foundation support is from Con Edison: The Power of Giving, The Lincoln Fund, and the New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance …  individual donors like YOU!

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