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We are so excited to welcome you to our great selection of classes for adults. For youth classes such as Clayworks pottery class, please see our visit link below. Youth Classes Spring I Programming starts February 24!Member registration opens Saturday, February 8 and community registration opens Saturday, February 15. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Community Arts: Visual Arts at the West Side Y INSTRUCTIONAL CERAMICS CLASSESEnrollment in any of the below classes that are facilitated by an instructor includes one free open studio weekly session - simply show up at your preferred open studio day/time and sign in with the studio monitor. Open Studio is also available separately with member and community rates.It is required for students to register for the appropriate class level. Watercolor, Ages 18+ This 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 for inspiration. Beginners and Intermediate levels welcome. Instructor: Bonnie Steinsnyder Tuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-3:30 PM Register Stained Glass 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 sun catchers, night lights, candle holders, jewelry boxes and lamp shades. Ample individual assistance enables each person to pursue their individual projects. Essential tools and equipment provided. Supplies such as glass, foil and solder are students responsibility after first project. (we will provide recommendations on locations to purchase). Instructor: Virginia Chakejian Wednesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Thursday 5:30 PM-8:30 PMRegister Ceramic Open Studio – Wheel, Ages 18+ Open studio is for people who are advanced and interested in doing independent work.Open studio is limited to students that have taken at least two years of classes in our program. Registration is in person only. Monday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Thursday 12:30 PM-4:30 PM Thursday 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Friday 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Saturday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Register Ceramic Open Studio – Hand building, Ages 18+ Open studio is for people who are advanced and interested in doing independent work.Open studio is limited to students that have taken at least two years of classes in our program. Registration is in person only.Monday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMThursday 12:30 PM-4:30 PMThursday 4:30 PM-8:30 PMFriday 10:00 AM-2:00 PMFriday 4:30 PM-8:30 PMSaturday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMSunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Beginner Beginners will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demos and critiques will be given regularly.Instructor: Kathleen GinsbergSunday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: David GibsonWednesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Beginners Plus Beginner/Intermediate level students will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Instructor: Julann GebbieMonday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMInstructor: Nanette Ronner Saturday 10:00 - 12:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Instructor: Nanette RonnerTuesday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Instructor: Julie KnightTuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMWednesday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMRegister Hand building: Beginners Plus During this class students will learn the basics of hand building. Coiling, pinch pots and slab techniques are taught. Students with some experience will be given more challenging projects with these techniques.Instructor: Abigail RegnerMonday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMInstructor: Ellen GelberWednesday 10:30 AM-1:00 PMRegister Hand building: Intermediate Develop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techniques.Develop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techDevelop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techniques.Instructor: Andrew RobinsonFriday 2:00 PM-4:30 PMRegister Independent Study Classes begin January 19, 2025Independent StudyAdvanced hand building: Explore your individual artistic direction in a supportive environment. For advanced students only.Saturday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMMonday. 11:00AM to 1:30PM Surface Workshop for Wheel Students This 4 -week class will cover several decorative techniques, other than studio glazes, this includes using slips and underglazes, paper, wax and latex resists, slip trailing, transfers and taping.Instructor: Ellen GelberBeginning March 8Register Raku Workshop Registration is required this term so students will be able to prepare work for the Raku workshop at the beginning of the Spring 2 session.Beginning May 10Register Writer's Voice Telling Great Stories Everyone has a story to tell. This class will focus on elements of "creative" prose writing - plot, character, setting, voice and beginnings and endings - through weekly prompts and detailed critiques. Both fiction and nonfiction will be considered. Exercises and works in progress will be reviewed in class in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Each writer will receive one-to-one attention. The workshop is open to everyone. No manuscript submission required. Maximum of 10 students.Instructor: Thaddeus RutkowskiMonday 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Register Writing for Stage and Screen Do you have an idea for a stage-play, television pilot or screenplay? Or perhaps you’ve written a full or partial draft and now you want some constructive feedback to inspire you toward completion? Or maybe you don't have any ideas at all and just want to get inspired and have fun learning something about writing for the stage and screen? In this workshop, writing prompts and in-class writing exercises tailored to individual needs will address Dramatic Writing craft fundamentals, including: story, conflict, character, dialogue, visual action, and revision. Students bring in new pages of their script-in-progress to class and hear their material read out loud. In-class writing exercises tailored to individual needs help students develop skills and write scripts. All levels welcome.Instructor: Charles L SchulmanTuesdays: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMRegister
