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 2026

Adult Special Subject Classes

8770 NEW! Flow & Create: Yoga & Art Making
Instructor: Kristine Leslie
Mondays, 12:30 – 3 PM
What happens in your brain when you make something? This class digs into that question through the lens of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen. The book is a groundbreaking look at how creative practice measurably changes our minds and bodies. Each session brings the science to life through hands-on activities and group discussion, drawing from the book’s reader’s guide. Expect body mapping, sensory exploration, art-making for emotional release, and experiments in finding your flow state. No experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to get a little curious about what creativity does to us from the inside out. Please bring your own yoga mat to each class session. This class will also take place in a studio for all sessions. The instructor for this class is fluent in American Sign Language.
10 session(s): 9/14 – 11/23 (no class on 9/21)
Tuition: member $392, non-member $422
Materials fee: $53

8816 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 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): 9/15 – 11/3
Tuition: member $310, non-member $340
Materials fee: $47