Adult Classes
Plein Air Oil Painting at the Cove
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Tue, May 7 - Jun 11
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Program Code:ZCA42A
Instructor Gina Torello has redesigned this PleinAir class down by the Manasquan Inlet. She will demonstrate each session as everyone follows along painting the exact subject matter as she instructs from inception to completion. Each painting will take two weeks start to finish. Lessons will be on the Manasquan beach, jetty, out in the marsh grass, the fishing boats from Point Pleasant marina and all while painting alongside with a master PleinAir artist. This is a one of a kind experience all local artist do not want to pass up. You will be supplied with a New Wave Pochade Easel to use during your exclusive lessons down in this quaint seashore town. This pleasurable and rewarding class will cover compositional structure, color theory, application of materials and most of all the process of capturing the LIGHT in the open air like the Impressionists. Intermediate to experienced oil painting artists are welcomed. Must be physically able to stand for three hours and mobile to move about outside with all your supplies in a backpack. Detailed Supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessions $160.00 per person
Fisherman's Cove Act Ctr.
Pastel Impressionism
FALL 2024
Sections Available
Mon, Sep 9 - Oct 21
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Program Code:Z6444A
Mon, Oct 28 - Dec 16
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Program Code:Z6544A
*no class 11/25
Explore the forgiving and simple media of soft pastels. References will be provided varying in subject matter and style. Working together as a class in a step by step manner you discover how a professional artist begins, creates and finishes a work of art. This method of teaching gives you confidence and allows you freedom to develop your own style. Color Theory, application methods and diverse techniques are used to teach you use of texture and dimension in your paintings. All levels are welcome. A supply list is provided on your registration receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessions $154.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Mixed Media Drawing Class
FALL 2024
Sections Available
Wed, Sep 11 - Oct 23
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Program Code:Z6644A
Wed, Oct 30 - Dec 18
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Program Code:Z6744A
*no class 11/27
This new class offers enjoyment and fulfillment for all artists. We will work with both wet and dry drawing materials such as inks, dyes, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache as underpaintings. Then, we will build upon the subject matter with layering and overlapping techniques to add new life to the drawing. We will then go back into the initial washes with dry drawing materials to design exciting, unique one-of-a-kind artwork that is both fun and forgiving at the same time. We will apply microns, color pencils, markers, and even render with pastel pencils to create your unique style, impressionistic or realistic depending on the individual artist. You will be supplied with various references for inspiration such as koi ponds, sunsets, tropical paradises, animals, and or be inspired by your own ideas as well. Come explore and learn how to mix and match many diverse mediums on one paper. All levels are always welcome.
A detailed supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessionS $154.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Painting Techniques
from Life
FALL 2024
Sections Available
Wed, Sep 11 - Oct 23
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Program Code:ZBK44A
Wed, Oct 30 - Dec 18
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Program Code:ZBM44A
*no class 11/27
An exciting new class for painters of all levels. Gain confidence in composing still lifes, setting up unique lighting, and exploring diverse compositional approaches while mastering various painting techniques each week. From drawing and composition, matching to mixing vibrant new colors for your palette, I'll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you finish with a detailed painting you're proud of. Transition smoothly with photos of each still life to work from in class, or choose from my collection of images. All painting mediums are encouraged, from pastels, gouache, acrylics, watercolor to of course the queen of all paints Oils. Delight in painting a range of subjects, including seashells, teapots, dolls, antique toy cars, glass bottles, porcelain items, animal skulls, stuffed toys to fresh fruits and vegetables. No matter your skill level, you're welcome to join. A universal supply list tailored to your chosen medium will be provided upon registration. Don't miss out unlock your creativity!
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessionS $154.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Gouache
Painting Class
FALL 2024
Sections Available
Fri, Sep 13 - Oct 25
10:00 PM-12:30 PM
Program Code: Z6844A
Fri, Nov 1 - Dec 20
10:00 PM-12:30 PM
Program Code: Z6944A
*no class 11/29
Gina will be teaching with this exciting medium in an extremely freeing manner. They will be theme-based: Seascapes, Animals, Floral Designs, Shells, Italian Vistas, among many other themes. All will be taught in a contemporary impressionistic style using the new inexpensive HIMI jelly gouache painting sets or your own gouache set. She will teach several diverse techniques that will allow an artist to free themselves from realism and allow a more emotionally based painting to evolve. Her step-by-step lessons will demonstrate color theory, color mixing, diversity in application with brushes, palette knives, and other non-conforming methods. She will use her personal references and show you how and what to choose to make a successful composition into a dynamic painting with a fabulous use of her own knowledge, creating a unique color palette. You will create your very own art journal book during this course. Supply List will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessions $154.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Studio Time
with Gina
FALL 2024
Sections Available
Fri, Sep 13 - Oct 25
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Program Code: Z7144A
Fri, Nov 1 - Dec 20
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Program Code: Z7344A
*no class 11/29
This class is designed as a group art studio class with a professional artist instructing each student individually. Students bring all their own supplies in their specific media of preference, all mediums welcomed. Instruction consists of color mixing through reinforcement of color theory, educating dynamic use of composition and various techniques of application of material in all mediums. Perspective lessons along with personal one-on-one critiques. All-level artists both beginners and seasoned are always welcome.
