Classes at the KAC
Explore our class offerings below. We offer a 10% discount for KAC Members.
Kids and Teens
Classes and Workshops
Save the dates for Kids Summer Camps!
Week of July 7th | Week of July 21st | Week of August 11th
*sign-ups will open closer to the dates along with details on activities and times!*
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Clay Picture Frame
w/ Grace Mahanna
Personalize your own picture frame made entirely out of clay! Print out your pictures at home or hang it on the wall for decoration!
Saturday, April 5th, 12 - 2 pm
Ages 6 - 12 years old
$35
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Spring Wheelthrowing Pottery Vase
w/ Grace Mahanna
Come get ready for spring at the KAC by creating the perfect little vase for all your flowering picking needs!
Saturday, April 19th, 12 - 2 pm
Ages 6 - 12 years old
$35
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Spring Break Camp
w/ Owen Davies
Through the simple act of pressing, students will explore printmaking on a variety of surfaces, including tote bags and ceramics!
April 22nd & 23rd
10 am - 1 pm
$120
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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
Teens and Adults
Classes and Workshops
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Cape COD Blueberry Basket
w/ Kimberly Behrendt
Create a beautiful Blueberry Basket perfect for the summer season! All supplies provided.
Saturday, April 12th
11 am - 2 pm
$45
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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, April 17th
5:30-8:00 pm
$40
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Sweatshirt Embroidery Workshop
w/ Lauren Weber
Sweatshirt Collar Embroidery Workshop just in time for Mother’s Day! Bring a sweatshirt of your choosing and learn to embroider lettering along the collar.
Tuesday, April 29th, 6 - 8 pm
$45
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Freestyle Wire Wrapped Pendant
w/ The Studio for Arts & Craft
Just in time for Mother's Day! Learn how to "size up" your cabachon and wrap to its characteristics. All materials and tools provided.
Saturday, May 10th 10 am
$45
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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Enamel on Copper Workshop
w/ Marissa Perkins
Learn the exciting & addicting art of torch fired enamel. You will create unique & colorful jewelry.
NEW DATE:
Wednesday April 2nd 6-8 pm
$90
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arTTea Spring Salutations
w/ Anastasiia Grishanina
Come together with tea and colored pencils to create some lovely framed images as a perfect welcome to spring.
Wednesday, March 19th
5:30 - 8:30 pm
$30
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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 April 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
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, 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
SOLD OUT
email info@kacny.org to join the waitlist. If we get 8+ people waiting we will create another class date.
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Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
w/ Marissa Perkins
In this workshop, you will experience firsthand how to silversmith. You will create a pair of hoop earrings in any size you prefer, from dainty & delicate to Dolly Parton style. You can get creative and make them one of a kind with texturing techniques!
Tuesday, April 8th, 6 - 8 pm
$80
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Ukulele for Intermediates
w/ David Bell
This eight-week series will be appropriate for those who are familiar with playing the ukulele.
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
April 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th and May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
$120
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Traditional Pierogi-Making Class
w/ Angela Voelk
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
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 4 - 6 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 March: Slow Foxtrot
Month of April: Waltz
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
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
w/ Source Sound Healing
A healing, relaxing, and meditative session facilitated through the use of various singing bowls, gong, drum and other ancient instrument.
March 20th 6:30 - 7:30pm
$50 per person
*Registration will take you to an outside wesbite*