92nd Street Y is a prestigious cultural and community center that brings people together through art, entertainment, and conversation. With a wide range of classes and programs, as well as top-notch events and concerts, it offers something for everyone, regardless of age or interest.
Discover the art of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper in this introductory course at 92nd Street Y. Expert teachers will guide you through the fundamentals of art, including line, shape, shadow, and perspective. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to build a solid foundation in drawing.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Take your jewelry-making skills to the next level in a supportive and open environment. Master new techniques and solve technical challenges as you work on individual projects in this intermediate/advanced level course at 92nd Street Y.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the ancient technique of adding colored enamel to your metalwork in this unique course at 92nd Street Y. Learn the fundamentals of enamel work, including sifting, foil application, and firing your creations. Unleash your creativity and create stunning jewelry pieces with beautiful enamel finishes.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Take your jewelry-making skills to the next level with Jewelry II at 92nd Street Y. Learn to create a stepped bezel for a faceted stone and expand your artistic horizons. Join us to elevate your craftsmanship and create stunning pieces of jewelry.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Take your oil painting skills to the next level at 92Y's painting studios. Challenge yourself with advanced techniques and concepts as you create captivating works of art. Elevate your artistic voice and expand your repertoire in this intermediate/advanced class.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the art of jewelry making in this beginner-friendly course, where you'll master essential techniques like soldering, sawing, and stone setting. Unleash your creativity and create stunning pieces to treasure.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the art of screen printing and learn how to create prints on various surfaces at the 92nd Street Y. From design conception to finished product, this workshop will teach you the ins and outs of setting up your screen printing studio. Bring your designs and leave with prints and a finished screen to continue your work at home.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 4–6:30pm Eastern Time
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of oil painting. Unleash your creativity and learn the fundamental techniques of oil painting at the prestigious 92nd Street Y. Discover the magic of this sumptuous medium and unleash your artistic potential in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Next start date:
Thursday, Apr 4th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the beauty and versatility of acrylic paint in this personalized course offered by 92nd Street Y. Expert teaching artists will guide absolute beginners in rendering still-lifes and live models while exploring textures and surfaces, perspective, value, and color theory. Unleash your creativity and learn to create depth and luminosity in your artwork.
Next start date:
Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Unleash your creativity and explore the art of collage in this fascinating course. Join highly accomplished artists as they guide you through the process of creating unique works of art using a wide range of materials. Discover new ways to see the world and express yourself through texture, color, shape, and pattern.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 4–6:30pm Eastern Time
Explore the art of classical goldsmithing and master the techniques of alloying, granulation, and repoussé at 92nd Street Y. Take your goldsmithing skills to the next level and create intricate chains and stunning earrings in the Greco-Roman style. Prerequisite: Jewelry I or Intro to Gold.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
Elevate your carving techniques in a hands-on course led by experts, where you'll receive personalized instruction and witness live demonstrations. Unleash your creativity and take your skills to the next level with this advanced wax carving class.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the art of jewelry fabrication and the techniques of metalsmithing in this immersive course offered at 92nd Street Y. Unleash your creativity as you learn sawing, forming, texturing, soldering, polishing, and basic stone setting. Dive into approachable projects and create stunning pieces that showcase your newfound skills.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Learn and perfect the essential steps of the Lindy Hop, from Jig Walk to Swing Out, at 92nd Street Y. Gain the confidence and skills to hit the dance floor or move on to intermediate classes after just four months of weekly lessons. No partner is required!
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 7–8pm Eastern Time
Learn the art of shoemaking from artist and designer Emily Putterman-Handler at 92nd Street Y. Discover the basics of working with leather and shaping tools as you design and create your own stylish backless mule shoes. Perfect for beginners looking to explore the world of shoemaking.
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of transforming copper and sterling silver into stunning bowls and jewelry in this hands-on course. Explore essential techniques like raising, sinking, and forging under expert guidance. Discover a new passion for silversmithing and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces in a supportive and inspiring environment at 92nd Street Y.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the art and craft of machine sewing in this beginner-friendly class. Learn essential techniques and create your own tote bag project. Get ready to unleash your creativity and master the art of sewing with a machine.
Next start date:
Saturday, Apr 6th, 11am–1:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the foundations of art with expert instruction at 92nd Street Y. Unleash your creativity as you embark on a journey through various mediums, including drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are included, so you can focus on honing your skills and discovering your artistic passion.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 4–6:30pm Eastern Time
Discover the vibrant world of the vernacular jazz movement at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Unleash your inner dancer as you learn the vocabulary and unique character of early jazz dance, mastering iconic steps like Charleston, Suzie Q, Shorty George, and Fall Off The Log. Get ready to groove and let the rhythm take control!
Next start date:
Monday, Apr 1st, 7–8pm Eastern Time
Unleash your creativity with unique beads, fiber, and wire jewelry. Explore new techniques and stitch combinations in this exciting class at the renowned 92nd Street Y. Beginners and intermediate students alike are welcome to join and discover the art of creative beadwork.
Next start date:
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 1–3:30pm Eastern Time
Great beginner class- both fun and educational. The instructor was excellent.
Anonymous
Description
92nd Street Y is a world-class cultural and community center where people all over the world connect through culture, arts, entertainment and conversation. For over 140 years, we have harnessed the power of arts and ideas to enrich, enlighten and change lives, and the power of community to repair the world.
As a proudly Jewish organization, 92Y enthusiastically welcomes and reaches out to people of all ages, races, faiths and backgrounds while embracing Jewish values like learning and self-improvement, the importance of family, the joy of life, and giving back to our wonderfully diverse and growing community, both locally and around the world.