Please remember to bring in all your supplies for your medium of choice.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, LightScapes Studio LLC
*7 sessions $154.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Adult Daily Art Camps
Daily Art Camps for Adults
Summer 2024
Weeks Available
Mon-Fri, Jul 22 - 26
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adult Daily Art Camps are designed as 5 one day adult workshops to bring our like-minded artists together for Summer Fun Daily Creating with your fellow ARTISTS. Pack a lunch for camp bring your art supplies explore and create while enjoying some fun down the shore lessons. We will create outside in the cool shade making art under the guidance of Gina Torello and her creative art lessons as usual. Most of our classes we will be inside in the comfy air-conditioned rooms. Every day of the week you can register for a new adventure with Gina. She will instruct and guide you to observe how light wraps around your subject matter in her fun structured still-life lessons along with references, indoor and outdoor depending on the weather throughout the day. Different mediums each day but always the same location at Thompson Park Activity Center. Look for your supply list on your registration receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA, Professional Artist, Lightscapes Studio LLC
*1 session $98.00 per person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
SIGN UP FOR ONE OR ALL ONE DAY ADULT CAMPS BELOW
Monday: Pastel Impressionism Adult Art Camp
July 22 10:00-3:00pm | Program Code: Z4643A
Tuesday: Renaissance Drawing Adult Art Camp
July 23 10:00-3:00pm | Program Code: Z4743A
Wednesday: Oil Painting Still Lives Adult Art Camp
July 24 10:00-3:00pm | Program Code: Z4843A
Thursday: Plein Air Painting Adult Art Camp
July 25 10:00-3:00pm | Program Code: Z4943A
Friday: Mixed Media Magic Adult Art Camp
July 26 10:00-3:00pm | Program Code: Z5043A
Kids Summer Camps
Drawing Intensive Camp
Summer 2024
Weeks Available
Mon-Fri, Jul 8-12
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Program Code:Z1543A
Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - 9
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Program Code:Z1643A
If your Child enjoys drawing and wants to improve their skills this is the camp for them. Mastering drawing techniques and emphasizing the importance of observation while being taught the proper techniques to become a skilled young artist. Perspective 1 point and 2 point, achieving accuracy with proportions making and using values properly all the while creating dynamic compositions. Various media will include graphite, charcoal, fine markers, Chinese ink, colored pencils and some wet drawing media as well. Always boosting your child’s self esteem as each student moves forward at their own pace. Parents, please join us at 3:30 PM on the last day to enjoy our end of camp art show.
*Five sessions $290 per child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Painting Intensive Camp
Summer 2024
Weeks Available
Mon-Fri, Jul 15 -19
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Program Code:Z1443A
This Advanced exploration painting camp is for Children that Love to PAINT. Working like real artists using standing easels being instructed on how to begin a painting and finish it step by step. Your child will paint from life in classroom using still lives and outdoors in the fresh air under the trees making a plein air painting on our beautiful grounds at Thompson Park. Campers will learn how to use acrylics, watercolor, tempera and mixed media painting. They will understand and create art in the following techniques: Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstraction all while exploring their individual creative style. Parents, please join us at 3:30 PM on the last day to enjoy our end of camp art show.
*Five sessions $290 per child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Mixed Media Art Intensive Camp
Summer 2024
Weeks Available
Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Program Code:Z1743A
Mon-Fri, Aug 12 - 16
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Program Code:Z1843A
This exciting art camp is designed to allow exploration in many diverse mediums to help develop design skills and color theory. Young artist will discover painting, drawing, fabric art, 3D assemblage, and much more. Projects are planned specifically to develop skills, talents, and to nurture creativity and self-expression while always boosting self-esteem. Always boosting your child’s self-esteem as each student moves forward at their own pace.
*Five sessions $290 per child (entering grades 6-10)
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center