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Basic Drawing Sampler Tuesdays

$125

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jun 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

Meets Five Tuesdays | June 9-July 14 (no class June 23)| 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | All Levels |See Below Regarding Materials 

Tap into your creativity in this relaxed and fun basic drawing class. Each class will have step-by-step instructions on how to draw from a provided reference. We will also explore various mediums, including pencils, pastels and watercolor. Students of all levels will enjoy an inspiring, judgment-free atmosphere while receiving guidance and encouragement to enhance your skills. 

Materials Provided

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $15 the first class 

Full Course

Gelli® Printing & Collage

$125

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jun 9, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Meets Five Tuesdays |All Levesl | June 9-July 14|*No Class JUNE 23rd| 1:00pm - 3:00 pm | Materials List Below | $10 Materials Fee

Gelli® Printing & Collage: Make your own printed textured paper without a printing press! We will explore various printing techniques using Gelli® plates that are simple and can be done right at home. We will then use this paper for 2 collage projects. Project samples will be provided.

Materials List:

Students must purchase a 5 x7  or 8 x10 Gelli plate (Gellli® or Gel Press brand) and a 3” or larger soft rubber brayer (Speedball is best but others can work also)

All other supplies will be provided for a $10 fee which will collected by instructor the first class.

 

Basic Drawing Sampler Wednesdays

$125

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jun 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

Meets Five Wednesdays | June 10-July 15 (no class June 24) | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | All Levels | See Below Regarding Materials

Tap into your creativity in this relaxed and fun basic drawing class. Each class will have step-by-step instructions on how to draw from a provided reference. We will also explore various mediums, including pencils, pastels and watercolor. Students of all levels will enjoy an inspiring, judgment-free atmosphere while receiving guidance and encouragement to enhance your skills. 

Materials Provided

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $15 the first class 

Full Course

Intro to Jewelry Making - Part II

$125

with Pam Lister

Calendar Jun 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Class Meets Four Saturdays | June 13,20,* July 11,* 18 (*no class June 27 or July 4) | 10AM-1PM | Class Fee $125 |Materials Fee $25

This is Part II of the Intro to Jewelry Making course. We continue to hone our metalsmithing skills in this 3-hour weekly class, learning new fabrication techniques to form copper and brass metal into creative designs. Projects will include a linked bracelet, a spinner pendant or earrings, an etched piece of jewelry, a riveted flower necklace and/or a saddle ring. It is helpful if you have completed Part I of Intro to Jewelry Making and learned basic metalsmithing skills such as piercing, filing, riveting, and texturing, but it is not necessary.

MATERIALS LIST

- A small sketchbook & Pencil/Masak for dust/Plastic safety glasses

- An apron/Wear clothing you don't care about - you will get dirty!

General Overview: 

  • Learn how to rivet 3 layers of metals to create a three-dimensional floral pendant.
  • Create a copper or brass link bracelet by making jump rings, textured blanks, and a clasp that you’ve designed.
  • Design a spinner pendant by forming and hammering metal elements and then hanging stone discs by threading and attaching wire.
  • Learn how to acid-etch hand-drawn designs into copper and create a three-dimensional cuff bracelet and/or earrings.

 

Watercolor Tuesdays

$125

with MaryAnn Goodwin

Calendar Jul 7, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Six Tuesdays | July 7-August 11| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Materials List | Class Fee $125

We are very excited to have local artist, MaryAnn Goodwin teaching watercolor at the Jersey Shore Arts Center!

Reserve your spot in this fun, relaxing and informative class.  MaryAnne will be teaching old and new watercolor techniques along with some color theory.  This is the perfect atmosphere for beginners and for those intermediate watercolorists that want to continue and build on their watercolor experience and knowledge.

Printable Materials List

Water Color Paints:

Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Hookers’ Green, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Gray.

Brushes: (Make sure they are watercolor brushes not oil or acrylic.)

Large 1”inch flat Large 12 round. Medium 6-8 round, fine 2 -0 round.

Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper.  9x12 or 10x14 (Fabriano is a good student quality; Arches is the best but can be pricey.)

Painters tape not masking.

Board: A stiff board to tape your watercolor paper; can be plastic, or corrugated board

Paint palette with reservoirs to put paint and a large area for mixing

Plastic cups for water

Paper towels

Pencils HB, or H 

Eraser: Kneaded or soft eraser

 

Full Course

Watercolor Thursdays

$125

with MaryAnn Goodwin

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

Six Thursdays| July 9-August 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Materials List | Class Fee $125

We are very excited to have local artist, MaryAnn Goodwin teaching watercolor at the Jersey Shore Arts Center!

Reserve your spot in this fun, relaxing and informative class.  MaryAnne will be teaching old and new watercolor techniques along with some color theory.  This is the perfect atmosphere for beginners and for those intermediate watercolorists that want to continue and build on their watercolor experience and knowledge.

Printable Materials List

Water Color Paints:

Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Hookers’ Green, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Gray.

Brushes: (Make sure they are watercolor brushes not oil or acrylic.)

Large 1”inch flat Large 12 round. Medium 6-8 round, fine 2 -0 round.

Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper.  9x12 or 10x14 (Fabriano is a good student quality; Arches is the best but can be pricey.)

Painters tape not masking.

Board: A stiff board to tape your watercolor paper; can be plastic, or corrugated board

Paint palette with reservoirs to put paint and a large area for mixing

Plastic cups for water

Paper towels

Pencils HB, or H 

Eraser: Kneaded or soft eraser

 

Full Course

Basic Drawing Sampler Tuesdays

$125

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jul 21, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks

Meets Five Tuesdays | July 21-Aug18 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

All Levels | See Below Regarding Materials

Tap into your creativity in this relaxed and fun basic drawing class. Each class will have step-by-step instructions on how to draw from a provided reference. We will also explore various mediums, including pencils, pastels and watercolor. Students of all levels will enjoy an inspiring, judgment-free atmosphere while receiving guidance and encouragement to enhance your skills. 

Materials Provided

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $15 the first class 

Full Course

Gelli® Printing & Collage

$125

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jul 21, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Meets Tuesdays | All Levels |July 21-Aug 18 | 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

5 Sessions | See below for Materials List | Materials Fee $10

Gelli® Printing & Collage: Make your own printed textured paper without a printing press! We will explore various printing techniques using Gelli® plates that are simple and can be done right at home. We will then use this paper for 2 collage projects. Project samples will be provided.

Materials List:

Students must purchase a 5 x7  or 8 x10 Gelli plate (Gellli® or Gel Press brand) and a 3” or larger soft rubber brayer (Speedball is best but others can work also)

All other supplies will be provided for a $10 fee which will collected by instructor the first class.





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