Join Deedie Weaver for a real gourd time! In this needle felting workshop, you will learn the basics of needle felting and how to manipulate the needles, the wool and how the two interact. The pumpkins are needle felted with 100% sheep’s wool.  Each pumpkin is about 3” high, not including the stems, and about 2 1/2” in diameter.  It is up to you how to adorn your pumpkin.  Your tool box will include everything needed plus some!

$25 materials fee payable to instructor day-of

Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn the art of macramé and create a beautiful plant hanger to enhance your home or garden for years to come. Using the softest macramé cord and a sturdy metal ring, this project is perfect for beginners and can be completed in just a couple of hours.

Things to Note:

• Choose from Beige/Khaki Green or Beige/Cocoa colors. Please specify your color preference when signing up.

• The plant hangers are designed to accommodate pots ranging from 4” to 8” in diameter.

• Wooden beads are optional and will be available for an extra $2 for 4 beads.

We look forward to a creative and enjoyable evening with you!

In this class, you will sculpt figurative clay sculptures using a live model. Professor Grimes has been teaching sculpture for over 20 years and studied sculpture at the Academy of Fines Arts.
She designed a unique way to create sculptures for all to begin as well as advanced students. She will go over proportions of the figure and how to construct the figure with two poses from the model using air drying clay! Your work will harden and be a finished sculpture!

$5 materials cash fee paid directly to instructor

Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.

Learn to make this trendy and sophisticated bracelet using soft Greek leather, various beads, and chain. There will be many color combinations available and each kit will include a beautiful button, specifically chosen to match the leather and the beads. This project is so much fun to make, and once you learn the technique, you can also make leather wrap bracelets!

$35 Materials fee payable day-of to instructor

We will look at each participant’s natal chart to interpret the activation of the Pisces Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. All levels of astrological knowledge welcome! Kirsten will provide a deeper understanding and interpretation of your own chart and others. Please provide your birth time, day, and location prior to the workshop so that your chart can be prepared for class.

Join us for a workshop dedicated to focus and intention-setting as you create your own Macrame Crystal necklace. This necklace's design will allow you to switch out crystals, making this project suitable for customization, tailored to your personal style and suit any mood or occasion effortlessly. Whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more formal look, crafting your own macrame jewelry offers versatility and adds a touch of fun that reflects your personality.

Creating the Macrame Crystal Necklace is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it an enjoyable learning experience. You'll discover the unique healing benefits of each crystal used in the project, enhancing the personal significance of your handmade jewelry.

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Join Linda Ramsay and the LBIF for a fun night out!

In this trend inspired workshop, bring a friend, a sibling, or your partner to create a unique portrait of each other under the instruction of local painter, Linda Ramsay. Bond over your creativity and surprise each other! No prior painting experience needed, just bring your sense of fun and own beverage. 

$50 PER PAIR plus $10 materials fee 

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Enjoy instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Join Linda as she offers tips and pointers to improve work. On August 8, she will guide you through painting ocean waves using palette knives. On August 22, she will guide in painting closed beach umbrellas. Feel free to bring your own photo references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies.

Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace: In this class, you will be guided and create a one of a kind sterling silver necklace with your very own piece of sea glass! Class includes a 20” sterling silver chain. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size. *If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, forming a bezel, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Join Michelle Tomasso for Alternative Lithography: the alcohol gel transfer process. Turn digital photographs into images with a lithographic quality using everyday items, like Purell hand sanitizer and silkscreen paper. No printing press needed! All levels welcome.

$20 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

In this workshop, you will walk away with a new way to explore your feelings and inner world through art. Have you been looking for creative outlets but
feel intimidated by “making art”? Do you love collaging or feel interested in learning more about it? This class is an accessible way for you to tap into your creativity, even if you don’t identify as an artist. 

Art journaling is a form of self-reflection and a creative outlet with the intention of not creating something to be consumed by others, but something that can help us learn more about ourselves. There is no one way to create through art journaling, all levels are welcome.

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.

Learn how to block print a tote bag with Lauren Rothstein of Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from several, provided, beach themed pieces of artwork. You will then learn how to transfer, carve, and print your artwork onto a cotton tote. This workshop is a fun way to get acquainted with different printmaking techniques - no printmaking knowledge is required and beginners are welcomed! All you need to bring is your creative mind and a desire to learn a new skill! 

