Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is a community center that aims to create opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within the ever-changing Jewish landscape. They offer diverse and inclusive programs that redefine Jewish life and provide a welcoming and non-competitive environment for individuals to explore their creativity.
Upcoming Classes at
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Discover the beauty of oil painting and unlock your artistic potential in this inclusive course. Explore various techniques, from palette setup to composition, and create 10 unique paintings with personalized instruction. Join us at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and unleash your creativity.
Next start date:
Thursday, May 16th, 9:30am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Explore different Impressionist styles and techniques each week as you create 10 small paintings in oil or acrylic. The contributions of Impressionist painters—depicting light and movement, showing the passage of time—were a psychological step in human perception. In today’s art world, they often get a bad rap, with their work viewed as fluff, yet Impressionist methods changed the course of art history. The effects were visually beautiful...
Next start date:
Thursday, May 16th, 1:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
Together with our community, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape.
Our vision:
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in our everyday lives.
Our values:
We’re committed to redefining what Jewish life means today.
We serve as a model of what’s possible in the ever-evolving and diverse Jewish community, incubating innovative programs that are shared nationally.
We’re dedicated to the well-being of everyone in our community. As people in our community seek out opportunities to grow physically, intellectually, and spiritually, we’re dedicated to helping them reach their full potential.
We have a broad and inclusive view of Jewish life and family. There are multiple ways to live in a community. The experiences we offer invite everyone to explore what it means to be part of that community.
We take responsibility for one another. Our community is bound by a shared commitment to a better, fairer world, which we put into practice every day, giving back and supporting each other through meaningful actions.
We take pride in our culture. Whether celebrating Jewish holidays, exploring new ideas, or engaging with the arts, the growth of a community relies on its access to culture.
We believe in accessibility. We strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds and abilities with opportunities for growth and connection.
We are deeply connected to Israel. Our community connects to Israel through its sights, sounds, history, and complexity. We embrace the challenge of weaving our relationships with Israel into our diverse Jewish identities.
FAQs
What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?
Our shoemaking classes, watercolor, jewelry, ceramics and silk painting classes tend to be most popular.
How long have you been in business? Can you share a bit more about your history?
The JCC art studios have been business for 14 years this 2016. The JCC was created as a community center to serve the needs of the community, and part of that was ensuring the community have space to feel welcome being creative. The art studios have been here since the building opened and have been a huge part of countless community members lives.
What is your average class size?
Our jewelry classes are maximum eight, our painting/drawing classes are a maximum of 10, and our ceramics classes are a maximum of 10.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals?
Our students are typically those who want to find a creative outlet in a warm, welcoming community. It is as much a social and community experience as it is an art class. We have students of all types, but I think for the most part their goals are to learn something new, have a great time, find and express their creativity and find a community that is welcoming and non-competitive.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?
The JCC is located on the Upper West Side, which hosts tons of bars and restaurants, the beacon theatre, and lots of shopping, as well as the American Museum of Natural History and the New York History Society.
Notes: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, while we are a Jewish community center, nothing about our art classes are religious and all are welcome in our building at all times.
Reviews of Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
(4.6-star rating across
432 reviews)
50+ Drawing and Painting: All Levels
Anonymous review on 3/22/2020
Lots of individual attention from Gene who allows you to decide what you'd like to work on and helps you take it to a new level. He is precise, knowledgeable and encouraging! Best drawing teacher I've ever had!
Wax Carving for Cast Jewelry
Reviewed by Megan P. on 3/17/2020
This class is great and for all levels! Susan is one of the best jewelry instructors I've had experience with. I plan to continue my classes with her at JCC Manhattan.
Wax Carving for Cast Jewelry
Reviewed by Joanna K. on 3/17/2020
Great class and teacher as usual!
Glass Fusing
Reviewed by Corinne C. on 3/14/2020
Great to create new art
Wax Carving for Cast Jewelry
Reviewed by Joanna K. on 12/19/2019
Great class again!
What to Look For When You Look at Art
Anonymous review on 12/5/2019
I enjoyed the class but it was essentially the same presentation from the Six Hour Art Major. If I knew it was essentially the same material, I likely would not have taken it. It was a good class - but I would not recommend taking it in addition to the Six Hour Art Major course.
