CLUBS & WORKSHOPS

One of the great benefits of living in Morningside Gardens is the opportunity to join a variety of workshops specializing in such areas as photography, ceramics, woodworking, art, and computers. It is a wonderful way of honing your skills and making new friends. Most of the groups use the unique facilities available in the basement of Building VI. There, you will find a darkroom, a ceramics studio, a woodworking shop, an art studio, and a computer room. For more information about these groups and how to join them, contact the Management Office [(212) 865-3631], and ask to be directed to the Chair of the Workshop Executive Committee.

In past years, other groups have formed and disbanded. Most notable was an excellent chorus. Perhaps it will emerge once again. Or, perhaps you have an entirely new suggestion! Anything is possible.

ART GROUP
The Art Group meets once a week, (Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.) in the Workshop in Building VI (549 West 123rd Street). Using any media of choice, we draw or paint from a live model. There is no instruction, though there has been in the past, and there is no charge. We do, however, share the nominal model's fee. All are welcome.

CAMERA CLUB
The Camera Club is a workshop/club with a well-equipped darkroom. The activities include slide and print shows, professional-level photo contests, classes in photography and darkroom use, lectures by well-known photographers, and field trips to photographic sites. The Camera Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Recreation Center of Building I (100 LaSalle Street).

CERAMICS GROUP
The Ceramics Group has a fully-equipped, modern pottery studio available for use by members, with three electric pottery wheels, two kilns, a clay slab roller, and other clay tools and equipment. It is a clean and pleasant place in which to work. Several types of clay are stocked, as well as ceramic glazes in a range of colors from the muted to bright silver and gold metallics. Weekly classes are held on Thursday evenings.

COMPUTER GROUP
The Computer Group holds an open house every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the computer room in Building VI. It has a collection of computers sharing a commercial grade DSL line, available to members for a nominal annual fee. Members exchange parts and work together to troubleshoot problems.

THEATER GROUP
Members of The Morningside Players share an interest in promoting performing arts and producing plays in the Recreation Center of Building I (100 LaSalle Street). People of all ages are welcome as performers, directors, designers and technicians.

WOODWORKING GROUP
The Woodworking Group has a complete woodworking shop fully equipped with an assortment of hand tools. Power tools such as a table saw, band saw, drill press, cutoff saw, etc., are available to those who can pass a safety test and take a class in power tool use.