Join Marie for a a two day workshop that provides a simple and fast way of simplifying architecture by adding foliage. Leave the tight, drab, and laborious style behind and take your paintings to a new level. Students will begin with a quick exercise in perspective and learn the basics when drawing a building. Simple […]
Explore the beauty of seaside landscapes and the timeless charm of lighthouses in watercolor. Learn how to capture atmosphere, light, and reflections while balancing land, sea, and sky for a dynamic composition. This class focuses on blending color, layering washes, and using value to create depth and mood in your coastal scenes. Tuition: $140(member)/$180 (non-member) […]
This class is designed for students who have completed a beginner portrait class, as well as artists who are ready to deepen their understanding of portrait painting. Learn how to transform a flat, two-dimensional photograph into a convincing three-dimensional portrait through careful attention to composition, accurate proportions, and value structure. Students will explore flesh tone […]
Underpaintings are a powerful tool for the soft pastel artist. What’s underneath can make a difference in your paintings! In this one-day workshop, we will: - discuss the reasons why an underpainting impacts the final result - explore the amazing amount of color combinations that can bring your soft pastel paintings that extra bit of […]
Paint the still life—both classic and contemporary—while mastering the challenge of glass, metal, and shine. This watercolor class will focus on rendering transparent glass, reflective gold and silver, and glossy surfaces through strong value control and thoughtful brushwork. Tuition: $140(member)/$180(non-member) http://www.pineshoresartassociation.org education@pineshoresartassociation.org 6095973557
In this class, we will be working on creating a cafe scene in soft pastel. The hustle and bustle of chefs, servers and bussers can be so much fun to capture! In this one-day workshop, we will: - work on capturing the action - simplifying the figures in motion Follow along with the […]
This studio workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists, focusing on the essential skills of composition, subject editing, and values while creating a lighthouse-themed painting. Participants will work with a limited palette and explore various techniques and materials to paint a dramatic sky behind Barnegat Light. The workshop will guide artists in creating […]
Come discover the captivating world of alcohol inks in this lively beginner-friendly class! With all supplies included, you’ll explore the unique, almost magical properties of these vibrant inks as they dance, blend, and transform before your eyes. Watch colors morph into unexpected hues, form shimmering textures, and create patterns you could never plan—but will absolutely […]
Immerse yourself in a unique arts journey that will awaken your creativity and inspire new possibilities. Watercolor pencils offer the precision of dry media, combined with the softness and fluid beauty of watercolor when activated with water, giving participants greater control in their creative process. We will look to the masters for inspiration. Participants will […]
This class offers a different entry point into watercolor—one that begins not with rules, but with learning the language of water itself. By understanding how pigment flows, blends, and responds, you gain a natural sympathy for the medium that many classes overlook, making painting feel far more intuitive and enjoyable. We begin by creating a […]
Students will paint intimate landscapes inspired by the quiet beauty found where a river flows through scenic hills, towns, and countryside. Emphasis will be placed on capturing reflections, natural textures, and the movement of water while creating a sense of atmosphere and depth in the landscape. Tuition: $140 (member)/$180 (non-member) http://www.pineshoresartassociation.org education@pineshoresartassociation.org 6095973557
New to pastel, feeling a little rusty, or looking to return to the basics for fresh inspiration? This course is designed to help you build confidence and discover the joy of pastel painting. Ideal for students who have completed the Ultimate Beginner Pastels class or for artists seeking a thoughtful refresher, this class focuses on […]
Students will begin with two weeks of focused drawing, exploring the anatomy, proportions, and graceful movement of the horse. From there, the class transitions into painting, where watercolor or gouache techniques are used to bring these studies to life—capturing form, light, and expressive energy with confident brushwork. Tuition: $140(member)/$180(non-member) http://www.pineshoresartassociation.org education@pineshoresartassociation.org 6095973557
Designed for intermediate and advanced watercolor artists, this studio workshop focuses on strengthening composition, subject editing, color balance, and value control while you create a realistic, marine-themed still-life painting. “Paint what you know” is a helpful reminder, so we’ll begin by working directly from observation. Before you put brush to paper, you’ll handle buoys and […]
In this class, students will explore the rewarding challenge of painting both colored and clear glass in soft pastel. We will focus on understanding and building realistic reflections by breaking the subject matter into manageable segments and gradually layering light, color, and form. This class is suitable for all skill levels and is designed to […]
