Adult Spring Classes
Youth Spring Classes
Monday
Morning
Continued Color Theory -
Color Theory in Practice
Instructor: Nina Nemeth
Dates: March 24 - April 21, 2025
( No Class April 14)
(4 weeks)
Monday 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Color Theory in Practice
This class is designed for those with a familiarity with color theory. However, if you have not taken Color Theory Part One, you are still welcome to join and participate in the projects.
For those who have completed Part One, this course will focus on applying your knowledge through the creation of artwork that demonstrates key color relationships. We'll explore how saturation, intensity, and value interact in compositions, using various painting exercises to deepen our understanding of color.
If you have not taken Color Theory Part One, please contact the instructor for a supply list
Supplies
MIXED MEDIA OR WATERCOLOR Pad or Sketchbook ( for wet media) 11 x14 or larger
Or 3 canvases / sheets of watercolor paper -11’x14 or larger -for comparativ painting
Contact Instructor with questions:
nina.nemeth@yahoo.com
Phone: 973-454-1987
Class# M103 4 Weeks
.$140 non-member per semester
$125 members per semester
Afternoon
Watercolor Color Painting All Levels
Instructor Mark DeMos
Dates: March 31, 2025 - May 19, 2025
Monday 1:30- 4:30 pm
Class will be responsive to the needs of the students, and will explore various techniques, and styles. The focus of the class will be landscape, and the current season, but florals, figurative and still life will also be done. Students can work on their own, but each week will feature a step by step demo. Choosing a color palette to fit the subject, under-painting, use of sedimentary colors versus dye color, spatter and different types of brushes, and masking will be covered.
Contact instructor with questions/supplies:
demosart@verizon.net
Class# M113
$275 non-members per semester
$250 members per semester
Evening
Painting : Watercolors, Oils, Acrylics & Pastel & Charcoal
Instructor Anju Saran
Dates: March 31, 2025 - May 19, 2025
Monday 7:00- 9:30 pm
Learn the basics of painting with Watercolors, Oil, Acrylics or Pastels. Composition, lighting and values are discussed. You’ll learn how to choose colors and how to apply them in layers using several techniques including palette knife. Each student works on their own artwork and at their own pace. You have a choice to choose one or more mediums, however, it is advised to learn one or two mediums only in a session (preferably one). This will give you enough time to focus and to explore different types of paintings using that medium. We will work from still life setup or from a reference photo. You may choose landscape, seascape, floral, still life, figurative and/or portraits. Beginner as well as experienced painters are welcome.
Note: Supplies are not included.
Contact the instructor questions/supply list
anjusaranarts@gmail.com
0r call at 973-723-1130.
Class# M134
$260 non-members per semester
$235 members per semester
Tuesday
Morning
Great Artist Explorations
Instructor: Danielle D’Amico
Dates: April 1, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Tuesday: 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
Are you an art history enthusiast? In this class, we will be looking at and learning from famous and not so famous artists from history and today, allowing students to explore different artistic approaches while developing their own creative expression. Working with a variety of mediums students will focus on replicating or being inspired by key elements of the chosen artists’ subject, style and technique
Supplies
Canson Mixed Media Boardor Paper Pads 11X14
( or something similar)
Supply fee : One time $15.00 fee payable to instructor on first day of class
Contact Instructor with questions:
Class# M213
.$275 non-member per semester
$250 members per semester
Afternoon
Portrait Drawing
Instructor Laurie Harden
Dates: April 8, 2025 - May 27, 2025
Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:00 pm
Learn to draw a face from a variety of angles and achieve a good likeness of the individual. Proportions will be demonstrated, as well as the foreshortening that occurs when the face is seen at an angle. An assortment of faces will be drawn which will include different ages, gender and ethnic type. There will be several demonstrations and a lot of hands-on instruction. Examples of the Masters will be shown and discussed.
Contact Instructor with questions:
hobbilobbin@optonline.net
Phone: 973-335-4578
Class# M224
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$260 non-member per semester
$235 members per semester
Evening
Paper As Palette
Instructor Nina Nemeth
Dates: April 1, 2025 - May 20, 2025
Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Create mixed media collages while using unique and interesting materials. Experiment with different papers, techniques and ideas to create innovative collages. Color theory, composition, texture, shape and line will be our focus. We will be using paper as a creative tool to achieve finished pieces of artwork. Continuing students , bring along your mixed media sketchbooks, we will continue the practice of focusing on elements and principles of design.
