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 Classes 

All Workshop and Class registrations are subject to our Cancellation Policies

"Follow Along Guided Painting Class: Beach Scenes"

Don’t miss this class led by a nationally known Award-Winning Artist!

Re-create the feeling of being at the beach and keep your summer memories alive in this Step-By-Step Guided Painting Class! Perfect for both beginner or advanced students, you’ll learn color mixing and easy-to-learn landscape perspective as you follow along and paint this sunny, colorful 11”x14” acrylic painting  “Path To The Beach” - all supplies included!

This class is led by an award-winning artist whose work has appeared in Artists Magazine, International Artists Magazine, Southwest Art, and at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and The Butler Institute of American Art.

The results will be a fine art painting you can be proud of!

Sunday, November 9 
2 - 4 PM

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

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"Intro to Crochet Workshop" in a bold font

Ready to pick up a relaxing and creative new hobby? Join us for a hands-on crochet workshop designed especially for beginners! In this friendly, step-by-step class, you’ll learn the foundational stitches—single crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet—along with how to read a basic crochet pattern.

By the end of the session, you’ll complete a unique granny square using a written pattern and see how simple color choices can transform your design. It’s a fun and inspiring introduction to the world of crochet—perfect if you're thinking about making handmade holiday gifts this year!

All materials are included, so just bring yourself and a willingness to learn. No prior experience necessary—just come ready to stitch and create!

Wednesday, November 12
6:30 – 8:30 PM

SCAHC Member Price: $25
FFDP / Veterans Price: $25
Non-Member Price: $35


This class is SOLD OUT!

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"Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop" in a chalky cursive font.

Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive glass fusion workshop with our new instructor Josie Bachetti!

You’ll design and make three colorful holiday ornaments using sheet glass, sparkling frit (crushed glass), and playful stringers (thin rods). With plenty of materials and inspiration, you can create timeless favorites or try themed designs such as a Santa suit, a gingerbread house, and a melting snowman – perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to someone special. Your ornaments will be kiln-fired at the instructor Josie's studio to permanently fuse your designs into smooth, sparkling creations that will shine for many holidays to come. You will be emailed when you can pick up your finished pieces, just in time to decorate your holiday tree! 

This workshop is beginner-friendly! No experience is necessary – all tools and materials provided. Create unique handmade ornaments, but also festive memories and the joy of learning the art of fused glass.  

Tuesday, November 18
1 - 3:30 PM

SCAHC Member Price: $50
FFDP / Veterans Price: $50
Non-Member Price: $60

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Beginners' Watercolor Class

This class is back by popular demand! The last class SOLD OUT, so make sure you get your seats before it's too late!

Fall is the perfect time to grab those watercolors and explore the beautiful colors nature offers!

Join SuzAnne for a relaxing evening of painting while we explore several techniques to create a serene fall scene.  All supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.  We will be painting on watercolor paper while exploring a variety of brushes, sponges, and items including plastic wrap. 

Even if you're new to watercolors, you will find this class a pleasant experience!  Give yourself this opportunity to try something new! It's always a great time. Come learn something new in this local, cozy gallery!

Tuesday, November 18
6:30 – 8:30 PM

SCAHC Member Price: $ 35
FFDP / Veterans Price: $ 35
Non-Member Price: $ 45


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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 / Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM



133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

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

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