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 2026

Adult Digital Media Classes

8204 iPhone Photography: Capturing Realistic and Abstract Photos
Instructor: Manasi Keni
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Embark on a creative journey of fine art photography with your iPhone and editing applications! Students will delve into a variety of techniques to elevate their imagery, as well as how to capture unique abstract images. Students will experiment with composition—including the rule of thirds and framing—to craft visually compelling arrangements. The instructor will provide demonstrations on how to utilize natural light to enhance mood and how to infuse depth through strategic shadow play for an interesting photo. Through experimentation, the class will focus on the following: color textures, abstract, nature, and everyday objects. Please bring an iPhone 11 or newer to every class.
10 session(s): 1/6–3/10
Tuition: member $430,
non–member $460

8247 NEW! From Pencil to Pixel: Your iPad Art Journey
Instructor: Amanda Strassler
Tuesdays, 6:30–9 PM
Procreate is a beginner–friendly software that allows traditional artists to explore the fundamentals of digital art. Students will be introduced to the software while building on techniques of traditional drawing and painting. This class is great for beginners and experienced artists who are interested in learning the fundamentals of digital art. Students will learn to use layers to create their digital drawings, explore digital brushes, and save and share their drawings in different digital formats. By the end of this program, students will be comfortable using this software for drawing and translating traditional sketches into digital drawings. Students will need to bring their own iPad (2019 or newer) with the Procreate software (Versions 5.0–5.2) downloaded to each class. The instructor will also assist with file storage for all students, such as using iCloud or Google Drive.
10 session(s): 1/6–3/10
Tuition: member $430,
non–member $460