Adult Classes
Oil Painting Techniques
WINTER 2024
Sections Available
Wed, Jan 17 - Feb 7
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
*4 week session
Program Code:Z5641A
Wed, Feb 21 - Mar 27
2:00 PM 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:Z5741A
* no class 3/13
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Wed, April 13- May 1
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:ZC442A
Wed, May 8 – June 12
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*6 week session
Program Code:ZC542A
Artists come to join me and gain confidence in being taught the proper structure of technique and application of the materials. Through this hands–on course, students will learn diverse painting styles, as well as various master’s techniques. We will cover concepts such as: working lean to fat, impasto, and Alla Prima, under painting designed specifically for each image. Three paintings will be completed within the six-week course and you will be challenged, encouraged, and empowered as an artist. Finished paintings will be 5x7 or 8 x10 in size and reference photographs will be provided by your instructor. All levels are always welcomed some prior oil painting experience is required. A supply list is provided on your registration receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
*4 week session $84.00 per person
*5 week session $110.00 per person
*6 week session $129.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Pastel Impressionism
WINTER 2024
Sections Available
Mon, Jan 15- Feb 12
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:Z5041A
Mon, Feb 19 - Mar 25
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:Z5141A
*no class 3/11
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Mon, Apr 1 - 29
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:ZBY42A
Mon, May 6 - June 10
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*6 week session
Program Code:ZBZ42A
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
*5 week session $115.00 per person
*6 week session $129.00 per person (price may change)
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Mixed Media Drawing Class
WINTER 2024
Sections Available
Wed, Jan 17 - Feb 7
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:Z5441A
Wed, Feb 21 - Mar 27
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
*4 week session
Program Code:Z5541A
*no class 3/13
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Wed, Apr 13 - May 1
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code:ZC242A
Wed, May 8 - June 12
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
*6 week session
Program Code:ZC342A
This is a new class that all artists will enjoy and find very fulfilling. We will work with both wet and dry drawing materials such as inks, dyes, watercolor and even gouache as underpaintings. Then we will build upon the subject matter with a layering and overlapping techniques to add a 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 art work that is so fun and forgiving at the same time. We will apply microns color pencils and even render with pastel pencils to create a stylized or impressionistic or even a realistic rendition of guided subject matters, such as koi ponds, sunsets, tropical paradises or any image you find intriguing. Come explore and learn how to mix and match many diverse mediums on one paper. Detailed Supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC
*4 week session $84.00 per person
*5 week session $110.00 per person
*6 week session $129.00 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
Studio Time
with Gina
WINTER 2024
Sections Available
Fri, Jan 19 - Feb 16
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code: Z5241A
Fri, Feb 23 - Mar 29
2:00 PM-4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code: Z5341A
*no class 3/15
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Fri, Apr 5 - May 3
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*5 week session
Program Code: ZCO42A
Fri, May 10 - June 14
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
*6 week session
Program Code: ZC142A
This class is designed as a group art studio class with a professional artist instructing each student individually. Students bring their own supplies in their specific media of preference, all media 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 constructive critiques are welcome.
Instructor Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, LightScapes Studio LLC
*4 week session $84.00 per person
*5 week session $110.00 per person
*6 week session $129. 000 per person
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
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.
Plein Air Oil Painting at Deep Cut Park
SPRING 2024
Sections Available
Thu, May 9
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Program Code:ZCB42A
Instructor Gina Torello will be teaching this PleinAir workshop step by step. She will demonstrate as everyone follows along painting the exact subject matter as she instructs from inception to completion. This 4 hour workshop should be ample time to complete an oil painting. 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 lesson at this breathtaking Park. 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 experience in oil painting artists are welcomed. Must be physically able to stand for four hours or please bring a chair. Please bring all your oil painting supplies as if you were in a classroom setting in a backpack to carry around more easily. Detailed Supply list will be attached to your receipt.
Instructor: Gina Torello, Professional Artist MFA, LightScapes Studio LLC
*1 session $100.00 per person
Deep Cut Woods
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
*price to be determined
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
Tuesday: Renaissance Drawing Adult Art Camp
July 23 10:00-3:00pm
Wednesday: Oil Painting Still Lives Adult Art Camp
July 24 10:00-3:00pm
Thursday: Plein Air Painting Adult Art Camp
July 25 10:00-3:00pm
Friday: Mixed Media Magic Adult Art Camp
July 26 10:00-3:00pm
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