Creative Arts

Exploring Photography-For all levels of experience. Try out new hands-on methods to discover and express your ideas. Make photos with your hands and mind. Creative ideas will be discussed, explored and developed together.

Facilitator: Mark Andres

Time: Tuesdays 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Discussing the Visual World-Images will be described and discussed. How do we interact with the visual world? We will talk about art and art making. We will visit museums, galleries and artists (students will be responsible for their own transportation). No art background required.

Facilitator: Mark Andres

Time: Tuesdays 10:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Ceramic=See what the artist in you can bring out. This class is limited in size.

Facilitator: Lee Brozgol

Time: Tuesdays 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Learning Center 3


Creative Expressions-Join New York Cares volunteers for a variety of hands-on projects designed to explore creativity. Projects will vary every two weeks and may include clay, sculpting, jewelry making, basic knitting and more.

Facilitators: New York Cares Volunteers.

Time: Tuesdays 6:15pm to 7:30pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Knitting When the Sun Goes Down-New York Cares is offering an evening class for experienced knitters. All participants should have a basic knowledge of knitting. If you have special needles that you like to use, please bring them.

Facilitator: New York Cares Volunteers

Time: Wednesdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Beading and Jewelry-Join New York Cares volunteers as they come up with creative jewelry projects. There will be beads in all shapes and sizes. We will make necklaces and bracelets in all colors of the rainbow.

Facilitator: New York Cares Volunteers

Time: Mondays 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Knitting Needles and Patterns-For those who already know the basics, join your peers to exchange patterns and helpful hints. This will not be an instruction class, rather a chance to polish up on the skills you already have.

Facilitator: Dominica Diodati

Time: Mondays, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Location: Learning Center 2


Drumming with Alex- In this class you will learn different types of drums. Also learn to play the drums with others to create beats.

Facilitator: Alex Barrea

Time: Fridays 2:00pm to 4:00pm