“Works on Paper” 2026 is the 28th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Long Beach Island, New Jersey (LBIF). Works on Paper can include but is not limited to Drawing, Painting on Paper, hand pulled Prints, Photographic Prints, Digital Works on Paper, and Paper constructions […]

Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fees: Drop-in Ceramics: $45.00 non-members; $40.50 members; $35.00 students with a valid ID Fire Me Up: $15+ cost of piece (Members only pay for cost of piece) Ages 13 and up (Under 13 yrs requires parent/guardian) Just come on over! Join us for a relaxed, creative environment on Saturdays. […]

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 […]

In this class we will create a berry colander mug that’s both playful and practical. Your colander mug will be the perfect size for a single serving of berries. Using hand-building techniques, you’ll form the mug, add a handle, and create drainage holes for rinsing fruit. We’ll focus on shaping, balance, and functional details that […]

Come learn the process of Raku with Studio Manager/Fire Boss, Jeff and long time LBIF resident, Sandi as we cover the raku process from wet clay to finished work. We will create raku friendly vessels the first 2 weeks and fire the subsequent 4 weeks. Techniques covered will be Horsehair & Feather, Obvara, Crackle glazes, […]

Blooming Bouquet Beaded Bracelet with Jean Suleski FEE $45/class Join Jean Suleski in a beginner’s-friendly beading workshop! Using Superduo beads, Jean will guide you through bead weaving, designing the floral focal piece, and attaching the concealed magnetic closure. Various color ways and beads will be available for your choosing. All skill levels welcome! $45 materials cost […]

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 […]

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