92nd Street Y is where inspiration lives and exploration begins—with a diverse range of classes and programs that let everyone pursue what they love. With innovative, top-notch programs, events and concerts, plus over 4,000 classes taught by today’s most talented professionals, 92Y has it all—for all ages and interests.
Accessibility: Location is wheelchair accessible!
There is no other place like 92Y.
Notes:
Online programs: An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.
Reviews of 92nd Street Y
(4.5-star rating across
1061 reviews)
Machine Sewing
Reviewed by Stewart N. on 3/25/2024
I was an electronics engineer and in my retirement I learned 3D-printing, laser cutting, advanced woodworking and more at a makerspace. But the makerspace didn't have sewing and I didn't know how to shorten pants or even use a sewing machine to stitch a top loop on the stretchy green-screen fabric I use for my ZOOM session backgrounds. I also want to change a flannel shirt or two that I have with tuck-in tails to flat-bottomed so I don't have to tuck them inside my pants. I have no desire to make clothes from scratch.
I now feel confident I can sew what I wanted to sew with what I learned in this course and some online research. The course had a relaxed friendly atmosphere and instructor Diana Rogers roamed the room giving each student considerable individual attention. After the first class, my wife and I finally ditched our 20-plus-year-old sewing machine that was giving her trouble, and purchased a new Singer sewing machine for less than $200 that is similar to the Singers we used in class.
I highly recommend this course.
Getting Started with Watercolor
Reviewed by Adarsha S. on 3/1/2024
Zach provided such an in depth explanation for the basic concepts/principles. I enjoyed his academic approach to teaching.
Colored Pencils for Beginners
Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
Teaching methods were inappropriate for an art course. Continuous questioning of students who rarely knew the answers made the course drag. Why not demonstrate - what happens when you mix X color with Y color? Show usOr even better, let the students try it out by working on scrap paper to see what happens when these colors mix.
Also, many in the class did not appreciate the instructors sarcasm, especially his negative comment about his students who are over 75. There were students in this class over 75. I don’t think ageism belongs in a program like this.
Colored Pencils for Beginners
Anonymous review on 2/13/2024
Loved the class! This was my first colored pencil class so I really wasn’t familiar with how to approach making an image using colored pencils. I learned a lot about layering colors, blending, and about color theory. It was great!
Cloisonné Enameling - Texture, Pattern and Markings
Reviewed by Lauren F. on 1/22/2024
The teacher was great and I learned so much at this class! I would definitely recommend it!
Decoupage Objects
Reviewed by Elizabeth W. on 1/5/2024
Terrific teacher that allowed everyone to do their own creation with expert instructions on the process. Warm and friendly.
Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
Anonymous review on 12/20/2023
Great class.
Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners
Anonymous review on 12/17/2023
I loved the class, the teacher Andl keeps the class interesting and she doesn't push students to do her way, because she wants to see how much we know, our preferences, then later on she gives some advices how to improve our paintings.
Paper Marbling: Suminagashi
Anonymous review on 12/17/2023
The Paper Marbling workshop was fantastic, it's so much fun and the instructor was very knowledgeable and taught us great techniques. You get all the supplies and everything is very well organized.
Illustration and Comics Foundations
Anonymous review on 12/14/2023
Floyd was great! He’s a college professor so he’s good at managing a class and making it a fun time for everyone!
Getting Started with Oil Painting
Anonymous review on 12/6/2023
Great beginner class- both fun and educational. The instructor was excellent.
Embroidery Basics: Making a Sampler
Reviewed by Lynne R. on 12/1/2023
The instructor was fabulous and very helpful.
Paper Marbling
Anonymous review on 11/19/2023
I've had so much fun learning all the marbling techniques. The instructor was well organized and very nice.
Botanical Drawing
Reviewed by Alana B. on 11/14/2023
Excellent instruction and the 92nd Y was an amazing facility. Learned many new techniques. Would recommend
Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
Anonymous review on 11/1/2023
This is the second class I've taken with this instructor and plan on taking more. Great environment and I learned so much!
Watercolor Painting (Beginner/Intermediate)
Reviewed by Salita B. on 11/1/2023
Fantastic class and instructor. Appropriate for all levels. Lots of great feedback and encouragement. I learned a tremendous amount.
Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined
Reviewed by Keith W. on 11/1/2023
Exactly what I was looking for. Anthony is a very good teacher too. Thanks!
Introduction to Enamel and Jewelry
Reviewed by Khatuna K. on 10/31/2023
It was perfect
Intro to Beaded Jewelry I
Reviewed by Mi G. on 10/29/2023
Marsha is really knowledgeable and nice. She spends time with each student during class to make sure everyone is good. Highly recommended!
Drawing for Beginners
Anonymous review on 10/29/2023
Chelsey Pettyjohn was a great teacher that fostered a fun class environment. She teaches you a lot, and encourages you to do your best work and to experiment with different techniques and materials.
Students at 92nd Street Y have very positive things to say about the classes. They appreciate the knowledgeable and approachable instructors who provide guidance and encouragement in a fun and creative way. Many students mention that they learned a lot and acquired new skills in their respective classes. The classes offer a good learning environment and students enjoyed exploring different mediums and techniques. Overall, students found the classes to be informative, enjoyable, and a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills.
Quotes:
1. "I learned a lot about color & was encouraged to develop shades of various colors from the primary colors & then learned about all the color pencils & how to apply them."
2. "Eric is a patient and insightful teacher. He meets his students at whatever level they are at and his input over the course really improved my capabilities."
3. "Susan is such a wonderful instructor and provides clear, fun combinations while in class. I could see major improvements in my dancing."
I've had so much fun learning all the marbling techniques. The instructor was well organized and very nice.
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