The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey’s Studio School, located in Summit, NJ, offers classes and workshops for artists of all ages and skill levels. Taught by experienced teaching artists, our programs span painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and more—providing a supportive environment for learning, exploration, and creative growth.

FALL SEMESTER 2025

Adult Digital Media Classes

9009 NEW! Storytime in Clay (ages 5–7)
Instructor: Jennifer Evans Arbo
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5 PM
Get ready to jump into a world of stories, imagination, and clay! Each class begins with a fun, engaging children’s book, then the story comes to life as kids create their own clay project inspired by the characters, creatures, and adventures they’ve just discovered. Through playful hands-on making, students will explore clay, experiment with different techniques, and let their imaginations run wild!
10 session(s): 1/5 – 3/9
Tuition: member $335, non-member $365
Materials fee: $62

9010 Ceramics Fundamentals & Beyond! (ages 10–13)
Instructor: Shelley Rosen Howard
Tuesdays, 4 – 6 PM
Create pieces by hand–building, throwing, or a combination of both techniques. Students will be guided through a variety of methods to build, decorate, and glaze their ceramic projects. This class will provide an opportunity to explore, get messy, and have creative fun! Designed for any skill level, this class is a great introduction to ceramic fundamentals.
10 session(s): 1/5 – 3/9
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $62

9030 The Clay Lab (ages 10–13)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Wednesdays, 4 – 6 PM
Let’s get messy and inventive in the Clay Lab! Students will explore the fundamentals of both handbuilding and wheel throwing. Through demonstrations and hands-on clay projects, they will practice techniques such as pinch pots, coil and slab construction, and basic sculpting. Students will also have several chances to throw on the wheel during the semester. As they create both functional and sculptural pieces, they’ll learn fun decorating and finishing techniques.
10 session(s): 1/6 – 3/10
Tuition: member $357, non-member $387
Materials fee: $62

9055 Hooray for Clay! (ages 6–9)
Instructor: Melissa Krishnamurthy
Thursdays, 4 – 5:30 PM
Do you like to be creative and get messy? Then let’s create with clay! Students will learn handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coil, press-mold, and slabs to build fun projects. Projects will change each session, so repeat students are welcome.
9 session(s): 1/7 – 3/4
Tuition: member $300, non-member $330
Materials fee: $56