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VISUAL ARTS CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Late Summer 2026 Visual Arts Classes for Adults
Registration Opens for New classes Friday - July, 24th at 9AM
JSAC Classes make a great gift! Email us here for more information!
NEW! Evening Gelli® Printing
Six Tuesday Evenings | 6pm - 8pm
Mondays - August 3,10,17,24,31 ( 5 sessions)
Gelli Plate printmaking, offers endless possibilities for creativity and expression. In this 6-week class, participants will learn the fundamentals of botanical gelli plate printing techniques. We will incorporate the natural beauty of leaves and flowers into your prints, transforming them into intricate and captivating works of art. Beginner and experienced Gelli Plate printers welcome.
You must provide your own 8x10 ( or larger) Gelli Plate and brayer.
Please wear an apron or old clothes.
Mondays - August 3,10,17,24,31 ( 5 sessions)
Gelli Plate printmaking, offers endless possibilities for creativity and expression. In this 6-week class, participants will learn the fundamentals of botanical gelli plate printing techniques. We will incorporate the natural beauty of leaves and flowers into your prints, transforming them into intricate and captivating works of art. Beginner and experienced Gelli Plate printers welcome.
You must provide your own 8x10 ( or larger) Gelli Plate and brayer.
Please wear an apron or old clothes.
Acrylic Afternoons
Thursdays | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Two Sessions:
June 4-July 9
July 30-Sept 3
$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.
Two Sessions:
June 4-July 9
July 30-Sept 3
$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.
Basic Drawing Sampler Wednesdays
Meets Wednesdays | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm|Class Fee $125
Two Sessions:
- June 10 - July 15 (no class June 24)
- July 22 - Aug 19
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
Two Sessions:
- June 10 - July 15 (no class June 24)
- July 22 - Aug 19
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
Basic Drawing Sampler Tuesdays
Meets Tuesdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm| Class Fee $125
Two Sessions:
- June 9-July 14 (no class 6/23)
- July 21-Aug18
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
Two Sessions:
- June 9-July 14 (no class 6/23)
- July 21-Aug18
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
Drawing in Pencil
Four Wednesdays | July 29-Aug 19 | 1PM-3PM | Class Fee $110 | Materials Fee $5
Brush up on or start your drawing skills. We will be working in pencil using various provided references to enhance your black and white drawing skills.
Come join this fun, no-judgement group. Relax and tackle new challenges on while you draw.
$5.00 supply fee will be collected first class.
Brush up on or start your drawing skills. We will be working in pencil using various provided references to enhance your black and white drawing skills.
Come join this fun, no-judgement group. Relax and tackle new challenges on while you draw.
$5.00 supply fee will be collected first class.
Figure Drawing
Wednesday Evenings
Adults
New Day and Time!
No Need to Register!
6-8pm
$20 Cash
Bring your own supplies.
Questions? Email Joe Borzotta at borzottaarts@gmail.com
Adults
New Day and Time!
No Need to Register!
6-8pm
$20 Cash
Bring your own supplies.
Questions? Email Joe Borzotta at borzottaarts@gmail.com
Gelli® Printing & Collage
Meets Tuesdays | 1:00pm - 3:00 pm All Levels
Two Sessions:
- June 9 - July 14 (no class June 26)|
- July 21 - Aug 18
Class Fee $125|Materials Fee $10
Gelli® Printing & Collage: Make your own printed textured paper without a printing press! We will explore various printing techniques using Gelli® plates that are simple and can be done right at home. We will then use this paper for 2 collage projects. Project samples will be provided.
Two Sessions:
- June 9 - July 14 (no class June 26)|
- July 21 - Aug 18
Class Fee $125|Materials Fee $10
Gelli® Printing & Collage: Make your own printed textured paper without a printing press! We will explore various printing techniques using Gelli® plates that are simple and can be done right at home. We will then use this paper for 2 collage projects. Project samples will be provided.
Intro to Jewelry Making Part I
Saturdays | August 1,8,22,29 (No class Aug 15) | 10AM-1PM |Class Fee $125 |Materials Fee $25
Come learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing in this 3-hour weekly class. Acquire the necessary skills to create your own unique pieces of jewelry. The focus will be on developing basic fabrication techniques to form copper and brass metal into creative designs. No experience is necessary. The class is for novices or beginners who want to improve their metalwork skills in piercing, sawing, filing, riveting, texturing, and stone-setting with cold connections.
General introduction to tools and safety. Create a copper cuff bracelet and use texturing hammers to add dimension to your design
Design a pierced medallion by learning how to saw, pierce, and file metal.
