- Young People's Art (Ages 9-12) Pauline Velez- Romano723.2 | Sun, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Room G Begins September 27 | $332 | 10 Weeks Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture will be explored using pastels, acrylics, ink and clay. Projects to include mixed media, cultural, and artist inspired works. MATERIALS PROVIDED. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.
Wintering: The Art of Living With Loss Adrienne Mikulka
198.1 | Saturday, 10am - 3pm | Room G | $354 | 5 Weeks- Meets 10/10, 10/17, 11/21, 12/12 & 12/19Grief is love that has nowhere to go; art is our access… bringing light to dark places.Through guided art experiences, reflective writing, conversation, and ritual, women will create meaningful works that help give shape and movement to grief.
Together we will explore:- the difference between grief and mourning
- memory and continuing bonds
- grief bursts and linking objects
- creative expression as a language for sorrow and love
- community witness and compassionate listening
- personal mourning practices for life beyond the workshop
- Out of stockWhat to do during the February 2026 public school winter break? Try Art Lab's Winter Immersion to create away the winter blues. Many art media will be explored. Professional teaching artist led sessions. Art, fun, friends! For ages 6-12.*Please, indicate in the notes section your child's age. Be sure to bring an ample snack and drink for your child and indicate if your child has any allergies.
- Out of stockWinter Immersion - Full Day Ages 6-12Monday through Friday February 16 -20, 20269:00AM-5:00PM | $445 |Campers will enjoy hands on art activities in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and more. They will learn, while having fun making art. Children will learn basic art principles and will be introduced to famous artists and their techniques. Children will be put into age groups of 6-8 and 9-12 if possible. All class materials are supplied and included in the tuition price. $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.Please bring a lunch, snack and, water. Alert us to any allergies or other pertinent information.
- Out of stockWhat to do during the February 2026 public school winter break? Give Art Lab's Winter Immersion a whirl to break away from the winter blues. Professional teaching artist led sessions exploring different visual art media. Art, fun, friends! For ages 6-12.*Please, indicate in the notes section your child's age.
- The Painting Studio Griselda Healy122.9 | Wed 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Room F Begins September 23 | $450 | 10 weeksFor the first 6 weeks students will choose their subjects to paint and for those of you interested in figure painting, the last 4 sessions will have a live model option for portrait painting. Unless there is a request for guidance, students are free to choose concepts and subject matter. For example, still life, landscape, abstraction/imagination, or copying images from photo references. Students can paint in any medium such as oil, acrylic, and/or watercolor. Different skills and approaches will be discussed, brush and paint application, transparencies, drawing in color, color mixing, and color relationships to name a few. I will present ways to build and refine your painting process towards a satisfactory result. Line, space, scale, color, volume, and value will be considered, and composition will be emphasized.Experienced students may attend the 4 weeks with the live model, with the instructor's permission, for a total price of $295. Please call us at 718-447-8667 to register.A $20 Registration Fee will be added to your total.
The Art of Abstract Painting: A Guide to Creativity Maria Alekseev
222.1 | Thu 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Room F Begins September 24 | $262 | 6 WeeksThis class is a chance to take what you know about painting, expand on it, and open new doors in your work. Rather than focusing on getting things “right,” we’ll explore how realism can be loosened, transformed, and used as a starting point for creating something unique, personal, and unexpected. Learn how to communicate your ideas through abstraction, build a painting, know when to push it further, and recognize when it’s finished. The goal is to create a refreshing space to experiment, trust your instincts, and develop a style that feels like your own.
Supplies Required:
Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, brushes 11x14 and larger canvases or canvas boards Mixed media or watercolor pad
- Still-Life Drawing, Portrait, & Landscape Griselda Healy112.1 | Thu, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Room B Begins: September 24 | $354 | 10 weeksThe class will concentrate on still life, observing and drawing different objects, creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms using paper and pencil. Value relationships, shape relationships, line quality and perspective will be demonstrated and discussed. These fundamental tools of design will strengthen your skills towards creating expansive space demonstrating strong three-dimensional forms in your compositions. Portrait drawing and landscape drawing are also subject options. For those students who are painters, this workshop will inform and strengthen your work. This is also an excellent class for young students working towards completing their portfolios.Beginners are welcome.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to your total.See below for supply list.
