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732-741-0001
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Winter 2023 Art Classes

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Drawing, Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, Mono-Printing, Watercolors, Comic and Cartooning for Kids and Adults
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Interested in a joining a class but it has already started?
  No problem!  So long as space is still available, we will prorate the class for remaining dates. Please call to register!  Each student works independently, many times working on different projects and mediums, you haven't missed anything, except getting started!
CALL DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO REGISTER 732-741-0001   
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Winter Landscape in Pastel and Watercolor Instructor: Dannielle Mick

$125.00

Sunday – February 19, 2023  10:00 – 3:00

Winter Landscape in Pastel and Watercolor

Instructor: Dannielle Mick

 

Winter Landscape in Pastel and Watercolor

Instructor: Dannielle Mick

 

This workshop will combine 2 very compatible media. The pastel and watercolor student will learn the different techniques of watercolor application. How much water that is desired to get different effects will be covered and is most important.  

The pastelist will then lay the pastels over the watercolor painting letting some of the watercolor come through for a rich surface color.

This workshop for both media will explore background washes, color contrasts and complements, light and dark emphasis, masking, foreground and background structure, overall composition.

We will explore the golden hour lighting. This is the time of day just before sunset where the light is infused with golden tones in the natural landscape. 

Students will work from photo reference that I supply. This workshop is open to all skill levels.

Demonstrations and class critique will round out this informative workshop.

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Materials not included. Can choose to do pastels, watercolors or learn how to layer by having supplies materials from both lists. All Colorest students receive a 20% discount on supplies where applicable.


Watercolor materials list:

https://files.constantcontact.com/827265a5201/c4606f67-0422-4d79-9128-e1b122654824.docx


Pastel materials list:

https://files.constantcontact.com/827265a5201/ae14889d-96f3-49a4-8744-9cc4813336e1.docx


Materials not included. Colorest offers a 20% discount to all our art class and workshop students, some restrictions apply, see store.

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates. Class will be quickly rescheduled.


PLEASE NOTE....No refunds or make ups on classes offered.

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Streak of Sunlight, Bob Ross Inspired Workshop with Marc Saenger 2/26

$125.00

Sold out

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Sunday, February 26, 2023

10am-4pm

We all loved the PBS show "The Joy of Painting" with artist Bob Ross and now you too can create some happy little trees!

Join us for a fun and relaxing painting experience that is perfect for the complete beginner and the experienced painter.

Mark Saenger will walk you through step by step using the Bob Ross method of creating a wet on wet oil painting. By the end of the day, you will leave with your masterpiece ready to frame.

Mark is a certified Bob Ross teacher, having spent time learning personally from and having a friendship with him back in the early 90's. Learn the special techniques as seenon TV and remember there are no mistakes - just happy accidents!

All materials will be included to paint this project!

Please bring a roll of paper towels, lunch and something to drink. 


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class rescheduled quickly.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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New Classes

Creative Mono-Printing Class with Gina Torello

$195.00

Only a few left!

Thursdays 2:00-4:30pm February 2 - March 2, 2023


Creative Mono-Printing Class with Instructor, Gina Torello MFA Professional Artist

Creative Artists that love color and enjoy painting join me to experience this new mono-print class here at Colorest.

“Mono-Type is a form of printmaking that has images that can only be made once, unlike most fine art printmaking which allows for multiple originals.”

Come Explore, Create be Spontaneous while having fun with this unique process. You choose your style contemporary, impressionistic, abstract, fauvist or traditional. I will teach you so many exciting techniques you will fall in love with them all. Hands on lessons in diverse styles and execution so you can develop your own freedom of expression. We will fine tune Color Theory and Composition so your individual mark as an artist develops a unique style in this fun new medium.

Join me this fall expressing yourself freely while learning how to explore a new fine art medium: Printmaking. All painters welcome whether you enjoy watercolor, pastels oils or acrylic this class is for you…!!


 All levels are always welcome.


 A recommended supply list is provided upon your registration.


 6 week 2 1/2 hour course $234.00.00 plus materials


 Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


 In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.


 Any class cancellation will result in class extension.


