FALL SEMESTER 2025

Adult Special Subject Classes

7958 NEW! From Spark to Art: Introduction to Wood Burning
Instructor: Rachel Nemec
Mondays, 6:30–9 PM
Get fired up with creativity in this wood-burning class for beginners! Students will learn the basic techniques of wood burning by using a craft wood burning tool with tips to execute a variety of designs on different kinds of surfaces. Based on time and skill level, students will create 1–3 projects (a 3×7-inch basswood sign, a cork trivet or coasters, and a 5×12-inch poplar wood sign) with the guidance of the instructor.
10 session(s): 9/15–11/24 (no class on 9/22)
Tuition: member $375, non-member $405
Materials fee: $40

8012 Introduction to Stained Glass
Instructor: Eva Sienkiewicz
Tuesdays, 6:30–9 PM
Come explore the beautiful art of creating stained glass! This class will begin with the basics, such as making straight cuts and assembling a star shape. Students will progress to learning how to cut curves while creating a simple stained glass apple. Once the basic techniques are mastered, students will complete a 12×12-inch artwork of their own design. Working with the instructor, students will learn the techniques made famous by Tiffany, including designing, cutting, foiling, soldering, and finishing. Some materials provided;  additional supplies to purchase and bring to class are listed online. This class is taught by an instructor who is bilingual in Polish and English. For questions or additional information, please email us at studioschool@artcenternj.org, and we will connect you with the instructor for translation assistance in your preferred language. Wstep Do Witrazu. Zajecia prowadzone sa przez instruktora, który wlada jezykiem polskim i angielskim. W przypadku pytan lub dodatkowych informacji napisz do nas na adres studioschool@artcenternj.org, a my skontaktujemy Cie z instruktorem w celu uzyskania pomocy w tlumaczeniu na preferowany przez Ciebie jezyk.
8 session(s): 9/16–11/11 (no class on 9/23)
Tuition: member $294, non-member $324
Materials fee: $46

8054 Mixed Media Explorations
Instructor: Katherine Ivanova
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
There is no limit to the possibilities in this mixed media class. Students will work in layers, experimenting with additive and subtractive techniques using acrylic paint, acrylic mediums, plaster, fabric, paper, images, and stencils to create beautiful multi-dimensional surfaces on canvas and paper. Each lesson will include demonstrations as well as a review of select contemporary mixed media artwork. The class will revisit color selection process, play with composition, loosen up and mix it up while having fun with endless experimentation. Some materials are provided.
10 session(s): 9/18–12/4 (no class on 10/2,  11/27)
Tuition: member $375, non-member $405
Materials fee: $40

8078 Dry Painting: Representational Art from Upcycled Magazines
Instructor: Laura Shabazz
Fridays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Unleash your creativity using just paper and glue! In this class, students will begin with a sketch and dive into the world of upcycled art by scavenging a variety of magazines and tearing freehand (no scissors allowed!) to create 2D artworks. Over the course of the class, students will learn to select the perfect magazines and tear with precision, explore how pattern can create depth, and experiment with incorporating text into their collages. Through simple exercises, like creating a color wheel and shading a sphere, students will gain confidence in this medium before applying their skills to create a landscape collage of their choice. Let’s piece together something extraordinary! Please bring at least 3 magazines to the first class. Look for glossy pages with vivid patterns (magazines that rely on their images, not their articles–fashion, architecture, art, and National Geographic, for example. Time, People, newsletters, and catalogues don’t have the right paper.) Ask at your local library or on Facebook Marketplace/Buy Nothing sites.
10 session(s): 9/19–11/21
Tuition: member $375, non-member $405
Materials fee: $42