Bring out the animal in your child in this fun course where kids can draw and paint life-like images of animals. We'll cover everything from the friendly to the ferocious as your young artist will learn all about color, composition, form, and perspective.

This is an open studio art class designed for adults and teens with special needs, physical limitations, developmental disabilities and/or any neurodiversity. Art making topics are tailored to new and returning students and include drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and fiber arts. Students are encouraged to express their own vision in this fun, supportive class.  An exhibition of work and a celebration highlight the final class.  

Every idea-sculpture and painting begins with a drawing. What we choose to draw can simply be a plan for something larger, but it can also be much more. Kids age 6-12 will get to draw and create 3D works based on their drawings. Students will get to explore a range of drawing, painting, and sculpture materials, such as paper clay and cardboard sculpture.

This workshop is an introduction to watercolor painting for true beginners.  We will cover methods and materials – what to use and how to use it.  Warm up painting exercises and weekly lessons will cover essential watercolor skills such as washes, edges, dry brush, and wet-into-wet.   Build your confidence and your individual style. 

We offer supervised lunchtime for summer campers in-between, before, or after their camp sessions. LWTB is directed by camp staff and volunteers. Activities include games, drawing with chalk, and nature walks. Please bring a nut-free bag lunch.

Join illustrator Lena Shiffman for a fun and relaxing watercolor workshop. Learn how to sketch with your watercolors, forgetting about pencil lines and instead becoming loose and free with your paint. Students will be painting different objects from life, creating work that appears fresh and effortless. Some knowledge about watercolor will be helpful, but not necessary. All levels welcome.

This is class is for beginners and those seeking to build on a little experience.  Students will explore core concepts while building confidence and skills in drawing and painting from observation.  Artist Oscar Peterson provides guidance and demonstrations inspired by his own practice.

This is a fun and relaxed class designed for students of all levels. There’s no need to be afraid if you are a beginner. All students can work at their own pace and will receive individual instruction. This course will introduce and build upon fundamental drawing concepts that translate across mediums, as well as basic through advanced techniques to take your talents to a whole new level. We will be working from a still-life or photos and if weather permits, we will go outside and paint on the beautiful museum patio overlooking the river.

Please note: This hybrid class provides students the freedom to attend their session either in-person or via Zoom. Lena Shiffman will be in-person interacting with students in-person and virtual alike.

We will be working on learning how to see differently, understand what's important (this may surprise you), simplify what's there, and understand color and how it creates depth and drama. This workshop will take place outdoors, rain or shine, under a covered tent on the Museum's terrace.

Please bring a minimum of 1-2 canvases, small to medium 8 x 10, 10 x 10, 11 x 14, 16 x 20, 12 x 20, or whatever what you feel comfortable with.

If you would like to paint large, please email 4 jps of your work to [email protected] and include your phone number.  And PLEASE PLEASE bring images that you want to paint or that inspire you.

All ideas start with a sketch - this is true for all artists! Students will learn the fundamentals of sketching, painting, and inking a final work of art. Students can explore their creativity through making an incredible mixed media artwork. Students will be able to explore color through watercolor and gouache, as well as embellish their work with collage, paint pens, and many other media. Let out your creative side!

Have fun playing theatre games and performing scenes and skits. Character development, stage craft and slapstick! Wear comfy clothes and please bring your spirit of adventure.

We offer supervised lunchtime for summer campers in-between, before, or after their camp sessions. LWTB is directed by camp staff and volunteers. Activities include games, drawing with chalk, and nature walks. Please pack a nut-free bag lunch.

Our open studio time, designed for teens 14-18, is an opportunity for students to come into the museum and utilize our materials and resources to work on independant and collaborative projects at their own pace. 

