Pine Shores Art Association

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 […]

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 […]

In this one-day workshop, students will create a dimensional, slightly abstract forest scene with layered shapes and rich autumn colors using upcycled watercolor (or other water-media) paintings and watercolor paper scraps. Student will learn core collage basics, focusing on torn-paper techniques and creative ways to reuse “oops” paintings. The class is beginner-friendly, with optional challenges […]

In this Cityscapes in Soft Pastel class (all levels), we’ll begin with a drawing foundation designed to help you capture the street-level point of view. You’ll learn how to scale buildings and figures accurately as they recede into the distance and develop depth through proportion and placement. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, we’ll explore […]