 No refunds or make ups on classes


Gina Torello is an accomplished, professional artist with more than 30 years of teaching experience in higher fine arts education. She earned her M.F.A. with a concentration in painting from the Dominican University in Florence, Italy, where she trained with renowned international instructors. Gina specializes in oil painting and pastels, focusing on a blend of impressionism and realism. Her subject matter is primarily nature-based with a heavy concentration in landscapes and seascapes. Gina’s work has been prominently featured in galleries, exhibitions, and art shows in the U.S. and abroad. Gina’s career is centered on the intersection of fine art and education. During her professorships at Monmouth University, Brookdale Community College, and Fortman Studios in Florence, Gina built a solid track record in teaching fine art studio courses and developed a deep commitment to all her students to find their passions, voices, and creative styles. Gina continually seeks to provide students with a broad range of educational opportunities by designing her own contemporary fine art courses, orchestrating study abroad experiences, and incorporating structured classical studio courses of all ages and skill levels. Below are a collection of paintings in oil, pastels, and mono-prints by Gina Torello.

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Landscape Oil Painting Classes with Mark Saenger

$192.00

Sold out

Saturdays 1:30 - 3:30pm January 21 - February 25, 2023


LANDSCAPE PAINTING CLASSES
These classes will be open to ALL Levels 
* Receive individual Guidance 
* Express your own unique style. 
 Understand the Principles & Fundamentals 
Class Subjects; 
 How to get that “Magical Look” & Feel into your work,  The Use of Photos,  Composition, Value, Color, Edges, Atmosphere.                                            Secrets, Tips and Tricks & More!            
Mark will use a combination of Lecture, Demos & One-on-One Personal Instruction. 
Students who participate in these series of classes will explore the subjects listed above in depth, while working on  personal paintings & Group projects .




6 week 2 hour course $192.00 plus materials
Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.


Supply List
https://files.constantcontact.com/827265a5201/50c68ea8-7978-4c0c-b3e6-b8a2ba799bff.docx


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.
Any class cancellation will result in class extension.
No refunds or make ups on classes.
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If you would like to register and start now for any classes that have started, please call Colorest during business hours to register, classes are prorated. 732-741-0001

Mixed Media Art Experience with Artist Carla Valentino

$224.00

Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm February 8, - March 22,2023

Mixed Media Art Experience

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CARLA VALENTINO


 This class will explore combining a variety of materials such as acrylic paint, paper of all kinds, found objects etc. to create one of a kind layered pieces.

  Acrylic pouring, collage, gelli printing and assemblage are some of the techniques that will be employed. Assorted surfaces including paper, wood, cardboard, canvas and even fabric will be used in the projects.

  No experience necessary!



10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,

Mixed Media Experience



In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Wednesday ​COMIC TECHNIQUE Course with Sean Pryor

$192.00

Only a few left!

​Wednesday 4pm - 6pm February 8 - March 15, 2023

COMIC TECHNIQUE COURSE

     WITH ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR SEAN PRYOR


A good comic book has the potential to change the world. Ever wonder how a creator could put together one or many pieces of art that form a story that is not only clear to follow and entertaining, but also has the capacity to change a reader’s life?

Learn how in the Comic Technique course, where we go over the process of visual storytelling. Students will learn such things as anatomy, perspective, determining light sources, inking, color theory, and last but not least, how to put all these skills together into a narrative that can give the creator a new way to express themselves as an artist.

Students will learn the fundamentals of anatomy, perspective, light sourcing, and color theory while also learning how to write a story using sequential narrative in order to make a clearly read and entertaining comic.


For all ages 10 & up 


​10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Monday Oil Painting Techniques 7-9pm with Scott Nickerson

$224.00

Monday 7pm - 9pm February 13 - March 27, 2023

Oil Painting Techniques

With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON



Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!



​​10 week 2 hour course $320..00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,



In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

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Tues 9:30-12 Oil Painting Techniques with Scott Nickerson

$195.00

Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm*  February 14 - March 14, 2023

Oil Painting Techniques or Drawing Techniques

With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON


Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!



​​9 week 2 1/2 hour course $351.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.



In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

​

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Tuesday Oil Painting Techniques with Scott Nickerson

$273.00

Tuesday 12:30pm - 3pm   January 31 - March 14, 2023

Oil Painting Techniques 

With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON



Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!



​​9 week 2 hour course $351.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,



In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.


