Intro to the Wheel: Session 2 (Monday Mornings)
In this 5-week class every Monday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Monday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10
Intro to the Wheel: Session 2 (Thursday Evenings)
In this 5-week class every Thursday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Thursday Classes (6:00PM - 8:30PM): May 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 13
2024 Membership Spring Fling
Join the LBIF for our annual Spring Fling event, as we invite members to thaw out from the winter season and prepare for a much anticipated 2024 summer!
Mix, mingle, and reconnect with old and new friends from the Foundation. Enjoy light music and refreshments on our back deck while taking in the beautiful views of Barnegat Bay, and make sure your membership is up to date for the 2024 Season!
Food and entertainment courtesy of Karen Beals, Drifting Buoy Mobile Bar, and Kate and Ally's.
Registration is required.
Paint and Sip (with a Twist!) Nights
Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.
Full Moon Yoga with Arielle Schaffer
Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon.
While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movement and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.
Nature + Forest Therapy Walk with Rich Collins
Nature + Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or its English translation: Forest Bathing. This practice combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience. Although structured, the practice allows many opportunities for creativity and serendipity offered by both nature and by the individual inspiration of the guide. Our walk will draw on the latest developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and requires no exceptional skill or physical exertion.
*NOTE: Participants are required to register by 3:00pm the day before the scheduled session.
Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace Workshop with JO’s Oyster Garden
Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace: In this class, you will be guided and create a one of a kind sterling silver necklace with your very own piece of sea glass! Class includes a 20” sterling silver chain. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size. *If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, forming a bezel, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.
Glass Mosaic Workshop with Cheryl Syminink
In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece in the same class. Please come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike!
Perennial Blossom Bracelet with Jean Suleski
Join Jean Suleski as she guides you to create a beautiful beaded bracelet. This project is perfect for the beginner. It works up in a few hours and you will wear it home! We will be working with crystals in several sizes, seed beads, and Czech pinch beads. There will be a kit available in several color choices with everything you need to complete the project.
$25 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.
Full Moon Yoga with Arielle Schaffer
Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon.
While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movement and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.
Qigong + Summer Solstice Yoga Workshop
Honor the Solstice by learning a sacred Tibetan QiGong form to heal the internal organs, release trauma and stress, adapt to the change of seasons and boost immunity with this summer inspired yoga workshop. The 1st hour will focus on the active or “Yang” part of class consisting of various meditative techniques such as Medical QiGong, deep breathing, acupressure, self-massage, chanting/toning and visualization. This is done to link and sync us together for the 2nd hour of class so we can receive (Yin) the deep healing vibrations from the Crystal singing bowls. The bowls will harmonize and tune your cells and brighten and expand your auric field. If you desire to receive Reiki during the singing bowls, Kirsten will share Reiki energy to all who would like to participate.
TAKE A MASTER CLASS: The Essentials of Art Materials with Sarah Becktel
Join Sarah Becktel as she presents “The Essentials of Art Materials”, a FREE 90-minute hands-on presentation that focuses on art materials and the relationship between paper surfaces and drawing/painting media. The presentation will empower artists with the knowledge necessary to choose the right papers and art materials for their own artistic practice. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises using a selection of papers with drawing and painting supplies. This presentation will cover all aspects of art papers including, how paper is made on different types of papermaking machines, the technical aspects of paper (weight, sizing, fibers used, and surface texture), how surface texture and sizing affect the look of your artwork, and more! Sarah will discuss the use of various art mediums and materials, including graphite, watercolor, acrylic and others. Attendees will receive a selection of Strathmore, Canson, and Arches papers & literature, a selection of drawing, painting, and water-soluble materials, and a Princeton watercolor brush.
All skill levels welcome!
Registration required.
An Evening Walk with Jack and Wendy: LBI’s most Famous Ospreys
Did you know that LBIF is home to several pairs of ospreys? These nesting birds of prey have become a common sight along the New Jersey coast, thanks to early recovery efforts that began 50 years ago. For this special evening event, join CWF Senior Biologist Ben Wurst on a walk on the LBIF Nature Trail to the Osprey Blind. There Ben will talk about the life history, recovery and current management of ospreys in New Jersey, while viewing our local ospreys. Ben grew up on the mainland and has monitored and managed ospreys for close to 20 years.
Limit to 12 people.
Paint and Sip (with a Twist!) Nights
Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination. A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.
Sterling Silver Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet Workshop with JO's Oyster Garden
Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet: In this class, we will make a sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet with an Akoya Pearl. You will have your choice of pearl color, including black, white, wine, or green. Choices are first come, first serve. The skills we will cover are sizing, cutting, hammering , forming, soldering, filing and polishing, and oxidizing (optional). All materials and instructions are included.
Please Note: JO’s Oyster Garden workshops are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Denim Wallet FOR KIDS with Feelin' Blue
Make your very own Denim Clutch/Wallet from an old pair of jeans! No sewing is required. Catered for kids but all ages welcome! You will learn how to repurpose an old pair of jeans into a clutch or wallet. You will be decorating it with all recycled materials sourced from local businesses - trim from interior design establishments on the island and more! This versatile and eco-friendly accessory is perfect to hold your beach badges or a casual day at school/work to carry all of your favorite things, allowing you to showcase your commitment to sustainable fashion.
Feelin' Blue is dedicated to promoting sustainability by recycling and repurposing denim, transforming it into new and fashionable pieces. Our process minimizes waste and supports a circular economy in the fashion industry.
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon) (Copy)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Figure Drawing with Brian
Figure Drawing will cover the basics of observational figure drawing, focusing on gesture and motion, introductory anatomy, modeling the human form through an understanding of light and shadow, and capturing movement and emotion in 2D artwork. Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) live female and/or male model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate (students under the age of 18 years must have signed permission forms from their parent/guardian). Each class session will consist of a variety of poses, from quick gestures, to longer studies. There will be individualized instruction and group critique. Students can expect a very positive, fun, casual and nurturing class environment. Life drawing is a fundamental skill that has been a core foundation of art education for centuries. It helps art students to develop observational skills, a sense of proportion and perspective, and attain an understanding of the human form, anatomy and physical expression.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
TAKE A MASTER CLASS: Paper Collage Portraits with Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura
Bring a favorite photograph of yourself or another to enhance your memory and tell your story through the use of personal papers, favorite magazines, brochures, food packaging or textbooks. Learn to layer the important pictures, words and events into a final collaged portrait. No experience other than the ability to use scissors is necessary. Instruction on basic cutting, image transfer and finishing will be covered.
$15 materials fee payable day-of to instructor.
