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.

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

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: $280

Registration for this series is closed.

Luminous Watercolors
with Denise Cocchiaro

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 November 3.

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

Session 2: Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Session 4: Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 11 AM-1:30 PM

Price: $280

"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

Painting 101

Do you want to learn to paint, but aren’t sure where to begin? Whether you are new to art making or you are returning to painting after many years, this three session workshop was designed to help you get started and lay a good foundation for future work. All necessary materials will be supplied, but please bring a pen and dress comfortably for a “wet paint” studio environment

Session 1, we will start with the absolute beginning steps - setting up a workspace; choosing good quality paint, brushes, and paper or canvas; recognizing the differences between watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings; and connecting wet paint properties with how dry paintings appear.

In Session 2, we will explore the working properties of watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints in order to understand the advantages of each one. You will get a chance to try some basic techniques with each paint type and select the paint you want to use in our final session.

In Session 3, we’ll focus on the basics of color mixing. We will discuss basic color theory and how it applies to paint pigments; decode the helpful information on paint tubes; and focus on how to quickly build a working understanding of your paint colors. Each participant will leave with a personalized supply list and the confidence to continue to explore independently or take a class.

Session 1: Sunday, November 8 from 11 AM-1 PM

Session 2: Sunday, November 15 from 11 AM-1 PM

Session 3: Sunday, November 22 from 11 AM-1 PM

Inclement weather date: Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 AM-1 PM

Price: $150

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.