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YouthWest Nyack8 sessions starting Mon., Sep. 14 4:30-5:30pm

Painting & Drawing (ages 6-9)

Taught by Lauren Ferraro

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Students are introduced to a variety of art materials and techniques suited to their age and experience. Principles of color, line, form and composition will be taught, as well as the use of charcoal, tempera, watercolor paints and mixed media. Creativity will be emphasized in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Materials included.

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Ceramics for Families (ages 5 & up)Youth

Ceramics for Families (ages 5 & up)

West Nyack8 sessions starting Thu. Sep. 17 4:30-6:00pm

Taught by Wendy Morris

Enjoy exploring handbuilding and sculpting with clay along with your child, grandchild, niece, nephew… you get the idea: Bring a child (or two) and come play with clay! First-timers are welcome! Ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

Teen Wheel Throwing (ages 13-17)Youth

Teen Wheel Throwing (ages 13-17)

West Nyack8 sessions starting Sat. Sep. 19 10:00-11:30am

Taught by Jim Shaughnessy

An on-site course focusing on the basics of wheel throwing. Various aspects of clay properties, glazing and design are explored. For beginning and intermediate students. Basic handbuilding will be covered. Class enrollment limited to 6 students. Materials and firing fees included.

Claymation (ages 8-11)Youth

Claymation (ages 8-11)

West Nyack8 sessions starting Sat. Sep. 19 1:00-2:30pm

Taught by Kanitra Perrault

Claymation, or clay animation, is a type of stop-motion animation that uses frame-by-frame images to capture the motion of clay figures. In this exciting mixed media studio workshop, children will write the story, create and construct characters, design sets and photograph scenes. Components covered in workshops and courses include writing the story, creating characters, fashioning dialogue, designing sets, creating lighting and sound effects, and photographing the scenes. The workshop will culminate with students working in groups to produce their own short claymation film. (no class 9/26)

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Tue
22
Sep 2026
Workshop

Pastel Painting (Fall 2026 course begins)

West Nyack9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

An eight-session pastel-painting course begins September 22 at Rockland Center for the Arts. Registration remains open through the official organizer page.

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Tue
22
Sep 2026
Family

Time for Stories with Ms. Myrna

West Nyack10:30 AM - 11 AM

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. 9 seats left Registration required.

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Wed
23
Sep 2026
Community

Tai Chi for Seniors

West Nyack11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Source: West Nyack Free Library. Location: Community Room - Lobby Level. Campus: West Nyack Free Library. Registration required. Registration required.

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Places to visit nearby

Interactive Adventure

5 Wits West Nyack

West Nyack

Interactive adventures at Palisades Center.

  • Indoor
  • Family-friendly
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AMC Palisades 21
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AMC Palisades 21

West Nyack

A 21-screen multiplex at the Palisades Center.

  • paid admission
  • Indoor
  • Family-friendly
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Billy Beez Palisades Center
Family

Billy Beez Palisades Center

West Nyack

Massive indoor playground at the Palisades Center.

  • Open now
  • Day passes available; paid admission
  • Indoor
  • Family-friendly
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Local businesses in West Nyack

Primavera Printing Inc.
Printing & Copy Services+4

Primavera Printing Inc.

West Nyack

Primavera Printing is a local custom printing and passport photo shop located inside Palisades Center in West Nyack. We provide professional U.S. passport, visa and ID photos for adults, children and babies, usually ready in about 10 minutes. We also create custom T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, tumblers and personalized photo gifts, along with color and black-and-white copies. Many single-item custom orders are completed in approximately 10–15 minutes, with no minimum order or appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome on Level 4 beside Little Buddha Restaurant.

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The Rockford Group
Marketing & Design+1

The Rockford Group

West Nyack

A local services on Rockford Dr in West Nyack.

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RustyBrick, Inc.
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RustyBrick, Inc.

West Nyack

A local services on W Nyack Rd #200 in West Nyack.

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