Medical Qigong, Yoga and Sunset Sound Meditation with Reiki
Learn to bring in specific movements for the health of the organ systems, mind and soul. The 1st hour will be the active or Yang part of class consisting of various meditative techniques such as Medical QiGong, Dao Yin, Yin Yoga, deep breathing, acupressure, self-massage, chanting/toning and visualization. This is done to link and sync us together for the 2nd hour of class so we can receive (Yin) the deep healing vibrations from the Crystal singing bowls. The bowls will harmonize and tune your cells and brighten and expand your auric field. If you desire to receive Reiki during the singing bowls, Kirsten will share Reiki energy to all you would like to participate.
Beading Workshop: Summer Breeze Bracelet with Jean Suleski
Create your own stunning cuff style bracelet with Jean Suleski! This is a great beginner project; it looks more involved than it is! We will be working with crystals in several sizes, seed beads, and two-hole beads. The kit for the class will be available in several color choices and everything you need will be in the kit.
$30 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Learn to Block Print: Card Workshop with Beach Block Prints
Learn how to block print with Lauren Rothstein of Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from several, provided, beach themed pieces of artwork. You will then learn how to transfer, carve, and print your artwork onto cards. This workshop is a fun way to get acquainted with different printmaking techniques - no printmaking knowledge is required and beginners are welcomed! All you need to bring is your creative mind and a desire to learn a new skill! Participants will leave the workshop with their own hand carved block and 6 custom hand printed cards. Printmaking can be messy, so make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting inky!
$5 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
TAKE A MASTER CLASS: The Essentials of Art Materials with Sarah Becktel
Join Sarah Becktel as she presents “The Essentials of Art Materials”, a FREE 90-minute hands-on presentation that focuses on art materials and the relationship between paper surfaces and drawing/painting media. The presentation will empower artists with the knowledge necessary to choose the right papers and art materials for their own artistic practice. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises using a selection of papers with drawing and painting supplies. This presentation will cover all aspects of art papers including, how paper is made on different types of papermaking machines, the technical aspects of paper (weight, sizing, fibers used, and surface texture), how surface texture and sizing affect the look of your artwork, and more! Sarah will discuss the use of various art mediums and materials, including graphite, watercolor, acrylic and others. Attendees will receive a selection of Strathmore, Canson, and Arches papers & literature, a selection of drawing, painting, and water-soluble materials, and a Princeton watercolor brush.
All skill levels welcome!
Registration required.
An Evening Walk with Jack and Wendy: LBI’s most Famous Ospreys
Did you know that LBIF is home to several pairs of ospreys? These nesting birds of prey have become a common sight along the New Jersey coast, thanks to early recovery efforts that began 50 years ago. For this special evening event, join CWF Senior Biologist Ben Wurst on a walk on the LBIF Nature Trail to the Osprey Blind. There, Ben will talk about the life history, recovery and current management of ospreys in New Jersey, while viewing our local ospreys.
Ben grew up on the mainland and has monitored and managed ospreys for close to 20 years.
Limit to 12 people.
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Sterling Silver Sea Glass Ring Workshop with JO's Oyster Garden
Sea Glass Ring: In this class, you will be guided through the process of creating a one of a kind sea glass ring with a sterling silver band. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size.
*If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, sizing and forming a ring band, forming a bezel, soldering, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.
Please note: JO’s Oyster Garden workshops are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Needle Felting with Deedie Weaver
Join Deedie Weaver in creating your own needle felted whale figurine! You will learn the basics of needle felting and how to manipulate the needles, the wool and how the two interact. We will be making a small whale with a big smile that you will take home. Felting will urge you to use your imagination and creativity. All skill levels welcome!
$25 material fee payable day-of to instructor
Denim Wine Totes with Feelin' Blue
Make your own denim wine bag to present your favorite wine bag in style. This workshop will require you to cut a wine bag from a pair of jeans and Gianna will be there to help sew your creations together. Your Denim Wine Bag is sustainable and fashionable and perfect for gifting or carrying your wine, showcasing your dedication to environmentally friendly fashion.
Mkae sure to bring your own sip to complete the bag. ;)
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Reiki + Restore : Bloom into Summer Yoga Workshop with Cynthia Tarantino
Join Cynthia Tarantino (EYT-500, Reiki Master) for an evening of Reiki & Restorative Yoga as we tap into the expansive energy of Summer. Through personalized affirmations, guided meditation, and prop-supported yoga poses, we will create space in the body, mind, and heart. Cynthia will infuse the practice with Reiki's healing energy, offering individual hands-on assists, to promote deep relaxation and clarity on your dreams and desires, empowering you to manifest them into reality. No prior yoga experience needed. Spots are limited.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Figure Drawing with Brian
Figure Drawing will cover the basics of observational figure drawing, focusing on gesture and motion, introductory anatomy, modeling the human form through an understanding of light and shadow, and capturing movement and emotion in 2D artwork. Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) live female and/or male model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate (students under the age of 18 years must have signed permission forms from their parent/guardian). Each class session will consist of a variety of poses, from quick gestures, to longer studies. There will be individualized instruction and group critique. Students can expect a very positive, fun, casual and nurturing class environment. Life drawing is a fundamental skill that has been a core foundation of art education for centuries. It helps art students to develop observational skills, a sense of proportion and perspective, and attain an understanding of the human form, anatomy and physical expression.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
TAKE A MASTER CLASS: Two Day Portrait Workshop with Edgar Jerins
Join us for a two day portrait workshop, taught by award winning portrait artist Edgar Jerins. This two-day workshop will focus on capturing a likeness by understanding the proper placement of the features, likeness and shading. Day one will include an artist demonstration on the proportions of the face, along with light, shadow, and life drawing skills. Day two will focus on artists refining their drawings, rendering hair, and adding color if they choose. Material of choice is welcome; drawing is preferred. All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced. Bring your own art supplies.
Marbling Paper with Cathy LeCleire
Learn to make your own decorative papers through the traditional marbling technique. The floating paints are swirled into patterns and the design is captured by laying paper on the surface of the marbling solution.
$20 materials fee payable to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Modernists + Movement: Poetry + Yoga
Modernist poetry and yoga may seem at first glance like very different disciplines; look closer and you’ll see they have much in common. Both are most productive when approached by warming up—be it physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and finding flow and rhythm is key to each experience. Come explore this intersection of body, mind and spirit as we practice gentle yoga illuminated through the poetry of Marianne Moore, T.S. Eliot, E.E. Cummings and Langston Hughes. The exploration and experimentation of a modernist poem or yoga practice helps guide you to a deeper understanding of the self and the world, and how each are intimately intertwined. To get there, poetry and yoga both require mindful reflection and attention to the precise alignment of words/bodies. Each 90-minute session is suitable for all levels--no prior yoga or poetry experience is required!
Glass Mosaic Workshop with Cheryl Syminik
In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece in the same class. Please come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike!
