CERAMICS HANDBUILDING for Adults - 4:30 to 6:30pm

Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo

Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class using only the simplest hand building techniques. Begin with a slab of wet clay and through the course learn what it takes to sculpt your vessels from the bottom up. Decorate your creation with glaze before we fire them in our kilns for you to take for home use or display.

POTTERY WHEEL THROWING for Teens and Adults - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo

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.

CERAMICS: OBJECTS OF IMPORTANCE for Adults - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Instructor: Jill Cohen-Nuñez

FIVE-WEEK CLASS starting January 8. In this ceramic class, we will focus on the history and creation of ritual objects. Students will learn basic ceramic hand-building techniques, such as slab and coil building, pinch pots, and glazing to create personal objects of importance. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own rituals and the role of objects in enhancing or furthering those practices as inspiration.

INTRO TO STAINED GLASS for Adults - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Ron Zwerdling

FIVE-WEEK CLASS starting February 26. In this introductory class for adults, you will learn the basics for working with flat colorful glass. You'll explore the basic methods of construction like cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering and work with provided patterns to create a finished stained glass panel ready for display. All materials are provided!

MANGA AND CARTOONING for Teens - 4:30 to 6:30pm

Instructor: Gregory Maldonado

This class focuses on learning about the structures of manga / anime characters using shapes and anatomy for movement. Students will focus on the creation of Chibi Style caricatures, develop pacing, setting up scenes using panels, working with depth, and the use of lighting and shadow techniques. Students will work on developing their own manga and anime characters to tell their own stories.

DIGITAL ART for Teens - 4:30 to 6:30pm

Instructor: Tony Burstion

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CERAMICS HANDBUILDING for Children & Teens - 4:30 to 6:30pm

Instructor: Matthew Burcaw

Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class using only the simplest hand building techniques. Begin with a slab of wet clay and through the course learn what it takes to sculpt your vessels from the bottom up. Decorate your creation with glaze before we fire them in our kilns for you to take for home use or display.

DIGITAL ANIMATION for Teens and Adults - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Instructor: Tony Burstion

DAfter some fundamentals and a brief history of animation the class will focus on composing short looping animated GIFs, then creating editorial style animated illustrations from articles, and finally, producing a humorous animation with recorded dialogue.

POTTERY WHEEL THROWING for Teens and Adults - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Instructor: Matthew Burcaw

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.

Adult-Only Paint & Sip Workshops - January 10, February 14, March 14 - 6pm to 9pm

Family Fridays - January 24, February 28, March 21 - 5pm to 8pm

DRAWING AND PRINTMAKING for Ages 7+ - 10am to 12pm

Instructor: Tammy Wofsey

In this class students learn the skills of printmaking and drawing. Participants will make their own sketch books to be used throughout the semester, and will learn to draw from life and incorporate this in our printmaking artwork. Printmaking allows students to duplicate artwork. Printmaking uses material that can be drawn, carved or chosen from material such as leaves, cloth or paper that is then placed on an inked plate. Printmaking is best described as a surprise using ink and paper. Using our wheel press, students will hand craft and crank through their artwork.

2D, 3D and More! for Ages 7+ - 10am to 12pm

Instructor: Dana Barnes

Everyday items that may or may not be recyclable are repurposed as art materials.

CERAMICS HANDBUILDING for Adults- 10am to 12pm

Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo

Learn how to build pots, cups, plates, vases and other vessels in class using only the simplest hand building techniques. Begin with a slab of wet clay and through the course learn what it takes to sculpt your vessels from the bottom up. Decorate your creation with glaze before we fire them in our kilns for you to take for home use or display.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY and Lightroom for Teens and Adults - 11am to 1pm

Instructor: Vicky Azcoitia

We will review photography concepts, talk about digital aspects, analyze photography and introduce digital editing with Adobe Lightroom. Learn about digital workflow from shooting to printing, and how to manage your digital images. Get closer to your camera and work hands on during class, practicing inside and outside BRAC by the Bronx River and rooftop!

PRINTMAKING LINOLEUM for Teens and Adults - 12pm to 2pm

Instructor: Tammy Wofsey

FIVE-WEEK CLASS starting January 11. Explore the subtractive process of linoleum printmaking. Students will learn how to carve into the linoleum, transfer an image to paper, and how to proof and print the linocut block.

POTTERY WHEEL THROWING for Adults - 12pm to 2pm

Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo

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.

2D, 3D and More! for Ages 7+ - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Instructor: Dana Barnes

Everyday items that may or may not be recyclable are repurposed as art materials.

EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPE PAINTING for Adults - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Instructor: Jaron Newton

This class focuses on landscapes and scenes. Participants will use color, brushstrokes and mark making as an emotive tool to convey their ideas.

POTTERY WHEEL THROWING for Adults - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Instructor: Ana Ruiz-Castillo

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.

DIGITAL PHOTO AND VIDEO ART for Teens & Adults - 3pm to 5pm

Instructor: Gabriel Freire

FIVE-WEEK CLASS starting January 11. Photo manipulation and enhancement, filming and editing-we see it in the videos, movies, and advertisements all around us. In this course, you'll be able channel your own creativity, learning about the programs and techniques used to create captivating imagery. You'll gain experience with photo editing in Photoshop and Lightroom/Camera Raw. And then, you'll be able to create your own videos with film language and editing in Premiere Pro and After effects.

DIGITAL VIDEOGRAPHY for Teens & Adults - 3pm to 5pm

Instructor: Gabriel Freire

FIVE-WEEK CLASS starting February 15. If "a picture is worth a thousand words," then a video is priceless. Learn about the techniques and tools you can use to create strong and meaningful imagery for photography and film. We'll learn how to compose an image and then edit them using Photoshop and Lightroom/Camera Raw. Then, we'll explore film and editing vocabulary to see how we can create compelling, cinematic stories.