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Arts Studio
Arts Studio Director : Kat Kane (ext. 216) kkane@eastareafamilyymca.org
Arts Studio Philosophy
Exposure to the arts has immeasurable benefits. By participating in the arts children, teens and adults develop skills of critical thinking, self-confidence, and self-expression. These skills strengthen the sense of individual and community identity while building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Arts Studio at the East Area Family YMCA strives to make the arts accessible to all ages and abilities by offering a wide variety of classes in visual arts, music and dance. The Arts Studio is a unique avenue into the arts where professional teaching artists guide students in stretching their creativity and imaginations to reach their full potential.
Session Dates
Spring II Session
Registration Begins: April 7
Classes Begin/End: April 28 – June 7
(There will be no class held on May 26th; the make-up day will be June 9th)
Registration Information
All Arts Programs run for six weeks unless otherwise noted
Program Refund Policy
*Refunds will be issued if notice is given within three **business days prior to the start date of the program. Once the program has started there will be no refunds issued.
If there is a medical reason given for the member not attending the program, a refund will be issued if documentation is provided (i.e. physician’s note).
There is a $10 processing fee for refunds that are issued in the form of a check. If a program is cancelled by the YMCA the $10 processing fee will be waived.
Processing refunds will take approximately 14 business days.
The YMCA reserves the right to cancel a program that does not have the minimum enrollment. Programs cancelled by the YMCA will be refunded in full by check or as a program credit, based upon member’s preference.
All refund requests must be made through the director of the program. Please contact the appropriate program director to request the refund. If the program director is unavailable please complete a Refund Request Form at the front desk. .
* Refunds may be requested as an account credit to be used towards any future YMCA program, or as a check (a $10 processing fee will be deducted from amount.)
** Business days are defined as Monday through Friday
Family Prime Time Services
Arts staff will escort children signed into the Family Prime Time Room to and from classes that end before 1:00 p.m. Parents must inform the Family Prime Time staff of the time of the arts class their child is registered for as they sign in.
Class Cancellation:
Each Arts class needs a minimum enrollment for it to be held. If the minimum enrollment is not reached three days prior to the first day of class, the class will be cancelled. Classes cancelled due to bad weather or instructor illness will be rescheduled.
Pick-up Procedure:
Children 8 years old and older may leave the Arts Studio after their class without adult supervision ONLY if a caregiver has given prior consent. All children 7 and under, not signed into Family Prime Time, must be picked up from the Arts Studio by an authorized adult.
Caregivers of children 7 and younger MUST stay in the building during their child’s art class. Parents will be paged on the intercom if they are needed in the Arts Studio.
Non-Members
Non-Members may register for art classes at the Non-Member rate, indicated in the description for each class. Please request a “Program Card” at the Member Service Desk at time of registration. Non-member parents of children taking an arts class may stay in the Arts Studio during the class or wait in the main lobby. Non-Members may not use the facility during the time their child is in an arts class.
Art Parties (Ages 4-14)
Celebrate your child’s party in the Arts Studio for a unique and memorable birthday!
Parties include one hour of a professionally taught fine arts project and an hour of cake, presents, and/or games (organized and run by the parents). The fine arts project is selected based on age, size of group and the interests of the birthday child. Your “Art Party Host” will help you create a project that will suit the personality of your child as well as suit the skill levels of the group. You may choose from a variety of projects in the disciplines of ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting. Art Party participants should be dressed to get messy!
The host family will receive a 25% off coupon, and each guest a 10% off coupon, for any Arts program held at the East Area Family YMCA.
1-10 Guests $175 Members
11-18 Guests $225 Members
Pottery Parties for Adults
Whether you are a complete beginner to the pottery wheel or an experienced ceramist you and your friends will have a fabulous time experimenting with clay and enjoying each others company. Pottery parties are set up to accommodate the host and five friends to create on the pottery wheels for two and-a-half hours. There is space for the host to bring food and beverages. Weekday evening and weekend times vary; please contact the Arts Studio Director for reservations.
$125 Members
Scouting Out Badges!
Let the Arts Studio help your troop earn their badges and merit badges in art and ceramics. Certified instructors will work with scout troops to meet specific requirements. Contact the Arts Studio Director for scheduling and fees.
Music Lessons
Lessons for Children, Teens& Adults
Individual Instruction in Guitar, Piano, Violin, Voice & Winds. For more information Contact the YMCA Music Lesson Coordinator, George Skafidas, at 474-6851 x 398, or george@ymcaarts.org
Kinder Programs
Saturday Workshops
Ages 3-4 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Ages 5-6 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
$8 Members; $10 Non-Members
April 26 Raining Cats & Dogs
Session Offered: Spring I
May 3 Surprise Flower Pot for Mom
Session Offered: Spring II
June 7 Catch the Summer Sun!
