Drawing, Painting + Crafts Classes for All Levels
Take classes with experienced teachers in drawing, painting, and crafts. As a community center, we strive to offer an inviting work environment where ideas, creativity, and laughs are shared. Working among peers—whether at a beginner or more advanced level—enriches the class experience. We offer drawing and painting classes in many mediums, including oil paints, acrylic paints, pastels, watercolors, charcoal, pencil, and more. We also offer classes in hands-on crafts such as embroidery and mosaics. All studio arts classes are in person.
Gal Cohen is a New York City-based visual artist who works primarily in the painting and printmaking fields. Cohen is a member artist and a former artist in residence at Cornerstone Studios (NYC), a Scholarship Artist at Manhattan Graphic Center studios, a recent alumni of AIM fellowship at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and a Chashama “Space to Connect” artist in residence for 2019-2020. Cohen earned her MFA in Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design and her BFA in Fine Arts at Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem. She has exhibited her work at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Collar Works, the Laurie M. Tisch Gallery, the Arlington Arts Center, Bric Gallery, Fresh Paint Art Fair, Clemente Art Center, Spring/Break Art Show, and Westbeth Gallery.
Marika Hahn's artwork is inspired by nature and wildlife, even though New York City is home. In addition to her nature series, "Birdsong Cottage," she works with major publishers such as Simon & Schuster and Workman, illustrating books such as the best-selling "What to Expect When You're Expecting" series. Her artwork is used in advertising for companies such as Revlon, Estée Lauder, and Bloomingdale's, and her illustrations have appeared in Cosmopolitan, Family Circle, Glamour, Woman's World, and The New York Times.
Heidi Johnson was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and earned degrees from Tufts University and its School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Spending her childhood peering at mud puddles and tree bark in the woods of rural Massachusetts instilled a deep appreciation for the minutiae that drives this world. She has received grants and fellowships from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program, New York Foundation for the Arts, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and Nordic Artists’ Centre, among others. Her work has been shown in numerous exhibitions in the U.S., Scandinavia, and Australia. She lives and works in Patterson, NY.
Leanne Staples is an artist, writer, photographer, and licensed New York City tour guide. She has been providing street photography workshops and mentoring hundreds of students from all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience for more than 12 years. She believes that photography is the ultimate form of creative expression and that it is something that everyone can learn and find enjoyment in.
Jessie Kritt White is a Brooklyn-based fiber artist and teacher. She has always had a passion for crafting and currently she practices and teaches weaving, crochet, macrame, and indigo dyeing. She is passionate about creating community around crafting and hosts craft circles in addition to workshops. See her work on Instagram @the.weekend.weaver.
Our Facilities
- Brand-new easels
- Spacious studio with high ceilings
Lockers
Locker rentals are $20/semester for JCC members and $30/semester for the public. Between semesters, locker rentals are $10/month. Lockers are free for Open Studio Pass students. When you arrive to class, your instructor will help you rent a locker. A limited number of lockers are available.
Visual Arts Classes
Beginner Sewing: Clothing Alterations + Creation
Beginner Sewing: Clothing Alterations + Creation
In Person.This beginner sewing class is designed to familiarize you with domestic sewing machines and engage development with various projects, such as making bags, altering and mending personal garments, and making a skirt or shirt.Muslin and sewing machines will be provided; students will be sent a s
Mixed Level Painting: Paint (Think) Like an Impressionist
Mixed Level Painting: Paint (Think) Like an Impressionist
In Person. Explore different Impressionist styles and techniques each week as you create 10 small paintings in oil or acrylic. The contributions of Impressionist painters—depicting light and movement, showing the passage of time—were a psychological step in human perception.
Mixed Level Painting: Exploring Oil Painting
Mixed Level Painting: Exploring Oil Painting
In Person. Learn basic techniques of oil painting, including setting up a palette, color mixing and paint handling, and how to determine the best composition on the canvas. Students will create 10 small paintings over the course, with individual instruction based on their abilities. For all levels.
Mixed Level Ancient + Modern Glass Mosaics
Mixed Level Ancient + Modern Glass Mosaics
In Person. Experiment with the ancient technique of mosaic in new and exciting ways. Learn to cut and properly adhere glass, and create your own projects, small and large.
