Sussex County Arts &   Heritage Council

Workshops and Classes  Rekindle your creativity or unlock a hidden talent by taking a class or participating in a workshop with our partnering artists. Whether it’s a drumming workshop, watercolor painting, or photography class, you are bound to discover your next favorite passion!

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Upcoming Adult Classes 

All Workshop and Class registrations are subject to our Cancellation Policies

"Woodburning Workshop: Sugar Skulls"

Discover the art of woodburning in this exclusive small-group workshop, limited to just six participants. The intimate class size allows for personalized instruction and plenty of one-on-one guidance as you learn essential woodburning techniques and safety practices.

Create a beautifully detailed sugar skull design on wood, then personalize your finished piece with colored pencils. Whether you're trying woodburning for the first time or looking to expand your creative skills, you'll leave with a unique work of art and the confidence to continue exploring this rewarding craft.

All materials are provided. Open to ages 14+.

Thursday, September 17
6-8:30 PM

Non-Member Price: $70
SCAHC Member Price: $60
FFDP / Veterans Price: $60  

Please select the correct price in the drop down menu.
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"Pressed Flower Desk Lamp Workshop"

Discover the art of decorating with pressed flowers in this creative two-hour workshop! Design and create your own beautiful pressed flower LED desk lamp, choosing from a colorful selection of flowers to create a look that’s uniquely yours.

All supplies and step-by-step instruction are included. Each registration includes one 7” wide x 6” high LED desk lamp to decorate and take home.

Saturday, September 26
1-3 PM

Non-Member Price: $65
SCAHC Member Price: $55
FFDP / Veterans Price: $55  

Please select the correct price in the drop down menu.
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Intermediate Pen and
Ink Class

Take your pen and ink skills to the next level in this three-session intermediate course focused on creating greater depth, dimension, and movement in your drawings. Building on foundational techniques, students will explore perspective, cross-contour lines, and three-dimensional rendering while gaining confidence in applying these skills to real-world subjects.

Session One: Explore one-, two-, and three-point perspective, along with techniques for placing objects accurately within three-dimensional space.

Session Two: Learn how to use cross-contour lines to better understand form and create the illusion of three-dimensional objects through line and shading.

Session Three: Put your skills into practice with a still life drawing. Students will apply techniques from previous beginner courses along with those introduced throughout this intermediate class, building confidence through hands-on, real-time application.

Session 1: Thursday, October 1 from 6-8 PM
Session 2: Thursday, October 8 from 6-8 PM
Session 3: Thursday, October 15 from 6-8 PM

Price: $135.00 

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Halloween Glass Fusion Night Lights 

Create two one-of-a-kind glass nightlights while spending quality time with family, friends, or colleagues! This fun, hands-on glass fusion workshop is perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels.

Whether you already have an idea in mind or prefer a little inspiration, our instructor Marcelle Rollinger will help you bring your Halloween or Fall-themed night lights to life. Marcelle will guide you step-by-step through the entire process — from learning about the different types of glass (including sheets, frit, vitrograph, stringers, and glass paint) to cutting, designing, and assembling your pieces.

Once complete, your creations will be kiln-fired for 12 hours and carefully cooled for another 12. You will receive and email when your pieces are ready for pickup.

Saturday, October 3
1-3 PM

Non-Member Price: $ 65.00
SCAHC Member Price: $ 55.00
FFDP / Veterans Price: $ 55.00

Please select the correct price in the drop down menu.
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Guided Painting with Elaine Kurie: Tuscany Rosemary Fields 

Follow along step-by-step and paint this Tuscany scene of rolling hills, cypress trees, and rosemary bushes in only two hours!

In this class we’ll use acrylics on a 11x14” canvas and all supplies are included.

You’ll learn brush techniques, blending, easy to learn perspective, and how to mix colors to achieve a sense of depth and distance by using various colors and tones.

At the end of the class you’ll take home a painting you’ll be proud of!

Sunday, October 4
1-3 PM

Non-Member Price: $70
SCAHC Member Price: $60
FFDP / Veterans Price: $60  

Please select the correct price in the drop down menu.
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Luminous Watercolors
with Denise Cocchiaro

Luminous Watercolors is a four-session course designed for learners with little to moderate watercolor experience who want to develop confidence, control, and superior artistic expression. Students will explore essential watercolor techniques with an emphasis on luminosity – the use of light, layering and color harmony to create vibrant, glowing paintings.

Denise Chocchiaro is an award-winning watercolor artist whose work has been widely recognized and published in several magazines. Through luminous washes and transparent color, Denise captures intimate, magical moments that reveal not only the form of her subjects but their essence and spirit. Denise has taught watercolor classes and private students for many years and is known for her supportive and inspiring teaching style.

Please download the full Syllabus for a more detailed overview of each session and view the Enrollment and Missed Class policy for this class. 

Please note that the materials are NOT included for this class. Please download the supplies list to have them ready for your first session on October 6. 

Session 1: Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Session 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 11 AM-1:30 PM 

Price for all 4 sessions: $280 

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"Mosaic Charcuterie Board Workshop"

Create a one-of-a-kind Decorative Mosaic Charcuterie Board in this hands-on workshop! You’ll design and assemble a beautiful mosaic board using colorful glass and ceramic tiles while learning the basics of layout, adhesive application, and grouting. 

Choose from a variety of colors and patterns to make your board uniquely yours. No prior mosaic experience is needed, and all materials and step-by-step instruction are included.

Your finished piece is perfect for displaying in your kitchen, giving as a handmade gift for the upcoming holiday season, or using as a decorative serving board. 

Come ready to relax, get creative, and enjoy a fun mosaic-making experience!

Please note there will be a demo of the grouting process in the workshop but we will not grout together for the integrity of your piece. All grout supplies and a video will be provided to finish your piece at your convenience. 

Saturday, November 7
10 AM-12 PM

Non-SCAHC Member: $100 
SCAHC Member: $90
FFDP/Veterans: $90 

Please select the correct price in the drop down menu.
Phone Number for Class Updates
Name of Attendee(s)


More workshops and classes coming soon!

Weekly Painting Group 

Come to our Wednesday Midday Painting group with Joanna West! Please call ahead to confirm space at 973 - 383 - 0027. 

Every Wednesday

11AM - 1PM

$10.00 per. person 

Participants must bring their own supplies. 

Bring your own supplies and creativity, all media are welcome! The Wednesday Painting Group is a perfect chance to find camaraderie through making art and having great discussions. You are welcome to just stop in and say hello to check it out and see if it is something that you would like to take part in! 

A messy Acrylic paint pallet with a pallet knife and brush on a wooden table

Do you have a talent, technique, media or project that you want to share? Have you thought about hosting a workshop to share your art with the world?

SCAHC is looking for artists to teach workshops and classes in our Spring Street Gallery.

For more information please contact Andrea at andrea@scahc.org or call 973-383-0027.


Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

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Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday: 12PM - 4PM

Office Hours: 
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM

133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

Email: scahc@scahc.org  |  Phone: 973 - 383 - 0027

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Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. 

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