Art Club

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Welcome to the Art Club! This branch of the LI Youth Development Inc. promotes creativity, encourages patience, and develops artistic abilities. Currently, we hold classes to teach kids how to sew plushies. Our goal is to introduce sewing to beginners and help them learn a beneficial skill necessary to our daily lives. The Art Club chose to sew plushies aiming to make a fairly tedious activity more fun and engaging for younger kids. We hope you enjoy your time with us, and are able to take away something that will be useful to you as you continue to learn and grow.

  • 90+ Attendees

  • 170+ Hours of free lessons taught

  • Over $5000 Raised for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Hope House

Art Club Hosting Fundraising Activities at Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival Sept 2025

Lobby Display at Emma Clark Library for August 2025

Donations to Doll of Hopes are READY!

“Sew a Plushie” at Emma Clark Library

Hosted by the LIYD Art Club

Current Leaders

  • Julia Hou, Co-Founder and President

    Julia is in the class of 2026 at Ward Melville High School. One of her many hobbies is making art. She has been a three-time recipient of the Helen Stein Shack Picture Book Award and is also a Silver Key winner in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Julia has shared her artistic talent with the community by designing the LIYD logo, one of the organization’s banners, and the dragon boat team flag and hats. Beyond art, Julia stays active as a tennis and badminton player. She also enjoys music, spending time with friends. Julia is an active youth who is committed to serving the community.

  • Isabelle Chen, President

    Isabelle is in the class of 2027 at Ward Melville High School. She was a member of National Junior Art Honor Society at Murphy, and has received gold and silver for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She taught herself how to crochet and enjoys drawing, painting, and reading in her spare time. In addition, Isabelle plays clarinet and has recently taken up the saxophone.

  • Chelsie is a freshman at Mount Sinai High School. She has developed an immense interest in the arts since was little. As Student Government Secretary at her school, Chelsie led the design of the Class of 2027 float at Homecoming. She also had artwork

    Chelsie Zhao, President

    Chelsie is in the class of 2027 at Mount Sinai High School. She has developed an immense interest in the arts since was little. As Student Government Secretary at her school, Chelsie led the design of the Class of 2027 float at Homecoming. She also had artworks displayed in her school’s art shows over the years. She swims competitively and competes at county and regional-level meets. She plays violin and piano, and is a member of Tri-M Honor Society as well as a regular participant in LISFA. She was a member of the Junior Honor Society in 7th and 8th grade, and served as Treasurer. She is an active volunteer both at her school and in the community. She has been a member of the Art Club for 3 years and is excited to help others experience the endless possibilities art can bring.

  • Cindy Zhao, Teaching Assistant

PLUSHIES

Here are some examples of projects we have done during our sewing classes or for fundraisers.

LIYD 2025 Painting Fundraising Event

Hosted by the LIYD Art Club

The LIYD Art Club Made Donation to the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in December 2024

Fundraising at Three Village Farmers & Artisans Market in Oct 2024

NEW BANNER ARRIVED

2024

DESIGNED BY AIMEE YANG

NEW KEYCHINES RELEASED - 2024

DESIGNED BY AIMEE YANG

LIYD 2024 Painting Fundraising Event

Hosted by the LIYD Art Club

The LIYD Art Club Made Donation to the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in December 2023

Art Club Hosting Activities at Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival Sept 2023

LIYD 2023 Painting Fundraising Event

Hosted by the LIYD Art Club

Fundraising at Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival 2022

The LIYD Art Club Made a Donation of Plushies to the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital in December 2021

Traditional Chinese Watercolor Painting Fundraising Event 2021

Hosted by the LIYD Art Club

Fundraising at Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival 2021

Posters Design

Keychain Designs

T-SHIRT & HAT DESIGNS

FLAG and BANNER DESIGNS

  • Julie Yang, Co-Founder and Former President

  • Melody Wang, Co-Founder and Former President