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 Special Subject Classes

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