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Cello (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of cello playing in a fun and supportive group setting! This class is designed for adults who are absolute beginners, or those coming back to the cello after a long period of time away from the instrument. From posture and hand position to note reading and basic theory, students will be playing in no time! Please note: Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$530

17 sessions

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Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expertly led by renowned jazz educator, this workshop guides musicians of different levels to hone their improvisational skills and learn new tunes in a relaxed environment! The course aims to teach the modes of the major and harmonic minor scales and how they apply to improvising over jazz standards. Part of each class is devoted to improvising over easy standards and jazz tunes such as “Autumn Leaves,” “Black Orpheus,” and “Blue Monk.”...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$655

20 sessions

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Piano (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the joy of playing piano in a supportive group setting. Learn proper hand position, reading music, scales, and fingerings while bonding with fellow musicians. Experience the camaraderie and individualized attention that will enhance your musical journey.

(1061) Beginner 12 and older
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$670

20 sessions

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NYC's Most Beloved Scone

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 220 E 81st St, New York, NY

Breakfast, brunch, or tea-time, perfect scones are sure to be a hit!  In this hands-on class, we share with you the secrets to mixing up New York City's most beloved scone recipe.  You'll learn how to make mix by hand and form perfectly sized, textured, and shaped scones just like a pro. Customize your own flavors with an assortment of sweet and savory options, and finish with complimentary glazes once they're golden brown.  No experience...

(1742) All levels 21 and older
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Wax Carving (Absolute Beginners)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

If you want to start your own line you need to take this class. Learn the fundamental technique for how 90% of commercial jewelry is produced in the world-a wax model-cast in metal. Discover how to work from three views to create a 3 dimensional object, how to finish you wax and size it appropriately, cause metal actually shrinks in the casting process! Find the right casting house for you, have rubber molds made and how to finish your piece. And...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$599

13 sessions

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Dance/Movement Therapy: Treatment for Eating Disorders

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Dance/Movement Therapy as a Treatment for Individuals with Eating Disorders This course will explore dance/movement therapy to help individuals with eating disorders. Individuals with eating disorders tend to demonstrate a lack of connection with their “true self.” Instead of experiencing the ease of authenticity, they reveal extreme discomfort, attempting to avoid living in their bodies rather than coping with the overwhelming problems that...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$485

5 sessions

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Drawing Boot Camp

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Get ready to flex your drawing muscles! Learn all the basics of drawing, from composition and gesture to charcoal and ink, in this four-day intensive. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside your own is not allowed. Q: Are materials...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$460

4 sessions

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Reading Chaucer with Noam Scheindlin

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales takes us back to a time when the sun still revolved around the Earth, and the Earth was at the center of the Divine Plan. How heavily that cosmic order weighs upon the average person! Chaucer, through his collective portrait of a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury, takes us into the backwaters of this cosmic order, and helps us to understand what it is like to live life amidst the hierarchies of both...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$420

4 sessions

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Introduction to Abstraction (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This course is structured to help bring about an awareness of the language, history, and technical skills associated with abstract painting. The class is open to a wide variety of skill levels, modes, and approaches to painting. Experimentation with materials and techniques form the backbone of the learning process. To achieve this, the instructor provides guidance through one-on-one discussion and group critiques. Projects in this class are optional...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$569

12 sessions

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Group Voice (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Improve your singing from the comfort of your own home! In this online class, we will work on the basics of vocal technique and song interpretation through exercises in physical alignment, breath support, diction and more. An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$445

13 sessions

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Reading Dostoevsky's The Idiot with Liza Knapp

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In writing The Idiot,a novel dear to his own heart, Dostoevsky set about to depict a truly good man. As he asks whether goodness can survive in the world and/or a novel, Dostoevsky also addresses traditional assumptions about marriage, family life, the “woman question,” Russian identity, health, sickness, love and death. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Idiot (finished in 1869), we take a new look.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$400

4 sessions

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Cloisonné Enameling - Texture, Pattern and Markings

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the art of infusing texture, pattern, and markings into your cloisonné creations with Amy Roper Lyons. Unleash your creativity as you explore advanced techniques such as texturing base metals, utilizing textured foils, and incorporating inlaid opaque enamels. Bring your unique vision to life in this course.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$485

3 sessions

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Cello (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Expand upon the basics of cello playing in a supportive group setting! Intermediate to advanced adult cello students will learn pieces together in this fun and relaxed class. Students must provide their own cello. Other required materials: bow, case, endpin strap or stopper, music stand, and rosin, plus folder for music handouts and pencil.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$625

20 sessions

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Healthy Ingredient Substitute

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Whether you are cooking for children, facing dietary restrictions, or just want to learn some fun and healthy recipes—this class is for you!   Join wellness expert, Diane Hoch, as she swaps out unhealthy ingredients with those that are more nutritious, all without skimping out on flavor! This class is Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. Tastings include:  Mac and “Cheese”  Creamy Garlic and Balsamic Vinaigrette ...

(1061) All levels 21 and older
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Fermented Veggies

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi, and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. In this course we will cover the basic science behind making sauerkraut, why it’s good for you, and we’ll teach you how to make it yourself....

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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Fall Ferments

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Fermentation is one of the oldest food processing methods still used today. Scientifically known as zymology, it is the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast or bacteria. Beer, miso, sourdough, kefir, kimchi and many other delicious foods we love are the product of fermentation. In this course, we will explore fermentation with a focus on the basic science behind making sauerkraut and why it’s good for you. Plus, we’ll...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Drawing at The Met

92nd Street Y @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Join this class at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a series of drawing lessons based on the collections. Tuition includes museum admission. Please Note: The instructor will contact the participants the night before the first class to confirm the meeting time/place. Generally, meet up at the Museum is at 1:00 PM.  Please enter through the main entrance (up the stairs). Once in the Museum, go past the main information desk and veer left....

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$395

6 sessions

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Capturing Spring Blooms in Watercolor

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This watercolor class is open to all levels and will focus on a variety of wet and dry techniques for painting flowers in watercolor. Color mixing, working wet-on-wet, layering with dry brush, compositions with negative space, as well as glazing, brushwork and masking will all be explored in depth. Fresh flowers will be provided and observed closely to capture details and subtle nuances in color. Supply List: Watercolor Paints: (Liquid in Tubes)...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$355

7 sessions

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Intuitive Color

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Using visualizations and intuition, we find a color palette to create a few paintings in either oil or acrylic. Through a series of class exercises, we color based on each student’s own style or focus. Oil and acrylic painters welcome. Oil and Acrylic painters welcomed Supply List: Three canvas or canvas boards 12 x 12 inches or larger Brushes suggested Brushes: #12 flat/ any other brushes you desire in this shape, #6 filbert/any other...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$360

3 sessions

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Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils (Int/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Portrait Drawing with Colored Pencils (Intermediate/Advanced) Sharpen your portrait drawing skills in this intensive workshop focused on color! Artist Nancy Johnson will give you a crash course in using this versatile medium, discuss color theory, and guide you through how to mix colors to render realistic skin tones. Supply List Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination. Masks are highly recommended at 92NY.

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450

3 sessions

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