Rubber Stamping with Cathy LeCleire
Learn to cut and print your own rubber stamps from your own imagery and mark making. Rubber stamps are perfect for cards, journaling, scrapbooking, artist books and well as fabric. The class will concentrate on basic designs, repeated patterns and finish by making an accordion book to take home along with several rubber stamps!
$10 materials fee payable to Instructor
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Figure Drawing with Brian
Figure Drawing will cover the basics of observational figure drawing, focusing on gesture and motion, introductory anatomy, modeling the human form through an understanding of light and shadow, and capturing movement and emotion in 2D artwork. Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) live female and/or male model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate (students under the age of 18 years must have signed permission forms from their parent/guardian). Each class session will consist of a variety of poses, from quick gestures, to longer studies. There will be individualized instruction and group critique. Students can expect a very positive, fun, casual and nurturing class environment. Life drawing is a fundamental skill that has been a core foundation of art education for centuries. It helps art students to develop observational skills, a sense of proportion and perspective, and attain an understanding of the human form, anatomy and physical expression.
MAKE ME FAMOUS Documentary: NYC art scene in the 1980s
Make Me Famous Documentary
What begins as an investigation into Brezinski’s legacy and mysterious disappearance becomes a sharp, witty portrait of NYC’s 1980s downtown art scene.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Paint and Sip (with a Twist!) Nights
Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.
Full Moon Yoga with Arielle Schaffer
Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon.
While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movement and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.
Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi
Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Sterling Silver Stackable Ring (set of 5) Workshop with JO's Oyster Garden
Stackable Rings: In this class, you will create a set of 5 rings in all: sterling silver bands will be 1-round, 1-hammered, 1-half-round, 1-rope; and the 14 kt gold fill ring band (round or hammered, your choice). The skills covered in this class include proper ring sizing, hammering/texturing, soldering, cutting, polishing, and optional oxidizing. Beginners welcome!
Please Note: JO’s Oyster Garden workshops are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Modernists + Movement: Poetry + Yoga
Modernist poetry and yoga may seem at first glance like very different disciplines; look closer and you’ll see they have much in common. Both are most productive when approached by warming up—be it physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and finding flow and rhythm is key to each experience. Come explore this intersection of body, mind and spirit as we practice gentle yoga illuminated through the poetry of Marianne Moore, T.S. Eliot, E.E. Cummings and Langston Hughes. The exploration and experimentation of a modernist poem or yoga practice helps guide you to a deeper understanding of the self and the world, and how each are intimately intertwined. To get there, poetry and yoga both require mindful reflection and attention to the precise alignment of words/bodies. Each 90-minute session is suitable for all levels--no prior yoga or poetry experience is required!
Self Massage, Yin Yoga + Crystal Bowl Meditation with Reiki
Darren and Kirsten will guide you to therapeutically massage your body and create a routine that can be done at home. You will learn where you hold your stress and receive simple, easy and effective hands-on techniques to release pain, stress, tension, tightness, soreness, restricted range of motion, negative emotions and trauma. You will practice techniques to love your body by using your hands to accept, embrace, support and heal yourself.
Darren will incorporate The Original Yin Yoga, movements and meditations based on the 5 elements of Chinese Medicine. Each element has a unique state of energy or Qi used in the postures to help cultivate and feel. Our intention in this class is to relax the muscles and myofascial of the body and mind as we hold poses and freely feel the flow of life energy for our peace and awakening. Once relaxed and opened you will sit or lay down for a Crystal Bowl Meditation under the stars to clear, purify and re-tune yourself.. If you desire to receive Reiki during the singing bowls, Kirsten will share Reiki energy to all who would like to participate.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Figure Drawing with Brian
Figure Drawing will cover the basics of observational figure drawing, focusing on gesture and motion, introductory anatomy, modeling the human form through an understanding of light and shadow, and capturing movement and emotion in 2D artwork. Students will draw extensively from the nude (and sometimes draped) live female and/or male model. All serious artists, beginner through advanced, are welcome to participate (students under the age of 18 years must have signed permission forms from their parent/guardian). Each class session will consist of a variety of poses, from quick gestures, to longer studies. There will be individualized instruction and group critique. Students can expect a very positive, fun, casual and nurturing class environment. Life drawing is a fundamental skill that has been a core foundation of art education for centuries. It helps art students to develop observational skills, a sense of proportion and perspective, and attain an understanding of the human form, anatomy and physical expression.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi
Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Modernists + Movement: Poetry + Yoga
Modernist poetry and yoga may seem at first glance like very different disciplines; look closer and you’ll see they have much in common. Both are most productive when approached by warming up—be it physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and finding flow and rhythm is key to each experience. Come explore this intersection of body, mind and spirit as we practice gentle yoga illuminated through the poetry of Marianne Moore, T.S. Eliot, E.E. Cummings and Langston Hughes. The exploration and experimentation of a modernist poem or yoga practice helps guide you to a deeper understanding of the self and the world, and how each are intimately intertwined. To get there, poetry and yoga both require mindful reflection and attention to the precise alignment of words/bodies. Each 90-minute session is suitable for all levels--no prior yoga or poetry experience is required!
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Tune in to Sound for Self Care
This is an interactive session where you will learn and practice the art of sound for self-care. You will learn specific vocalizations and Mantras from Tibetan and Yogic Science to affect internal organs and to release your personal sound. After that we will focus on the art of playing quartz crystal bowls and how you can use them to harmonize and tune your cells to brighten and expand your auric field for yourself or for your loved ones or pets. We will finish with a Reiki Crystal Bowl Meditation under the stars to clear, purify and re-tune yourself so you can "play" well with others. If you desire to receive Reiki during the singing bowls, Kirsten will share Reiki energy to all you would like to participate.
Glass Mosaic Workshop with Cheryl Syminik
In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece in the same class. Please come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike!
Denim Apron Workshop with Feelin' Blue
Make your very own Denim Apron using an old pair of jeans. This sustainable and fashionable half apron is perfect for gifting or purchasing for yourself, showcasing your dedication to environmentally friendly fashion. We will provide recycled materials to customize and make it your own! No sewing is required. All ages welcome!
$10 MATERIALS FEE PAYABLE DAY-OF TO INSTRUCTOR
Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi
Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Modernists + Movement: Poetry + Yoga
Modernist poetry and yoga may seem at first glance like very different disciplines; look closer and you’ll see they have much in common. Both are most productive when approached by warming up—be it physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and finding flow and rhythm is key to each experience. Come explore this intersection of body, mind and spirit as we practice gentle yoga illuminated through the poetry of Marianne Moore, T.S. Eliot, E.E. Cummings and Langston Hughes. The exploration and experimentation of a modernist poem or yoga practice helps guide you to a deeper understanding of the self and the world, and how each are intimately intertwined. To get there, poetry and yoga both require mindful reflection and attention to the precise alignment of words/bodies. Each 90-minute session is suitable for all levels--no prior yoga or poetry experience is required!