​

Register Here

Wednesday- Portrait Painting! Instructor Scott Nickerson

$273.00

Wednesdays 9:30am-12 February 8 - March 22

Portrait Painting!

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON



Nothing enhances your skills in drawing and painting more than working from a live model. I will take you through the steps of the old masters approach to painting and drawing from a model in long pose. Each week we will tackle value, color, edges, blending, and impasto.

Each class will be 2 1/2 hours long. Model used in most classes (Model fee extra split by class)

10 week 2 1/2 hour course $390.00 plus materials


Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.


Any class cancellation will result in class extension.


No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Wednesday Oil Painting Techniques 1-3pm with Scott Nickerson

$192.00

Only a few left!

Wednesday 1pm - 3pm February 8 - March 15, 2023

Oil Painting Techniques

With PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON



Painting Techniques class will take your work to the next level. I will explain which brushes to use and when, how to mix colors and achieve exactly what you're after, edges, value, mediums and realism in your work. Students may paint from photographs or live set up of a still life of their choice. Please be prepared with reference or items to paint from. reference or create their own still life setups. Students of all levels welcome.

Drawing in graphite and colored pencil welcome too!



​​10 week 2 hour course $320.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

​

Register Here

Life Drawing with Instructor Scott Nickerson

$390.00

Fridays 9:30am - 12pm January 20 - March 24, 2023

Life Drawing

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SCOTT NICKERSON


Figure drawing-- working from live nude model on short poses and long poses all drawing materials welcome. Main focus will be on capturing the gesture, structure, and rendering the form using lights and darks. Individual instruction will be given as well as side demonstrations.   


10 week 2 1/2 hour course $390.00 plus materials & model fee due to instructor first day of class


Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.


Any class cancellation will result in class extension.


No refunds or make ups on classes.


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.


Any class cancellation will result in class extension.


No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Monday Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting with Cheryl Griesbach

$195.00

Only a few left!

Monday 10am - 12:30 pm February 13- March 13, 2023

Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting


Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.

Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.

I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.




​9 week 2 1/2 hour course $351.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


****In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.****

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Monday-Drawing with Artist Cheryl Griesbach

$320.00

Monday 1-3pm January 16- March 20 ,2023

Drawing


Improving your drawing skills and practicing the rendering principle.


Working in only graphite to enhance line work and tonal depth to your image. Every week we will explore a new technique and assignment. Students will work from direct observation from still-life and photographic reference. Classical drawing materials and technique will be covered. Cheryl Griesbach is currently at the School of Visual Arts and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Open to all ages and levels of experience.


10 week 2 hour course $320.00

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable.



In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Tuesday Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting with Cheryl Griesbach

$192.00

Only a few left!

Tues 7:00 - 9:00pm February 7 - March 13, 2023

Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting


Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.

Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.

I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.




​9 week 2 hour course $288.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.

Register Here

Saturday Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting with Cheryl Griesbach

$234.00

Only a few left!

Saturday 10am-12:30pm February 11 - March 18, 2023

Welcome to Acrylic and Oil Painting

WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CHERYL GRIESBACH


Whether you are a beginner and have never painted or have had some experience in the past or simply want to upgrade your painting techniques this course will get you on the painting path. In depth information will be discussed on paints, painting mediums, brushes and surfaces. Learn to understand your paints and brushes and what they can do for you. Discover your own hand and style preference with tools you need to progress on your own level.

Similar techniques apply to both oils and acrylics. Acrylics now compete with oil paints in terms of the range of colors and transparent glazing colors. The class will teach a specific methods and easy to master techniques in either oils or acrylics or both.

I am on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts for over 35 years and have many awards for commercial and personal paintings. I am also teaching foundation painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Free prints for a 16 x 20 inch art panel will be provided to the class. These images are based on portraits, still life, botanical and landscapes as well as a variety of other subject. Students are also free to provide their own photographs for reference purposes.




​10 week 2 1/2 hour course $390.00 plus materials

Materials not included, please inquire prior to class of material list needed. Colorest students receive a 20% discount on materials where applicable,


In event of bad weather or instructor unavailability check website up to ONE hour prior before class for updates.

Any class cancellation will result in class extension.

No refunds or make ups on classes.


    

Register Here
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    • Sean Pryor
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