West Side YMCA - Community Arts

Refine your ceramic techniques with the Ceramic Open Studio: Wheel at West Side YMCA - Community Arts, a program designed for those experienced in pottery who desire independence while still having access to expert guidance. This course allows participants to work at their own pace, offering flexible makeup sessions and support from a studio monitor, enhancing both skills and creative expression over eight sessions.

Learn the art of storytelling with the Telling Great Stories workshop at West Side YMCA - Community Arts, where you can learn to master the elements of creative prose, from plot development to character creation. This 12-hour course, which is spread over six sessions, offers a supportive environment for both fiction and nonfiction writers to explore their craft through detailed critiques and personalized attention without the need for manuscript submission.

The Hand Building: Intermediate course at West Side YMCA - Community Arts offers an enriching opportunity to delve deeper into advanced hand-building techniques in pottery under the guidance of experienced instructors. Join a vibrant community of creators to elevate your craftsmanship through immersive projects and intricate surface designs, enhancing your sculpting skills with clay.

This course at West Side YMCA - Community Arts is tailored for advanced artisans who desire to pursue self-directed projects within a fully equipped studio environment. It offers seasoned hand builders the autonomy to develop their artistic projects, leveraging their expertise with minimal supervision, provided they meet the prerequisite of one year of hand building classes.

Unlock the poetic muse within you in the Writing Poetry for Everyone class at the West Side YMCA - Community Arts. Explore the art and craft of poetry, from sculpting ideas to sharing stories with musical language, in a supportive environment suitable for both beginners and advanced writers. Join us to make your words sing and culminate your journey with a poetry reading event to share your creations with the world.

West Side YMCA - Community Arts offers a Watercolor class designed for those looking to explore and develop their personal style in watercolor painting. This course provides a creative environment where students can experiment with various techniques using still-life setups, photos, and personal projects, fostering artistic growth and self-expression.

This course at the West Side YMCA - Community Arts offers a comprehensive exploration of stained glass techniques, where participants can learn to design, cut, foil, and solder unique glass objects such as candle holders and light catchers. Ideal for all skill levels, the class provides ample individual guidance, enabling each student to develop personalized projects while mastering this ancient craft.