Oil and Acrylic Class with Linda Ramsay
Enjoy instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Join Linda as she offers tips and pointers to improve work. On August 8, she will guide you through painting ocean waves using palette knives. On August 22, she will guide in painting closed beach umbrellas. Feel free to bring your own photo references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies.
Sterling Silver Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet Workshop with JO's Oyster Garden
Akoya Pearl Bangle Bracelet: In this class, we will make a sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet with an Akoya Pearl. You will have your choice of pearl color, including black, white, wine, or green. Choices are first come, first serve. The skills we will cover are sizing, cutting, hammering , forming, soldering, filing and polishing, and oxidizing (optional). All materials and instructions are included.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Let Your Yoga Dance with Beth Bierko
Come enjoy some summer fun with this lively and soulful practice available to all bodies. Using breath, rhythmic movement, accessible dance moves and yoga poses, we will explore the joy of self-expression and connection by moving to music from many cultures. Open to those brand new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners.
Mala Beading with Krista Eggering
Join Krista Lynn as she takes you through the spiritual and intuitive process of creating your own mala beads. The Mala is a strand of beads traditionally used for counting during meditations. Today, many people wear their Mala as a necklace or bracelet as a reminder of their personal and spiritual intentions. Making your own Mala Beads infuses your energy into the beads and encourages you to have a mindful experience in connection to the power of intention. You will learn the meaning of Mala Beads, how to use them and the spiritual meanings behind the stones you chose. Your Mala will mostly consist of wood with gemstones accented throughout and either a Labradorite or Clear Quartz teardrop Guru bead. Come get inspired and tap into your creativity. Take some time just for you to create a beautiful talisman to support you on your journey.
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Pastel Painting Seascapes with Renee Leopardi
Learn how to capture waves crashing and the soft sand of our beautiful Jersey Shores! This class will focus on the movement and colors we see from our amazing beaches of Long Beach Island. We’ll discuss the basics of pastel painting as well as exploring techniques and underpainting. All levels welcome!
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
“My Summer with the Ospreys” A Therapist’s Journey Towards Hope, Community and Healing our Planet
Presented by Pamela Lowell, Author, Environmentalist, and Therapist
Date Wednesday, August 14; 4:00pm
Fee $12 per person
This one-hour presentation is aimed at a general audience of birders/nature enthusiasts/artists (or appreciators of art) young, or older environmentalists and/or therapists. Have you ever wanted to hold a live Osprey in your hands? What if you had to cross a mucky salt marsh in your bare feet to do it? Pamela has developed an engaging video and PowerPoint slide presentation of her work while weekly volunteering with Mass Audubon and the Southcoast Osprey Nest Monitoring Project on the Westport River at Allen’s Pond.
Learn to Block Print - Tote Bag Workshop
Join Krista Lynn as she takes you through the spiritual and intuitive process of creating your own mala beads. The Mala is a strand of beads traditionally used for counting during meditations. Today, many people wear their Mala as a necklace or bracelet as a reminder of their personal and spiritual intentions. Making your own Mala Beads infuses your energy into the beads and encourages you to have a mindful experience in connection to the power of intention. You will learn the meaning of Mala Beads, how to use them and the spiritual meanings behind the stones you chose. Your Mala will mostly consist of wood with gemstones accented throughout and either a Labradorite or Clear Quartz teardrop Guru bead. Come get inspired and tap into your creativity. Take some time just for you to create a beautiful talisman to support you on your journey.
$10 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Let Your Yoga Dance with Beth Bierko
Come enjoy some summer fun with this lively and soulful practice available to all bodies. Using breath, rhythmic movement, accessible dance moves and yoga poses, we will explore the joy of self-expression and connection by moving to music from many cultures. Open to those brand new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners.
Black Sheep Fitness (Sundays with Danielle)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Paint and Sip (with a Twist!) Nights
Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.
Full Moon Yoga with Arielle Schaffer
Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon.
While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movement and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.
Alternative Lithography with Michelle Tomasso
Join Michelle Tomasso for Alternative Lithography: the alcohol gel transfer process. Turn digital photographs into images with a lithographic quality using everyday items, like Purell hand sanitizer and silkscreen paper. No printing press needed! All levels welcome.
$20 materials fee payable day-of to instructor
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace Workshop with JO’s Oyster Garden
Sterling Silver Sea Glass Necklace: In this class, you will be guided and create a one of a kind sterling silver necklace with your very own piece of sea glass! Class includes a 20” sterling silver chain. Bring 3-4 of your own found sea glass pieces from which to choose. The best pieces for this project are flat, thick, dark in color, with rounded edges and no larger than 1” in overall size. *If you do not have any, some will be provided at class. The skills covered in this class include cutting, forming a bezel, filing and polishing, and optional oxidizing.
Oil and Acrylic Class with Linda Ramsay
Enjoy instructed studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area. Beginner to Intermediate skill levels are welcome to learn acrylic and/or oil painting techniques. Join Linda as she offers tips and pointers to improve work. On August 8, she will guide you through painting ocean waves using palette knives. On August 22, she will guide in painting closed beach umbrellas. Feel free to bring your own photo references. Easels and rolling tables provided by LBIF. Bring your own art supplies.
Tune in to Sound for Self Care
This is an interactive session where you will learn and practice the art of sound for self-care. You will learn specific vocalizations and Mantras from Tibetan and Yogic Science to affect internal organs and to release your personal sound. After that we will focus on the art of playing quartz crystal bowls and how you can use them to harmonize and tune your cells to brighten and expand your auric field for yourself or for your loved ones or pets. We will finish with a Reiki Crystal Bowl Meditation under the stars to clear, purify and re-tune yourself so you can "play" well with others. If you desire to receive Reiki during the singing bowls, Kirsten will share Reiki energy to all you would like to participate.
Black Sheep Fitness (Fridays with Devon)
Bask in the sunshine as you sculpt your body in a B’AAAD ASS Barre class held outside on the deck by Black Sheep Studios. This full body, low impact class will have your muscles burning! We encourage you to wear 1 or 2 lb. Bala Bangles on your wrists or ankles, BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and 2 lb. weights. Props We Provide: 2 lb. weights, small pilates ball and/or resistance bands.
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas
Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the most current supply list.
Nature + Forest Therapy Walk with Rich Collins
Nature + Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or its English translation: Forest Bathing. This practice combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience. Although structured, the practice allows many opportunities for creativity and serendipity offered by both nature and by the individual inspiration of the guide. Our walk will draw on the latest developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and requires no exceptional skill or physical exertion. *NOTE: Participants are required to register by 3:00pm the day before the scheduled session.