- Out of stockStained Glass Techniques Austin Lee443.3tb | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Room E Begins: September 22 | $380 | 10 WeeksLearn the art of stained glass through basic techniques and materials.Create gifts, ornaments, and more. Simple patterns are available, and mosaic techniques will be covered.This class meets once a week for 10 consecutive weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be added to your total.
- Sewing for Beginners Nan Smith448.8 | Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Room B Begins Sept 21 | $375 | 10 weeks Students learn sewing machine instructions and confidence to complete basic projects. The first class will focus on sewing machine basics, such as, operating your sewing machine, learning parts and functions, and familiarizing yourself with different stitches. Classes thereafter can vary with your own projects or set scheduled projects. Sewing machine must be brought to class.*It is essential that your sewing machine is in good working order for class. Please clean and oil it; or have it professionally serviced prior to the beginning of the series.*A $20 registration fee will apply to your total.
Process & Print: Darkroom Open Studio
Monitor: Dustin Newman-Bell430.1 | Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Room D Begins: Sept 26 | $270 | 10 Weeks | $30 walk-in/per sessionIdeal for photographers who want to work with film. Process: your film in preparation to Print: your negatives in the darkroom.A variety of sizes of negative carriers and lenses are available. This open studio can accommodate the students' darkroom needs; The monitor will help you meet your goals throughout this darkroom experience. Students must have their own film camera, or film negatives that they want to process.Meets weekly for 10 consecutive weeks. A $20 registration fee is added to the total.- Printmaking, What a Relief! Keri Sheheen153.7 | Wed, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Room A Begins September 23 | $375 | 10 weeks This 6 week hands-on course will explore relief printmaking techniques using linoleum blocks. Students will learn skills such as preparing materials, carving blocks, and printing methods, as well as working with multiple plates and reduction techniques. Open to printmakers of all skill levels.Class cost covers all in-house materials, such as solvents, cleaning solutions, and common printing inks.Class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to total.Please see below for supplies list.
- Pre-K Art (Ages 3-5) Pauline Velez-Romano 900.1 | Sun, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room G Begins September 27 | $332 | 10 weeks Children develop social and creative skills through painting, coloring, collage and clay, while the joy of color, shape, and texture is discovered. Children work at their own skill level and advance at their own pace. Please provide your little artist with a smock or oversized t-shirt. MATERIALS PROVIDED.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Painting Techniques Michele Guttenberg123.1 | Tue, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room F Begin: September 22 | $375 | 10 Weeks 123.1 | Sat, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room F Begins: September 26 | $375 | 10 Weeks Explore the basic techniques of painting with acrylics and oils in a stress-free environment. Each student will be given individual attention regardless of their skill level - from someone who has never held a paintbrush to someone who has been painting for years, there is always something new to learn. Please, bring pictures or ideas of what you might want to paint.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
Mommy & Me Craft-a-longs *NEW* Mary Lou Rosado
920.1 | Sat: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Room A Offered 10/03 & 10/10 | $194 | 2 Days, 4 Workshops
Attend a workshop with your child (ages 6-10) in our new "Mommy & Me Craft-a-longs". A fun and engaging 2-hour crafting experience designs for children and their parents. This hands-on workshop invites families to connect, create, and enjoy quality time together while making adorable paper crafts.You and your child will get to participate in 1 of the 4 workshops:- Project 1: Stanley Drinking Cup Box
- Project 2: View-finder Greeting Card
- Project 3: Crayon Box Notepad
- Project 4: Hot Cocoa Gift Box
- Making Comics: TeensJulia Ricci602.6 | Sun, 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Room A Begins September 20 | $332 | 10 weeksThere's a lot that goes into making comics - anatomy, character design, story structure, paneling, lettering, etc. This class aims to teach students all these aspects that make their favorite comics great, while giving them the opportunity to experiment and grow. Each week, students will be given a mini-assignment in the first half of class that focuses on an element of comic creation. The second half of class will give students the opportunity to incorporate those elements into an ongoing 2-3 page comic project, with the last few weeks of the class devoted exclusively to completing this project.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.
