Meets Thursdays | Oct 16 - Nov 20 | 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.

Meets Tuesdays | Oct 21-Nov 25 | 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 Provided

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

Meets Wednesdays | Oct 22 - Nov 26 | 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 Provided

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

Six Weeks | Mondays |10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 10/27 - 12/1 | Adults | All Levels Welcome

Join us in this six week workshop for a whimsical and colorful exploration of the medium of watercolor! Learn the basics of color mixing, warm versus cool colors and opacity/transparency. Learn techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry and dry brush. Create interesting textures utilizing salt and water spraying. Loosen up and have fun with color blends and splattering. No experience necessary.

Materials List Here 

Meets  Mondays | Oct 27 - Dec 8 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

6 Week Class $120.00 session

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. All levels are always welcome. A supply list is below Amazon has the best deals.

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

Materials List

Six Weeks | Mondays |1:30 - 3:30pm |Oct 27 - Dec 1| Adults | All Levels Welcome

Working from a photograph students will learn the fundamentals of measuring, seeing tilts and shapes essential for realistic portraiture. Participants will develop an understanding of value and how it is used to turn form and show volume. Students will work on one drawing for six weeks as they delve into the intricacies of shape, value and edges.

No prior experience necessary.

Materials List

Thursdays October 30 – December 11 (no class 11/27/25)

9:00- 11:00am | 6 Week Class 2 hours a session $130.00

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.

Materials List for Oil Painting Techniques

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