Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level One of the most fun mediums to work in, this course will help students to use the water properly and be more confident with paper and color. We will experiment with washes – wet into wet, dry brush, and other techniques. This course will incorporate still life, using backgrounds and […]
Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level One of the most fun mediums to work in, this course will help students to use the water properly and be more confident with paper and color. We will experiment with washes – wet into wet, dry brush, and other techniques. This course will incorporate still life, using backgrounds and […]
Gina Johnson, instructor Beginner and intermediate levels Kumihimo is a fun, easy method of weaving beads. In this course beginner and intermediate students will create bracelets and necklaces using beads on a simple wheel. Students will learn many patterns and mechanical techniques to attach Foca beads to enhance their bracelets. Classes meet November 6 – […]
Gloria Clifford Intermediate and advanced levels This newly restructured course is meant only for those who have previously taken watercolor courses. During each class there will be an assigned subject or theme, and students will be encouraged to use certain techniques to complete that week's project. This course is meant to be a creative and […]
Instructor: Vickie Marsango This workshop is designed for students who wish t explore expressive drawing and acrylic painting with an emphasis on creative thinking. Students will discover fundamental techniques through painting exercises, merged with an innovative approach to color harmony, compositional balance, and spontaneity. Extensive observation of contemporary master expressionist artists will be introduced for […]
Cork Canvas & Company is a fun night out making art. You bring your personal snack and beverage, and we provide the materials and instruction. In this session we will be painting a silk scarf. You will leave with instructions on how to seal the scarf at home with an iron. .
Leslie Amper, Concert Pianist Concert pianist Leslie Amper will present a unique, multi-media piano recital that connects French artists, musicians, and their work during fin-de-siècle Paris. Amper will feature the music of Claude Debussy and Yvette Guilbert; the short silent films of Alice Guy Blaché (with piano accompaniment); and artworks by a variety of artists, […]
Tuesdays at 1:30pm or 7pm November 19 – December 17, 2019 Who doesn’t love a good New Jersey story? Judging by the makeup of our film-loving audience, many either grew up somewhere in New Jersey, made summer treks to the Jersey Shore as a kid, or still actually live there during the summer months. These […]
.tribe-events-cost {display:none!important;} All shows start at 2pm Free with Museum Admission | Members FREE Presenting a mini film series in conjunction with the exhibition L'Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters. Diane Thelen, Film Studies Coordinator, will provide a brief introduction to each film and highlight broad connections between the exhibition and films. Tickets include access […]
Cork Canvas & Company is a fun evening with old friends or new, where a professional artist will guide you through creating your painting. All skill levels welcome! At the end of the evening you will take home your acrylic masterpiece. Bring your own wine and light hors d'oeuvres; all art materials are included.
Cork Canvas & Company is a fun evening with old friends or new, where a professional artist will guide you through creating your painting. All skill levels welcome! At the end of the evening you will take home your matching set of holiday wine glasses. Bring your own wine and light hors d'oeuvres; all art […]
.tribe-events-cost {display:none!important;} All shows start at 2pm Free with paid Museum Admission | Members FREE Presenting a mini film series in conjunction with the exhibition L'Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters. Diane Thelen, Film Studies Coordinator, will provide a brief introduction to each film and highlight broad connections between the exhibition and films. Tickets include […]
Himalaya Parker All levels Be creative, aware, and renewed. This course emphasizes combining the flow of breath with movement for whole body health and will include some specific therapeutic movements for each of the joints as well. A guided relaxation completes each session. Students who enjoy the experiences of art and form will become their […]
Chris Fasolino A journey through the history of Chinese art, beginning with the amazing terra cotta army of ancient Xi’an. Chinese landscape painting, with its vast and mysterious mountain vistas, will be explored, along with the complementary tradition of bird-and-flower painting, which focuses on the close observation of the beauty of nature and conveys the […]
John Cullen All levels Students will learn to draw faces and the body with confidence, using the block in method and drawn from mannequins, props, and photos. Materials used in this course will include graphite and pastels. Classes meet January 6 – March 9 Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm #WT15 $265 (Museum members $220) […]
Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level This course will ensure that beginning students learn to see shapes, understand shadows, and use line in powerful or delicate ways. Students will learn to use their drawing tools properly and confidently and will be amazed at their steady progress as they learn to design and compose their projects. The […]
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR Dawn K. Mill Beginner level Students will be introduced to this fun, versatile medium by painting a variety of subjects to increase creatively and confidence. The instructor will cover the basics, including values, color mixing, washes, negative painting, and more. Each painting lesson will include a handout and step-by-step detailed demonstration. Classes […]
CASTLES, TAPESTRIES, AND ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS: ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH ART HISTORY FROM ANTIQUITY THROUGH THE RESTORATION Chris Fasolino Beginning with ancient Britain, students will explore the building of Stonehenge, arrival of Caesar, rise of Londinium (London), and the mineral springs of Bath. Next is the Middle Ages, including illuminated manuscripts and elegant tapestries, with their colorful […]