Participants will leave the workshop with their own hand carved block and a custom hand printed tote bag. Printmaking can be messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting inky!

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Join Krista Lynn  as she takes you through the spiritual and intuitive process of creating your own mala beads. The Mala is a strand of beads traditionally used for counting during meditations. Today, many people wear their Mala as a necklace or bracelet as a reminder of their personal and spiritual intentions. Making your own Mala Beads infuses your energy into the beads and encourages you to have a mindful experience in connection to the power of intention. You will learn the meaning of Mala Beads, how to use them and the spiritual meanings behind the stones you chose. Your Mala will mostly consist of wood with gemstones accented throughout and either a Labradorite or Clear Quartz teardrop Guru bead.  Come get inspired and tap into your creativity. Take some time just for you to create a beautiful talisman to support you on your journey.

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet: In this class, we will make a sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet with an Akoya Pearl. You will have your choice of pearl color, including black, white, wine, or green. Choices are first come, first serve. The skills we will cover are sizing, cutting, hammering , forming, soldering, filing and polishing, and oxidizing (optional). All materials and instructions are included.

Enjoy instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Join Linda as she offers tips and pointers to improve work. On August 8, she will guide you through painting ocean waves using palette knives. On August 22, she will guide in painting closed beach umbrellas. Feel free to bring your own photo references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies.

Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

Make your very own Denim Apron using an old pair of jeans. This sustainable and fashionable half apron is perfect for gifting or purchasing for yourself, showcasing your dedication to environmentally friendly fashion. We will provide recycled materials to customize and make it your own! No sewing is required. All ages welcome! 

$10 MATERIALS FEE PAYABLE DAY-OF TO INSTRUCTOR

In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece in the same class. Please  come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike!

Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.

Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!

$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor

All around us we see patterns whether it be in nature, on our clothes, in our homes and perhaps, unbeknownst to our conscious selves, these patterns soothe us. They speak to us in subliminal ways. Join Jane Zamost in this mixed media workshop as she guides you through recognizing the joy of creating those patterns that we connect with everyday. Materials can include magazines, stationery, newspaper, tissue paper, gift wrap, nature, etc. 

Please note: $15 materials fee paid to instructor day of workshop

Artist Bio:

Jane Zamost is a painter and mixed media artist intrigued with the healing arts and its profound effect on the human spirit. She has gained community recognition for her involvement in the healing arts leading workshops and creating artworks that inspire optimism, calm and social justice. Formerly, Jane Zamost was the Healing Arts Program Coordinator at Capital Health, one of the founding partners of LUX Gallery  and in her earlier career, Senior Vice President at Projects In Knowledge, a medical  education/communications company.

Jane’s works have been exhibited in five solo and, more than seventy two-person and  group exhibits based in the United States and Canada. Her works can be viewed on the TV show Househunters, film “Hide,” Copelouzos Family Art Museum in Athens, Greece, the web site ArtSpan Contemporary Art, www.JaneZamost.com, and in private, corporate and hospital collections in the United States including nearby Capital Health (Pennington and Trenton hospitals) and Englewood Health in north Jersey.

Join Diane Grimes, professor of art, as she instructs a unique drawing course that incorporates using mindfulness while exploring a variety of drawing materials and drawing techniques. This course is open to all, as all can draw! Beginners to advanced are welcome! 

Diane has over 30 years background in teaching drawing. She most recently published a textbook, The Joy of Drawing: A Mindfulness Approach, that is used on university level. 

Figure Drawing will cover the basics of observational figure drawing, focusing on gesture and motion, introductory anatomy, modeling the human form through an understanding of light and shadow, and capturing movement and emotion in 2D artwork.  Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) live female and/or male model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate (students under the age of 18 years must have signed permission forms from their parent/guardian).  Each class session will consist of a variety of poses, from quick gestures, to longer studies. There will be individualized instruction and group critique.  Students can expect a very positive, fun, casual and nurturing class environment. Life drawing is a fundamental skill that has been a core foundation of art education for centuries.  It helps art students to develop observational skills, a sense of proportion and perspective, and attain an understanding of the human form, anatomy and physical expression.