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Winter Visual Arts Classes 2026
Color Theory: The Art and Science of Creating with Color
with Phyllis Maffucci
This class is in two parts:
- Part I - Saturday April 18th 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Part 2 - Saturday April 25th 10:00am to 12:30pm
Cost: $125 materials included
Discover why some color combinations captivate us while others fall flat. This course unlocks the secrets behind effective color use in art, design, and visual communication.
You'll learn the foundational principles that professional designers and artists use every day: how to navigate the color wheel, create harmonious color schemes, and understand why colors behave differently depending on their context. We'll explore both the science of how humans perceive color and the psychology of how different hues influence emotions and decisions.
Whether you're interested in graphic design, painting, interior decorating, branding, or simply want to develop a more sophisticated eye for color, this class will give you practical tools to make confident, intentional color choices. No prior art or design experience required—just bring your curiosity and prepare to see the world of color in a whole new light.
Will run
Watercolor Tuesdays
with MaryAnn Goodwin
Six Tuesdays | April 21 - May 26 | 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:
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 not oil or acrylic.)
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