Arts & Humanities
At the Davis Family YMCA, one can explore a variety of arts and humanities classes, all of which are taught by professionals in their fields. A diverse line up of visual and performance art classes are available, rounded out by several workshops and informal clubs, and a foreign language class.
Anime Ages 9 & Up Spring
Geared toward students 9 and up, classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5 pm in the art studio. In addition to the ins and outs of drawing, time will be spent discussing anime origins, styles, and impact. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas to class, as well as tablets, if they prefer to draw electronically.
Taught by drawing instructor Nick Galipo.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | $ 74.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/10/26 - 05/15/26
Fr - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Anime Ages 9 & Up Winter 2
Geared toward students 9 and up, classes will be held on Fridays from 4-5 pm in the art studio. In addition to the ins and outs of drawing, time will be spent discussing anime origins, styles, and impact. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas to class, as well as tablets, if they prefer to draw electronically.
Taught by drawing instructor Nick Galipo.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
Drawing - Mixed Media - Spring
Mixed Media
Using a variety of styles, students will create beautiful images by layering color in pencil renderings. Some drawing skills recommended. Supply list will be available at the desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/10/26 - 05/15/26
Fr - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Drawing - Mixed Media - Winter 2
Mixed Media
Using a variety of styles, students will create beautiful images by layering color in pencil renderings. Some drawing skills recommended. Supply list will be available at the desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Fr - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Drawing - Pen & Ink - Spring
Students will learn the basics of drawing, including styles and techniques, perspective, and shading. Pen and ink will be incorporated into the drawing process as the class progresses. Students work at their own pace. Some drawing skills recommended. Supply list will be available at the desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/08/26 - 05/13/26
We - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Drawing - Pen & Ink - Winter 2
Students will learn the basics of drawing, including styles and techniques, perspective, and shading. Pen and ink will be incorporated into the drawing process as the class progresses. Students work at their own pace. Some drawing skills recommended. Supply list will be available at the desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/18/26 - 03/25/26
We - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
Painting - Adult - Spring
Painters with Experience
Geared toward students who have some previous painting experience. Format is a studio class, students working on their own paintings, at their own speed, with individual instruction as needed. Informal art history and constructive critiques will help further students’ knowledge of art in broader terms. A supply list is available at the Service Desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Painting - Adult - Winter 2
Painters with Experience
Geared toward students who have some previous painting experience. Format is a studio class, students working on their own paintings, at their own speed, with individual instruction as needed. Informal art history and constructive critiques will help further students’ knowledge of art in broader terms. A supply list is available at the Service Desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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02/17/26 - 03/24/26
2 Hour Class - Tu - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
90 Min Class - Th - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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$50 - $100 |
Registration Closed |
Pottery - Adult - Spring
Adult Classes
You have permission to play in the mud! Create your own pottery using both hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. All supplies are provided.
Hand-Build
We are offering a NEW Pottery class on Mondays with our new instructor Leah! Students will create various projects using coil, pinch, and rolled clay.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 155.00 |
Pottery - Adult - Winter 2
Adult Classes
You have permission to play in the mud! Create your own pottery using both hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. All supplies are provided.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 155.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/19/26 - 03/26/26
Th - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Watercolor Painting - Spring
Students will learn (or expand on previous skills) the fundamentals and techniques for creating art using watercolor paints. A supply list is available at the Service Desk.
We offer two student levels for this class: Beginners and Intermediate/Advanced.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Watercolor Painting - Winter 2
Students will learn (or expand on previous skills) the fundamentals and techniques for creating art using watercolor paints. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. A supply list is available at the Service Desk.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/17/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 115.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Beginners - Fr - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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02/20/26 - 03/27/26
Intermediate/Advanced - Fr - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
Youth Art Ages 5-8 - Spring
Ages 5-8
Students will be introduced to a variety of art and technique styles using paints, markers, graphite, collage, and more.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | $ 74.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/06/26 - 05/11/26
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Youth Art Ages 5-8 - Winter 2
Ages 5-8
Students will be introduced to a variety of art and technique styles using paints, markers, graphite, collage, and more.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/16/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/16/26 - 03/23/26
Mo - 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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Registration Closed |
Youth Art Ages 9-14 - Spring
Ages 9-14
Students will be introduced to a variety of art and technique styles using paints, markers, graphite, collage, and more.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Registration | 3/16/26 | 3/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | - |
| Open Registration | 3/23/26 | 4/5/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | $ 74.00 |
| Late Registration | 4/6/26 | 4/27/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/06/26 - 05/11/26
Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Youth Art Ages 9-14 - Winter 2
Ages 9-14
Students will be introduced to a variety of art and technique styles using paints, markers, graphite, collage, and more.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late Registration | 2/17/26 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 42.00 | $ 79.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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02/16/26 - 03/23/26
Mo - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Registration Closed |