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 1
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 1
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Mixed Level Watercolor + Illustration: Afternoon Session
Mixed Level Watercolor + Illustration: Afternoon Session
In Person.
Advanced Drawing + Mixed Media
Advanced Drawing + Mixed Media
In Person. This class is for students who are familiar or experienced with the basics of drawing mechanics and are ready to “break some rules” and find their unique style and signature.
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 8
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 8
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 15
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 15
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Beginner + Intermediate Drawing: Drawing in the Moment
Beginner + Intermediate Drawing: Drawing in the Moment
In Person. Uncover the basic skills of drawing that can help you break free, observing and interpreting objects while developing hand-eye coordination.
Mixed Level Drawing: Figures + Portraits
Mixed Level Drawing: Figures + Portraits
In Person. Explore the portrait and the human body through different drawing techniques, such as tonal value drawings, contour lines, positive-negative, and blind drawing, and in guided live model sessions.
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 22
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 22
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 29
[VIRTUAL] Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Dec 29
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Mixed Level Painting: Acrylics Fundamentals + Composition
Mixed Level Painting: Acrylics Fundamentals + Composition
In Person. Develop your skills in figurative, landscape, and other representational depictions of form through experimentation with washes, masking, and many other painterly effects. Working from celebrated 20th century masterpieces, you will develop the confidence to approach your own compositions.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 5
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 5
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 12
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 12
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 19
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 19
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 26
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Jan 26
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Mixed Level Ancient + Modern Glass Mosaics
Mixed Level Ancient + Modern Glass Mosaics
In Person. Experiment with the ancient technique of mosaic in new and exciting ways. Learn to cut and properly adhere glass, and create your own projects, small and large.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 2
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 2
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Mixed Level Painting: Exploring Oil Painting
Mixed Level Painting: Exploring Oil Painting
In Person. Learn basic techniques of oil painting, including setting up a palette, color mixing and paint handling, and how to determine the best composition on the canvas. Students will create 10 small paintings over the course, with individual instruction based on their abilities. For all levels.
Mixed Level Painting: Paint (Think) Like an Impressionist
Mixed Level Painting: Paint (Think) Like an Impressionist
In Person. Explore different Impressionist styles and techniques each week as you create 10 small paintings in oil or acrylic. The contributions of Impressionist painters—depicting light and movement, showing the passage of time—were a psychological step in human perception.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 9
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 9
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 16
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 16
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Advanced Drawing + Mixed Media
Advanced Drawing + Mixed Media
In Person. This class is for students who are familiar or experienced with the basics of drawing mechanics and are ready to “break some rules” and find their unique style and signature.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 23
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Feb 23
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Beginner + Intermediate Drawing: Drawing in the Moment
Beginner + Intermediate Drawing: Drawing in the Moment
In Person. Uncover the basic skills of drawing that can help you break free, observing and interpreting objects while developing hand-eye coordination.
Mixed Level Drawing: Figures + Portraits
Mixed Level Drawing: Figures + Portraits
In Person. Explore the portrait and the human body through different drawing techniques, such as tonal value drawings, contour lines, positive-negative, and blind drawing, and in guided live model sessions.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 1
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 1
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Take All Five and Save
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Take All Five and Save
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 1: Exploring Contrasts
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 1: Exploring Contrasts
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 8
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 8
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 2: String Things
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 2: String Things
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 15
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 15
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 3: Shading Techniques
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 3: Shading Techniques
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 22
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 22
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 4: Fragments
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 4: Fragments
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 29
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Mar 29
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 5: High-Focus Tangles
Zentangle Therapeutic Doodling: Week 5: High-Focus Tangles
Virtual. Zentangle is easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun. Drawing patterns, called tangles, allows you to focus, get lost in repetition, all while creating beautiful Zentangle art. The main goal is to relax your mind, relieve stress and achieve a meditative state.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 5
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 5
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 12
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 12
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 19
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class Apr 19
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 3
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 3
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 10
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 10
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 17
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 17
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 24
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 24
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 31
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class May 31
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class June 7
Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Class June 7
Virtual. Create easy-to-learn patterns in beautiful compositions through this unique rhythmic art form, suitable for artists at all levels. In no time, the simple steps allow tanglers to access delicious pleasure and calm.