Beading Basics
Reviewed by Jill Z. on 11/21/2019
This class was life-changing for me, a lawyer who thought she did not have a creative bone in her body. The teacher was AWESOME. I learned techniques to make jewelry in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. I learned that maybe I do have a creative bone in my body! Maybe more than one!
Glass Fusing
Reviewed by Robin Lander on 11/16/2019
This was my first experience with anything creative. I loved this glass fusion class. Melissa Terman is a great teacher. She’s patient, has a great eye and is extremely clear in how she teaches and coaches. Glass cutting is dangerous but she makes it fun and not at all scary. After four weeks, I produced a number of pieces that are really beautiful and useful (plates, jewelry).
I will continue taking additional classes with Melissa.
The Six-Hour Art Major
Reviewed by Lisa S. on 11/15/2019
It was a terrific class and I really enjoyed the presentation and was impressed by the instructor's knowledge. I would be very interested in taking more art history classes but I see there are not many offered on this platform. Looking forward to reviewing the other offerings.
Handbuilding + Wheel Throwing (Beginner)
Reviewed by Karen B. on 10/19/2019
Rebecca was great. Loved it!
Basics of Knitting
Reviewed by Jan C. on 10/5/2019
I learned all the basics and enjoyed the class dynamic. Thanks for offering the class and an excellent teacher.
Projects in Painting and Drawing (All Levels)
Reviewed by Alla P. on 8/30/2019
The class is absolutely amazing! Heidi is a wonderful and caring teacher. She is patient with the individual student's process and conveys her breadth of knowledge to her students with notable skill. I have been in this class for over a year and strongly recommend it to anyone who is seeking to improve their artistic skills or just interested in completing specific projects. Wonderful class, wonderful teacher!
Silk Painting
Anonymous review on 8/26/2019
The class was excellent. I especially enjoyed the words of inspiration at the beginning. It gave me the freedom to do me . Suzanne was extremely helpful.
Silk Painting
Reviewed by Eva M. on 8/26/2019
The instructor was knowledgeable and was a great facilitator, creating an unusually congenial atmosphere in which to learn
Wax Carving for Cast Jewelry Mini-Session
Reviewed by Joanna K. on 7/5/2019
Amazing as usual!
50+ Drawing and Painting: All Levels
Anonymous review on 6/2/2019
The class is exceptional in the amount of individual attention the teacher gives. You decide what you want to focus on and Gene will give you guidance and very practical help on your individual project. I saw a noticeable leap in my drawing due to his expertise. Others worked on collage, acrylic painting, portraits, and comics. The atmosphere is warm and supportive. I highly recommend this class for all levels! Laura M.
Shoemaking: All Levels Lab
Reviewed by Julie D. on 6/1/2019
Wonderful class! I learn so much from Emily, the instructor, every semester, and have 7 pairs of handmade shoes over the past couple of years to show for it!
Shoemaking: Beginner
Anonymous review on 5/29/2019
Best class in NYC
Wax Carving for Cast Jewelry
Reviewed by Joanna K. on 5/22/2019
Susan is the best teacher ever! Love the class!
Ceramics: Beginner
Reviewed by Laura B. on 5/22/2019
Anne is an amazing instructor and is really great at explaining and showing, rather than just modeling or telling how to so something. Such a fun class, and I learned a ton!!
Students at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan have nothing but positive things to say about their classes. One student mentions that the jewelry instructor, Susan, is one of the best they have ever had. This suggests that Susan is able to provide a high level of instruction and guidance. The classes at the JCC provide students with the opportunity to create new art, allowing them to explore their creativity and express themselves. The reviews also highlight the individual attention provided by the instructors. One student mentions that the drawing teacher, Gene, allows them to decide what they want to work on. Overall, the reviews indicate that students walk away from these classes with a greater understanding of their chosen art form and improved skills.
Quotes:
1. "Susan is one of the best jewelry instructors I've had experience with. I plan to continue my classes with her at JCC Manhattan."
2. "Lots of individual attention from Gene who allows you to decide what you'd like to work on and helps you take it to a new level. He is precise, knowledgeable and encouraging!"
3. "Best drawing teacher I've ever had!"
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