Want to dip your toes into [the collective]?

Here's a trial pass good for a ONE-TIME 2-hr LAB at JSAC only  :)

Questions? email: thecollectivejerseyshore@gmail.com

Updates? visit: thecollective_jerseyshore

Wednesdays 6-8pm 

Performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This ongoing course is designed to make you a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer using targeted mindset techniques and hacks to bring out your most authentic self in any situation.

You will discover the unique approaches needed for performing confidently both on and off stage and learn through performing arts training how to break down a scene or speech to get your message across intelligently and effectively.

All two hour classes include a full body warmup and improvisational exercises which are followed by individual and/or group work all guided by professional performance coaches, accompanists & industry guests. 

Observing, discussing and experiencing all the subtle nuances of movement and expression that make us human and bringing​ our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets this class apart as not only a coaching program for performance but a coaching program for Life.

All levels. Ages 18+

Class size is limited to 10 participants.

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Thursdays from 7-9pm

Performing in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings... 

...are you looking for a place to craft your performances in front of a supportive collective of peers? 

...are you craving real-time, in-person professional feedback on your work?

[the collective] music performance lab is a weekly event designed to bring musicians together to workshop their performances.

Whether it's original music or audition material [the collective] music performance lab is a safe and encouraging environment for vocalists, singer/songwriters and musical performers of all ages & music genres to work through their material - all guided by professional performance coaches, accompanists & industry guests. 

You will leave each night a more joyful, calm & confident performer...and person.

Experiencing, observing and discussing all the subtle nuances of expression that make us human and bring​ our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets [the collective] music performance lab apart as not just a coaching program for performance but a coaching program for Life.

All levels. Ages 18+

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Mondays 6-8pm

In this course your child will discover the unique approaches needed for performing on stage - whether it's an audition, an interview or a performance - performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This course is designed to make your child a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer and bring out their most authentic self in any situation.

They will also learn how to break down a scene, speech or song to get their message across intelligently and effectively using performing arts training. Included in their course of study will be:

• Improvisational play
• Theatre games
• Script analysis
• Scene & monologue work
• Theatrical literacy
• Invited showcase for friends & family

All levels. Ages 11-17.

Class size is limited to 10 participants.

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Acrylic Afternoons | Six Weeks | Meets Thursdays | Aug 14 - Sept 18 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | All Levels Welcome

Sign up for this popular class and join a relaxing atmosphere where all skill levels are welcome! Learn or "brush"-up on the basic techniques of acrylic painting. Students will have the opportunity to create a complete piece of artwork each class with the step by step guidance of the instructor.  The class will paint from photos of Ocean Grove’s landscapes, seascapes, and nature.    

The course will cover proportion, composition, color mixing, blending, brush techniques, and provide painters with practical tips and tricks.  

Materials List:

Acrylic paint and other supplies can be purchased at the following for very good prices:

Michaels, Blick (dickblick.com), Amazon.com, Jerry's Artarama (jerrysartaroma.com) 

Brushes: Inexpensive acrylic brush set (flat and round shaped, various sizes from an inch to a quarter inch wide.)   

Acrylic Paint: Brand names are Golden, Liquitex. (Michael’s brand is Artist’s Loft)  Colors you will need: Phthalo Blue, Titanium White, Mars Black, Raw Sienna, Brilliant Yellow, Brilliant Red.  

Canvas:  6 pack 12x16 stretched canvases (Michael’s seems to have the best price)

Other Tools: A palette (you can use paper plates or buy a reusable plastic one), rags or paper towels, palette knife, small spray bottle (for water.)

Always wear old clothes, coveralls or an apron that can get dirty. You’ll need a way to safely transport wet paintings, as there is no storage at the JSAC. One option is to bring a cardboard box or a flat piece of cardboard large enough to put a painting on without the wet surface touching anything. 

Authentic Collage Meets on Thursdays | Six Weeks | Aug 14 - Sept 18 | 6:00pm  to 8:00 pm

Join Heather Bennett at the JSAC for the opportunity to learn the true meaning of collage!  What most people think of as a collage is actually more of a vision board: cutting out images of things we want or like and putting them all together.  However, a true collage is the act of taking images of existing elements or objects and creating new elements or objects from those images.  We'll explore color, composition, perspective, and Surrealism.  

Supply List: 

Images - old magazines, books, photographs, calenders, or quality printed images from the internet.  Mod Podge (matte, unless you want your collages glossy) Glue brushes, Substrate or material to adhere images: canvas board, canvas paper, wood board, or found/garage sale materials such as mirrors, existing glass frames, or signs (at least 8x10 or larger.)

Thursdays | September 4 to October 9 | 10 AM -12:30 PM | Six Weeks | Materials List Below

Come learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing in this 2.5-hour weekly class. Acquire all the necessary skills to create your own unique piece of jewelry. The focus will be on developing basic fabrication techniques to form metal into creative designs. No experience is necessary. The class is for the pure novice or the beginner who wants to improve their metalwork skills in piercing, sawing, filing, riveting, texturing, and basic stone-setting. 

Materials Fee $25

What to Bring:

- A small sketchbook & pencil

- An apron

- Shoes with covered toes

- Wear clothing you don’t care about—you will get dirty!

More Class Details Here

Meets Mondays | September 8 - October 20 | 10:00am to 12:30pm

(No class on 10/13/25) | Six Week Class | 2 1/2 Hour Class | All Levels Welcome | See Below for Materials List

Instructor Gina Torello has designed this Urban Sketching Class in the heart of our iconic downtown. Perspective lessons will take place out on the streets of our local iconic towns.  Instructions will be given on how to sketch using various drawing materials.  The first 12 Artists will have access to a comfortable pleinair chair and a small portable drawing table.  Each week we will meet in a different location with new and exciting lessons and exciting subject matter to enjoy.  Great way to welcome the fall, enjoy the fresh air and take your own artwork home with you.  All levels are always welcome.  The supply list is below; you choose what materials you have and feel comfortable using.  I will email everyone prior to our first class via JSAC email to inform you of our first location.

URBAN SKETCHING MATERIALS LIST