Classes at the KAC
Explore our class offerings below. We offer a 10% discount for KAC Members.
Kids and Teens
Classes and Workshops
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Flexibility for Dancers & Figure Skaters
with Olga Karmansky Wilcox
Stretch into the leg extensions of your dreams, create magical lines, stabilize your ankles for crisp pirouettes, and harness the power of your full range of flexibility, all using a strength-based approach. Acquire flexibility skills such as over-splits, front and back needles, Y-scales, layouts, chest-stands, inversions, illusion spins, and spirals for figure skaters.
See you next year!
Ages 8+
$175 for the month (4 classes) series or Drop-in fee: $55
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Valentine Heart Shaped Bowls
w/ Grace Mahanna
Handbuild & paint a cute heart-shaped bowl! Perfect for trinkets, special stones, jewelry, and more!
Saturday, February 15th, 12 - 2 pm
Ages 6 - 12 years old
$35
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Clay Pendants Workshop
w/ Grace Mahanna
Create some February-worthy pendants using clay and paint! Use them for necklaces, and bracelets, or give them to friends and spread the love!
Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 12 - 2 pm
Ages 6 - 12 years old
$35
Teens and Adults
Classes and Workshops
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Food Storage Basket
w/ Kimberly Behrendt
This is an easy-level basket, great for beginners! Perfect for holding your fruits and veggies! Place your basket on a table or add a handle to hang it up!
Saturday, March 8th
11 am - 2 pm
$45
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Intro to Stained Glass
w/ The Studio for the Art and Craft
Choose from all our designs - this intro class focuses on some of the key skills you need to create beautiful stained glass - particularly foiling, soldering, and cleaning. You will leave with a complete ready-to-hang masterpiece and you will be able to continue with stained glass using kits on your own. Choose your design when you register.
Saturday, March 15th
10 am - 12:00 pm
*This link will take you to an outside website*
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Floral Embroidery on Fabric
w/ Lauren Weber
Create a beautiful embroidered spring bouquet perfect for a favorite piece of clothing or upscale a forgotten tote bag!
Tuesday, March 25th, 6 - 8 pm
$45 for class and beginner embroidery kit
$55 for class & beginner embroidery kit & new tote bag
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Spring Cookie Painting Classes
w/ Jessica Rowley
Decorating sophisticated “painted” sugar cookies is easier than you think!! Pick from gnomes, flowers, birds, and spring animals! Take home your decorated cookies that night!
Thursday, March 27th or Thursday, April 17th
5:30-8:00 pm
$40
Adult Arts
Classes and Workshops
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Throw it Once Pottery
w/ Derek Heckmann
Tuesdays 6 - 8 By Appointment
Join us for a singular evening of pottery-making, designed for a small group of up to four participants. This workshop emphasizes the enjoyable aspects of wheel throwing, allowing you to create one or two unique clay pieces.
$75 per person
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Beyond Centering
w/ Martha Redmond
This is a class for adults who have a basic understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel and have taken pottery classes previously.
Wednesdays March 5th, 12th, and 19th
6 - 8 pm
$175
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Spring Woodburning
w/ Carolee Roche
Learn the woodburning basics and create a piece to take home that night. You can choose a design and learn to woodburn it onto basswood. Create a sign for yourself, your family, or your friends! 2 dates available to pick from!
Tuesday, March 4th or Tuesday, April 15th
6:30 - 8: 30 pm
$45
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Wax-resist Egg Decorating
w/ Annette Clark
Learn the wax-resist egg decorating technique used in traditional Ukrainian pysanky.
Saturday, April 5th
12-3 pm
$30
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Traditional Pierogi-Making Class
w/ Angela Voelk
Wednesday February 12th, 5:30 pm
or
Saturday, March 29th at 11:00 am
This class is perfect for anyone eager to explore the world of traditional cooking. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll gain the skills to craft pierogi that will impress your family and friends.
SOLD OUT
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Sourdough Bread Baking for Beginners
w/ Angela Voelk
Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 pm
or
Saturday, April 26th at 11 am
Dive into the world of sourdough! This class simplifies the intimidating process, so no prior experience is needed - just a love for baking and a desire to learn!
SOLD OUT
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Open Studio with Live Model
Ages 18+
Join the Mohawk Valley Artists group on Wednesday mornings for drawing and painting from a model. Bring your own materials and work on your techniques, hone your observational skills and enjoy a couple of hours of relaxation
No registration required. Drop-in fee $12.
Wednesdays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Drop In Pottery
OPEN to those who have experience in ceramics. Clay can be purchased on-site. Wheels are first come, first serve.
No registration required. Drop- in fee $10/ hr
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm
Dance, Movement, and Wellness Classes
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Line Dancing
Step it out with Sally and Paul in the Gallery.
Tuesdays 7:00pm- 9:00pm
No registration needed.
Drop-in fee $5.00
Ages 18+
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Calm Vibe Yoga
w/ Deb Evans
Thursdays at 9:30 am
4 classes for $40
Class drop-in fee $12
Strength-building movements, grounding postures, breath work, and imagery for an overall calming effect for the mind, body, and spirit. Deb offers yoga philosophy and wisdom teachings so you can explore and practice mindfulness in everyday life.
Ages 18+
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Ballroom Dancing
w/ Cheyanne Laymon
Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm
Month of February: East Coast Swing (Triple Swing)
Month of March: Slow Foxtrot
Drop-in fee: $10 per person
Come alone or bring a partner to learn a new dance each month or revisit some of your favorites! There is no partner required, as rotating partners during class is highly encouraged
Ages 18+
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Zumba with Noi Moore
Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30 am - 10:30 am
NO ZUMBA: Jan. 11th - Feb. 21st
Zumba Punch Card, 10 sessions for $70,
Class drop-in fee $10
Piyanart Moore (Noi) has been teaching Zumba Fitness for 10 years. Noi is licensed to teach many forms of Zumba. This session is Zumba Gold Toning.
Ages 18+
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Sound Bathing
Sound Bath Experience
Third Thursday of every other month at 6:30 pm
A healing, relaxing, and meditative session facilitated through the use of various singing bowls, gong, drum and other ancient instrument. Participants will lay in a comfortable position for 1 hour while sound healing practitioners Brynn and Dan play different tones and frequencies on these various instruments, aided to balance and restore your physical and energetic body. Some but not all of the benefits may include deep relaxation, mental and emotional clarity, feelings of wellness and centeredness, and the opportunity to connect with yourself on a deeper level. The session is best experienced while lying down so you are encouraged but not required to bring any or all of the following, a yoga mat, a small blanket, a small pillow, an eye mask, and water.
$30 pre-registration (Venmo)
Class drop-in fee $40 (Venmo | cash)