Contact instructor about questions/supplies: nina.nemeth@yahoo.com
Phone: 973-454 -1987
Class# M233
$275 non-member per semester
$250 members per semester
Wednesday
Morning
Visual Journey Abstraction
Instructor Isabella Pizzano
Dates April 16, 2025 - June 4, 2025
Wednesday 10:30am –1:30pm
Unleash a sense of adventure and loosen up using the versatility of acrylics., We will apply mixed media and collage techniques to enhance our work.. Experience creative breakthroughs in your art and learn how to achieve bolder more dramatic results using hues that are vibrant, energetic, and contemporary. Discover new ways to develop your own personal style while learning about realistic, abstract and impressionistic. styles.
Contact instructor with questions Isamari7@aol.com
Class# M314
$275 non-members
$250 members per semester
Evening
Intro To Drawing Fundamentals
Instructor Casey Cruz
Dates April 16, 2025 - June 4, 2025
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adults and Older Teens
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw but don’t know where to start? This is the class for you! In Drawing Fundamentals you will learn basic drawing techniques while working with line, shape, and form. Students will also learn how to use observational skills to draw what they see and implement lighting into their artwork. This class is geared towards beginners, but students of all skill levels are welcome to join.
Contact instructor with questions
Class# M325
$250 non-member per semester
$225 members per semester
Sculpture
Instructor Michael Shacham
Dates Dates Ongoing
Wednesday 6pm – 9pm
Study advanced human anatomy and the language of fine sculpture, working from the model and combining both the technical and spiritual to create sculpture.
Contact instructor about questions/supplies: michael80@optonline.net or 201-506-0363
Class# M353
$140 members per 4 weeks
$160 non -members per 4 weeks
Thursday
Morning
Mixed Media Collage
Instructor Kat Block
Dates : April 3, 2025 - May 22 2025
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm
In this course, we will be creating mixed media collages. Let me be clear. The goal is not to come out with an exact representation of reality. Rather, we will be inspired by reality to realize our unique response to it. This is actually more complicated since it requires a lot of thought.
We will be structured around fundamental design principles and composition. In a sense you will be twisting reality to express your personal vision. It is intellectually challenging since it involves problem solving and decision making. In the end you will be making your materials submit to your will.
My role is to give you confidence and help you achieve your best possible result from your efforts.
I will recommend certain basic supplies, however, it would be a good idea for you to contact me before the course begins so that you don’t invest in a bunch of unnecessary materials. I can obtain supplies for a materials fee if you prefer.
This process is challenging for certain, but also extremely rewarding.
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Conttact instructor about questions
Katblock123@gmail.com
908-868 -3709
Class# M413
$275.00 non-members per semester
$250 members per semester
Afternoon
Experimental Watermedia
Independent Exploration
Instructor Nina Nemeth
Dates : April 3, 2025 - May 29, 2025
(No Class April 10)
Thursday 1:00 pm -4:00pm
This class is geared toward those who have begun to develop a personal style and would like to explore and develop in greater depth .Students are encouraged to create series of original works of art with coherent conceptual, relationships to one another.
Continuing students , bring along your mixed media sketchbooks, we will continue the practice of focusing on elements and principles of design.
Open to Students with prior experience in Experimental Watermedia and review with instructor.
Contact instructor questions/supplies
nina.nemeth@yahoo.com or 973-454 -1987
Class# M424
$275 non-member per semester
$250 members per semester
Evening
Life Drawing
Instructor John Power
Dates Ongoing
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Work from nude model in any medium. Open monitored studio. No instruction.
Contact John Power for specific dates: powerart11@gmail.com
$15 model fee. Members only. Must be 18 or older.
Open Studio
Friday and Sunday
Members Open Studio
Friday 10am - 3 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
An opportunity for members to work on personal art projects while enjoying the company of other artists.
Bring your project, your supplies, your lunch and your creativity!
Members! Please reserve your space in advance
Contact Studio to register