Making Comics *NEW* Julia Ricci
135.6 | Sun, 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Room A Begins September 20 | $332 | 10 WeeksA $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.Ages 18+There's a lot that goes into making comics - anatomy, character design, story structure, paneling, lettering, etc. Whether you've always admired comics and wanted to make your own or you've been making comics for a while and want to sharpen some of these skills, this class gives you the opportunity to experiment and grow. Each week, students will be given a mini-assignment in the first half of class that focuses on an element of comic creation. The second half of class will give students the opportunity to incorporate those elements into an ongoing 4-5 page comic project, with the last few weeks of the class devoted exclusively to completing this project.- Register for the whole 10 weeks and get one week free!Practice Makes Perfect! 10 weeks of studio time with a live model. The classroom monitor will manage model poses and break sessions. Poses lengths will vary. Typically, the evening will begin with shorter poses and pose length will increase throughout the session.
- Out of stockYour child can enjoy their Spring Break with us here at Art Lab, register today!
- Out of stockYour child can enjoy their Spring Break with us here at Art Lab, register today!
- Out of stockYour child can enjoy their Spring Break here with us at Art Lab, register today!
- Intro to Sculpture (Ages 6-10) Brianna Caraballo500.2 | Mon 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room A Begins September 21 | $276 | 8 WeeksOpen your child's creative abilities. Students will work with air dry clay to start and will be taught to hand build a variety of different types of clay pieces using various techniques such as: slab, coil, pinch pot, joined clay, pressed molds & creative design. The last two weeks students will work on a ceramic piece which will be glazed & fired in our in-house kiln using professional glazes. All materials & firing included.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Intro to Digital Photography Charles DiBartolo414.3 | Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Room B Starts for you: Sept 24 | $354 | 10 weeksLearn how to get your camera off automatic. Students will be taught about aperture, ISO, and shutter speed and how they all relate to getting the shot you desire. Properly expose your images through exposure lessons, shooting, and in-class review. Includes discussions of camera settings, sensors, lenses, and file formats. Students will learn to shoot in different lighting, objects in motion, indoor, and outdoor scenes. Various topics will be discussed about your digital camera, flash, manual settings, and editing.There will be a $20 registration fee added to your total.
- Floral and Portrait Painting Jae Yeun Park123.5 | Monday: 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Room F Begins: September 21 | $375 | 10 weeksLearn how to capture the essence of painting flowers using color tones, shapes, and space. Sharpen drawing and painting skills and learn how to use warm and cool colors by studying portraits and florals. Students must have some experience painting to take this class. Please see below for supply list!A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Expressive Watercolor *NEW* Jae Yeun Park 470.4 | Monday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Room F Begins: September 21 | $262 | 6 WeeksStudents will enjoy the spontaneous nature of watercolor painting while exploring portraiture, floral studies, still life, or landscapes. Learn to love the fluidity of this medium! Students will learn the four basic watercolor painting techniques: wet on dry, wet on wet, dry on wet, and dry on dry. Each student will enjoy making beautiful illustrations of their own imagination with these four basic watercolor techniques. This class meets for 6 consecutive weeks *A $20 registration fee will apply to total.
- Exploring with Watercolor Griselda Healy137.4 | Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Room B Begins September 22 | $354 | 10 weeksOpen for beginners and for those who already have an established watercolor art practice. Students will be shown how to set up still life objects and paint from life. However, students may come with preconceived ideas of how or what they would like to paint using a photograph as reference. Different approaches will be discussed, and techniques demonstrated, glazing, color washes, dry brush, color mixing, and color relationships to name a few. Compositional options will also be explored. Students will discover different ways to use the watercolor medium through learned skills and experimentation.A $20 registration fee will be added to your total. Supply ListArt supplies can be found at your local Michaels Craft stores www.michaels.com or Blick Art Materials www.dickblick.comPAINT: a watercolor set of tubes, dry watercolor, or if preferred, gouache: including the following primaries: cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a variety of blues such as Cobalt, Cerulean, French ultra marine, and/or phthalo blue, green: viridian, and for brown: burnt sienna, raw sienna, alizarine, black, and white.Brushes: a variety of sizes, large and small rounds and a variety of flats-or your preference.Paper: two pads of watercolor paper, large and small. Canson, Arches and Strathmore are all good brands. Students should purchase more than one size pad.Other supplies: a watercolor palette for mixing colors, masking tape, pencils, erasers, and a flat sheet of cardboard to tape the watercolor paper on.
- Drawing with Colored Pencils Margot Higgins115.1 | Tue 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Room A Begins September 29| $354 | 10 weeks Participants in this class will be encouraged to use reference materials that they are interested in transforming into their own unique drawings using colored pencils. Working individually, artists will strengthen their drawing skills, explore the use of color, and develop their own style alongside artists with similar interests who will help fuel their creativity. This class is designed for those who have some experience drawing and can benefit from the input of an experienced instructor.Supply list details below.A $20 registration fee is applied to total.
