Meets Four Wednesdays | September 23-October 14 | 1PM-3PM | Class Fee $110 | Materials Fee $5 

Brush up on or start your drawing skills. We will be working in pencil using various provided references to enhance your black and white drawing skills.

Come join this fun, no-judgement group. Relax and tackle new challenges on while you draw.

$5.00 supply fee will be collected first class.

Tangled Spirals: Discovering the Phi & Opus Formats 

4 Weeks |Tuesdays, October 6 - October 27 | 3pm-5pm |

$140 | $20 materials fee

Skill Level: All levels welcome (No prior art or Zentangle experience required) Instructor: Matt Wieczkowski, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)

Tangled Spirals Downloadable pdf

Course Description:

Explore the mesmerizing world of Zentangle-inspired spirals in this immersive class. Rather than working on standard square tiles, we will dive deep into two of Zentangle's most elegant, mathematically beautiful formats to give your linework incredible movement and breathing room.

Weeks 1 & 2: Precision on Phi Tiles

We begin our journey by mastering the anatomy of a spiral using the unique proportions of the Phi tile. Modeled after the Golden Ratio, this elongated format provides the perfect structured landscape for learning how to scale, nest, and shade tight, intricate spirals that naturally please the eye.

Weeks 3 & 4: Expansion on the Opus Tile

In the second half of the course, we break boundaries by transitioning to the monumental Opus tile. This massive canvas allows us to expand our practice, letting our spirals unfold into sweeping, large-scale compositions. You will learn strategies for managing expansive white space, connecting massive spiral structures, and creating dramatic, exhibition-worthy artwork.

By the end of these four weeks, you will have a deep understanding of how scale, proportion, and tile geometry can completely transform the energy of your tangled spirals.

Required materials

Sketch book 5 x 8 inch

$20 fee to be collected at first class, which will cover: 

Zendala tiles (Phi tiles and Opus tiles)

Fine line pens (Sakura Micron)

Shading tools (charcoal and graphite pencils, and various gel pens)

Use of colored pencils and/or watercolor paints or pencils

Six Thursdays| October 22-December 3 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Materials List | Class Fee $125 (No Class November 26th)

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 Materials Watercolor Tues Thurs with Maryann Goodwin

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 .)

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

Pastel Impressionism with Gina Torello

Mondays: October 26 – December 7 no class 11/23 |10:00am -12:30pm| 6 week 2 ½  hour class  $140.00 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. 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 

- or Pastel Premiere sanded pastel paper 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

- small container of rubbing alcohol with a flat nylon brush

Meets Five Tuesdays |Oct. 27 - Nov. 24 | 10:00 am to 12:00 |

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 Tuesdays| October 27-December 1 | 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  Materials Watercolor Tues Thurs with Maryann Goodwin

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.)

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

Meets Five Wednesdays | Oct. 28- Nov. 25 |10:00 am to 12:00pm|                                         

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 Four Wednesdays | October 28-November 18 | 1PM-3PM | Class Fee $110 | Materials Fee $5 

Brush up on or start your drawing skills. We will be working in pencil using various provided references to enhance your black and white drawing skills.

Come join this fun, no-judgement group. Relax and tackle new challenges on while you draw.

$5.00 supply fee will be collected first class.