Art by Association: “Winter’s Crimson Jewel: Paint a Stunning Watercolor Cardinal in the Snow” is a one-day watercolor class at Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton studio with instructor Kim Cesaretti on Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register by Nov. 12. Beginners are welcome. Tuition is $65.
The brilliant cardinal is one of nature’s most beloved birds and one of the fine art world’s fondest subjects. Learn essential techniques to achieve luminosity; plan a composition, study values, select a harmonious color palette. Bring a reference image if desired. Students may bring their own supplies; consult the list on the registration page at pineshoresartassociation.org.
On Monday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Collage Winter Landscapes into Holiday Greeting Cards” with Clara Sue Beym at the Stafford location. Using torn-paper techniques, students will learn the fundamentals of collage while upcycling discarded watercolor paintings into fresh landscape and forest scenes.
Create a set of four 5-by-7-inch greeting cards out of collages mounted on cardstock (cards, envelopes and calligraphy markers are provided). Students should bring the remaining supplies as noted in the supply list. Tuition is $60.
The annual “Art Harvest Show” at Pine Shores Art Association is on view through mid-December, with a reception scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. “Ghosts, Goblins and Autumn” is the show hanging in the Tuckerton Art Center through Dec. 4. Pine Shores artists also have work on display at the Beach Haven Borough Fine Art Gallery in a show called “The Best Time of the Year.” See it through Jan. 5.
The association’s Stafford location is at 94 Stafford Ave., Manahawkin, and the Tuckerton center is at 140 East Main St. The class schedule includes watercolor, acrylics, drawing, pastel, fused glass and children’s art, with discounts available for Pine Shores members on many adult classes. A cash fee for supplies may be added. Register at pineshoresartassociation.org.
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Sip, Paint, Repeat: Spend an evening making art and making friends, with Sandie Levine at The Grapevine Restaurant in Tuckerton on Monday, Nov. 9 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and all supplies are provided, including a pre-drawn canvas if desired. The theme is “cozy November,” Levine said. RSVP via text by Nov. 5 to 609-619-2310.
Up the road at Wildflowers in the Woods, paint and unwind every Friday evening with Arika Kyme. The studio is located in the Beachview section of Manahawkin. Sessions are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $40 per person. Call to reserve a spot: 609-618-8252.
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Get a Feel: Get familiar with clay, or keep skills in practice, at drop-in ceramics sessions every week Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, for all ages (but children younger than 13 need accompaniment). The fees are $45 to the public, $40 for members and $35 for students. Get a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing and/or hand building. Or select from pre-made ceramic “fire me up” items to paint: mugs, bowls, boxes, figurines, etc.
The 2026 Holiday Market at LBIF runs Saturday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The market will feature handmade work in all mediums, including clothing and jewelry, ceramics, paintings, home decor and more.
