Sussex County Arts &   Heritage Council

Workshops and Classes  Rekindle your creativity or unlock a hidden talent by taking a class or participating in a workshop with our partnering artists. Whether it’s a drumming workshop, watercolor painting, or photography class, you are bound to discover your next favorite passion!

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Upcoming Classes 

All Workshop and Class registrations are subject to our Cancellation Policies

Cursive Text that reads "Spring Glass Fusion Class"

In this class you will be guided through each step of the process. You will be introduced to the different kinds of glass you can choose from to create your piece (glass sheets, frit, vitrograph, stringers and glass paint). You will be shown how to cut glass and how to assemble your piece. 

Your creation will then be fired in a kiln for 12 hours and cool down for 12 hours. You can pick up your artistic creation a week later.

Friday, May 16
3-5 PM

SCAHC Member Price: $35
FFDP / Veterans Price: $35
Non-Member Price: $45

Please choose the correct price in the drop down menu:
Phone Number for Class Updates
Name of Attendee(s)


Text that reads "Wire Wrapping Class"

During this class you will be taught how to wrap a stone with wire as both a decorative element and a functional component that holds the stone in place. You will wire wrap a gemstone, a crystal and a dichroic pendant as well as make a pair of earrings.

All materials will be provided.

Saturday, May 17
2-4 PM

SCAHC Member Price: $35
FFDP / Veterans Price: $35
Non-Member Price: $45

Please choose the correct price in the drop down menu:
Phone Number for Class Updates
Name of Attendee(s)


"'Beginner Acrylic Painting Class" in a handwritten type.

Treat yourself to a relaxing painting session at SCAHC with SuzAnne Pacala.  This class is designed for the novice painter - even if you've never painted before, you will be able to complete a summer-themed painting inspired by the California-based artist, Wayne Thiebaud.  His love of simple themes, shapes, and colors will inspire you to create an 11x14 canvas - all the materials will be provided.  SuzAnne's classes are relaxing and fun, with step by step instruction.  This is not a typical "paint and sip" style class, as each painting is as individual as the artist who creates it!

A smock or apron is suggested, and if you prefer, feel free to bring your own paint and brushes. Here's your opportunity to learn some new skills to try all summer long!

Wednesday, June 18
6:30-8:30 PM

Non-Member Price: $45 
SCAHC Member Price: $35
FFDP / Veterans Price: $35

Please choose the correct price in the drop down menu:
Phone Number for Class Updates
Name of Attendee(s)

On a light wooden table, there is an acrylic canvas with a painted image of ice cream. The painting depicts chocolate and vanilla ice cream in a gold Sunday Cup with a cherry on top. Around the acrylic painting are tubes of acrylic paint, paint brushes, and pallet knives.

"Beginner Watercolor Class" in cursive font.

Join SuzAnne for a relaxing painting experience at SCAHC.  Even if you've never painted before, you will leave this class with a finished painting.  Learn how to use different styles of brushes to achieve a summer landscape painting inspired by American watercolorist Winslow Homer.

It can't be simpler! SuzAnne provides you with all the painting material and supplies (encouragement included!) you will need.  Of course, if you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own supplies. Treat yourself to this class and you'll be inspired to paint all summer long!

Tuesday, June 24
6:30 – 8:30 PM

Non-Member Price: $45
SCAHC Member Price: $35
FFDP / Veterans Price: $35 

Please choose the correct price in the drop down menu:
Phone Number for Class Updates
Name of Attendee(s)

On a dark wooden table, there is a sketchbook with a loose watercolor seascape painted on it. Next to the sketchbook, there is a watercolor pallet, paint brush, and a pack of pastels.

More workshops and classes coming soon!

Weekly Painting Group 

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! 

A messy Acrylic paint pallet with a pallet knife and brush on a wooden table

Do you have a talent, technique, media or project that you want to share? Have you thought about hosting a workshop to share your art with the world?

SCAHC is looking for artists to teach workshops and classes in our Spring Street Gallery.

For more information please contact Andrea at andrea@scahc.org or call 973-383-0027.


Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

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Gallery / Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Saturday: by appointment



133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

Email: scahc@scahc.org  |  Phone: 973 - 383 - 0027

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