We are so excited to welcome you to our great selection of classes for adults. For youth classes such as Clayworks pottery class, please see our visit link below. Youth Classes Spring I Programming starts February 24!Member registration opens Saturday, February 8 and community registration opens Saturday, February 15. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts! Community Arts: Visual Arts at the West Side Y INSTRUCTIONAL CERAMICS CLASSESEnrollment in any of the below classes that are facilitated by an instructor includes one free open studio weekly session - simply show up at your preferred open studio day/time and sign in with the studio monitor. Open Studio is also available separately with member and community rates.It is required for students to register for the appropriate class level. Watercolor, Ages 18+ This 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 for inspiration. Beginners and Intermediate levels welcome. Instructor: Bonnie Steinsnyder Tuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-3:30 PM Register Stained Glass 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 sun catchers, night lights, candle holders, jewelry boxes and lamp shades. Ample individual assistance enables each person to pursue their individual projects. Essential tools and equipment provided. Supplies such as glass, foil and solder are students responsibility after first project. (we will provide recommendations on locations to purchase). Instructor: Virginia Chakejian Wednesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Thursday 5:30 PM-8:30 PMRegister Ceramic Open Studio – Wheel, Ages 18+ Open studio is for people who are advanced and interested in doing independent work.Open studio is limited to students that have taken at least two years of classes in our program. Registration is in person only. Monday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Thursday 12:30 PM-4:30 PM Thursday 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Friday 4:30 PM-8:30 PM Saturday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Register Ceramic Open Studio – Hand building, Ages 18+ Open studio is for people who are advanced and interested in doing independent work.Open studio is limited to students that have taken at least two years of classes in our program. Registration is in person only.Monday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMThursday 12:30 PM-4:30 PMThursday 4:30 PM-8:30 PMFriday 10:00 AM-2:00 PMFriday 4:30 PM-8:30 PMSaturday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMSunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Beginner Beginners will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demos and critiques will be given regularly.Instructor: Kathleen GinsbergSunday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMInstructor: David GibsonWednesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Beginners Plus Beginner/Intermediate level students will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Instructor: Julann GebbieMonday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMInstructor: Nanette Ronner Saturday 10:00 - 12:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Instructor: Nanette RonnerTuesday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMRegister Ceramic Wheel: Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Students must have previous throwing experience. To be admitted to this level you must be able to wedge, center and be able to throw a cylinder. Instructor: Julie KnightTuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMWednesday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMRegister Hand building: Beginners Plus During this class students will learn the basics of hand building. Coiling, pinch pots and slab techniques are taught. Students with some experience will be given more challenging projects with these techniques.Instructor: Abigail RegnerMonday 6:00 PM-8:30 PMInstructor: Ellen GelberWednesday 10:30 AM-1:00 PMRegister Hand building: Intermediate Develop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techniques.Develop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techDevelop further skills and techniques in hand building through an exploration of advanced projects and surface techniques.Instructor: Andrew RobinsonFriday 2:00 PM-4:30 PMRegister Independent Study Classes begin January 19, 2025Independent StudyAdvanced hand building: Explore your individual artistic direction in a supportive environment. For advanced students only.Saturday 10:00 AM-12:30 PMMonday. 11:00AM to 1:30PM Surface Workshop for Wheel Students This 4 -week class will cover several decorative techniques, other than studio glazes, this includes using slips and underglazes, paper, wax and latex resists, slip trailing, transfers and taping.Instructor: Ellen GelberBeginning March 8Register Raku Workshop Registration is required this term so students will be able to prepare work for the Raku workshop at the beginning of the Spring 2 session.Beginning May 10Register Writer's Voice Telling Great Stories Everyone has a story to tell. This class will focus on elements of "creative" prose writing - plot, character, setting, voice and beginnings and endings - through weekly prompts and detailed critiques. Both fiction and nonfiction will be considered. Exercises and works in progress will be reviewed in class in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Each writer will receive one-to-one attention. The workshop is open to everyone. No manuscript submission required. Maximum of 10 students.Instructor: Thaddeus RutkowskiMonday 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Register Writing for Stage and Screen Do you have an idea for a stage-play, television pilot or screenplay? Or perhaps you’ve written a full or partial draft and now you want some constructive feedback to inspire you toward completion? Or maybe you don't have any ideas at all and just want to get inspired and have fun learning something about writing for the stage and screen? In this workshop, writing prompts and in-class writing exercises tailored to individual needs will address Dramatic Writing craft fundamentals, including: story, conflict, character, dialogue, visual action, and revision. Students bring in new pages of their script-in-progress to class and hear their material read out loud. In-class writing exercises tailored to individual needs help students develop skills and write scripts. All levels welcome.Instructor: Charles L SchulmanTuesdays: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMRegister