April 2024
Welcome to our Self-Guided Drawing Session! Get ready for a unique and collaborative artistic experience where your creativity takes the lead. In this class, there will be no formal instructor present. Instead, attendees will come together to collectively determine poses and pose durations, fostering a dynamic and shared creative process. To ensure a successful session, please make sure to bring your own drawing materials, including any easels you may desire for your artwork. Don't worry about seating arrangements; we'll provide…
May 2024
Wednesdays beginning in May | 6:30 – 8:30 PM 14Y/MCC Members Free; Non-Members $25 REGISTER HERE Join our new Mah Jongg Club at the 14Y. We provide the tables and the Mah Jongg sets. These open play sessions are open to folks who have experience since there will not be an instructor. All participants need to register.
Discover the Art of Hand Sewing: Unleash Your Creativity! Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of timeless craftsmanship and self-expression? Welcome to our Hand Sewing Class—an enchanting experience that invites you to slow down, immerse yourself in the soothing rhythm of needle and thread, and create beautiful pieces with your own hands. At the end of every class, you’ll keep what you made. Materials for the introduction to hand sewing will be available for purchase…
Join us for a fun and interactive knitting class where you can learn the art of knitting! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this class is perfect for everyone. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make beautiful knitted creations. Norwegian knitting designer, Ingvild Waerhaug, will guide you through the basics of knitting, including different stitches and techniques. You'll also have the opportunity to work on your own knitting projects and receive personalized assistance. Don't worry if you…
Wednesday, May 22 | Fundamentals of Composition 6:30 – 8:30 PM M $45 NM $75 per workshop | Meet at 14Y Take a single workshop or all three! REGISTER HERE Join artist Sally Apfelbaum for a series of photography workshops designed for beginners and people looking for ways to enliven their photos, using a smartphone or camera. Some topics we’ll consider include composition, angle of view, available light, nature in New York City. Explore outdoor locations in the East Village,…
June 2024
Unlock your inner artist and embark on a creative journey with our "Landscape Painting" class led by Certified Bob Ross Instructor Wes Day. Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or you're a seasoned artist, Wes will expertly guide you through a step-by-step process to create stunning landscapes just like the legendary Bob Ross. Excellent for beginners, great for a date night or a fun experience for any artist who wants to share the joy of painting with others.…
Celebrate Pride Gallery & Event Opening Reception Location: 14Y Gallery/Lobby Visual Art Gallery Reception featuring live music & spoken word poetry Free Event, Reservations encouraged Co-Curated by Akia Squitieri, Philip Trevino & Julia Torres REGISTER HERE Join us at the 14Y Gallery for an evening of art, music, and spoken word poetry that celebrates the richness and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Immerse yourself in a captivating visual art gallery reception, where every brushstroke and canvas tell a story…
Wednesday, June 26 | Nature and the City | Tompkins Square Park, East Village Community Garden 6:30 – 8:30 PM M $45 NM $75 per workshop | Meet at 14Y REGISTER HERE Take a single workshop or all three! Students of these workshops will participate in a showing/sharing of their work at the 14Y. Join artist Sally Apfelbaum for a series of photography workshops designed for beginners and people looking for ways to enliven their photos, using a smartphone or…
July 2024
Unlock your inner artist and embark on a creative journey with our "Landscape Painting" class led by Certified Bob Ross Instructor Wes Day. Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or you're a seasoned artist, Wes will expertly guide you through a step-by-step process to create stunning landscapes just like the legendary Bob Ross. Excellent for beginners, great for a date night or a fun experience for any artist who wants to share the joy of painting with others.…
Wednesdays, July 24 | Cityscapes, Streetscapes, Architecture | A walk about St. Mark's Place, 9th Street, 1st Ave, Ave. A, Avenue B 6:30 – 8:30 PM M $45 NM $75 per workshop | Meet at 14Y REGISTER HERE Take a single workshop or all three! Students of these workshops will participate in a showing/sharing of their work at the 14Y. Join artist Sally Apfelbaum for a series of photography workshops designed for beginners and people looking for ways to enliven…