WAE Workshops offers a creative space where students 16 years and over can work with professional artists to develop and expand their artistic interests and skills.
Creating and exploring art offers participants benefits far beyond the obvious development of their art practice. The studio is a place of connection with others, where critical thinking, self-expression and an appreciation for discovery takes hold. Experienced facilitators come to the studio with knowledge of adaptive and neutral techniques which supports each artist in their individual process.
Workshops will be offered virtually for the time being.
DDD funding may be possible. Contact Yolanda Sanchez at YSanchez@jsddmetrowest.org for details.
Supported by a generous grant from The Healthcare Foundation of NJ
Classes are open to ages 16 and up, where all abilities are welcome.
Drawing Made Easy
Starting Date: February 18, 2021
Days: Thursdays
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: Joan Cummings
1st Class: February 18th
Last Class: April 8th
Are you ready to begin making creative art! Enjoy learning easy steps-by-step techniques starting with simple shapes like circles, squares, and triangles. When you join these shapes together, you will be able to draw people, animals, flowers, and tons more. Finish off your artwork using color pencils, markers, watercolor or acrylic paint. Join us as we explore your creativity to make art and have FUN! Joan is a teaching artist whose work has been exhibited at museums and universities in New Jersey. Joan shares all of her art experience and techniques with her students.
Cost: $155 – Includes all materials and eight (one hour) sessions.
Register NowJoyful Painting
Starting Date: February 16, 2021
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Janet Boltax
1st Class: February 16th
Last Class: April 6th
Students in this spirited painting class will receive instruction in drawing, color mixing, and composition but will also be free to create their own images as the spirit moves them. They will experiment with a variety of painting and drawing mediums including tempera, watercolor, oil pastel, and magic marker and will also delve into portraiture, a specialty of the instructor. Above all, students will be encouraged to seek joy from the wondrous process of painting. Janet Boltax is a Montclair, NJ-based painter, and printmaker.
Cost: $155 – Includes all materials and eight (one hour) sessions.
Register NowUnderstanding Art: An Online Art Class
Starting Date: February 19, 2021
Days: Fridays
Time: 10:00am- 11:00am
Instructor: Onnie Strother
1st Class: February 19th
Last Class: April 9th
An Art and Art History Class, in which participants will learn about historically important art movements and styles while creating works of art. Onnie Strother, BFA, M.A., M.A.Ed. Admin, Certified in Art education K12, and Creative Aging. Mr. Strother is a practicing artist, curator, and lecturer. Mr. Strother has over 37 years' experience in public school education.
Cost: $155 – Includes all materials and eight (one hour) sessions.
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