Session Offered: Spring II
April Break
Ages 3-4 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Ages 5-6 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Session Offered: Spring I
$8 Members; $10 Non-Members
April 14 Bug Mania Ceramic Tile
April 15 Slitherin’ Snake Sculpture
April 16 Mosaic Medley
April 17 Splash & Splatter Painted Pollock’s
April 18 Alligator Alley
Kinder Klay
We will stretch our imaginations and learn about ceramics while having fun with clay, glaze and paint! We will learn the techniques of coiling, pinching and slabs while making animals, people, pots and more.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
Critters & Creatures
Ages 3-5 Mondays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Spring II
Ages 3-6 Tuesday 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Spring II
Spring Into Clay
Ages 3-5 Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – Spring II
Ages 3-5 Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Spring II
Nature in Clay
Ages 3-5 Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Spring II
Kinder Art
Have fun learning about ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting in these exciting themed classes. Each class will include projects using a range of materials: clay, paint, model magic, multi-media and more!
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
Family Programs
Art For You & Me (Parent/Child Ages 2-4)
Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Little ones love to get messy and this is the place to do it! Fun and creative art projects introduce your child to many materials as they learn basic age appropriate skills. Paint, watercolor, clay, model magic, pastels and more will spark your child’s imagination while promoting dexterity, imagination and self-esteem. Come join the fun and leave the mess with us!
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
Family Art Nights (Parent/Child Ages 3-9)
Fridays 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for some quality family time as we explore art techniques and media in a relaxed atmosphere. Classes are limited to 24 participants. Each family member must register.
$4 Member/ $5 Non-Member
April 4 Who’s Hooting? Ceramic Owls
Session Offered: Spring I
Wednesday, April 16 Whimsical Windsock
Session Offered: Spring I
May16 Kite Flight
Session Offered: Spring II
June 6 Ceramic Father’s Day Gift
Session Offered: Spring II
Youth Programs
Saturday Workshops
Ages 7-9 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$8 Members; $10 Non-Members
April 26 Raining Cats & Dogs
Session Offered: Spring I
May 3 Surprise Flower Pot for Mom
Session Offered: Spring II
June 7 Catch the Summer Sun!
Session Offered: Spring II
April Break
Ages 6-8 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12 1:45 p.m. – 2:45p.m.
Session Offered: Spring I
$8 Members; $10 Non-Members
April 14 Ceramic Camel Container
April 15 Tree-rific Wire Sculptures
April 16 Chihuly Glass in Shrink Film
April 17 Splash & Splatter Painted Pollock’s
April 18 Design a Kingdom
Drawing, Painting & More! (Ages 6-8)
Mondays 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is designed to teach the child who loves art to see like an artist! Color, form, composition and spatial awareness will be emphasized. Students will learn to differentiate between painting mediums and will experiment with oil pastels, watercolors, acrylic paint, colored pencils and polymer clay. All skill levels are welcome.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
Drawing, Painting & More! (Ages 9-12)Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Session offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is designed to teach the child who loves art to see like an artist! Color, form, composition and spatial awareness will be emphasized. Students will learn to differentiate between painting mediums and will experiment with oil pastels, watercolors, acrylic paint, colored pencils and polymer clay. All skill levels are welcome.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
*NEW*
Clay Works
Ages 8-12 Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Ages 5-7 Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I
Children will create masterpieces while learning pinch, coil, slab and sculpture techniques. Each piece will be created using kiln clay; all projects will be glazed by students and fired. Each session will offer new projects.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
Clay Creations (Ages 9-13)
Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Come and create unique pieces of art while learning the techniques of clay construction. We will learn how to build with slabs, coils, extruded shapes and even experiment with wheel throwing. Projects will include functional and decorative pieces; each session will offer new projects.
$63 Members; $68 Non-Members
Kids Klay (Ages 6-9)
Thursdays 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Students will have fun learning the ceramic techniques of pinching, coiling and slabs while making unique pieces of art. Each session will offer new projects with exciting themes: Winter – Amazing Animals; Spring I – Crazy Critters, Spring II – Dinosaurs & Fossils.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
*NEW*
Wheel Throwing for Teens (Ages 12-15)
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Learn the basic skills of making vessels on the wheel. We will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Special attention will be paid to surface texture and decoration, making each “pot” special and unique. All tools are provided for students. Class is limited to 6 students.
$72 for Members; $82 for Non-Members
*NEW*
Dynamic Da Vinci’s (Ages 6-9)
Fridays 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is for children who love everything about art! We will dabble in sculpture, printmaking, drawing, painting and ceramics. Students will learn art techniques and art history while experimenting with a range of art materials and creating unique pieces of art.