Paint and Sip (with a Twist!) Nights
Join art instructor Anna Yates Krain as she guides you throughout the season for her Paint Party Paint + Sip Events (with a twist)! Offered once a month, the Summer 2024 Surf and Turf series will focus on beachside escapes into the imagination.A brief warm up with stretches and guided meditation to bring on the Muse! Anna’s goal is to guide you on a journey into painting that will liberate your inner artist. Bring your own sip. Paint + Supplies included.
Full Moon Yoga with Arielle Schaffer
Join Arielle for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening under the rising Full Moon.
While looking over the beautiful marsh landscape this Gentle/Yin class will take you on a journey through breath, slow movement and some stagnant poses. Holding poses for longer periods of time helps reduce stress and release tension throughout the body. This solemn workshop will promote a deep sense of peace, wellness and relaxation. The final relaxation will include hands on adjustments and an optional application of essential oils. All levels are welcome. Feel free to bring any additional props such as blankets, pillows, and blocks.
Fall Equinox Meditation
As we shift into a new season, it is important to honor one of the four corners of the year. As the seasons change, so should your lifestyle and movement practices. You will learn specific ways to balance the internal organs to boost immunity, health and healing. The 1st hour will be the active or Yang part of class consisting of various meditative techniques such as Medical QiGong, Dao Yin, Yin Yoga, deep breathing, acupressure, self-massage, chanting/toning and visualization. This is done to link and sync us together for the 2nd hour of class so we can receive (Yin) the deep healing vibrations from the Crystal singing bowls. The bowls will harmonize and tune your cells and brighten and expand your auric field.
Nature + Forest Therapy Walk with Rich Collins
Nature + Forest Therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, or its English translation: Forest Bathing. This practice combines a slow walk in a natural area with a clearly defined sequence of guided events that provide structure to the experience. Although structured, the practice allows many opportunities for creativity and serendipity offered by both nature and by the individual inspiration of the guide. Our walk will draw on the latest developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion. The walk takes approximately 2.5 hours and requires no exceptional skill or physical exertion. *NOTE: Participants are required to register by 3:00pm the day before the scheduled session.
Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink
In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece that same class.
NOTE: You must come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike.
Cheryl Syminink has been working with glass for 20 years and finds most of her inspiration from nature.
Science Saturday with Sam Gordon IN PERSON
When Science Hits Home
On Saturday, May 11 IN PERSON, join Science Saturday hosts as they welcome Architect, Samuel Gordon of Samuel Gordon Architects. Gordon will be sharing the secrets of Net Zero architectural design he has been incorporating into local homes for years. This discussion will cover a range of elements that cover local homes from the solar panels on the roof to geothermal wells reaching 300 feet into the earth below. Not only do these elements make a home more comfortable, they can bring the operating cost to zero.
Samuel Gordon has been visiting Long Beach Island since he was two years old. At the age of six he started attending summer classes in art, drama and marine biology at the Long Beach Island Foundation. In 1986, he received his professional degree in Architecture from Temple University and moved to Long Beach Island full time to complete his apprenticeship in architecture. In 1989 after taking the architectural licensing exam he departed for a one-year solo round the world tour. Upon his return he worked in Philadelphia for others until 1992, when he founded Samuel Gordon Architects. After working on various types of projects from Assisted Living to Restaurants and Interior Design, he chose to focus on his passion, private homes. These homes have been primarily on LBI. In 2008, he was invited to a conference at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, where he acquired the necessary groundwork to design energy-efficient homes. His own home in High Bar Harbor served as a personal laboratory, where he learned to incorporate several environmentally-conscious elements. Since then, the firm has continued to design and expand on creating Net Zero Homes.
Science Saturday with Gavin Shwahla via Zoom
On Saturday, April 20 via Zoom, join Science Saturday hosts as they welcome Storyteller, Filmmaker and Conservationist, Gavin Shwahla.
Gavin Shwahla, is on a mission to rewild the planet through rewilding his soul! Gavin shares the journey of his career as a biologist turned filmmaker and photographer, interviewing his own personal journey to overcome fear and anxiety to live his most authentic, actualized self. Providing examples of how the inner healing of our own lives can have profound, positive effects on the world around us. Prepare to see nature in a deeper way, remember the beauty of life, and discover just how much power we have to create the world we wish to live in... this is rewilding your soul!
Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink
In this workshop, come learn how to Mosaic with glass with Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6x8” piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to use glass tools, cut glass and grout your piece that same class.
NOTE: You must come with a design idea to class, because no two mosaics are ever alike.
Cheryl Syminink has been working with glass for 20 years and finds most of her inspiration from nature.
SRHS Student Exhibition
Loveladies, NJ, April, 2024. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is pleased to host Southern Regional School District's (SRSD) Student Art Exhibition from Tuesday, April 16 until Thursday, April 25, 2024.
The opening for the exhibition is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 along with the Honors Art Induction Ceremony starting at 6:00pm.
The Foundation will have extended hours during the exhibition. Please note the dates and times below:
Wednesday April 17- 9:00am - 8:00pm.
Thursday April 18- 9:00am - 8:00pm.
Wednesday April 24- 9:00am - 8:00pm.
Please join Faculty members Maureen Hoffman, Megan Lister, Jennifer Miller, Melissa Penna, and Joanne Rist in celebrating the outstanding art and students of the Southern Regional School District.
Maureen Hoffman is co-advisor of the Art Honor Society and advisor of the Art Club. Mrs. Hoffman is a Southern Regional alumna and her art classes and teachers at Southern inspired her to pursue her current career. Mrs. Hoffman teaches all levels of Painting & Drawing. She also teaches AP Art and Design where she helps students create and submit portfolios for college credit. She participates in Ocean County Teen Arts, and in 2019 and 2023 her students’ pieces were selected for the traveling state exhibit. Mrs. Hoffman has taught many classes at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences and is thrilled to have her students’ work displayed here!
Megan Lister teaches 8th grade Art and Painting and Drawing 1 at the high school level. She enjoys providing her students with opportunities to explore a variety of mediums and styles. Mrs. Lister runs a MS after school Art Club where students can participate in creating additional art projects. She personally enjoys drawing, photography, and jewelry making.
Jennifer Miller has been a member of the Southern Regional Art Department for 21 years, teaching both high school and middle school curriculum. Utilizing her BA in Interior Design from Drexel University, combined with 10 years of corporate design experience, her Design Engineering classes are built on foundational art methodologies fused with design thinking, the integration of technology and additive manufacturing (3d printing). Her collaborative approach finds students working for clients in the HS Sports Medicine program. Her 8th grade Encore Art classes expose students to a variety of fine art media and techniques opening the door to the HS Art programs.