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

with Lena Shiffman

Winter 25

Winter 25

Summer 2025

Dive into the vibrant world of acrylic painting! This camp session will guide you through the basics and beyond, as you explore blending, layering, and texturing techniques. Create your own colorful masterpieces and experiment with bold, expressive strokes. Whether you're painting landscapes, abstract art, or imaginative scenes, acrylics offer endless possibilities for creativity and fun. Get ready to bring your artistic visions to life with every brushstroke!

Summer 2025

Step into the world of printmaking and learn how to create beautiful prints using a variety of techniques. From stamping to block printing, you’ll experiment with different materials and methods to make unique and colorful artworks.

Summer 2025

Discover the art of soft sculpture and bring your imagination to life in three dimensions! In this camp session, you'll learn to create plush, tactile sculptures using fabric, stuffing, and a variety of embellishments. From whimsical creatures to abstract forms, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to sew, stitch, and stuff your way to soft, squishy masterpieces that are as fun to make as they are to touch. Perfect for artists who love to think outside the box and create in a whole new dimension!

Summer 2025

Build and shape your own 3D creations! This camp will take you on a journey through the world of sculpture, using materials like clay, wire, and found objects. Unleash your inner sculptor and bring your ideas to life!

Summer 2025

Unleash your inner artist and explore the ancient art of mosaics! From dazzling tiles to sparkling glass pieces, you’ll craft stunning works of art that will light up any room. Perfect for budding creators with a passion for detail and color.

Summer 2025

Young artists will embark on a creative journey inspired by the fascinating world of animals! This fun-filled camp invites children to explore their imagination through art projects that bring animals to life. Each day, campers will dive into a different theme—whether it's jungle creatures, ocean wonders, or backyard buddies—and create vibrant, hands-on artwork using various materials and techniques.

Summer 2025

This exciting camp, where creativity meets transformation, invites children to explore the ancient art of mask-making while expressing their unique personalities and imaginations. Throughout the week, campers will have the chance to design, craft, and decorate masks inspired by different cultures, animals, and fantastical creatures using a variety of materials.

Summer 2025

Welcome to this hands-on, fun-filled art camp where children dive into the world of printmaking and create their own unique works of art! This camp is all about exploring the exciting techniques of printmaking—from stamping and block printing to screen printing and monoprints.

Summer 2025

This one is perfect for kids who want to explore the intersection of art and nature. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of nature-inspired art and a deeper appreciation for the world around them. Let the beauty of nature ignite your child's creativity and imagination!

Summer 2025

During this session, young artists will dive deep into the world of creativity and self-expression. Campers are offered a fun, hands-on experience designed to nurture their artistic talents as they explore various mediums and techniques - a smorgasbord of art!

Summer 2025

Creativity and sustainability come together in the most exciting way in this class. Students are encouraged to explore the endless possibilities of art through the use of recycled materials. Young artists will learn how everyday items—like cardboard, plastic bottles, scrap fabric, and old magazines—can be transformed into amazing works of art.

Summer 2025

Get creative as we explore the many beautiful projects using pressed flowers, fancy feather mobiles and fabric trinket bowls. Each project will be completely unique to each student

Summer 2025

Explore a world of yarn and design. We will create landscape paintings, yarn and button frames, fun wrapped yarn animals... and a barn for them to live in!

Summer 2025

Let’s learn about sculpting, rolling, and embossing as we create one-of-a-kind birdhouses, marbleized bowls, beads, and beach scenes. We will work with air-dry clay and then paint to complete your projects.

Come drip, draw, drizzle, dot, and design with wax! We will create unique, colorful masterpieces on canvas and glass, using crayon wax.

Summer 2025

Upcycle old books and harness your imagination to create cards, stationary, sculptures, bowls, animals, puppets, and black out poetry, using techniques such as folding, papercutting, quilling, and paper mache.   The possibilities are endless!

Summer 2025

 Learn about the essential components of the exciting art of storytelling using a combination of words and images.  Create your own original graphic stories and poetry comics while experimenting with different types of panel paper and mediums such as ink, pencil, and watercolors.

