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.

WINTER SEMESTER 2027

Kid Workhops

9129 NEW! Magical Winter Landscapes (ages 6–11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Create a magical winter scene! Students will paint a snowy winter landscape on canvas, then add colorful jewels and shimmering glitter to make the snow sparkle and shine. A fun and creative workshop where every little artist can add their own touch of winter magic!
Sunday, 1/17, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35

9136 From Mess to Magic: Tie-Dye Creations! (ages 6–11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Get ready for a swirl of color and creativity! In this fun hands-on workshop, students will learn the exciting art of tie-dye and create their very own colorful masterpiece to take home. Each student will tie-dye one T-shirt and one drawstring bag. This workshop encourages creativity, builds confidence, and lets kids explore color in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to get colorful! Students will bring their tie-dye pieces home, and the instructor will provide directions on how to wash their creations.
Sunday, 1/31, 2:30 – 4 PM
Tuition: $75
Materials fee: $25

9141 NEW! Made with Love: Valentine’s Day Gift & Card Making (ages 6–11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Get creative this Valentine’s Day! Students will make their very own Valentine’s cards, decorate a custom picture frame for someone special, and create a friendship bracelet to share with a friend. With colorful crafts, fun decorations, and lots of love, each student will make several heartfelt and unique Valentine’s Day crafts!
Sunday, 2/7, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35

9144 Create Your Own 3D Woodland Fantasy House (ages 6-11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Create your own whimsical model of a fantasy woodland house. Transform a wooden birdhouse into a home fit for a fairy or woodland creature, complete with magical pathways and jeweled gardens.
Saturday, 2/20, 2 – 4 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35

9151 NEW! Bird Feeders in Clay (ages 6-9)
Instructor: Denise Banaag
Do you love birds? In this workshop, students will create their own unique bird feeder out of clay using a variety of hand-building techniques. Students will then paint their feeders with underglaze. They will have an opportunity to use stencils, stamps, and other decorating techniques. The bird feeders will need to be fired in our kilns, and students will be contacted to pick up their finished projects.
Sunday, 2/28, 10 AM – 12 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35

9155 Botanical Bling (ages 6-11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Get creative and crafty in this fun-filled workshop where students will design their very own 3D beaded plant sculpture—complete with a hand-painted pot! Using wire, beads, and sparkling gems, these young artists will twist and shape their own imaginative plants, then decorate a pot to match their creation. This hands-on workshop is perfect for kids who love to build, bead, and paint.
Saturday, 3/6, 2 – 4 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35

9160 NEW! Make Your Own Luck: Create Your Own Leprechaun Catcher! (ages 6–11)
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
Let the St. Patrick’s Day fun begin! Kids will use their creativity and imagination to build and decorate their very own 3D leprechaun catcher. With fun crafts, colorful decorations, and a little bit of magic, they’ll create a clever trap designed to catch a sneaky leprechaun!
Saturday, 3/13, 2 – 4 PM
Tuition: $80
Materials fee: $35