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• Weekly Painting Group

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  •  
  • End
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    45 sessions
  • Location
    133 Spring St.

  Come to our Wednesday Midday Painting group with Joanna West! Please call ahead to confirm space at 973 - 383 - 0027. 

  Every Wednesday

  11AM - 1PM

  $10.00 per. person 

  Participants must bring their own supplies. 

  Bring your own supplies and creativity, all media are welcome! The Wednesday Painting Group is a perfect chance to find camaraderie through making art and having great discussions. You are welcome to just stop in and say hello to check it out and see if it is something that you would like to take part in! 

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• Senior Citizens Exhibition On View

  • Start
    Thursday, June 26, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, July 17, 2025

  2025 Senior Citizens Art Contest and Exhibition

  Exhibition runs June 26^th - July 17^th

  For ALL ARTISTS aged 60+ who are residents of Sussex County!
  Entries in all mediums will be accepted.  

  First place Professional and Non-Professional artists in each category will qualify for the 2025 New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest & Exhibition. Go to the Senior Citizens Exhibition Page for more information. 

  
  

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• Wool Felting Workshop

  • When
    Thursday, July 10, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  Wool Felting Workshop

  Date: Wednesday, July 9 from 4-6 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  This introductory class to wool felting will give you instant skills and insight to create a beautiful landscape! Wool fibers have a unique makeup which is easily bonded together with burred pins.

  It’s like painting with fiber!

  We will be using a classic embroidery hoop to frame these lovely works of art and make them ready to hang.

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. You can sign up on our Workshops and Classes page or call us at 973-383-0027. 

  SCAHC Member Price: $45
  FFDP / Veterans Price: $45
  Non-Member Price: $55

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• Children's Mosaic Class Session 1

  • When
    Friday, July 11, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

  Join Marcelle Rollinger for this hands-on mosaics class! Kids aged 6 and up will create their very own mosaic masterpiece! In the first session, students will carefully glue colorful glass and ceramic tiles into a wooden frame.  

  In the second session, students will grout the spaces between the tiles to set the glass in place. Then, they will add a personal touch by painting the frame of their piece to bring their artwork to life! It's a perfect blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and fun that will leave your child proud of their one-of-a-kind project!"

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. All materials are provided. 

  Session 1:
  Friday, July 11  |  1 - 2:30 PM

  Session 2:
  Friday, July 25  |  1 - 2:30 PM

  Ticket Price for BOTH sessions: $50

  Go to our Children's Summer Classes Page to sign up for this class. 

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• Sumi-e Bamboo Painting Class

  • When
    Friday, July 11, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    SCAHC- 133 Spring St.

  Sumi-e Bamboo Painting Class

  Date: Friday, July 11 from 4-6 PM

  
  

  What is SUMI-E?

  SUMI-E is the Japanese word for Blank Ink Painting, East Asian painting and writing developed together in ancient China using the same materials – brush and ink on paper. Emphasis is placed on the beauty of each stroke of the brush, striving to “capture the essence or spirit of the subject” in a painting. The paper used can vary greatly in price, medium, and construction. However, the most common for class room use is an absorbing rice paper.

  Sumi-e Ink paintings are usually done based on memory and not from direct subject matter. Nature is studied and then the artist creates his feeling from it, creating the “chi” of the forms.

  In this beginner class, you will explore different brush strokes to create your own bamboo sumi ink painting! Do not wear clothes you do not want ink on. Even with precautions, such as aprons, ink does not come out of clothes. Please dress accordingly.

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. Go to our Workshops and Classes page to register for the class or call us at 973-383-0027. 

  SCAHC Member Price: $45
  FFDP / Veterans Price: $45
  Non-Member Price: $55

  
  

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• Summer Stained Glass Class Session 1

  • When
    Saturday, July 12, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SCAHC - 133 Spring Street

  Summer Stained Glass Class

  Date: Session 1:  Saturday, July 12 from 1-4 PM

                  Session 2: Sunday, July 20 from 1-3:30 PM

  
  

  This summer, create your own beach inspired stained glass seashell! A condensed two-day beginner workshop will introduce you to the fine art of Tiffany-style stained glass.

  All materials will be provided, including glass, patterns, tools, and equipment.