- Drawing and Painting for Teens Lynnanne Daly644.4 | Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room B Begins: September 22 | $261 | 8 weeksThe instructor will reference painting styles, techniques, and artists with classical to modern qualities. Students will draw and paint from life and imagination, while being shown how to mix color, how to understand proportion, and see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to painting and to drawing, while learning to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.All materials will be supplied for this class.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Draw Bridge: From Still Life to Life Drawing Annamarie Trombetta166.6 | Tue, 10:00am - 1:00pm | Room B Begins September 22 | $445 | 10 Weeks This course is designed to teach any student the rudimentary components for realistic drawing. Emphasis on observational drawing will include free-hand drawing from still life setups. Students will learn how to measure by sight and one class will be devoted to the basic principles of perspective. The course will explore drawing materials such as vine charcoal, charcoal pencils and working in pencil on various grades and types of paper. The subject matter will begin with simple set ups, still lifes and will progress to working from live models for the last 3 weeks. We will be working with a clothed model and if the students wish, from a nude model.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
Crochet for Young Artists (Ages 9-12) *NEW* Olivia Lacerra
715.8 | Wed: 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Room G Begins September 23 | $332 | 10 Weeks Over the course of 10 weeks students will learn the basics of crochet and how to read patterns. We will start small with basic stitches and granny squares as we gradually build our confidence to dive into bigger projects. We will practice skills during class that will keep your crocheting for years to come!Ages 9-12 This class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.Crochet *NEW* Adrienne Mikulka
401.2 | Mon, 5 PM - 8 PM | Gallery Begins September 28 | $281 | 8 Weeks How do you learn to crochet? My grandmother taught me when I was 9, and I have to warn you... it's very addictive. This is a 10-week crochet class for beginners who want to learn how to make with their hands in a steady and clear way. We will start at the very beginning… how to hold the hook, how to hold the yarn, how to form the first loop. Each week builds on the last so you are not overwhelmed, just practicing, repeating, and gaining control. You will learn the foundational stitches and understand how they actually work. You will make small projects such as a scarf, a granny square, and a mug cozy. You will learn how to read patterns so you are not dependent on a teacher once the course ends. By the end of ten weeks, you will be able to start and complete a project on your own.This is a space to learn a skill, build confidence, and leave with something you made yourself. Advanced students welcome, this is also a space for guidance and community. Practice yarn provided, Please supply your own crochet hooks and project yarn.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. This class will not meet on 10/12. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.- Creations (Ages 6-8) Brianna Caraballo 814.0 | Sun 12:30-2:30 PM| Room B Begins: September 20| $332 | 10 Weeks Let’s have fun while we learn! Students will paint, draw, use clay, and many other materials as they explore their imaginations. Projects will include paintings, collages, watercolors, sculptures and more. MATERIALS INCLUDED. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Comics Lab Structured Studio *New*Julia Ricci135.7 | Sunday, 10:00am-12:00pm | Room ABegins: Sept 20 | $332 | 10 weeksWorking on comics can often be an isolating process. If you're missing the energy of your fellow comic artists, needing a new challenge to break up your routine, or a suitable space to work on your current project, come to the Comics Lab Structured Studio! Each two-hour session consists of a 30-minute warm-up prompt, an hour to freely work on your project, and a 30-minute closing conversation to discuss feedback, industry news, and set goals. This is a great opportunity to meet other artists in the comics community and break out of your comfort zone.Meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 registration fee applies to your total.
- Color to Canvas: Oil Painting Basics Lynnanne O'Connor Daly128.0 | Wed, 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Room F Begins: September 23 | $272 | 8 weeks Starting from the beginning, students will be shown the proper handling of oil paint, including set-up and clean-up best practices. This class will explore the qualities that make oil painting unique, such as the ability of painting wet on wet, dry- brush, and the importance of the brush stroke; as well as explore various painting styles and techniques, referencing artists, and looking at classical and modern qualities of art. Students will paint from life and imagination, while learning the importance of observation. Students will be taught how to mix color, how to look at proportions, and how to see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to oil painting. They will learn how to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Must be 16 years or older to take this class.
