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 Special Subject Classes

8197 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): 1/5–3/9
Tuition: member $375,
non–member $405
Materials fee: $40

8289 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 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.
7 session(s): 1/29–3/12
Tuition: member $255,
non–member $285
Materials fee: $28