Summer 2025

This week, our little friends will get to explore in and around the Hunterdon Art Museum! Each day, we will create artworks inspired by our adventures. The waterfall is a great backdrop for “Look what I caught” – where kids create a funny-looking fish for a ‘catch of the day’ photo. We’ll keep a photo journal in order to capture all of the excitement during our week of exploration.

Summer 2025

Young artists will explore a variety of materials and mediums throughout the week. Each day our new creation will find its place onto a grand masterpiece. This finished canvas will display all of the new mediums and techniques your little artist has experienced during this exciting, messy, and colorful adventure.

Summer 2025

Have you ever wondered how artists create movie posters, book covers, or video game art? In this session, we'll explore the techniques used by professional illustrators to create striking visuals. Students will learn how to plan, design, draw, and paint a complete illustration that communicates ideas and emotions.

Summer 2025

Students will learn the art of paper mache and create several puppets that just may make it onto a stage near you! The types of puppets and characters are totally up to the young artist. This course lends itself to infinite possibilities and productions.

Summer 2025

Children will study a variety of stitches and learn to create a sampler, or stitch dictionary. They will then create designs with their favorites to embroider on clothing they bring in and on provided fabric to make patches. (Please bring in clothing on the first day.)

Summer 2025

Join us for a super-silly adventure with Elephant and Piggie, the Pigeon, the Duckling, and Knuffle Bunny. We'll read their stories and dive into hands-on activities like shaping your favorite characters from clay, drawing their adventures, creating paper crafts, and making puppets. There will be plenty of interactive play to bring these charming tales to life in new and creative ways!

Summer 2025

Students will create plaster forms and draw designs to practice the art of Scrimshaw - carving done by various cultures over the years, and popular with seamen in the 1700’s. Scenes often included ships, lighthouses, whales, and mermaids. Campers will also learn the art of stone carving and polishing. The results are always awe inspiring!

Summer 2025

Bring the outdoors inside and let nature inspire your creativity! In this camp session, you'll use natural materials to create unique works of art through collage, loose parts sculpture, and printmaking. Whether you're crafting textured sculptures or using local plants to design prints that pop, this camp is perfect for young artists who enjoy exploring the beauty of the natural world in a hands-on way.

Summer 2025

 Let’s get messy, let’s get colorful; let’s let our imaginations fly away in papier-mâché hot air balloons. This week's class is inspired by the artworks in the “Pulp and Fluid” exhibit, and the ‘promise of adventure’ a hot air balloon offers to the imagination. If student will also imagine their own adventure in a hot air balloon, I will dictate. This one of a kind hot air balloon & publication will travel home at the end of the week to share with friends and family.

Summer 2025

Dive into the world of textiles and explore the endless possibilities of fiber arts! In this camp session, you'll discover techniques from diverse cultures and traditions, including weaving, felt storyboards, and fabric dyeing. Get ready to design and craft your way to unique textile pieces that are as fun to make as they are to admire. Perfect for artists eager to explore the tactile magic of creating with fabric!

Summer 2025

Imaginations abound as we create papier-mâché, hot air balloon mobiles. This adventure in creation is inspired by the pulp and flow exhibit presently being shown at the museum. We will also take time this week to study the exhibit and re-create some of the techniques used by the visiting artists; such as collages, paper sculpture, and three dimensional portraits.

Summer 2025

Have you ever wanted to create your own figurine sculpture? 

Using bendable wire and clay, now you can! In this class students will draw, design, form, sculpt and paint their very own favorite animal, super hero, video game character, sports athlete, or your very own creation!

Join us for an open studio session where adults with autism can explore different art materials and mediums. This workshop allows for freedom of expression and creativity with the guidance of teaching artist, Megan Statham. Support staff are always welcome! If you have questions about this workshop, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Drawing is the essential foundation for painting and other art forms. In this class, you’ll learn fundamental techniques that will give you the tools to confidently draw or paint any subject matter. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this course offers valuable instruction to help you grow.

