30 upcoming · 4 local studios
The Upper West Side has 127 art classes across six studios, with strong offerings at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and smaller neighborhood venues like UWS Ripley Grier. Programs span toddlers through elementary school, with winter session costs ranging from $35 per class to $816 for multi-week programs, mostly scheduled on weekday afternoons. All upcoming sessions are listed below—filter by age to find the right fit.
artFrom $10Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
Bard Graduate Center Gallery · Upper West Side
Explore how to use drawings to understand and transform one’s world, and peek into the world of medieval revivalist and architect Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc. The tour includes three close-looking and drawing exercises, all inspired by Viollet-le-Duc’s detailed and imaginative drawings of castles, cathedrals, mountains, and monuments.
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From $768Sun, May 17 · 9:00 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 9:30 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
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FREESun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Parkour Park · Upper West Side
Build your strength, agility, coordination, and mobility with fun drills, partner exercises, and games.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 11:00 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Our Dolphins 2 - Intermediate class builds on the skills presented in our Dolphins 1 - Beginner class. This class focuses on water safety, breathing, basics of freestyle, backstroke, treading, and floating without help. Prerequisite: Children MUST be comfortable putting their face in the water and floating with assistance.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 12:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 12:45 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 12:45 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $768Sun, May 17 · 1:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Sundays (except Feb 15, Apr 5, + May 24) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
artFrom $38Mon, May 18 · 9:15 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
Building Bodies and Brains through Play At Little Movers, Big Minds, children ages 1-3 are invited into a joyful, movement-based learning experience that nurtures the whole child. This class blends active play with early learning to support physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development - all in a warm, community-centered environment. Thoughtfully structured for two age groups (1-2 and 2-3), each 45-minute session includes: Movement games that build balance, coordination, and spatial awareness Early learning activities to strengthen language, memory, and numeracy Social experiences that encourage teamwork, confidence, and creative expression Through playful exploration and meaningful movement, Little Movers, Big Minds helps children build strong bodies and even stronger foundations for lifelong learning. 19 Sessions Except Dates: Feb 16, Apr 6, May 25
artFrom $675Mon, May 18 · 11:15 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays [Except: 1/19, 1/26, 2/16, 4/6, 5/25] In Person. This hands-on, process-based art class allows children to explore and experiment, with an emphasis on open-ended creations. A variety of materials and media, such as paint, clay, pastels, and loose parts will be provided to inspire children's imagination, promote creative thinking, and build self-confidence. Material exploration is the focus, and we clean up the mess!
artFrom $768Mon, May 18 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays (except Feb 16, Apr 6, + May 25) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $768Mon, May 18 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays (except Feb 16, Apr 6, + May 25) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $745Mon, May 18 · 4:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays: Jan 26-Jun 1 (Except: Feb 16, Apr 6, May 25) In Person. In this arts class guided by a skilled professional artist, children will explore the fundamentals of painting. Students will develop their brushwork skills and learn techniques such as blending, ?sgraffito,? and stippling while developing their unique artistic style. Each session builds on the elements and principles of design, focusing on composition and various styles, including landscapes, abstracts, portraits, and still-life sketching. This engaging, hands-on class fosters creativity, confidence, and a love for artistic exploration.
artFrom $325Mon, May 18 · 4:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
7 Mondays: Apr 13-Jun 1 (Except: May 25) In Person. In this arts class guided by a skilled professional artist, children will explore the fundamentals of painting. Students will develop their brushwork skills and learn techniques such as blending, ?sgraffito,? and stippling while developing their unique artistic style. Each session builds on the elements and principles of design, focusing on composition and various styles, including landscapes, abstracts, portraits, and still-life sketching. This engaging, hands-on class fosters creativity, confidence, and a love for artistic exploration.
artFrom $768Mon, May 18 · 4:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays (except Feb 16, Apr 6, + May 25) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $768Mon, May 18 · 4:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
16 Mondays (except Feb 16, Apr 6, + May 25) Our Dolphins 2 - Intermediate class builds on the skills presented in our Dolphins 1 - Beginner class. This class focuses on water safety, breathing, basics of freestyle, backstroke, treading, and floating without help. Prerequisite: Children MUST be comfortable putting their face in the water and floating with assistance.
artFrom $864Tue, May 19 · 8:00 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
18 Tuesdays (except Feb 17, + Apr 7) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
artFrom $864Tue, May 19 · 9:30 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
18 Tuesdays (except Feb 17, + Apr 7) Toddlers of mixed ages learn primary swim skills including submersions with kicks, back floats, and rollover breathing while enjoying a variety of songs, games, and water play designed to strengthen their comfort and command in the water, while preparing them to move confidently into their first drop-off swim class.
artFrom $816Tue, May 19 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Tuesdays (except Feb 17, Apr 7, + May 19) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $816Tue, May 19 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Tuesdays (except Feb 17, Apr 7, + May 19) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $816Tue, May 19 · 4:00 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Tuesdays (except Feb 17, Apr 7 + May 19) Our Dolphins 2 - Intermediate class builds on the skills presented in our Dolphins 1 - Beginner class. This class focuses on water safety, breathing, basics of freestyle, backstroke, treading, and floating without help. Prerequisite: Children MUST be comfortable putting their face in the water and floating with assistance.
From $208Tue, May 19 · 5:15 PM
The Art Studio NY (W. 72 NYC Art Studio) · Upper West Side
6-session Tuesday teen art class covering drawing, painting, and portfolio prep. Students explore watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, oil pastels, pencil drawing, collage, and mixed-media. Suitable for beginners and experienced students. All materials included; bring a hardbound sketchbook.
artFrom $864Wed, May 20 · 8:00 AM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
18 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, + Apr 8) Our Dolphins 2 - Intermediate class builds on the skills presented in our Dolphins 1 - Beginner class. This class focuses on water safety, breathing, basics of freestyle, backstroke, treading, and floating without help. Prerequisite: Children MUST be comfortable putting their face in the water and floating with assistance.
artFrom $816Wed, May 20 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, Apr 1, + Apr 8) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $816Wed, May 20 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, Apr 1, + Apr 8) Our Dolphins 2 - Intermediate class builds on the skills presented in our Dolphins 1 - Beginner class. This class focuses on water safety, breathing, basics of freestyle, backstroke, treading, and floating without help. Prerequisite: Children MUST be comfortable putting their face in the water and floating with assistance.
artFrom $816Wed, May 20 · 3:30 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, Apr 1, + Apr 8) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
artFrom $816Wed, May 20 · 4:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, Apr 1, + Apr 8) This class builds on skills learned in our Intermediate 1 class. Mastering the timing for side breathing in freestyle is a main focus, along with an introduction to breaststroke and dolphin kick. Advanced freestyle and backstroke drills are used to produce more efficient swimmers. Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters independently.
artFrom $816Wed, May 20 · 4:15 PM
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan · Upper West Side
17 Wednesdays (except Feb 18, Apr 1, + Apr 8) Our Intermediate 1 class builds on our Beginner 2 class with more emphasis on independent swimming and introduction to proper stroke work. Time is spent on arm and leg coordination for both freestyle and backstroke, with a focus on proper kick technique and side breathing.
Most art and craft classes in Upper West Side run for ages 18 months through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
Prices in Upper West Side range from free library or museum sessions through about $60 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Most studio-run art and craft classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park art programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
Most studio-run art classes include all materials in the class price. Library and museum drop-in sessions also provide supplies. We note any BYO-supply requirements on individual event pages.