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classes at jcal

Led by practicing artists, JCAL arts classes inspire
self-expression and skill-building at every level.

Get creative with jcal

Rooted in community and open to all, JCAL arts classes offer accessible, high-quality instruction in visual arts and performing arts from early childhood through seniors.

LED BY PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS

BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

A person's hand is creating an etched portrait of a woman on a ceramic tile. The ceramic tile is placed on a work surface covered with a plastic sheet, with pottery tools and clay visible nearby.
Two people work on a colorful rainbow drawing with a man holding a large sheet of paper and a child pressing down on the paper to keep it steady. The drawing includes a person standing on the rainbow.

upcoming classes

Drawing & Painting Class hilight

This class introduces young artists to the magical world of drawing and painting, exploring everything from watercolor and acrylics to pen and ink, collage, and printmaking.

Kids will dive into fun, hands-on projects that spark their imaginations while learning essential art skills like color mixing, composition, and creating their own masterpieces. Whether painting bold strokes or sketching fine details, every child will discover the joy of self-expression through art.

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Drawing & Painting

Fall Semester

Jamaica Arts Center
161-04 Jamaica Ave

Jamaica, NY 11432
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cartoonING and animation classes

Get a glimpse of JCAL’s cartooning and animation classes, which allow students to turn their drawings into dynamic stories and characters that leap off the page.

In Fall 2025, JCAL will offer classes in beginner and intermediate piano, drawing and painting, and cartooning and animation. Learn from professional teaching artists in a creative environment right in Southeast Queens.

SUPPORT ARTS EDuCATION

Help JCAL maintain affordable, accessible arts classes right in the heart of Southeast Queens. Just $5 per month  pays for art supplies in a Saturday class.