Spring 2019 Fine Arts & Digital Media Classes
April 1, 2019 - June 15, 2019
Each art class meets for two hours, once a week, for 10 weeks. All art supplies are provided.
Contact us at info@bronxriverart.org or 718.589.5819 with any questions.
Registration begins March 9th.
10% discount before March 23rd.
Mondays
Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10
Ceramics with Reuben King - 3-D Studio 4th floor
Tweens ages 10-13 ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
This course covers clay-handling techniques such as pinch-pots, coiling, and slab building. Students will create and glaze their own pieces while learning about the ceramic items that support our everyday experiences.
Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10
Graffiti Mural Painting with BOM5 from the Rock Steady Crew and the Bronx Boys - 2-D Studio 4th floor
Teens ages 13-18 ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Abstract City Kids
A great class for New York City Teens to have the freedom to express themselves through a medium that came of age in The Bronx. Local Legend BOM5 will lead participants in bringing their own visions of the City to life through graffiti art lettering, characters and aerosol art on paper, clothes and city walls. This class will include walking trips to nearby sites for inspiration once the weather gets warm. Teens are welcome to come share their skills with this local legend and learn from each other by painting and drawing together.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm - April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm - Independent Studio Hours - April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 6
Teen Project Studio + 2.0 (TPS) with Art Jones - Computer Lab 2nd Floor
Young Adults ages 15-26 (Free by application only)
3D Design and Digital Fabrication
TPS is a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the visual arts & creative industries in an interactive and challenging way. It is also an opportunity to meet other young adults with similar eagerness to learn and create. This course will teach students how to create original three-dimensional work using computer-aided design and 3D modeling software including SketchUp and Cinema 4D. After designing individual and collaborative architecture, furniture, and art, students will learn to transform these digital creations into physical objects through use of 3D printers and other tools.
All interested participants must fill out application form by clicking HERE.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5
Cartooning with Devon Purkiss - 2-D Studio 4th floor.
Tweens/Teens ages 11-15 ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Sequential Art/Cartooning II/Cartooning +
In this course, students will develop an original short (2 - 5 page) comic story featuring characters that they've created! Students will learn to draw backgrounds and environments that bring their worlds to life, as well as creating dynamic compositions and narrative flow. Work will be hand drawn with pencil and ink. Students will also be introduced to Photoshop and digital coloring! Returning BRAC Cartooning students will find this series as "the next step" in their development. Strong draftsmanship suggested/ Recommended for those with a solid foundation in drawing.
Fridays
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7
Drawing and Printmaking with Tammy Wofsey - 2-D Studio 4th floor
Ages 8-17, ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Adults, ($110 before 3/23 then $120)
Introduction to Printmaking
All ages welcome! Especially Parents with young children working together!
In this class we will explore different kinds of printmaking methods. We will first learn how to make our own handmade and marbled papers for chine collé then linocut prints, watercolor monotypes, stencils, drypoint and collographs. We will explore drawing and color with the printmaking tools we learn.
Saturdays
Saturdays, 10:30am-1:30pm: April 6, 13, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15
Digital Photography for Teens and Adults with Roy Baizan - Computer Lab 2nd Floor
Teens, ($110 before 3/23 then $120)
Adults, ($150 before 3/23 then $160)
Digital Photography
In this 10 week, 3 hour photography class, students will go over the basics of photography while also creating small bodies of work around the theme of documentary work. Emphasis will be on meeting outside for photo-walks and having group photo critiques. The class will culminate in a presentation of student work.
Saturdays, 11am-1pm
Painting and Drawing with Joel Adas - 2-D Studio 4th floor
Ages 6-9 with a Parent ($150 before 3/23 then $160)
Ages 6-9, ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Creatures, Mythological and Otherwise: kids and parents together
In this class, we will look at a variety of artists new and old and their depictions of animals. On the way, we will learn new techniques, play games designed to invent new creatures, and explore how recycled materials can become amazing animals.
Saturdays, 2-4pm
Ceramics with Ana Ruiz-Castillo - 3-D Studio 4th floor
Ages 6-9 with a Parent ($150 before 3/23 then $160)
Ages 6-12, ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Adults ($110 before 3/23 then $120)
All ages welcome! Especially Parents with young children working together to learn the basics of ceramics with an emphasis on the creative use of clay to produce colorful sculptures. Both the art and craft are explored as participants create uniquely formed objects such as vases, boxes, cups and other utilitarian objects as well as realistic and abstract sculptures. Students will learn different modeling techniques such as pinching, coiling, slabs and glazing.
Saturdays, 2-4pm
Digital Animation with Isael Luperon - Computer Lab 2nd floor
Ages 11-15 ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
The Color of Your World
Do you love animated shows from Cartoon Network and Netflix? Want to learn how to bring your own drawings to life? Here at BRAC, we are welcoming students who are passionate about art and want to take their work to the next level. In our Digital Animation class, you will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to create your very own animated works with absolutely no prior experience needed. Not only will we develop your skills as young artists, but this is also an opportunity to add more unique work into your portfolios. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate your animations to others through BronxNet.
Saturdays, 2-4pm
Advance Painting for Tweens through Adults with Joel Adas - 2-D Studio 4th floor
Tweens/Teens ages 12-15, ($85 before 3/23 then $95)
Adults, ($110 before 3/23 then $120)
Ways of Depicting People: a View through Art History
From Frida Kahlo to Picasso and beyond, we will look at the ways in which artists have portrayed people. A variety of approaches will be emphasized culminating in a large scale painting project all designed to immerse the student in an exploration of this essential subject.
Spring Break Workshops
SPRING BREAK WORKSHOPS, April 22 - April 26
Come to BRAC to experience a new Art Media everyday while off from school.
Workshops will run everyday from 11:00 - 1:00pm and from 2:00 - 4:00pm
As well as regular after school classes from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Registration and pricing will be available soon...
Teen Project Studio (TPS) - Spring 2019
FREE PROGRAM for Young Adults, Ages 15-22!
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 Independent Study Hours
Teen Project Studio (TPS) with Art Jones - Computer Lab 2nd Floor
Young Adults ages 15-22 (Free by application only)
TPS is a unique opportunity to experience and learn about the visual arts & creative industries in an interactive and challenging way. It is also an opportinity to meet other young adults with similar eagerness to learn and create. Group projects will focus on stop-motion animation with 3-D printed objects.
It's free to participate, but you must complete our application form.
This program is supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the NYC Materials for the Arts program, as well as Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Council Member Ritchie Torres, the Bronx Delegation of the City Council, Con Edison, and the generousity of our patrons.
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