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Drawing Inspiration from the Pines: Turtle & Orchid Study

This one-of-a-kind offering was created specifically for the Monmouth County Library summer series and teaches one of the most useful drawing skills: how to confidently draw from a photograph. Inspired by the flora and fauna of the Pine Barrens, we’ll learn how to break images into simple shapes and use a grid system that can be applied to virtually any photograph—a practical method you can use long after the workshop ends.

August 18, 5-7pm

Monmouth County Library, Headquarters, Manalapan, NJ

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*FREE* Virtual Lecture & Art Making:

Freedom to Create: The Artists who Shaped the American Art Story

hosted by the Redbank Public Library

August 20, 6-7:30pm

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En Plein Air with Watercolor Pencils

Let’s learn the art of travel sketching while exploring the orchard and open grounds at golden hour. Using watercolor pencils, we’ll sketch from life and create beautiful washes of color while still having the control of a pencil- perfect for working on the go. Outdoor sketching is weather permitting; in case of inclement weather, we’ll bring the experience indoors and learn the basics of travel sketching from life inside the winery.

Sept 10,  5-7:30pm

Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel NJ 

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Cultivating Joy: A Half-day Retreat for Women

A half-day retreat of creativity, reflection, and connection featuring garden-inspired charcoal drawing, mindfulness-based art exercises, a crystal bowl sound bath accompanied by free-range chickens, and a farm-to-table lunch. Participants leave with simple practices for cultivating joy, presence, and creativity in everyday life.

Sept 13, 10-2pm

Private Property, Farmingdale, NJ

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Needle Felting 101

In partnership with Monmouth SPCA, participants will create one felted project to keep and one cat toy to donate to a shelter cat, exploring how creativity can cultivate joy while serving the needs of our community- it is sure to be a heart-felt experience!

Sept 13, 4-6pm

Wonderland & Sea, Manasquan NJ

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