Melissa Penna is the senior member of the department and the co-advisor of the Art Honor Society. She earned her MFA from University of Washington, Seattle. She currently teaches all 4 levels of Pottery, as well as Hand Built Pottery and Art Fundamentals. Melissa also directed the STEAM Pilot Project, Peto’s Pals, which was a collaboration between the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios and the John F. Peto Museum in Island Heights, where she served on the board of directors. Each December her advanced students work with the Long Beach Island Rotary to create centerpieces and ornaments for the annual gift auction.
Joanne Rist teaches Sculpture and Art Fundamentals. She also works closely with our special needs students, helping them thrive as they create art. Prior to coming to Southern Regional she worked in the field of Graphic Design. She earned her BFA and Master of Art Education from Arcadia University. Joanne coached the Southern Regional Surf Team for 17 years. Outside of the classroom she enjoys surfing. Last year her students designed t-shirts and banners for the “Homage to Heroes” Super Storm Sandy 10th Anniversary Event, while Joanne created the art and design for the program covers.
Science Saturday with Virginia Rettig via Zoom
Protecting Marsh and Saving Birds at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
On April 13th via Zoom, join the LBIF and Virginia Rettig, Refuge Manager at Edwin B. Forsythe NWR.
Virginia will discuss new techniques in marsh restoration projects and talk about what you can do to save migratory birds in your own home.
Virginia received her B.S. in Environmental and Forest Biology in 1991 from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. She received her M.S. in Wildlife Biology in 1994 from Louisiana State University working on use of agricultural fields by shorebirds. She began working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Lafayette, LA Ecological Services Field Office in 1995. She then moved to the refuge division and worked at the Southeast Louisiana Refuges complex, Cat Island NWR, and Cape May NWR. She spent two years as an Assistant Refuge Supervisor in the Regional Office in Hadley, Massachusetts before heading to Forsythe Refuge in 2010. She enjoys creating habitat for wildlife in her garden and traveling to explore natural areas. She volunteers to support teachers and STEM in South Jersey through the American Association of University Women.
The Tree of Life with Jane Zamost
Join Jane Zamost in this mixed media collage workshop as you create the tree of life that speaks to you - its colors, branches, production of sprouts and/or leaves. Inspired by the start of the Spring Season, the change we feel in the air, and the inner peace felt when walking amongst the trees, you will express the comfort found in the roots grounding you to the earth and grasp joy when reaching new heights.
What better way to begin Spring than with your creation of “the tree of life?” This workshop will ask you what tree you connect with. The willow arching above? The overflowing maple? The magnolia budding its vivid blooms or the elm rising high above? Bring pictures from magazines, your own photos, the colors you associate with your tree – paints, crayons and colored pencils- any medium that speaks to you! We will explore it all in this workshop and gain connection as we embrace this season together.
Artist Bio:
Jane Zamost is a painter and mixed media artist intrigued with the healing arts and its profound effect on the human spirit. She has gained community recognition for her involvement in the healing arts leading workshops and creating artworks that inspire optimism, calm and social justice. Formerly, Jane Zamost was the Healing Arts Program Coordinator at Capital Health, one of the founding partners of LUX Gallery and in her earlier career, Senior Vice President at Projects In Knowledge, a medical education/communications company.
Jane’s works have been exhibited in five solo and, more than seventy two-person and group exhibits based in the United States and Canada. Her works can be viewed on the TV show Househunters, film “Hide,” Copelouzos Family Art Museum in Athens, Greece, the web site ArtSpan Contemporary Art, www.JaneZamost.com, and in private, corporate and hospital collections in the United States including nearby Capital Health (Pennington and Trenton hospitals) and Englewood Health in north Jersey.
Science Saturday with Devon Haines via Zoom
Prevent Balloon Litter: Protect our Coast
On April 6th via Zoom, join the LBIF and Devon Haines, Department lead for New Jersey’s networked Coastal Management Program.
Members from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection work together with other State agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic through the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO). Learn about MARCO and the Mid-Atlantic States' efforts to reduce marine and balloon debris. Learn about balloon litter and how to affects New Jersey coasts as well as how the State has been working on clean ups and prevention of future balloon litter. Join us to help prevent balloon litter through inspirational, colorful, litter-free ideas.
Devon Haines is an Environmental Specialist within New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Climate Resilience Planning, which serves as the Department's lead for New Jersey’s networked Coastal Management Program. The NJCMP coordinates planning, research, policy and permitting for coastal and ocean issues. She has over 5 years of experience working in the NJCMP in project management as well as serving on committees and boards including: Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO); Mid Atlantic Committee on the Ocean (MACO); the Mid Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN).
Intro to the Wheel: Session 1 (Thursday Evenings)
In this 5-week class every Thursday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Thursday Classes (6:00PM - 8:00PM): April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2
A Seat at the Table
A FREE Empowering Event where we delve into crucial discussions surrounding women in business and life, the power of women supporting women, and the undeniable truth that we are more alike than we are different.
Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics: Session 1
Hone in your ceramic skills in this 5-week class every Tuesday. A directed studio environment where ideas and challenges are brought to the table and problem solved. Demos and lectures are provided as needed. The goal of this class is to make your ceramic visions a reality. The class is taught by our ceramic studio manager, Jeff.
Dates of Tuesday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Intro to the Wheel: Session 1 (Monday Mornings)
In this 5-week class every Monday, join a member of the LBIF staff as they walk you through the basics of thrown pottery. You will be guided in throwing, trimming and glazing clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Enjoy a laid-back approach to learning how to throw on the wheel. Bring a towel and wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are also recommended.
Dates of Monday Classes (9:30AM - 12:00PM): April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Science Saturday with Michael Folmer via Zoom
Forecasting the Weather From the Open Ocean to the Jersey Shore
On March 30 via Zoom, join the LBIF and Michael Folmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the Ocean Prediction Center in College Park, MD.
Saturday’s discussion will cover Folmer's work at the National Weather Service Ocean Prediction Center providing life saving forecast products and IDSS for the US Coast Guard, cruise lines, the cargo industry, and the everyday mariner--particularly those that venture beyond 60 nautical miles offshore. The second part of Folmer's talk will describe the Jersey Shore Mesonet, which includes the LBIF weather station and where Folmer and colleagues intend to grow the network over the coming years.
Folmer has been forecasting for OPC for nearly 5 years, and prior to that he was the Satellite Liaison for the GOES-R/JPSS satellite programs at OPC, the Weather Prediction Center, National Hurricane Center Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch, and the NESDIS Satellite Analysis Branch. Although he has a tropical meteorology background, satellite and mid-latitude weather have become his main focus.
