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Jersey Shore Arts Center



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Watercolor Tuesdays

$120

with MaryAnn Goodwin

Calendar Jul 8, 2025 at 10 am

Meets Tuesdays | July 8 - August 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Materials:

Watercolor paper 11x14 size 140lb cold pressed (It should say this on the cover of the pad or block). Paint:  Yellow medium, Red medium, Alizarin crimson or a scarlet, Violet, Sap Green, Viridian Green, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne’s Gray. You might be able to find a starter set that contains most or all of these colors. If not, don’t stress I will have paint to share. Palette: It should be around 8x10 in size and have wells for paint and a mixing space. Brushes: They should only be watercolor brushes not acrylic or oil. Again, you may be able to find a starter set that has assorted sizes and shapes. If not a round brush size 10 ,4, 2, flat brush 6, and a liner which is a thin brush for details. A backing board: It can be HEAVY corrugated cardboard (Please not lightweight) or a rigid plastic board. A Little larger than your paper. Painter’s tape NOT masking tape.

Full Course

Plein Air Sketching - July 9 (Wednesday)

$40

with Philla Barkhorn

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 8 am

Plein Air Sketching 

Wednesday - July 9 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am 

Students may sign up for individual classes, for $40 per class. Or sign up for All 4 Classes. (Click HERE to view the Full Session Registration. Classes will meet locally, locations are weather dependent and will be released to enrolled students.

There will be a demonstration at the beginning of every class with the focus being on composition and drawing skills. We will do many small sketches rather than one finished piece. Easels are not necessary, we will be on benches or at tables. We will work small. Beginners are welcome. Please see the materials list below.

 Plein Air Sketching

Basic Drawing Wednesdays

$120

with Deanna Gallaro

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 10 am

Meets Wednesdays | July 9 - Aug 13 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Six Sessions |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

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

Plein Air Sketching - July 10 (Thursday)

$40

with Philla Barkhorn

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 8 am

Plein Air Sketching 

Thursday - July 10 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am 

Students may sign up for individual classes, for $40 per class. Or sign up for All 4 Classes. (Click HERE to view the Full Session Registration. Classes will meet locally, locations are weather dependent and will be released to enrolled students.

There will be a demonstration at the beginning of every class with the focus being on composition and drawing skills. We will do many small sketches rather than one finished piece. Easels are not necessary, we will be on benches or at tables. We will work small. Beginners are welcome. Please see the materials list below.

 Plein Air Sketching

Watercolor Thursdays

$120

with MaryAnn Goodwin

Calendar Jul 10, 2025 at 10 am

Meets Thursdays | July 10 - August 14 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Materials:

Watercolor paper 11x14 size 140lb cold pressed (It should say this on the cover of the pad or block). Paint:  Yellow medium, Red medium, Alizarin crimson or a scarlet, Violet, Sap Green, Viridian Green, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Payne’s Gray. You might be able to find a starter set that contains most or all of these colors. If not, don’t stress I will have paint to share. Palette: It should be around 8x10 in size and have wells for paint and a mixing space. Brushes: They should only be watercolor brushes not acrylic or oil. Again, you may be able to find a starter set that has assorted sizes and shapes. If not a round brush size 10 ,4, 2, flat brush 6, and a liner which is a thin brush for details. A backing board: It can be HEAVY corrugated cardboard (Please not lightweight) or a rigid plastic board. A Little larger than your paper. Painter’s tape NOT masking tape.

Full Course

Plein Air Sketching - July 11 (Friday)

$40

with Philla Barkhorn

Calendar Jul 11, 2025 at 8 am

Plein Air Sketching 

Friday July 11 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am 

Students may sign up for individual classes, for $40 per class. Or sign up for All 4 Classes. (Click HERE to view the Full Session Registration. Classes will meet locally, locations are weather dependent and will be released to enrolled students.

There will be a demonstration at the beginning of every class with the focus being on composition and drawing skills. We will do many small sketches rather than one finished piece. Easels are not necessary, we will be on benches or at tables. We will work small. Beginners are welcome. Please see the materials list below.

 Plein Air Sketching





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