Celebrating everyone’s creative potential.
Arts and Humanities programs at the Y celebrate that potential, giving opportunities for people of all ages to explore their creative side.
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Arts and Humanities programs help us understand others through their languages, histories and cultures, teach empathy, and help everyone learn how to deal critically and logically with subjective, complex information. Encouraging creativity in childhood is a playful and fun way to develop the informed, critical citizens of tomorrow.
Upcoming Early Childhood & Youth Arts and Humanities Programs
Arts & Crafts Club – Preschool
Arts & Crafts Club – Preschool at Downriver Family YMCA
Little artists explore colors, textures, and creativity with hands-on arts and crafts projects in a fun and social setting.
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Arts & Crafts Club – Teen
Arts & Crafts Club – Teen at Farmington Family YMCA
A relaxed space for teens to explore drawing, painting, and mixed media through guided themes and open-ended projects. Lots of creativity, community, and fun.
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Arts & Crafts Club – Youth
Arts & Crafts Club – Youth at Downriver Family YMCA
Kids experiment with drawing, painting, and crafts through fun, guided projects. A creative space to explore art and imagination—no experience needed.
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Bracelet Making
Bracelet Making at Downriver Family YMCA
Get creative and express your unique style in our Bracelet Making Art Class. Kids ages 6-13yrs will learn how to design and create their own custom bracelets using colorful beads, string and fun patterns. This hands-on class encourages creativity, fine motor skills and confidence – all while having fun with friends! All materials provided. No experience necessary – just bring your imagination!!
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Jazz – Introduction – Preschool
Jazz – Introduction – Preschool at Boll Family YMCA
Twirl, leap, and dance! This fun class introduces little dancers to jazz moves, rhythm, and coordination in a creative and supportive setting.
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Science on the Go
Science on the Go at Downriver Family YMCA
Each week will be a different STEAM activity/project to take home. Participants will combine science, technology, engineering, math and art into each activity along with problem solving and critical thinking skills based on their age group.
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Upcoming Adults Arts and Humanities Programs
Ceramics Wheel-Throwing & Hand Building
Ceramics Wheel-Throwing & Hand Building at Boll Family YMCA
This class is for students who have prevoiusly taken our 6 week course. We will dive into the world of playing with dirt!
The class will also offer two opportunities to come to Open Studio Time on Saturdays from 12-2:30 at no charge during the class.
*Some pieces may need to be picked up after the last class, pick up option will given out during the class
YMCA Member Cost: $165
Non-member Cost: $200
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Mosaic Class
Mosaic Class at South Oakland Family YMCA
Learn how to make your own mosaic piece for your home, garden, or for a gift. Teaching Artist Rebecca Berdy will teach students the elements of design used to create a mosaic piece, layout techniques, and more! Learn about the various types of tesserae (mosaic pieces,) and how to grout your piece to finish it. See our instagram @yartsdetroit to see some former mosaic student creations
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