Science Saturday with Dave Hinchey via Zoom
Hydrogen Production, Industrial Uses and Energy Conservation
On March 23 via Zoom, join the LBIF and Dave Hinchey, PSEG Renewables Environmental Regulatory Lead specializing in power development. Hinchey will discuss hydrogen production, its industrial uses and energy conservation.
Where is Hydrogen used today? What is a Hydrogen Hub? How can this energy source be considered renewable? Saturday’s discussion will focus on the Industrial usages of green or “pink” hydrogen and how the federal government is looking to jump start a renewable hydrogen economy with the DOE Hydrogen Hubs.
David Hinchey is PSEG Renewables Environmental Regulatory Lead specializing in power development, having over 24 years of experience. Public Service Enterprise Group is a publicly traded diversified energy company headquartered in New Jersey since 1903, New Jersey’s largest provider of electric and natural gas serving 2.3 million electric and 1.9 million gas customers. Prior to joining PSEG in 2007 Mr. Hinchey consulted for the power, utility, oil / gas industry and the Federal Government. Since joining PSEG Mr. Hinchey has served in several different roles ranging from habitat restoration, project design, operations and compliance, department lead, project development, project implementation and regulatory advisement. Mr. Hinchey is responsible for leading PSEG development efforts to be both environmentally and socially responsible.
Patterns, Patterns, and more Patterns with Jane Zamost
All around us we see patterns whether it be in nature, on our clothes, in our homes and perhaps, unbeknownst to our conscious selves, these patterns soothe us. They speak to us in subliminal ways. Join Jane Zamost as she guides you through recognizing the joy of creating those patterns that we connect with everyday. Materials can include magazines, stationery, newspaper, tissue paper, gift wrap, nature, etc.
Please note: $15 materials fee paid to instructor day of workshop
Artist Bio:
Jane Zamost is a painter and mixed media artist intrigued with the healing arts and its profound effect on the human spirit. She has gained community recognition for her involvement in the healing arts leading workshops and creating artworks that inspire optimism, calm and social justice. Formerly, Jane Zamost was the Healing Arts Program Coordinator at Capital Health, one of the founding partners of LUX Gallery and in her earlier career, Senior Vice President at Projects In Knowledge, a medical education/communications company.
Jane’s works have been exhibited in five solo and, more than seventy two-person and group exhibits based in the United States and Canada. Her works can be viewed on the TV show Househunters, film “Hide,” Copelouzos Family Art Museum in Athens, Greece, the web site ArtSpan Contemporary Art, www.JaneZamost.com, and in private, corporate and hospital collections in the United States including nearby Capital Health (Pennington and Trenton hospitals) and Englewood Health in north Jersey.
Science Saturday with Ray Bukowski via Zoom
Energy production, Distribution, and Conservation
On March 16 via Zoom, join the LBIF and Ray Bukowski, Managing Director of Government Relations, Communications and Sustainability at New Jersey Resources as he discusses energy production, distribution, and conservation.
Mr. Bukowski is the Managing Director of Government Relations, Communications and Sustainability at New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), a leading energy infrastructure company that provides safe, reliable natural gas and renewable energy services, including transportation, distribution, storage, asset management, development, and retail services. He is responsible for leading strategy and teams dedicated to advancing NJR’s sustainability and decarbonization goals. Mr. Bukowski joined NJR in 2021, and previously served as Director of Environmental Strategy and Project Compliance at New Jersey Natural Gas, the principal subsidiary of the Fortune 1000 company. Prior to joining NJR, he spent nearly 30 years at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where he served in numerous leadership roles, including, Assistant Commissioner of Natural and Historic Resources and Assistant Commissioner of Compliance and Enforcement, and worked in multiple media areas and on key environmental programs. A graduate of Stockton University, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies and is a member of the Ocean County Soil Conservation District board of supervisors and member of Converse Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey board of directors.
Science Saturday with Angela Andersen via Zoom
LBT Field Station and the Bay Island Initiative
On March 9th via Zoom, join the LBIF and Angela Andersen, Sustainability Director for Long Beach Township and manager of the Township's Marine Education Field Station in Holgate as she discusses the Long Beach Township Field Station formation and public programs planned for the summer.
Angela will present on the Long Beach Township Field Station formation and public programs planned for the summer and the focal science projects running through the facility year round. She will focus on the NJ Bay Island Initiative group and the multiple grants funded projects the township and their partners have secured to inventory, research and plan for restoration of the complex of marsh islands in our bay for coastal and community resilience.
Science Saturday with Ben Wurst via Zoom
Seeing Red: Engaging Future Generations in Osprey Conservation
On March 2nd via Zoom, join the LBIF and Ben Wurst, Senior Wildlife Biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, as he discusses efforts to monitor and manage ospreys over the past decade, after all known nests were mapped publicly online.
Ospreys have made a resounding recovery throughout New Jersey, where over 800 pairs now nest along the majority of the coast and inland. Today, citizen scientists play a leading role in monitoring ospreys and the health of their population throughout the state. Ben Wurst will also discuss Project RedBand, an osprey banding and re-sighting project that was founded on Long Beach Island and how the public can help contribute to their long term stability by reporting nest activity and auxiliary bands observed on adults.
Science Saturday with Amanda Archer via Zoom
MyCoast New Jersey: How you can capture science to inform coastal resilience planning
Join the LBIF and Amanda Archer on February 24 via Zoom to discuss MyCoast:New Jersey as a platform for communities to learn about climate-related flood risks and document coastal changes over time. Various tools on the website or mobile app allow community users to share photos and stories that document impacts of flooding and changes to shorelines due to higher tides, storms, and erosion. MyCoast fetches background data on location, weather, and water levels to add scientific context to each report. The submitted MyCoast reports inform state agencies, local governments, and community organizations and gives your community a voice in future climate and coastal resilience planning efforts.
Amanda Archer is the Coastal Training Program Coordinator at the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, based in Tuckerton, NJ. Her work includes stakeholder outreach, education, and training for coastal decision-makers to better facilitate the relationship between humans and coastal ecosystems. She graduated with an Environmental Science degree from Stockton University and has worked in the Barnegat Bay and Great Bay-Mullica River Estuary for over five years.
Create Your Own Sanctuary with Jane Zamost
Join Jane Zamost as she guides you through a season-inspired mixed media workshop to create your own peaceful sanctuary. Using materials found around one’s home or from nature, you will create by way of collage and/or paint one’s own peaceful sanctuary. The art you create will be entirely your vision of what your special place looks and feels like – it’s the place that is created to offer you a respite from the day where you will discover peace, calm and gratitude. What path will you take to design your own peaceful sanctuary? Where will you go? How will you feel once you arrive?
Join Jane as she helps guide you through this form of meditation to translate into your own visual project.
