Children's Classes
BRAC Fall 2026 Children/Teen Classes
Classes run from September 28th to December 19th
BRAC Fall Participant Exhibition — December 12th at 1pm
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Sculpting Stories with Clay
Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM starting October 6Teacher: Pin Chu
Price per class: $25 (Youth/Teens), $35 (Adults), $40 (Youth & Adult Pair), $60 (Adult Pair)
Turn your imagination into a three-dimensional story! In this hands-on clay sculpture class, students will explore hand-building and sculptural techniques to create their own characters, objects, or imaginary worlds. Through pinching, coiling, slab-building, sculpting, and surface design, students will learn how to transform an idea or personal story into a unique clay sculpture. No previous experience is required.
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Tuesday Pottery
Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM starting October 6Teacher: Pin Chu
Price per class: $35 (Teens), $42 (Adults)
This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, pulling, and shaping clay into functional forms. Students will create their own pieces while developing confidence and a feel for the clay. No previous experience is required.
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Thursday Handbuilding with Clay
Thursdays from 4:30 – 6:30 PM starting October 8Teacher: TBA
Price per class: $25 (Youth/Teens), $35 (Adults), $40 (Youth & Adult Pair), $60 (Adult Pair)
Explore the various techniques of hand building; pinch pots, slabs and slumps. Make decorative and functional objects. We will look at a variety of different cultures' ceramic traditions for inspiration. No previous experience is required.
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Thursday Pottery
Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM starting October 8Teacher: TBA
Price per class: $35 (Teens), $42 (Adults)
This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, pulling, and shaping clay into functional forms. Students will create their own pieces while developing confidence and a feel for the clay. No previous experience is required.
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Comic Books
Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM starting October 3Teacher: Tony Burstion
Price per class: $30 (Youth/Teens)
Bring your stories to life through the art of comics! Learn the fundamentals of figure drawing, character design, and visual storytelling while developing your own original characters and stories. Over 10 weeks, students will create their own comics and see their artwork collected into a professionally printed volume to share and celebrate!
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Saturday Artist Handbuilding with Clay
Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM starting October 3Teacher: Stevie Famulari
Price per class: $25 (Youth/Teens), $35 (Adults), $40 (Youth & Adult Pair), $60 (Adult Pair)
This class is for people with no previous ceramic or art experience, as well as those with some experience. A variety of techniques and materials are explored including: pinch pots, additive and subtractive sculptures, underglazes, glazes, tools, mixing different clays in one piece, and other techniques. Pieces include both food safe and decorative pieces. Individual character and style are encouraged.
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Printmaking & Drawing
Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM starting October 3Teacher: Tammy Wofsey
Price per class: $25 (Youth/Teens), $35 (Adults), $40 (Youth & Adult Pair), $60 (Adult Pair)
Explore the exciting world of printmaking in this hands-on class. We will use our printmaking etching press to create original art work. This course will focus on monotype and relief printing. Students will discover the nature of plants and trees that surround us on our daily commute.We will be using water soluble printmaking inks that are solvent free. Great for all experience levels.
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Saturday Artist Wheel-Throwing Pottery
Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 PM starting October 3Teacher: Stevie Famulari
Price per class: $35 (Teens), $42 (Adults)
This class is for people with no previous ceramic or art experience, as well as those with some experience. A variety of techniques and materials are explored including: pinch pots, additive and subtractive sculptures, underglazes, glazes, tools, mixing different clays in one piece, and other techniques. Pieces include both food safe and decorative pieces. Individual character and style are encouraged.
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Please note that we have a first-come, first-serve policy. Reserve your spot as soon as possible!
All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. In addition, you can contact us at info@bronxriverart.org or call 718.589.5819
Cancellation Policy: If a class does not meet capacity (7), it may be canceled, in which case students will have the option to either take another class or receive a full refund.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes include materials and use of professional equipment.
Locations of Classes & Travel Directions:
By Train: Take #2 or #5 to West Farms Square/East Tremont. Walk one block east to Bronx Street.
By Bus: Take BX9, BX21, BX36, BX40, BX42, or Q44 to East Tremont and Boston Road.