JCAL Fall Semester Returns! Here's All Of Our Classes

JCAL & JPAC
  • August 18, 2025

The time to learn from our professional teaching artists is now! The fall semester of JCAL Arts Classes is now open for registration. The 12-week semester begins on September 20th at Jamaica Arts Center (161-04 Jamaica Avenue).

The lineup includes classes in Piano, Cartooning, Painting, Fashion Design, and more! Learn from our professional teaching artists in a creative environment this Fall!

Experience a demo of our classes at JCAL's Open House, September 13th at 12pm.


JCAL Art Classes Fall Semester Open House

September 13th, 12 pm

161-04 Jamaica Avenue


Join us on Saturday, September 13th as we kick off our Arts Classes fall semester with a day of family-friendly fun!

This FREE event will feature open studios with JCAL's Teaching Artists, where attendees will get a feel for classes through demos, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to chat with teaching artists and staff.



Drawing & Painting With Erica Purnell

161-04 Jamaica Avenue


Drawing & Painting (Ages 4-7): 12pm-1pm

Drawing & Painting (Ages 8-12): 1pm-2pm

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.

This engaging class is perfect for budding artists ready to explore, experiment, and bring their ideas to life!

Ages 4-7

Ages 8-12


Cartooning & Animation With Alex Shapiro

161-04 Jamaica Avenue


Cartooning & Animation (Ages 8-12): 11am-12pm

Cartooning & Animation (Ages 13-18):12pm-1pm

Turn your drawings into dynamic stories and characters that leap off the page! This engaging and creative class invites young artists to explore the exciting worlds of cartooning and animation while building a personal portfolio or stop-motion animation project they can proudly share.

Students will dive into the art of visual storytelling by creating original characters, comic strips, and illustrations. They'll learn both traditional and digital techniques, including hand-drawn cel animation, whiteboard animation, and cut-paper techniques. Whether you're designing a manga hero, a hilarious comic strip, or an animated short film, this class will help you sharpen your skills and bring your artistic ideas to life!


Beginner & Intermediate Piano With Mark Adams
161-04 Jamaica Avenue

Beginner & Intermediate Piano (Ages 5-8): 12pm-1pm
Beginner & Intermediate Piano (Ages 9-12): 1pm-2pm
This fun, interactive course is tailored to young music enthusiasts with little to no prior piano experience. Through games, hands-on practice, and playful exploration of music theory, students will build confidence and start their journey to becoming little maestros! Each session is packed with engaging activities and is just the right length (45 minutes) to keep kids focused and inspired.