Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Bronx River Art Center - Register For Winter Art Classes and MSCreate!

 

BRONX RIVER ART CENTER 

Celebrating 37 Years of Bringing Arts & Cultural Programs to the Bronx


Winter Registration is Open!


Under 18 and live in Community Board 6? 

CB6 is offering ten (10) scholarships to cover the payment of any class you wish. Please email education@bronxriverart.org before signing up to take advantage of this offer. If you are unsure if you live in CB6, check the map by entering your address.


Bronx residents are eligible for a 40% discount! 

If you live in any of the following Zip Codes (10451-10460, 10462, 10467, 10472-10474), enter your Zip Code as a Promo Code when you buy your tickets on Eventbrite to get 40% off. Click here for further instructions. Discount applies for in-person sales as well.

Questions? Email info@bronxriverart.org for more information about free program availability,


NEW! Intro to Stained Glass


Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 

5 weeks: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26

In this introductory class for adults, glass artist Ron Zwerdling will teach the basics for working with flat colorful glass. You'll explore the basic methods of construction like cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering, and work with provided patterns to create a finished stained glass panel ready for display. As with our other classes, all materials are provided!


Painting: Expressive Landscapes


Saturdays 2:30-4:30

1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22

Taught by artist Jaron Newton, this class focuses on landscapes and scenes. Participants will use color, brushstrokes and mark making as an emotive tool to convey their ideas.


We have added more Adult Clay Classes!

10 weeks - Saturdays from 2:30-4:30

Pottery Wheel Throwing Class with Ana Ruiz-Castillo


Our pottery courses introduce students to creating ceramic forms utilizing the potter's wheel. A range of techniques will be demonstrated as starting points to using the wheel as a tool for creating forms. The design, function, decoration, and presentation of the thrown forms will be emphasized through course assignments.


5 weeks - Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12)

Ceramics: Objects of Importance with Jill Cohen-Nuñez


In this special ceramic class, brand-new instructor Jill Cohen-Nuñez will guide you through the history and creation of ritual objects. Students will learn basic ceramic hand-building techniques, such as slab and coil building, pinch pots, and glazing to create personal objects of importance. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own rituals and the role of objects in enhancing or furthering those practices as inspiration.


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We have added more Youth/Youth & Family Classes!


5 weeks - Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 (1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12)

Drawing & Painting with Shawn Hill

From pencil to watercolor and acrylic paints, students will learn different ways to express themselves through art and learn the basics of composition, form and color.


10 weeks - Saturdays from 10-12 or 12-2!

2D, 3D & More! with Dana Barnes

Join new instructor Dana Barnes for a class that incorporates drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will be using paper, fabric and repurposing recycled materials students to make a variety of beautiful artwork.


LAST CHANCE!

Registration for our FREE Middle School Program

ends on December 28th!


Free After School Program for Middle Schoolers

MSCreate featuring JJGrant


Winter session starts January 6th!
Check out BRAC's newest program! MSCreate is a free after-school program designed to build critical thinking skills in a safe and supportive environment through engagement with a wide array of visual arts. The program runs five (5) days a week from 3:30-6:30pm, with classes starting at 4:30pm. Geared for creative students who are considering specialized high schools and building their art portfolios, the session ends with a student show in our gallery and a small stipend for participants with good attendance.

Click here for more information about MSCreate!

MSCreate Sign-Up Form

For general questions about classes, 

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