Meets Tuesdays| April 8 - May 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 $10 the first class 

Meets Tuesdays | All Levels | April 8 - May 6| 1:00pm -3:00 pm

5 Sessions | See below for Materials List

Printmaking Paper & Collage: Make your our own printed textured paper! We will explore various printmaking techniques including Gelli® printing, 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 will need to purchase their own 5x7 or 8x10 Gelli® plate.

You can purchase Gelli® plates at: Michael's, Amazon or Blick.

All other supples will be provided by instructor.

Any questions please email Deanna Gallaro at deanna.gallaro@gmail.com

Instructor will collect a supply fee of $10 the first class 

Meets Wednesdays | April 9 - May 14 | 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 $10 the first class 

Meets Tuesdays |April 29 - June 3 | 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 Thursdays |May 1 - June 5 | 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.

Acrylic Afternoons | May 1 - June 5 | 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. 

Meets on Thursdays|May 1 - June 5 | 6:00 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 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.)

Meets Wednesdays | May 20 - July 1  | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

(No class on Tues. June 10th)

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