Artist Bio:
Jane Zamost is a painter and mixed media artist intrigued with the healing arts and its profound effect on the human spirit. She has gained community recognition for her involvement in the healing arts leading workshops and creating artworks that inspire optimism, calm and social justice. Formerly, Jane Zamost was the Healing Arts Program Coordinator at Capital Health, one of the founding partners of LUX Gallery and in her earlier career, Senior Vice President at Projects In Knowledge, a medical education/communications company.
Jane’s works have been exhibited in five solo and, more than seventy two-person and group exhibits based in the United States and Canada. Her works can be viewed on the TV show Househunters, film “Hide,” Copelouzos Family Art Museum in Athens, Greece, the web site ArtSpan Contemporary Art, www.JaneZamost.com, and in private, corporate and hospital collections in the United States including nearby Capital Health (Pennington and Trenton hospitals) and Englewood Health in north Jersey.
My Love Affair with Marriage Film Screening and Q+A w/ Director
Join the LBIF on February 17th, 2024, for a special screening of My Love Affair With Marriage and Q+A with director, Signe Baumane.
From the director of Rocks in my Pockets, comes a new award-winning animated feature about a spirited young woman determined to find love in the bewildering world. My Love Affair With Marriage follows Zelma on her 23-year quest for perfect love and lasting marriage set against a backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe.
Told from a woman's point of view, the film blends historical, biological, societal, ad emotional arcs with a lively sense of humor and musical numbers. This animated film for adults tackles the issues of love, gender norms, domestic violence, fantasies and toxic relationships to propel a woman's journey toward independence and liberation.
DATE: February 17th, 2024
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 PM, Film begins at 7:30 PM
FEE: $15
Science Saturday with James Webster via Zoom
Beginner Astronomy – What to See in the Night Sky
Getting started in Astronomy? Have a new telescope or binoculars and are not sure what to look for?
On February 10th via Zoom, join the LBIF and Astro Photographer and Astronomer James Webster as he discusses how to decipher what we see in the night sky.
James Webster, member of the Astronomical Society of the Toms River and member of the Dark Sky International since 2021, considers himself an amateur of the night sky due to the vast subject matter above. An expert to others, Webster is an advocate for anyone interested in diving deeper and can provide local resources for learning more about astronomy. He plays an active role in the Citizen Science Program that was founded by Science Saturday host, Darlene Cavalier where he recently became an Ambassador.
Van Gogh's Eyes
“Van Gogh’s Eyes”, in the hands of prolific and groundbreaking Director Jose Celestino Campusano of Argentina, is a moving film designed to be both ominous and beautiful. The film was shot on location in San Clemente, Argentina, featuring atmospheric scenes from Patagonia, the timeless beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, and period scenes in historic locations. Campusano’s characteristic nodtoward the unique in evident. In this groundbreaking work, one of the most famous and prolific artists lives on in the gaze of “Van Gogh’s Eyes”.
Science Saturday w/ Lighthouse Film Society “Deep Rising” Screening
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of ReClam the Bay, please join LBIF and Lighthouse Film Society for a FREE and IN-PERSON screening of “Deep Rising.”
Narrated by Jason Momoa, "Deep Rising" illustrates the fate of the planet's last untouched wilderness; the deep ocean. The film leads the viewer into an investigative journey to a secretive organization that is threatening this delicate ecosystem by allowing massive extraction of seabed metals in an attempt to address the world's energy crisis. A panel discussion with Dr. Amy Williams from Alliance for A Living Ocean (ALO) and Chris Huch, a hazard mitigation planner formerly with Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve and Alliance for a Living Ocean (ALO), will follow the film.
Doors: 10:30AM
Film: 11:00AM
*Please note: Space is limited inside of LBIF Gallery, register below to reserve your seat.
Science Saturday with Dr. Josh Kohut via Zoom
The Challenges of Making a Living in the Crowded and Ever Changing Ocean
Imagine that every time you went to the grocery store they changed where they put the pretzels, cookies, and paper towels. What would happen if you got there and the deli counter was closed or didn’t even exist? Now picture a store where some of the aisles were mixed with traps with ropes and hooks and when they restocked the shelves a forklift came down the aisle making a deafening sound?
Join Dr. Josh Kohut on January 27th, via Zoom, as he discusses the experiences our sea creatures have while in the ocean. This presentation will provide insight into the challenges and realities of living in the dynamic and ever changing ocean.
Dr. Josh Kohut earned a B.S. in physics from the College of Charleston and a Ph.D. in physical oceanography from Rutgers University. Josh is currently a professor in the department of marine and coastal sciences at Rutgers University and a member of the Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership. Using networks of ocean observing technologies, his research and extension programs focus on the ocean processes that structure marine ecosystems. He is involved in many research programs that range in scope from storm intensity, offshore wind, and local water quality monitoring off the NJ coast; regional fisheries along the US east coast; and environmental studies of polar ecosystems in the coastal waters surrounding Antarctica.
Science Saturday with Douglas Zemeckis
Responsible Stewardship of New Jersey's Valuable Marine Resources
On January 20th, join the LBIF and Doug Zemeckis via Zoom as he discusses Valuable Marine Resources.
New Jersey has over 140 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, plus all of the coastal bays and rivers throughout the state, supporting very productive marine ecosystems. Our marine resources within these ecosystems are central to the fishing, aquaculture, and coastal tourism industries. The long-term sustainability of these resources, industries, and coastal communities hinges on the adoption of responsible stewardship practices among those who live, work, and recreate along the coast and throughout the whole state.
This presentation will cover the diversity and value of New Jersey's marine resources and industries with an emphasis on responsible stewardship practices and citizen science opportunities for people to adopt in Ocean County and throughout the state.
Science Saturday w/ Rick Bushnell and Darlene Cavalier via Zoom
Kickoff to 2024 Science Saturday Season: Learn And Contribute!
Join the LBIF and hosts Rick Bushnell and Darlene Cavalier via Zoom for another great Science Saturday Season. For over 15 years, the purpose of Science Saturday’s have been to try and stimulate people to find facts and information about environmental topics to instill a desire for people to be involved. In 2024, we are going to show people how recording their observations can be used by the scientific community. You will find out about simple fun projects that will enable you, friends, and family to learn and contribute.
About the hosts:
Rick Bushnell is a past president of the LBIF, Chair of the Environmental Stewardship Committee, Chairman of the Board of ReClam The Bay And has been deeply involved in LBI environmental issues for over 20 years. Darlene Cavalier has a home in Barnegat Light and is a new member of the LBIF Environmental Stewardship Committee. In addition to being a “hands on” scientist, she is a professor of practice at Arizona State University and the founder of SciStarter, a popular citizen science portal and research platform connecting millions of people to real science that they can do right here, on LBI.