$48 Members; $52 Non-Members
*NEW*
Saturday Art Clubs (Ages 6-8)
Saturdays 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
These 2-week workshops are great for the busy schedule of families; you can register for as manyas you like. Each session we will experiment with ceramic, 2-Dimensional or 3-Dimensional media to create a unique piece of art.
Price per session: $16 Members; $20 Non-Members
May 3 & 10 Majestic Plaster Masks
Session Offered: Spring II
May 17 & May 31 Tree-rific Landscapes
Session Offered: Spring II
June 7 & June 14 Ceramic Geometric Vases
Session Offered: Spring II
Dance Programs
Creative Movement (Ages 3-5)
Saturdays 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class provides an introduction to music and dance through creative movement, dance technique basics, stretches and simple routines. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing, no special shoes required.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Ballet for Beginners (Ages 5-7)
Saturdays 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Ballet is an exciting dance for young children because it teaches them skills that are concrete and allow for repetition. This class balances ballet with creative movement to teach skills while also allowing them opportunities for self-expression. Please come prepared with ballet shoes and comfortable clothing.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
*NEW*
Jazz & Ballet Combo (Ages 6-8)
Saturdays 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is structured to teach the basic techniques of jazz and ballet for students who have little or no experience in dance. Please come prepared with jazz shoes and comfortable clothing.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Hip Hop (Ages 9-13)
Saturdays 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is structured to teach the basic techniques of Hip Hop for students ranging from beginner to intermediate levels of dance experience. Please come prepared with dance shoes and comfortable clothing.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Ballroom Basics (Adults)
Saturdays 6:00 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This program has been designed to develop fundamental dance skills for the first time dancer and will also assist dancers looking to improve their basic skills. Emphasis will be based on: lead and follow techniques, techniques for improving balance and control, learning and/or improving footwork, music recognition and dance timing. Learned skills will be applied to basic Smooth, Latin, and Rhythm styles. Attending as a couple or as partners is helpful, but not necessary. Dance Attire: Comfortable clothing. Ladies low-strapped (Cuban heel) shoes recommended. Note: Ladies, if you have high heel dance shoes please provide protective caps for your heels.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Swing Dance (Adults)
Saturdays 7:00 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
This class is designed for beginner and intermediate students to learn the basic footwork, spins and turns, arm styling and body animation of swing dance.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Open Ballroom Dance Night (Adults)
Saturdays 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
June 7th
Open dance nights are open to all dancers in the community! Come join in the fun and practice what you’ve learned in dance lessons. Enjoy the rhythmical music of Salsa, Cha, Samba; flow to the elegant music of Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango and reminisce to the Big Band sounds. Take advantage of one of the nicest dance floors in central NY! Attending as a couple or as partners is helpful, but not necessary.
$8 for Members; $10 for Non-Members
Beginner Belly Dancing (Adults)
Sundays 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Join us in learning the basics of belly dance with hypnotic rhythm. This class will incorporate Middle Eastern beats into core integration to strengthen your body, increase your coordination and confidence, and most importantly you will have lots of fun! No experience necessary – learn something new and fun every week! Wear comfortable clothes to move in and bring a water bottle.
$42 Members; $47 Non-Members
Teen & Adult Programs
Pottery Parties for Adults
Whether you are a complete beginner to the pottery wheel or an experienced ceramist you and your friends will have a fabulous time experimenting with clay and enjoying each others company. Pottery parties are set up to accommodate the host and five friends to create on the pottery wheels for two and-a-half hours. There is space for the host to bring food and beverages. Weekday evening and weekend times vary; please contact the Arts Studio Director for reservations.
$125 Members
*NEW*
Teen & Adult Workshops
Ceramic Sculpture
April 1st, April 8th & April 22nd
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Spring I
$22 Members; $29 Non-Members
Ceramic Birdhouse
May 6, May 13 & May 27
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Spring II
$22 Members; $29 Non-Members
Silk Painting
June 3rd & June 10th
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Spring II
$12 Members; $17 Non-Members
Digital Scrap Booking (Teens & Adults)
March 26th 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Session offered: Spring I
Learn how to make a digital scrapbook to give your child for graduation, or any life event. Learn how to organize your digital photos and complete a digital scrapbook from your home computer! This scrapbook program is free to use, and uploading your images to the Creative Memories website to transform your images into a scrapbook will be covered. Participants do not need to bring their computers to class.
