Shibori Dyed Silk Scarves with Leni Hoch Fee $100 Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique that uses folding, binding, wrapping, and compression to create patterns on cloth. In this workshop, you will learn how to manipulate fabric with five foundational shibori wrapping and binding methods before the resist-dyeing process – resulting in a layered, […]

A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures are provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality. The class is taught by our ceramic studio manager, Jeff. Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics Drop-In Time: Tuesday; 10:00 am – 12:00 […]

Tuesday Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi Fee $45/class *Rescheduled class from August 11 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 […]

In this class, we will create a whimsical gnome using slab-building techniques and a cone form as the mold. We’ll build the body from a slab, then add facial features, hats, textures and fun details to bring your character to life. You’ll learn how to attach these details securely and refine surfaces for a clean […]

Wednesday Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas FEE $40/class 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 […]

TAKE A MASTER CLASS Fundamentals of Portraiture Painting with Paul DuSold   Date Thursday, August 20 + Friday, August 21; 9:00am – 4:00pm each day Fee $275 total  In this 2-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of consistently achieving a likeness in painting a portrait. What is necessary to achieve likeness is a sensitive observation […]

Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink $70.00 / session In this workshop, come learn how to create a glass Mosaic with instructor Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6″ x 8″ piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to handle glass tools, cut glass, and grout your piece all int that same class.  Cheryl […]

Gemstone and Chain Dangle Earrings in Sterling Silver with JO’s Oyster Garden FEE $135/session Learn how to create a hand formed dangle earring in sterling silver with a gemstone & delicate chain drop with Metalsmith Jen O’Reilly of JO’s Oyster Garden. You will choose your choice of gemstone at the start of class. The skills covered […]

Looking for a family-friendly activity this summer? Join Christina to hand-build fairy houses! With this project, we will go over some basic handbuilding techniques for their construction. Deriving inspiration from nature and found objects, each fairy house becomes a unique memento. Fee: $50 per person