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.

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Adult Printmaking Classes

8268 Introduction to Gel Plate Printmaking
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Wednesdays, 4–6:30 PM
Learn the popular art form of gel plate monoprinting in this colorful and creative class! Gel plate printing utilizes a reusable soft gel plate and acrylic paint to create beautiful prints without needing a press. Learn the basics of gel plate printing including layering colors and patterns, adding visual textures, masking, using positive and negative space, and pulling prints. Besides finished artwork, prints can be used as part of other crafts, including collage and scrapbooking. Most materials provided.
10 session(s): 1/7–3/11
Tuition: member $395,
non–member $425
Materials fee: $46

8287 Exploring Etching in Color and Black & White
Instructor: Russ Spitkovsky
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Explore traditional and contemporary etching methods, including monotype and monoprinting. Experience this beautiful and versatile art form for yourself! Some materials provided. Additional supplies to be discussed during the first class. This class is taught by an instructor who is bilingual in Russian 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.
10 session(s): 1/8–3/12
Tuition: member $395,
non–member $425
Materials fee: $66