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Found Objects to Statement Rings
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Create unique rings captured from found objects, natural materials and ephemera through the three-part process of mold making, customizing the shape through wax and finalizing the piece in metal. Cover simple mold-making techniques to replicate objects and textures, injecting vs pouring waxes, wax carving approaches, plus basic metal fabrication skills of sawing, soldering and finishing once the projects are received from the caster.
Drawing Intensive Seminar
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this intensive course for beginner to intermediate students who are looking to build foundational drawing skills. Learn how to render light and shadow, create form, and develop compositions. Hone observational skills starting with simple objects, still lifes and then a live model. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be able to move into more advanced drawing techniques or be ready to start learning how...
Pastel for Painters
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this intro to pastel drawing/painting class, we will explore pastel as a transparent medium that can teach us about the complexities of color, the process of layering colors and the effect of using colored papers for image making. We will work from both reference imagery and life to explore color theory and how differently we see and depict color. One does not need to have painting experience to take this course. For those who have painted before,...
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Silversmithing (Beginner)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Practice forming, forging, raising and planishing, and get an introduction to chasing and repoussé for jewelry and small objects.
Drawing Cityscapes & Landscapes in Perspective
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn how to use perspective and careful observation to capture New York’s neighborhoods and parks in pencil and charcoal. Enjoy drawing outdoors in Central Park (weather permitting) and other locations in Manhattan. Gain all the tools you need to draw views that include trees, buildings, and other common elements of the urban environment. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE
Screen Printing Intensive
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This program is part of the Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts For Instructor's requirements, please CLICK HERE
Abstract Alchemy: Black, White and Warm Metallics
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence by employing matter from nature itself, within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for thousands of years on cave walls, screens and scrolls, and aboriginal works. A variety of drawing,...
Drawing with Ink
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This class will teach students how to use ink to both learn and refine their brush work and mark making. It will show how ink is more than just a line-making tool, but also a way to make beautifully subtle and soft images through mastering washes. We will work from life and from reference images. Through a series of exercises and the development of their own paintings, students will explore a variety of subjects: landscape, people and things....
Abstract Painting: Inspiration & Development of Ideas
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own visual language. This class focuses on developing each artists’ passion to make abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore ones inspiration and ideas via process and using a language specific to each artist to develop coherent abstract images. Artists are encouraged to work from source material that is personal...
Bezelling Stones with Corners
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Students will learn strategies for making bezels by hand for pear, marquis, and triangle cut stones, (or for that matter any stone that has multiple straight edges) and incorporate this bezel into a pendant, second project a ring. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE
Metalwork through Historical Jewelry
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the basics of working with metal by recreating historical objects of Jewelry such as an Egyptian, Roman and Byzantine rings, Pre Columbian-earrings and a Greek bracelet. Techniques covers include forging, wire twisting, soldering and direct casting and torch fired enamel. For supply list, click here
Structural Figure Drawing
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn the basic structures of the portrait and figure in order to create solid form and proportion in drawings from observation and imagination. The class will cover basic anatomy of the skeleton and musculature to give students the tools to depict the body in three dimensions. Students will draw from a live model and key concepts will be taught with short illustrated lectures and individual coaching. In this class you will be encouraged to work in pencil and/or charcoal. Please bring pencil drawing materials to ...
Non-Traditional Mixed Media Materials & Practices
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Experiment with new materials, non-traditional processes and techniques, and learn adaptive skills in this new class. Students work in a variety of mixed media projects ranging from sculpture to two-dimensional mediums. Expand how you work with materials and think outside the box. SUPPLIES FOR ALL COLLAGE CLASSES: X‐acto type knife with a supply of blades 1 pair of good scissors ...
Painting the Model in Costume
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn oil painting techniques while working from a costumed model present for every class. Study how to paint both the form of the model and clothing while developing a narrative. Explore techniques on how to render fabric as it drapes and conforms to the body, along with texture, light and shadow. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Intro to Music and Sound for Film
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
An introductory workshop to explore all the various ways music, songs and sound add to the magic of the moving image. Learn about scoring, sound design, sound effects, music supervision/ song placement and more. Some prior experience in score writing necessary.
Saxophone Ensemble
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Take your art to a new level, develop your musicianship and experience in this talented ensemble, which comprises saxophones soprano through baritone. Under the directorship of music educator/performer/composer Kyle Landry, the groups meets weekly to prepare for a fall and spring concert, exploring a wide range of styles from classical and contemporary to jazz and pop. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, email [email protected]...
Novel-Writing with Sandra Newman
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this workshop, students will be able to submit three excerpts from a novel in progress for close reading and group discussion. We'll discuss general issues of writing fiction, but focus on the specific problems of writing a novel: developing a narrative voice that doesn't run out of steam after two chapters; writing characters who change and are gradually revealed; and how to structure a plot over 200+ pages. We'll be reading a selection of...
Drawing for Absolute Beginners
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work.
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Shoemaking: Ballerina Flats and Pumps (All Levels)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join artist and designer Emily Putterman-Handler in this unique course where you’ll learn the ins and outs of shoemaking! From design, to cutting and assembling, students will create and make a finished pair of wearable shoes in the ballerina flat or pump style. Pattern making, upper construction, toe puff, heel stiffeners, insoles and lasting will be covered. Emily will walk you through this craft through demos, hands-on activities, and handouts...
Carved Coconut Shell Belt Buckle
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this workshop each student will complete a stunning belt buckle using a clean and elegant mechanism system, while exploring the addition of a new material: COCONUT! Explore the possibilities for creating unique surface texture and 3-D low relief using this organic material. Coconut is a wonderful material because it acts much like a hardwood, only it’s even easier to carve with jeweler’s tools because of a unique type of woven grain structure....
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