April showers bring rainbows and May flowers!

This spring, usher in warmer weather with a magical rainbow, umbrella, or colorful flower sun-catcher. A condensed two-day beginner workshop will introduce you to the fine art of Tiffany-style stained glass.

Session 1: An immersive introduction to stained glass; students will choose from an amazing and colorful assortment of stained glass and have hands-on learning experience using tools to score and cut glass and complete a rough layout of glass projects.

Session 2: A brief tutorial on the history of stained glass, the different types of glass, and stained-glass styles. A short video will be shown on how sheets of stained glass are made. Students will then learn the Tiffany method of copper foiling and preparing their projects for soldering. Each piece of glass will be edged with copper foil and students will be amazed at how their projects transform into beautiful works of art!

All materials will be provided, including glass, patterns, tools, and equipment. Grinding and soldering will be completed by the instructor. SCAHC will notify you when completed projects are available for pick-up at the gallery. Let's get creative!

*If you wear readers, bring them! You may bring safety glasses as a precaution, especially while cutting glass. Closed-toed shoes are required. 

Session 1:
Friday April 10, from 6 – 9 PM

Session 2:
Friday, April 17, from 6 - 8:30 PM 

Snow Date: Friday, April 24, from 6 - 9 PM

Non-Member Price: $95
SCAHC Member Price: $85
FFDP / Veterans Price: $85

Choose one of the designs below:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their own 32 oz closed terrarium using live plants and live moss. We guide you step by step through the process, explaining how a terrarium works and why each layer matters.

Each terrarium is built with proper drainage, mesh, carbon, and a custom soil mix before being planted and finished with moss and decorative elements. No two terrariums are the same, each one is uniquely created by the person building it.

This workshop is beginner friendly and designed to be both educational and relaxing. The finished terrarium is low maintenance and makes a great take-home piece for your home or workspace.

All materials are included, and no prior experience is needed.

Saturday, April 11
1-2 PM

Snow Date: Saturday, May 2 from 1-2 PM

Price per attendee: $40 

Welcome the season of renewal after a long, cold winter by creating a vibrant spring flower glass panel in this hands-on class with instructor Marcelle Rollinger. Participants may draw inspiration from Marcelle Rollinger’s sample pieces or bring their own design ideas. With Marcelle’s step-by-step guidance, each student will develop and create a unique glass composition that celebrates the colors and beauty of spring.

Students will be introduced to several types of glass, including glass sheets, frit, vitrograph, stringers, and glass paint. Instruction will include how to safely cut glass and how to assemble the design into a finished panel.

Once completed, each piece will be fired in a kiln for approximately 12 hours, followed by a 12-hour cooling period to properly set the glass. Students will be notified via email when their finished artworks are ready for pickup at SCAHC.

Saturday, April 11
3-5 PM

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

Step back in time and experience the wonders of ancient metalwork art with this two-part Celtic Art Workshop instructed by Patrick Gallagher! Patrick is a professional artist, designer, sculptor, and printmaker. Specializing in carved, decorative architectural artifacts for public, private, and spiritual environments who has taught hundreds of workshops around the world.

The first session will introduce the historic background of the craft, including the power and heritage of a symbolic design system from the neolithic era of Old Europe! Students will also see a demonstration followed by hands-on learning experience with help from the instructor using crayons, colored pencils, and markers.

The second session will start with a repoussé project, where students will create low-reliefs in metal by hammering, punching, and pushing malleable metal. Students can create their own designs or choose from a selection provided by the instructor, who will help bring the designs to life!

Session 1:
Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Session 2:
Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Price Per Attendee: $50

Presented by:   

The Folklife Center of Northern New Jersey is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Passaic County Community College, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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 Denise’s full biography.

Materials are NOT included for this class. Please download the supplies list to have them ready for your first session on May 5.

By participating in this class, you agree to these Enrollment, Cancelation, and Missed Class Policies (please download for details). 

Course Dates: 

Session 1: Tuesday, May 5 from 11AM – 1PM
Session 2: Tuesday, May 12 from 11AM – 1PM
Session 3: Tuesday, May 19 from 11AM – 1PM
Session 4: Tuesday, May 26 from 11AM – 1PM

Price: $275