Create a three-dimensional pendant or ring by learning how to attach two layers of metals together using rivets
Set a stone by using cold connections and tab-settings in an original piece of jewelry.
Come learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing in this 3-hour weekly class. Acquire the necessary skills to create your own unique pieces of jewelry. The focus will be on developing basic fabrication techniques to form copper and brass metal into creative designs. No experience is necessary. The class is for novices or beginners who want to improve their metalwork skills in piercing, sawing, filing, riveting, texturing, and stone-setting with cold connections.
General introduction to tools and safety. Create a copper cuff bracelet and use texturing hammers to add dimension to your design
Design a pierced medallion by learning how to saw, pierce, and file metal.
Create a three-dimensional pendant or ring by learning how to attach two layers of metals together using rivets
Set a stone by using cold connections and tab-settings in an original piece of jewelry.
The Meditative Mandala: Exploring Zentangle Zendalas
4 Weeks | 6 pm to 9 pm
Tuesdays, September 8 through September 29
Skill Level: All levels welcome (No prior art or Zentangle experience required)
Discover the soothing rhythm of meditative drawing by blending the structured, repetitive patterns of the Zentangle® method with the elegant, circular format of the mandala. In this four-week immersive program, students will explore the unique art of the Zendala—using round paper tiles to create intricate, radiating designs.
Each two-hour session guides participants through the eight foundational steps of Zentangle, focusing on drawing structured patterns in circular forms and the beauty of deliberate lines. Students will learn how to work with pre-strung layout guidelines, design free-form organic circular tiles, master advanced shading techniques to add three-dimensional depth, and subtly introduce color. By the end of the program, participants will have a stunning portfolio of circular artwork and a personal practice for mindfulness and creative expression.
Required materials
Sketch book 5 x 8 inch
$20 fee to be collected at first class, which will cover:
Zendala tiles
Fine line pens (Sakura Micron)
Shading tools (charcoal pencil and gel pen)
Tuesdays, September 8 through September 29
Skill Level: All levels welcome (No prior art or Zentangle experience required)
Discover the soothing rhythm of meditative drawing by blending the structured, repetitive patterns of the Zentangle® method with the elegant, circular format of the mandala. In this four-week immersive program, students will explore the unique art of the Zendala—using round paper tiles to create intricate, radiating designs.
Each two-hour session guides participants through the eight foundational steps of Zentangle, focusing on drawing structured patterns in circular forms and the beauty of deliberate lines. Students will learn how to work with pre-strung layout guidelines, design free-form organic circular tiles, master advanced shading techniques to add three-dimensional depth, and subtly introduce color. By the end of the program, participants will have a stunning portfolio of circular artwork and a personal practice for mindfulness and creative expression.
Required materials
Sketch book 5 x 8 inch
$20 fee to be collected at first class, which will cover:
Zendala tiles
Fine line pens (Sakura Micron)
Shading tools (charcoal pencil and gel pen)
Art of Being
Mondays |August 10,17,24| 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Early Bird: $150 (register by July 27)
Regular: $200 (after July 27)
This series combines body awareness and creative practice in 2D visual and written forms. Each session begins with gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to reconnect with your body and cultivate focus and awareness. From this grounded state, participants spend an hour creating—whether painting (no oils), drawing, collage, poetry, or short writing.. You can bring an ongoing project, or meet with the instructor beforehand to brainstorm a cohesive project to explore over the four weeks. The emphasis is on process over product, attention over perfection, and allowing the act of making to become a practice in presence. Bring your curiosity, your materials, and an open mind, and see what comes out.
Early Bird: $150 (register by July 27)
Regular: $200 (after July 27)
This series combines body awareness and creative practice in 2D visual and written forms. Each session begins with gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to reconnect with your body and cultivate focus and awareness. From this grounded state, participants spend an hour creating—whether painting (no oils), drawing, collage, poetry, or short writing.. You can bring an ongoing project, or meet with the instructor beforehand to brainstorm a cohesive project to explore over the four weeks. The emphasis is on process over product, attention over perfection, and allowing the act of making to become a practice in presence. Bring your curiosity, your materials, and an open mind, and see what comes out.
JSAC Visual Arts Studio classes are offered in a variety of mediums - from watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, drawing to mixed media, and more. All classes are instructed by professionally trained local artists. This is the perfect place to learn new techniques or to sharpen your skills. Come and join us in this relaxed and creative atmosphere.
The Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) organization is committed to an inclusive environment. JSAC encourages and supports all populations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information, sex, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic background and or disability.
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