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West Side YMCA - Community Arts
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West Side YMCA focuses on developing healthy bodies, minds, and spirits through various learning activities and arts programs. They provide opportunities for self-expression, arts education, and professional performing arts training, while also teaching life skills and fostering creativity.

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West Side YMCA - Community Arts

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Ceramic Open Studio: Hand building (Ages 18+)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Refine your ceramic skills with confidence in our Open Studio program. Designed for experienced individuals, enjoy independent work with the support of a studio monitor. With flexible makeup options, continue your artistic journey at your own pace while honing your craft.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$415

8 sessions

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Ceramic Open Studio: Wheel (Ages 18+)

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Refine your ceramic skills with confidence in our Open Studio program. Designed for experienced individuals, enjoy independent work with the support of a studio monitor. With flexible makeup options, continue your artistic journey at your own pace while honing your craft.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$415

8 sessions

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Stained Glass

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Learn to create beautiful glass objects using this ancient craft. Students learn to create patterns, cut foil and solder stained glass into a variety of useful and sculptural forms that include candle holders, night lights, mirrors and light catchers. Ample individual assistance enables each person to pursue their individual projects. Essential equipment provided; students must purchase additional supplies separately (we will provide recommendations...

(30) All levels 18 and older
$400

8 sessions

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Writing for Stage and Screen

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Bring your story to life on stage or screen with a workshop at the West Side YMCA - Community Arts. Learn the fundamentals of dramatic writing, including story development, character creation, and dialogue, while receiving constructive feedback to inspire you towards completion. Whether you have a script in progress or simply want to be inspired, this course is perfect for all levels.

(30) All levels 18 and older
$360

6 sessions

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Telling Great Stories

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Discover the art of storytelling as you explore the elements of creative prose writing in this workshop. From plot and character to voice and beginnings, participants will receive one-on-one attention in a supportive environment. No manuscript submission is required.

(30) All levels 18 and older
$360

6 sessions

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Hand Building: Beginners Plus

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with hands-on guidance in ceramic artistry. Discover the art of throwing on the potter's wheel and mastering glazing techniques in a supportive environment. Elevate your skills through personalized projects and expert feedback.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

7 sessions

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Ceramic Wheel: Beginners Plus

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Elevate your ceramic craftsmanship with our intermediate-level course, designed for beginners seeking to expand their skills. Explore the art of throwing on the potter's wheel and refining glazing techniques under expert guidance. Develop your unique projects while receiving regular demonstrations and constructive critiques to enhance your mastery.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

7 sessions

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Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate/Advanced

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Refine your ceramic craftsmanship alongside experienced peers. Elevate your skills through personalized projects, guided demonstrations, and constructive critiques tailored to intermediate and advanced levels. Join us to expand your artistic horizons on the pottery wheel.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

8 sessions

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Ceramic Wheel: Beginner

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with hands-on guidance in ceramic artistry. Discover the art of throwing on the potter's wheel and mastering glazing techniques in a supportive environment. Elevate your skills through personalized projects and expert feedback.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

8 sessions

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Watercolor

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This in-person class is for playing with watercolor techniques with an emphasis on finding and developing your own personal style. Frequent subject materials include: still life set-ups and photos, but students are also encouraged to use personal projects. 

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$350

8 sessions

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Hand Building: Advanced

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Refine your pottery mastery in an environment that nurtures your unique artistic vision. Delve into advanced hand-building techniques while drawing inspiration from contemporary clay work showcased through engaging slide talks and demonstrations. Join a community of artists dedicated to pushing boundaries and fostering creativity.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

8 sessions

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Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Refine your ceramic craftsmanship in a supportive community setting. Elevate your skills through personalized projects, guided demonstrations, and constructive critiques. Join us to hone your expertise and unleash your creative potential on the pottery wheel.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

8 sessions

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Hand Building: Intermediate

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Unlock the secrets of advanced hand-building techniques in a vibrant community setting. Elevate your pottery craftsmanship with immersive projects and intricate surface designs under expert guidance. Join us for an enriching journey in sculpting with clay.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$490

8 sessions

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Hand Building: Independent Study

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Forge your own creative path in our Independent Study program designed for seasoned artisans. Dive into self-directed projects with full access to our state-of-the-art studio. With a prerequisite of one year of hand-building classes, this program empowers you to unleash your artistic potential with autonomy and expertise.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
$390

8 sessions

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Writing Poetry for Everyone

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Anybody can write a poem. Let's explore the art & craft of poetry; learn how to express your feelings, sculpt your ideas, and share your stories, with musical language. Make your words sing. This workshop, suitable for both beginning & advanced writers, is a safe space to explore the tools & techniques of writing poetry. We will examine the poet's toolkit, in a supportive atmosphere, through in-class writing prompts & exercises....

(30) All levels 18 and older
$345

6 sessions

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Mugs and More - Wheel: Beginning/Intermediate

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

In this class, we will learn basic skills to create lidded jars, oval planters, vases, and other intermediate forms. Beginners develop proficiency on the wheel and learn about our studio glazes. Please Note: There is a firing fee charge of 4 cents per cubic inch that includes both the bisque and the glaze firing.  This includes the cost of clay & glazes and is only charged when a piece is successfully completed and ready to go...

(30) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Wheel: Intermediate/Advanced

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This classes explores advanced wheel techniques and the refinement of forms. Exploring combinations of studio glazes to create specialized effects.   Prerequisite: Previous throwing experience is necessary. Please Note: There is a firing fee charge of 4 cents per cubic inch that includes both the bisque and the glaze firing.  This includes the cost of clay & glazes and is only charged when a piece is successfully completed...

(30) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Handbuilding Beg/Int

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

This class is an introduction to various methods of working with clay by hand such as coil and slab building. Students will learn surface techniques of slip painting and glazing as well as exploring their own ideas in clay.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Image Transfer on Clay - Wheel or Handbuilding

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

An introduction to transferring imagery by photographic processes onto a ceramic surface. This class will explore several techniques including exposing your images onto photo sensitized fabric for multiple prints, and laser transfers that can be hand colored.

(30) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

7 sessions

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Life Stories

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

For people who have lived and worked and want to write about their childhood as well as their more recent past. Whether you are a published writer or last wrote in a childhood diary, you are welcome in this class. Mark Twain said, “The difference between the almost right word & the right word is the difference between lightning and lightning bug.” Finding the right word is the goal of this workshop.  Suggested weekly assignments will...

(30) All levels 14 - 20 years old
No upcoming schedules
$456

8 sessions

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