$12 Members; $16 Non-Members
Experimental Watercolor (Teen & Adult)
4-Week Class
Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Spring II
This watercolor mixed-media class is for both the absolute beginner and all other levels of experience. The projects will stretch your imagination, tap into your creativity, and be an explosion of color and style. Watercolor combined with various mixed-media will be used to achieve spectacular paintings.
$49 Members; $59 Non-Members
Hand Building & Wheel Throwing (Adults)
Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you will be sure to have fun while you’re learning how to create works of art utilizing the extruding, slab and wheel throwing techniques to create your own unique pieces. We will be offering a free “How to Glaze” workshop during the third week of each session of classes presented by Tim See. This workshop is limited to students enrolled in the Wednesday and Thursday ceramic classes only. A flyer will be available the first day of class to announce the day and time of the workshop.
$81 Members; $91 Non-Member
Hand Building & Wheel Throwing (Teen & Adult)
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you will be sure to have fun while you’re learning how to create works of art utilizing the extruding, slab and wheel throwing techniques to create your own unique pieces. We will be offering a free “How to Glaze” workshop during the third week of each session of classes presented by Tim See. This workshop is limited to students enrolled in the Wednesday and Thursday ceramic classes only. A flyer will be available the first day of class to announce the day and time of the workshop.
$81 Members; $91 Non-Member
*NEW*
Wheel Throwing for Teens (Ages 12-15)
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Learn the basic skills of making vessels on the wheel. We will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Special attention will be paid to surface texture and decoration, making each “pot” special and unique. All tools are provided for students. Class is limited to 6 students.
$72 for Members; $82 for Non-Members
Wheel Throwing (Adult)
Thursdays 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Learn, or continue to develop, the basic skills of making vessels on the wheel. We will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Special attention will be paid to surface texture and decoration, making each “pot” special and unique. Intermediate and advanced wheel throwers are welcome to use this time to continue their own work. All tools are provided for students. We will be offering a free “How to Glaze” workshop during the third week of each session of classes presented by Tim See. This workshop is limited to students enrolled in the Wednesday and Thursday ceramic classes only. A flyer will be available the first day of class to announce the day and time of the workshop.
$90 for Members; $100 for Non-Members
Drawing & Painting (Teen & Adult)
Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Session Offered: Winter, Spring I, Spring II
Learn the essentials of color mixing, blending, balance, composition and design with acrylic paints. Basic drawing instruction will be given at the beginning of the session including perspective, scale, line, form and value. This class will meet in the Learning Center.
$65 Members; $75 Non-Members
Mini Artists & Athletes (Ages 3-6)
Session #1: June 16-19
Session #2: June 23-26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Create and recreate at the East Area Family YMCA for four action-packed days! What do you do when pre-school has ended and summer hasn't begun? Send your 3-6 year olds to the Y for their own mini-programs.
Mini Artists & Athletes will be held Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.at the East Area Family YMCA's Arts Studio and Gym. While in the Arts, children will explore a variety of art media and techniques, with projects including ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more! When participants are not getting messy in the Arts Studio, they will be active in the Gym. Sports will include soccer, basketball, baseball, running and creatvie hand-eye coordination drills that will keep your children moving. Participants will spend half of their time in the gym and half of their time in the Arts Studio while stopping for a snack in-between each day. Parents are welcome to leave the building during the times of this program. Before & After Care are not available. Each child should bring a snack, water bottle and be dressed appropriately for both the Arts and Sports (including sneakers).
$70 Members; $85 Non-Members
Y Arts Camp
June 30-August 22 (Ages 8-12)
held at the East Area Family YMCA
August 25-29 (Ages 6-13)
held at Camp Iroquois
Y-Arts camp offers an array of creative projects in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, creative writing, fiber arts, printmaking and more. Through self-expression and group work, the arts are a critical vehicle for accessing, enhancing and practicing strong values.Campers will work with professionally trained artists on projects that help develop and nurture their creatvie imaginations and expand their artistic abilities. Each session of Arts Camp will offer new experiences for campers, so kids can join us for multiple sessions and explore different projects and techniques each time. All skill levels are welcome to join. The last week of Camp Iroquois, we will also enjoy boating, hiking and the climbing wall! For more information, contact Kat Kane, Arts Director at 637-2025 (ext. 216).
$150 Members/Week; $180 Non-Members/Week
Week of July 4:
$120 Members/Week; $150 Non-Members/Week
Mini-Artists
Ages 3-6
August 25-28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mini Artists will be held Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.at the East Area Family YMCA's Arts Studio. We will explore a variety of art media and techniques, with projects including ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more! Mid-morning we will take a break and enjoy games in the gym and a snack. Parents are welcome to leave the building during the times of this program. Before & After Care are not available. Each child should bring a snack, sneakers and be dressed to get messy.
$70 Members; $85 Non-Members