PAINTING WITH OIL AND ACRYLICS STUDIO Dawn K. Mill Intermediate and advanced levels This studio class is for the independent student working in oil, acrylic, or water-based oils and will explore techniques that help capture light, feeling, and color. Students will take a photographic or creative idea and transform it into a painting. The instructor […]
Judy Burgarella All levels Students will learn a variety of techniques for handling this fast-drying, very forgiving medium, from color mixing and layering, to handling brushes. Students will also learn how to make their own scumble brushes. The instructor will guide students through the step-by-step process of creating a portrait in acrylic, starting with transferring […]
Laura Howell Beginner level A simple and friendly approach to this gorgeous Florida landscape! Start by learning color mixtures to enable students to paint clouds, land, sea, riverscapes and more. Students will paint from a photograph that the instructor provides. The students will transfer the photo to the canvas with the instructor’s assistance, then students […]
Vickie Marsango All levels Discover modern techniques of the ancient process of encaustics. This course teaches the basic applications of melted beeswax, resin, pigments, and paints fused onto wood panels and substrates. Students will learn to create opaque and translucent effects while experimenting with layers of smooth and textured surfaces. (Students must be comfortable with […]
Kent Johnson Intermediate and advanced levels This studio course is designed for students who have taken a beginners’ ceramics course and wish to explore their own ideas in a dynamic environment with other motivated ceramics artists. Instruction and demonstrations are tailored to students’ needs. Instruction in glazing techniques and an environment of shared ideas makes […]
Vickie Marsango All levels Experience and enjoy the creative inspiration to be shared with other artists in a relaxed, yet stimulating atmosphere. Students will have solid working time in the studio to paint, critiques may be given upon request, and individual help received when needed. Students will not be given specific assignments and will need […]
Aric Attas Beginner level Learn how to get the most out of a camera in this fun and interactive course designed to teach students the fundamentals of photography. Discover f-stops and shutter speeds and how to use them to take better photographs. Students and instructor will also discuss composition, color, line, perspective, and imaginative approaches […]
Walford Campbell Intermediate and advanced levels This studio course is geared to students who are motivated to undertake ambitious individual work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art. Self-exploration is afforded students who have demonstrated proficiency in working with clay but are looking for guidance, advice, and critique from the instructor. The goal […]
Aric Attas All levels Students can take their photography to the next level using Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This interactive course is designed to teach digital workflow from camera to computer to printer. Learn how to organize images and get the most out of them using the editing capabilities of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. […]
George Paxton All levels During this course, students will develop their ability to create portraiture. Working from a live model, students will create a life-size portrait sculpture bust. The instructor will provide individual instruction and explain principals of portraiture. Students will learn to measure with calipers to develop the structure and proportions of the face. […]
Chris Fasolino This look at the art history of England and Scotland includes the popular Georgian and Victorian Periods. Insightful portraits by painters like Sir Joshua Reynolds will introduce students to the swashbuckling characters who inspired the adventure stories of Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester. Touching family scenes, including children (and, of course, the family […]
POTTERY LAB Labs allow currently enrolled ceramics students to work independently in Studio 5 outside of class time during any lab listed below. A lab monitor will be present. Labs begin January 12. Mondays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm #WW60 $90 (Museum members $75)
Nancy Blair Intermediate/advanced levels Looking for new ways to put pizazz in your pottery? Join a master potter to learn how to successfully pull and attach long and tall overhead handles to wheel-thrown forms creating a dramatic, distinctive and energetic effect. Students will make a variety of shapes, including wide bowls and tall cylinders, to […]
Himalaya Parker All levels Be creative, aware, and renewed. This course emphasizes combining the flow of breath with movement for whole body health and will include some specific therapeutic movements for each of the joints as well. A guided relaxation completes each session. Students who enjoy the experiences of art and form will become their […]
Hester Denniston All levels Qigong is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a practice designed to cultivate and balance qi (chi) – intrinsic life energy – by aligning breath, gentle movement, awareness and meditation to enhance physical wellbeing and bring a calm state of mind. Effects and […]
Gina Johnson Beginner and intermediate levels Beginner and seasoned beaders will learn techniques to create personal jewelry designs. Students will complete five unique projects, one each week. Create customized necklaces with pizazz to complement wardrobes and personal style. This course will teach mechanics, including an easy method of pearl stringing that can be adapted to […]
Hester Denniston All levels Qigong is an ancient practice evolved from Traditional Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a practice designed to cultivate and balance qi (chi) – intrinsic life energy – by aligning breath, gentle movement, awareness and meditation to enhance physical wellbeing and bring a calm state of mind. Effects and […]