One Day Workshop | Saturday, January 24 |11am to 2pm | Class Fee $125

Welcome to the colorful world of poured acrylic painting! Also known as fluid art, this technique creates mesmerizing and beautiful paintings. No two are the same, even when the same colors are used. In this course, you’ll be guided by an experienced fluid artist to learn the basics of poured acrylic and get your very own paintings to take home (after they’ve dried for a day). We’ll go through several pour techniques that result in stunningly different designs. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of fluid art, you’ll be given valuable tips and tricks you can’t get from videos or trying it at home. 

All materials will be provided.

Dress for a mess! 

Six Tuesdays | Jan 27 - March 3 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |

All Levels | See below regarding Materials | Class Fee $125

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 

Six Wednesdays | Jan 28-March 4 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

All Levels | See below regarding Materials |Class Fee $125

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 

Six Mondays | Feb. 23-April 6 (no class 3/16)| 10:00 am-12:30 pm|  Materials List | Class Fee $140.00 

Explore the forgiving and simple media of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. Color theory, application methods and diverse techniques are used to teach you use of texture and dimension in your paintings. Every session you can always count on new and exciting references that I will teach from. All levels are always welcome. A supply list is below.

Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, www.LightScapes.Studio 

Supply List for Pastel Impressionism

- Faber-Castell soft pastel set-assorted colors half stick set of 72 

- UArt Premium sanded pastel paper with glassine pad 600 grade neutral color

- Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencil set of 24 or larger

- Sofft Pastel Knife w/ cover

- Artist Tape

- Artist board to tape pastel paper on

- Paper Towels

- Wet ones

-Pencil Sharpener

-Kneaded Eraser

Materials List

Thursdays | Feb. 26-April 9 (no class 3/19) | 9:00am-11:30am |  6 Week Class | Fee $140 

Come join Gina Torello’s new and exciting Oil Painting class. Artists will gain confidence learning the proper techniques and application of all their materials. Through this hands-on course, students will learn diverse oil painting styles as well as various master’s techniques. We will cover concepts such as working lean to fat, impasto, alla prima, under painting and of course use of color theory designed specific for each image. Two paintings will be completed within the six week course and artists will be challenged, encouraged and empowered throughout the course. Finished paintings will be 5”x7”, 6”x8” or 8”x10” in size and reference photographs will be provided by your instructor. All levels are always welcome. A supply list will be provided below.

Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC

Supply List for Oil Painting Techniques

- Princeton select brushes  #0/0 short liner, #2 chisel blender,  #1/4 lunar blender,  #1/8 angular shader petite, Princeton velvet touch brushes #1/16 angle shader #1/4 angular shader, #4,#6,#8 filbert theses are all small brushes for small canvases.  

- Palette knife blick style #2

- Sennelier Green for Oil Thinner or Gamsol odorless thinner

- Paint thinner sealed cleaner canister

- 3, 5”x7” or 6”x8” or 8”x10”canvases or boards 

- Palette paper pad disposable or glass palette

-Roll of paper towels

-Baby wipes

- Winsor Newton Winton oil paints or Gamblin 180 or professional oils

-Titanium White

-Lemon Yellow

-Cadmium Yellow Medium

-Yellow Ochre

-Cadmium Orange Medium

-Burnt Sienna

-Cadmium Red Deep

-Alizarin Crimson

-Cerulean Blue

-Cobalt Blue

-Ultarmarine Blue

-Sap Green

-Viridian Green

-Dioxazine Purple

Materials List

6 Thursdays | Feb. 26-April 2 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm |Materials List

All Levels Welcome | Fee $125

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 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, Deep 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. 

Materials List

Authentic Collage Meets Thursdays | Six Weeks | Feb 26-April 2 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | Fee $125

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 brushesSubstrate 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.)

Six Tuesdays | March 3- April 7 | 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.

Materials:

Watercolor paper 8x10 or 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, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Hookers Green, 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.

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