Pastels have been used to create beautiful and bold color drawings throughout the centuries.  Learn about the different types of pastel and how to blend and layer them to get a soft haze or a sharp edge. This class incudes demonstratations on how to approach a pastel drawing through various stages, from the composition and getting the correct proportions and perspective, to understanding which colors to use to get the correct shade you are looking for.  We will be drawing from photographs for this class.  You can work from your own photos or use the reference images provided.

This class meets for 10 sessions

No class on 10/23, 11/27

Supply List: Pastels with Meg Supply List

Non-Member Price: $310

Member Price: $285

Grab a friend and join us for a fun and relaxing evening of painting, laughter, and locally crafted hard cider. Whether you're a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, you'll feel right at home as instructor, Aprajita Lal, guides you step by step in creating a beautiful painting you'll be proud to take home.

Your registration includes all art supplies and one complimentary drink ticket, so all you have to do is sip, paint, and enjoy a creative night out in the welcoming atmosphere of Burnt Mills Cider Company.

No experience is necessary. Just bring your friends, your creativity, and get ready for a memorable evening!

Nestled in the heart of Bedminster, Burnt Mills Cider Company is known for its handcrafted hard ciders made with locally sourced apples, offering the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and create.

Adults only please. Must be 21 or older to recieve drink ticket voucher.

To learn more visit https://burntmillscider.com.

 This event is not eligible for a member discount. 

Get ready to spin, shape, and create! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to dive into the world of clay on the wheel and make beautiful, handmade gifts for yourself or loved ones. Students will start with basic throwing techniques and progress at their own pace, with the instructor providing guidance to support learning and exploration. Students will work with stoneware and fire their creations in an electric kiln to cone 6, making them microwave and dishwasher-safe. With demonstrations, hands-on support, and plenty of encouragement, each session is a chance to experiment, play, and discover the joy of pottery.

Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations.

Clay purchases and tools are not included. To ensure the safety of our kilns during the firing process, clay must be purchased at The Center. 

This course meets for 12 sessions.

No Class 11/28/2026

Non Member Price - $675

Member Price - $650

Prepare for an engaging art journey! Young artists will discover various methods of creating art. This class offers chances to paint, draw, and sculpt with clay. Each project aims to build skills and spark creativity. 

This course meets for 6 sessions.

Non-Member Price: $234

Member Price: $209

Develop your drawing skills through a structured study of observation, proportion, value, and form. This 10 week course is designed for intermediate students who want to strengthen their technical abilities while exploring a variety of approaches to representational drawing.

During the first six weeks, students will work from photographic references, focusing on composition, measuring techniques, shading, and creating the illusion of depth and volume. The second half of the course will shift to working from a live model, providing the opportunity to study portraiture and clothed figure drawing from direct observation.

Through demonstrations, critiques, and individualized instruction, students will learn to analyze what they see and translate it into confident, accurate drawings. Students are encouraged to work at their own level while building a stronger foundation in observational drawing.

Intermediate Drawing Supply List

Non-member price: $310

Member price: $285

Join artist Oscar Beck for a studio class designed to spark new ideas and expand your creative possibilities. Through projects in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, students will explore a variety of materials and techniques while discovering new ways to approach their artwork. Throughout the semester, Oscar introduces new projects and demonstrations that encourage experimentation, while giving students the freedom to continue developing work that captures their interest. Whether you're trying art for the first time, exploring an unfamiliar medium, or looking to break through a creative block, this class offers the guidance and inspiration to help you discover where your creativity can take you.

Non Member Tuition $320

Member Tuition $295

From the pottery wheel to the workbench, young artists will discover all the creative possibilities of clay! Students will explore both wheel throwing and handbuilding as they create functional pottery and one of a kind sculptures.

Beginners will learn essential clay techniques with step by step instruction, while returning students will build on their skills, try more challenging projects, and develop their own creative style. 

This course runs for 6 weeks. 

Non member price: $234

Member price: $209

This unique painting class explores the ideas of metamodernism, a contemporary approach that embraces both sincerity and self awareness. Together we will examine how to care deeply about painting while remaining conscious of the rich history, traditions, and artifice that shape the medium. Through guided exercises and open studio time, students will strengthen their skills in drawing, surface, color, and composition while engaging with the emotional depth of their work. We will explore the creative “oscillations” that define metamodern painting, moving between hope and doubt, beauty and critique, skill and deconstruction. Discussions of art history and contemporary theory will support your studio practice, and thoughtful critique will focus on both technical development and conceptual clarity.

This class is ideal for artists who want to advance their craft while situating their work within today’s artistic landscape. Participants should have some prior painting experience.

Come ready to think deeply, work seriously, and create paintings that are both technically strong and meaningfully engaged with the present moment.

The class meets for 10 sessions

Supply List Meta Modern Workshop Supply List

Non member price $356
Member price: $331

Will you be joining us virtually? Please check your receipt for the zoom link.