92nd Street Y Classes, New York

Learn the art of hand lettering. Create a sample book of three basic styles adapted from classic calligraphic styles that can later be used on gift enclosures, envelopes and more. For the Supply List CLICK HERE

Master the art of working on the potter’s wheel. Basic classes begin with fundamentals; new forms and glazing and decorating techniques are demonstrated each week. In intermediate/advanced classes, fine-tune your throwing skills and explore a variety of vessel forms. Investigate complex surface-decorating techniques and foster a personal style....

Everyone can draw, including you. If you’re longing to re-spark your inner artist but aren’t sure where to start, these short classes will give you the jump you need. Professional artists take you step by step through basic techniques, opening your eyes to infinite possibilities. An affordable way to get your creative juices flowing, have fun,...

This high-quality cartooning and illustration class combines solid visual art fundamental with exercises designed to jump-start your creative process and inspire you to discover new ideas in unexpected places. You will be able to take these skills and apply them to every facet of comics production from initial sketch to print. The skills are...

Ninja Night Out is a fun and active socialization night and ninja training experience for children and teens ages 5-16—Pizza included! Events include challenging Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, learning Ninja rolls, swings, and other techniques, use of our tumble track, foam pit, professionally designed (both wooden and soft) Parkour equipment,...

Meet with a lactation specialist to get help with all aspects of nursing or weaning your baby. Using our infant scale, weigh your baby before and after feeding to know how much they are getting. This is an Ongoing Drop-In class, come when you can.

Join our Gymnastics and Sports Coaches in the Upper East Side at 92Y for a fun-filled evening of Parkour & Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, gymnastics, disco-light relay races and games, arts and crafts, age-appropriate sports, pizza and more! Drop your child off and enjoy a Parents Night Out! Children have access to a bounce house, trampoline,...

Learn the fundamentals of creating comic strips, graphic novels and cartoons in this class for writers and artists. Discover how to create a strong, compelling storyline, how to create characters and illustrate body language and facial expression, how to match words and pictures. Working in small groups to enable each student to receive individual...

Before your baby is born, take this opportunity to meet with a lactation consultant to get a head start on the basics of breastfeeding.

Stephen Sondheim’s original scores for film and television make up a small but noteworthy part of his larger body of work. This lecture focuses on the songs from his 1966 made-for-television musical, Evening Primrose, written with his Follies collaborator, James Goldman; selections from his rich, inspired instrumental soundtrack to...

Drawing is where it all begins! This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work in graphite, charcoal and...

Learn figure sculpting techniques in one of the best equipped ceramics studios in NYC! Working with a live model for portraiture and full-figure pieces, gain skills in depicting the human form in clay.  Both long and short poses will be offered, with some pieces created as exercises and some taken to completion and fired. Important Notes...

Use acrylic paint and other materials to create your own marbled paper. Learn about the historical and contemporary applications of this process to create stationary and more.  Materials provided.

Join Jody Doomchin and the Parenting Center staff for a fun and interactive sing-a-long of old time favorites, folk songs and childhood classics.

Bring your baby and join Sally Tannen, director of 92Y’s Parenting Center, for a weekly get-together where parents share, get tips, and make new friends. You’ll have the opportunity to get feedback on all your parenting questions from one of New York City’s leading experts in parenting and early childhood. Gatherings focus on topics relevant...