Adult Winter Classes
Youth Winter Classes
Monday
Morning
Botanical Watercolor Class
Instructor: Kat Block
Dates: Jan. 5, 2026 - Feb 23 2026
Monday 9:30am- 12:30 pm
We will learn how to make dynamic watercolor botanical paintings.
We will explore how to create compelling compositions
We will be learning basic watercolor techniques
We will learn how to make the most of the foliage
Supplies:
140 lb cold press watercolor paper
HB pencils, eraser
Tray for paint, water container
#2 and #4 pointed round brushes
Paper towel
Watercolor paints:
Cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium and deep, raw umber, burnt sienna, sepia, alizarin crimson, sap green, phthalo green, dioxazine purple, ultramarine blue
Conttact instructor with questions
katblock123@gmail.com
Class# M111
$275 non-members per semester
$250 members per semester
Afternoon
Watercolor Color Painting All Levels
Instructor Mark DeMos
Dates: Jan. 5, 2026 - Feb 23 2026
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: Jan. 5 2026 - Feb 23 2026
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: Jan.6, 2026 - March 3, 2026
(NO CLASS JAN.27)
Tuesday: 9:30am- 12:30 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
Head to Tail: Drawing Humans & Animals
Instructor Laurie Harden
Dates: Jan.6, 2026 - Feb 24 2026
Tuesday 1:00- 3:30 pm
Portraits: 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.
Animals: Learn to draw Animals working from simple shapes towards complex shapes, Anatomy will be discussed. Proportions and textures will be taught. Many different types of animals & birds will be drawn. Demonstrations are abundant, as well as hands-on corrections. Expect numerous Hand-outs.
All levels welcomed.
Contact Instructor with questions:
laurieharden14@gmail.com
Phone: 973-335-4578
Class# M224
$260 non-member per semester
$235 members per semester
Evening
Paper As Palette
Advanced Studio
Independent Projects & Artistic Growth
Instructor Nina Nemeth
Jan.6, 2026 - Feb 24 2026
Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Continue the creative journey you started in Paper as Palette. This advanced class offers time, space, and mentorship to deepen your collage and mixed media techniques while building cohesive bodies of work.
A dedicated studio class for returning and experienced students to develop personal mixed media collage projects with guidance and encouragement. Expand your skills in design, composition, layering, and water-based media while refining your individual artistic voice. Demos and techniques will be tailored to the group’s evolving interests.
Prior Paper as Palette experience or equivalent recommended.
Contact instructor questions/supplies: nina.nemeth@yahoo.com
Phone: 973-454 -1987
Class# M233
$275 non-member per semester
$250 members per semester
Wednesday
Intro To Paper As Palette - Beginner Studio
Instructor Nina Nemeth
Dates Jan 7, 2026, - Feb. 25, 2026
Wednesday 10:00am –1:00pm
This class is designed especially for those who have been hoping to join Paper as Palette but haven’t had the opportunity. A fresh start with fellow beginners ( to this class) makes it easy to explore without feeling like you’re jumping into the middle of someone else’s journey.
Discover the joy of transforming paper into paint: layering textures, experimenting with color and composition, and using torn and cut shapes to build expressive artwork. We will focus on foundational collage techniques with optional introductions to watermedia for those who want to expand.
Expect guided instruction, approachable projects, and lots of encouragement as you learn to combine paper, design principles, and playful creativity into finished mixed-media pieces. Prior experience not required. Curiosity encouraged.
CLICK FOR CLASS SUPPLY LIST
Class# M313
$275 non-members
$250 members per semester
Drawing With Pen & Ink
Instructor: Casey Cruz
Dates: Jan 7, 2026, - Feb. 25, 2026
Wednesdays: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Adults and Older Teens
Always wanted to learn how to ink your artwork, but didn’t know where to start? Look no further!
In our Pen and Ink class, you will learn inking techniques in this beginner-friendly session and explore various styles of ink illustration. From hatching to stippling, you will master contrast and depth with black and white artwork.
Contact instructor with questions
Class# M325
$250 non-member per semester
$225 members per semester
Wednesday Evening
Intro To Drawing Fundamentals
Instructor Casey Cruz
Dates Jan 7, 2026, - Feb. 25, 2026
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 Plus
Instructor Kat Block
Dates Jan 8, 2026, - Feb. 26, 2026
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Make your materials work for you! In this hands-on class, you will build mixed media collages using papers, paint, photos, and anything else that sparks imagination. Learn how design and composition help transform reality into a unique personal vision.
We’ll also sprinkle in optional portrait-focused projects to challenge your skills and expand your confidence. Beginners and returning students are equally welcome—everyone chooses their own creative path.
Bring an open mind. Leave with artwork that surprises even you.
Supplies guidance provided—keep purchases simple.
CLICK HERE ——-> SUPPLY LIST
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 : Jan 8, 2026, - Feb. 26, 2026
Thursday 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
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.
Saturday
Procreate for i-Pad
Instructor Casey Cruz
Dates Jan 10, 2026, - Feb. 21, 2026
( No Class January 24, 2026)
Saturday 11:15am -1:15pm
Adults and Older Teens
Have you always wanted to learn how to use Procreate, but don’t know where to start? Look no further! This beginner-friendly class is designed to help you master the program of Procreate. Whether you are a traditional artist looking to improve your work or an aspiring digital artist, this class breaks down the basics and the tools of the program with projects designed to teach you various digital art-making techniques.
Materials needed:
-iPad
-Apple Pencil
-Procreate Application
-iPad charger
Conttact instructor with questions
Class# M634
Non-Member $190.00 Per/ 6 week session
Member $170.00 Per /6week session
Sunday
Creating from Within: The Art Of Intuitive Collage
Instructor: Eileen West
Dates: January 11th – March 1st, 2026
Sundays 1pm – 4pm (3 hrs.)
Immerse yourself in a creative journey that blends art, imagination, and personal expression. In this 8-session series, you’ll explore the intuitive process of collage inspired by the principles of SoulCollage® - an approach that transforms found images into deeply meaningful works of art.
Through cutting, layering, and assembling, you’ll create a personal deck of 24 collaged cards that capture the many facets of your personality, experiences, and creative spirit. Each session offers a welcoming, judgment-free space to experiment with color, composition, and symbolism as you let your intuition guide your artistic choices.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to creative exploration, you’ll find inspiration, relaxation, and a renewed connection to your inner artist. Come alone or with friends and enjoy an afternoon of art making, reflection, and discovery.
By the end of the series, you’ll have a complete deck of 24 expressive collage cards and the insight to use them as a source of artistic inspiration, journaling prompts, or personal reflection.
Eileen West is a trained SoulCollage® Facilitator and member of MCAA.
Class# M733
$275 non-member per semester
$250 members per semester
Open Studio
Friday and Sunday
Members Open Studio
Fridays: 10am - 3 pm
Sundays: 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 check schedule