  Session 1: An introduction to stained glass; students will choose from 6 unique seashell patterns and an assortment of beautiful stained glass to complete their projects. Students will have hands-on experience using tools to score and cut glass and will complete a rough layout of their glass projects.

  Session 2: A brief tutorial on the history of stained glass, the different types of glass, and stained-glass styles. A short video will be shown on how sheets of stained glass are made. Students will then learn the Tiffany method of copper foiling and preparing their projects for soldering. Each piece of glass will be edged with copper foil and students will be amazed at how their projects transform into beautiful works of art!

  Grinding and soldering will be completed by the instructor. Completed projects will be available for pick-up at SCAHC after July 29.

  Let's get creative! 

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. Go to our Workshops and Classes page to sign up for this class or call us at 973-383-0027. 

  SCAHC Member Price: $70
  FFDP / Veterans Price: $70
  Non-Member Price: $80

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• Senior Citizens Pick Up / Nostalgia Drop Off

  • Start
    Friday, July 18, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, July 19, 2025
  • Location
    133 Spring Street

  Drop Off and Pick Up

  SCAHC will be open for Drop off / Pick up on: 

  Friday, July 18 from 11AM - 4PM AND

  Saturday, July 19 from 1PM - 4PM 

  
  

  We will be accepting Entries for our Nostalgia Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Nostalgia Exhibition page on our website. 

  Artists will be picking up their work from our 2025 Senior Citizens Art Contest and Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Senior Citizens Exhibition page on our website. 

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• Follow Along Guided Painting Class

  • When
    Saturday, July 19, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    SCAHC - 133 Spring Street

  Follow Along Guided Painting Class

  Saturday, July 19  |  6-8 PM

  
  

  This 'Follow Along Guided Painting' Class is perfect for beginners and advanced students.

  Enjoy creating a beautiful Monet-inspired Waterlilies painting led by a nationally known award-winning artist.

  You'll learn how to mix and blend shades of blues, greens, and purples to achieve a shimmering effect of lily pads on water. Also included will be a simple lesson on perspective to add depth in an easy-to-understand way.

  The results will be a fine art painting that will reflect your own artistry and you'll bring home a painting that you can be proud of.

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot, spaces are limited. You can sign up for the class on our Workshops and Classes Page or by calling us at 973-383-0027. 

  SCAHC Member Price: $50
  FFDP / Veterans Price: $50
  Non-Member Price: $60

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• Summer Stained Glass Class Session 2

  • When
    Sunday, July 20, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SCAHC - 133 Spring Street

  Summer Stained Glass Class

  Date: Session 1:  Saturday, July 12 from 1-4 PM

                  Session 2: Sunday, July 20 from 1-3:30 PM

  
  

  This summer, create your own beach inspired stained glass seashell! A condensed two-day beginner workshop will introduce you to the fine art of Tiffany-style stained glass.

  All materials will be provided, including glass, patterns, tools, and equipment.

  Session 1: An introduction to stained glass; students will choose from 6 unique seashell patterns and an assortment of beautiful stained glass to complete their projects. Students will have hands-on experience using tools to score and cut glass and will complete a rough layout of their glass projects.

  Session 2: A brief tutorial on the history of stained glass, the different types of glass, and stained-glass styles. A short video will be shown on how sheets of stained glass are made. Students will then learn the Tiffany method of copper foiling and preparing their projects for soldering. Each piece of glass will be edged with copper foil and students will be amazed at how their projects transform into beautiful works of art!

  Grinding and soldering will be completed by the instructor. Completed projects will be available for pick-up at SCAHC after July 29.

  Let's get creative! 

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. Go to our Workshops and Classes page to sign up for this class or call us at 973-383-0027. 

  SCAHC Member Price: $70
  FFDP / Veterans Price: $70
  Non-Member Price: $80

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• Nostalgia On View

  • Start
    Thursday, July 24, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, August 14, 2025

  Nostalgia Exhibition On View

  Date: On View from July 24 – August 14

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Newton, NJ — Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) presents Nostalgia, a new exhibition that invites artists to explore memory, longing, and the quiet beauty of the past. This show features work that reflects personal and shared moments—memories, keepsakes, and echoes of home.

