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 

Sunday Feb., 15 10am to 12pm - Studio 22

Start the new year with some creativity, direction, and connection!

Vision boarding is a unique way to begin your new year. Your board will be a personal and useful visualization tool, helping to increase motivation, clarify your goals, and increase connection to areas of your life you want to strengthen.

This workshop will consist of some discussion around how to create and use your vision boards throughout the year. The majority of time will be spent creating. There will be time to reflect through writing prompts and discussion if desired. 

This workshop is designed to be both reflective and fun!  All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary.  All are welcome. 

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

Session II | Six Wednesdays | Feb. 25 - April 8 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Materials Fee $10  *No Class Week of March 30

 There is a profound connection between spirituality and creativity—a direct link to the divine that has inspired artists throughout history. Renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael all experienced Divine inspiration in their work. By understanding and embracing this connection, we can begin to access the same creative wellspring that great artists have drawn from for generations.

Based on concepts from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, this course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their creative abilities, break through creative blocks caused by life’s stressors, or develop a deeper understanding of dedicated practice. By engaging in this program, participants can open pathways to spiritual insight, nurture creativity, and experience personal transformation.

This class is offered two times, register for either the evening or daytime program.

$10 Materials fee to be collected by instructor / Bring notebook and writing utensil

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