Children's Classes
BRAC Kids Fall Art Classes Open for Registration
Tuesday
- Introduction to Sketching and Drawing (Youth) – Tiffany Miller
- Handbuilding (Novice, Teens/Adults) – Matthew Burcaw
Saturday
- Bugs, Birds & Beyond: Paper Mâché Creatures (Beginner / Family) – Paul Ferrera
- Introduction to Printmaking (Beginner, Family) – Tammy Wofsey
More Classes Coming Soon!
Our full schedule will be announced at the Fall Open House, come by to explore all our programs, meet our teaching artists, and receive a 15% discount for in-person registration!
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Young Artists: Introduction to Sketching & Drawing
Teaching Artist: Tiffany Miller
Level: Beginner – YOUTH ( 6 - 12)
Explore the world of drawing in this 10-week class! Students will build skills and confidence using pencils, charcoal, ink, and pastels while creating portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and imaginative compositions. The class ends with a collaborative group project, bringing creativity and expression to life.
Schedule: Tuesday • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($20.50 per session)
Culturally Influenced Objects (Handbuilding)
Teaching Artist: Matthew Burcaw
Level: Novice - Youth/Teens/Adults
This class explores how different cultures use ceramics in decorative and functional objects. Students will work with a variety of handbuilding techniques—including pinch pots, slabs, and coiling—to create personalized items such as mugs, bowls, vases, figurines, and cultural pieces like Peruvian water jugs or Mexican salt and pepper shakers. Handbuilding is the oldest and most expressive form of ceramic making. Come create beautiful objects you’ll be proud to display or gift!
Schedule: Tuesday • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($13.50 per session) ($22.50 per session for youth and adult)
Young Artists: Introduction to Printmaking
Teaching Artist: Tammy Wofsey
Level: Beginner | Family (Young artists and their grown-ups, create together)
Explore the exciting world of printmaking in this hands-on class! Students will learn techniques like monoprinting, relief printing, and more while creating unique, layered artworks. Perfect for young artists ready to experiment with texture, pattern, and creative expression.
Schedule: Saturday • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($20.50 per session)
Comic Book Design - TEEN ONLY
Teaching Artist: Tony Burstion
Level: Beginner |Beginner – Teen (13 -19)
Jump into the world of comic books! Create your own characters, build epic storylines, and design panels that pop off the page. You’ll learn cool drawing tricks, lettering tips, and storytelling techniques to bring your original comics to life. Make your heroes, villains, and adventures completely your own!
Schedule: Wednesday • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($20.50 per session)
Comic Book Design
Teaching Artist: Tony Burstion
Level: Beginner |Beginner – YOUTH ( 6 - 12)
Dive into the exciting world of comic books! Students will learn how to create characters, develop storylines, and design dynamic panels. We’ll explore drawing techniques, lettering, and visual storytelling to bring original comic adventures to life.
Schedule: Thursday • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($20.50 per session)
Bugs, Birds & Beyond: Paper Mache Creatures
Teaching Artist: Paul Ferrera
Level: Beginner / Family (Young artists and their grown-ups, create together)
Get ready to bring nature to life in this hands-on class! Students will learn the art of paper mache, transforming newspaper, tape, and cardboard into 3D birds and insects. We’ll shape forms, build up details, and finish with vibrant paints and creative embellishments to give each creature its own personality.
Schedule: Saturday • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Purchase Now: Eventbrite ($20.50 per session)
Discounts Available
(Note: discounts cannot be combined)
Early Bird Discount – 10% by Tuesday, September 10 using EARLYFALL25
Open House Registration – 15% - Available day-of, in person only
TRIE Resident Discount – 35% using BXFALL25
Available to residents of TRIE neighborhoods citywide. To qualify, your registration and mailing address must match one of the eligible zip codes.
Eligible TRIE zip codes include:
10451, 10452, 10453, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10457, 10458, 10459, 10460, 10463, 10466, 10467, 10468, 10469, 10472, 10473, 10474
Registration & Fee Information:
Please note that we have a first-come, first-serve policy. Reserve your spot as soon as possible!
All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. In addition, you can contact us at info@bronxriverart.org or call 718.589.5819
Cancellation Policy: If a class does not meet capacity (7), it may be canceled, in which case students will have the option to either take another class or receive a full refund.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes include materials and use of professional equipment.
Locations of Classes & Travel Directions:
In-person classes will take place at the Bronx River Art Center, located at 1087 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460