  Through a variety of mediums, the exhibition highlights how memories shape our identities, offering both comfort and an acknowledgment of what has been lost or changed. Nostalgia honors the lasting impact of those fleeting moments that stay with us long after they’ve passed.

  Nostalgia will be on view at Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council from July 24th to August 14^th. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday from 12PM to 5PM.  Admission to the gallery is free, however as a 501(c)(3) all donations are appreciated. For more information, visit scahc.org or contact SCAHC’s office at 973-383-0027. 

  
  

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• Children's Mosaic Class Session 2

  • When
    Friday, July 25, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

  Join Marcelle Rollinger for this hands-on mosaics class! Kids aged 6 and up will create their very own mosaic masterpiece! In the first session, students will carefully glue colorful glass and ceramic tiles into a wooden frame.  

  In the second session, students will grout the spaces between the tiles to set the glass in place. Then, they will add a personal touch by painting the frame of their piece to bring their artwork to life! It's a perfect blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and fun that will leave your child proud of their one-of-a-kind project!"

  Please register in advance to guarantee your spot as spaces are limited. All materials are provided. 

  Session 1:
  Friday, July 11  |  1 - 2:30 PM

  Session 2:
  Friday, July 25  |  1 - 2:30 PM

  Ticket Price for BOTH sessions: $50

  Go to our Children's Summer Classes Page to sign up for this class. 

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• Nostalgia Opening Reception

  • When
    Saturday, July 26, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  Nostalgia Exhibition Opening Reception

  Date: Saturday, July 26 from 6-7:30 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Newton, NJ — Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) presents Nostalgia, a new exhibition that invites artists to explore memory, longing, and the quiet beauty of the past. Opening on July 24th and running through August 14th, this show features works that reflect personal and shared moments—memories, keepsakes, and echoes of home.

  Through a variety of mediums, the exhibition highlights how memories shape our identities, offering both comfort and an acknowledgment of what has been lost or changed. Nostalgia honors the lasting impact of those fleeting moments that stay with us long after they’ve passed.

  The opening reception will take place on Saturday, June 28^th from 6-7:30 PM with light refreshments.  SCAHC invites the public to attend, meet the artists, and experience the works firsthand.

  Nostalgia will be on view at Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council from July 24th to August 14^th. Admission to the gallery is free, however as a 501(c)(3) all donations are appreciated. For more information, visit scahc.org or contact SCAHC’s office at 973-383-0027. 

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• Man-Made and Natural Architecture Opening Reception

  • When
    Saturday, July 26, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  Man-Made and Natural Architecture Exhibition Opening Reception

  Date: Saturday, September 6 from 6 - 7:30 PM 

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

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• Acrylic Pour for Kids

  • When
    Thursday, July 31, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

  Acrylic Pour Class

  Date: Thursday, July 31 from 1-2:30  PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  Let your child’s creativity run wild with an Acrylic Pour Class! This fluid art technique is poured onto a canvas using a variety of techniques and tools to create beautiful, abstract designs. There is no advanced skills are needed for this class! Kids can just relax and be adventurous by choosing their own colors, learning a new technique, and seeing what they can create! 

  Pieces will be left at SCAHC to dry and be ready for pick-up the following week. This class is for children ages 6 and up, and children must be accompanied by a parent.

  This class is FREE! However, we ask that you call to register in advance as space and supplies are limited. You can call to register at 973-383-0027 during our office hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday from 12 PM – 5 PM.

  
  

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• Grant Workshop

  • When
    Wednesday, August 06, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

  Arts and History Grant Applications Now Open

  Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) is now accepting 2026 grant applications from all Sussex County arts and history organizations, as well as other non-profit organizations planning arts or history projects. Eligible applicants include visual and performing arts organizations, history groups, and other non-profit organizations planning relevant programming. All applicants must be certified 501(c)(3) non-profits, as recognized by the IRS.

  Applications and grant guidelines are available on our Regrant Program Page. 

  A Grant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM at SCAHC’s office, located at 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. 

  A second session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

  All new and former applicants are required to attend one of these sessions. Attendance is optional for current regrantees applying for 2026 funding.

  The application deadline is Friday, October 17, 5:00pm.

  To reserve a place at a workshop, please email Joe Fontana, Executive Director, at fontanaj@scahc.org.

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• Creating with Clay

  • When
    Thursday, August 14, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St.

  Creating with Clay

  Date: Thursday, August 14 from 1-2 pm

  
  

  Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and educational clay workshop! Kids will explore the fascinating history of clay, discover its many uses, and learn basic techniques while crafting their very own tropical fish pottery piece.

  This hands-on class is perfect for children ages 6 and up and uses only non-toxic clay and paints. All materials are included—just bring your imagination and wear clothes that can handle a little mess!

  Price: $30.00

  Sign up in advance on our Children's Summer Classes page as spaces are limited. 

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• Nostalgia Pick Up / Architecture Drop Off

  • Start
    Friday, August 15, 2025
  • End
    Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • Location
    133 Spring Street

  Drop Off and Pick Up

  
  

  SCAHC will be open for Drop off / Pick up on: 

  Friday, July 18 from 11AM - 4PM AND

  Saturday, July 19 from 1PM - 4PM 

  
  

  We will be accepting Entries for our Man-Made and Natural Architecture Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, to to the Architecture Exhibition page on our website. 

  Artists will be picking up their work from our Nostalgia Exhibition. To learn more about this exhibition, go to the Nostalgia Exhibition page on our website. 

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• Grant Workshop

  • When
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM

  Arts and History Grant Applications Now Open

  Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) is now accepting 2026 grant applications from all Sussex County arts and history organizations, as well as other non-profit organizations planning arts or history projects. Eligible applicants include visual and performing arts organizations, history groups, and other non-profit organizations planning relevant programming. All applicants must be certified 501(c)(3) non-profits, as recognized by the IRS.

  Applications and grant guidelines are available on our Regrant Program Page. 

  A Grant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM at SCAHC’s office, located at 133 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. 

  A second session will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

  All new and former applicants are required to attend one of these sessions. Attendance is optional for current regrantees applying for 2026 funding.

  The application deadline is Friday, October 17, 5:00pm.

  To reserve a place at a workshop, please email Joe Fontana, Executive Director, at fontanaj@scahc.org.

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• Man-Made and Natural Architecture On View

  • Start
    Thursday, August 21, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, September 18, 2025

  Man-Made and Natural Architecture On View 

  This exhibition invited artists to explore the tension, harmony, and parallels between the constructed and the organic. From towering skyscrapers and sprawling cityscapes to the intricate architecture of bird nests, flowing rivers, and rugged mountains—this theme celebrates structure in all its forms.

  Artists were encouraged to interpret the theme in any way, welcoming both abstract and representational approaches, as well as all styles and mediums. Whether through literal depictions or conceptual explorations, this show seeks to showcase the diverse ways structure influences our environments, imaginations, and sense of place.

  
  

  
  

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• Creative Doodling Class

  • When
    Thursday, August 21, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St. Newton, NJ 07860

  Creative Doodling Class

  Date: Thursday, August 21 from 1-2 PM

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  Let your child's creativity run wild in this playful and imaginative art class! Creative Doodling introduces kids to the joy of drawing without rules, where every squiggle, shape, and line has a place.

   Through fun exercises using repetitive patterns, whimsical shapes, and expressive lines, students will learn how to transform simple marks into unique and eye-catching artwork. There are no mistakes here—just endless possibilities for creativity, exploration, and fun!

  This class is FREE! However, we ask that you call to register in advance as space and supplies are limited. You can call to register at 973-383-0027 during our office hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday from 12 PM – 5 PM.

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• Glass Fusion for Kids

  • When
    Thursday, August 28, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    133 Spring St.

  Glass Fusion for Kids 

  Date: Thursday, August 28 from 1-3 pm

  Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

  
  

  Create your own glass suncatcher!
  Ages 6+, ages 6-13 must be accompanied by an adult.

  Let your child's creativity shine in this fun, hands-on workshop where kids ages 6 and up will design and create their very own glass suncatchers! All glass pieces are pre-fired for safety—there are no sharp edges.

  Children will arrange and glue their colorful designs onto a base piece of glass, which will then be taken to Marcelle’s Studio for kiln-firing. Finished suncatchers will be ready for pickup one week later.

  Price: $25.00

  Please register in advance on our Children's Summer Classes page to guarantee your spot! 

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