Working primarily with graphite pencil or charcoal (students can choose), students will:

• Learn how light and shadow define form
• Become comfortable using essential drawing materials
• Understand and apply values in your work
• Develop greater accuracy in your drawing

This course focuses on observation, technique, and developing your artistic eye. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

Yoga + Mat Pilates + Nutritional Workshop for MidLife Women:

Discover how gentle movement and mindful breathwork can reduce stress and inflammation, while core-strengthening Pilates improves posture and resilience. Paired with a nutritional workshop tailored to the midlife woman, you’ll leave empowered to make nourishing choices that support your hormones, energy, and overall well-being. All levels.

This session combines a flowing yoga practice to enhance mobility and flexibility with an empowering introduction to strength training. Learn how building muscle in midlife is essential for metabolism, bone density, and longevity—and how to do it safely and effectively, even as a beginner. All Levels.

Enjoy a fusion of yoga and Pilates that boosts core strength and balance while learning how to personalize your nutrition through macro tracking. We’ll break down proteins, carbs, and fats in a way that feels doable, helping you fuel your body for energy, mood, and muscle-building. All Levels.

Flow through a vinyasa session that builds inner strength and fluidity, then dive into one of the most misunderstood midlife nutrition pillars: protein. You’ll learn how much you need, when to eat it, and easy ways to make protein a non-negotiable part of your daily routine—without feeling overwhelmed. All Levels.

This powerful session combines functional movement with an open and honest discussion on peri and post menopause. We’ll explore how movement, mindset, and simple nutritional shifts can help reduce symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes, and weight gain—while helping you feel more grounded and in control. All Levels.

Wrap up the series with a rejuvenating vinyasa flow designed to calm your nervous system and enhance recovery. Learn why rest, sleep, and nervous system regulation are just as important as workouts in midlife—and leave with strategies to recover smarter, feel more rested, and avoid burnout. All Levels.

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond—and feeling like your body is changing faster than you can keep up? You’re not alone. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruptions, midlife weight gain, brain fog, and stress can leave even the strongest women feeling out of sync. But the truth is: Midlife isn’t a breakdown—it’s a breakthrough.

This 6-week workshop series blends movement, mindset, and metabolic health for individuals 40+. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, managing midlife stress, or just seeking more energy, each session offers powerful tools to help you reclaim your strength, vitality, and inner calm. Come for one, or the entire series for a full mind-body reset.

Why work with one medium when you can Mix it Up? Explore paint, drawing materials, soft materials, and found materials in this class designed for kids ages 4-7.  Kids will learn techniques in a variety of media and make both two and three-dimensional works of art.  

Sketch, paint, and pastel a winter wonderland. Students will learn to draw landscapes, shade with pencils and pastels, and blend paints to create snow effects and beautiful wintery scenes. They will work on a variety of paper and canvas for their creations.

Students will be able to explore and create unique works of art out of air-dry clay! We will be exploring different sculpting techniques, shapes, and designs to create functional or decorative pieces. Students will be given the choice: What do you want to make?

Get ready to explore your creativity in this fun, mixed media art class! Each week, we’ll experiment with different materials and techniques to make amazing projects — from woven designs and decoupage bowls to candle holders and playful clay animals. Kids will learn how to mix textures, colors, and materials while building confidence and having fun. Perfect for young artists who love to create, imagine, and get a little messy! 

Pack your imagination — we’re traveling through time to explore how artists across history have expressed their worlds! From prehistoric caves to the colorful motion of modern sculpture, students will uncover the stories behind great works of art and bring them to life through hands-on projects. Each week, we’ll experiment with new materials and techniques inspired by artists of the past: painting with natural pigments like early cave artists, designing Roman mosaics, printing waves in the style of Hokusai, painting vibrant still lifes like Van Gogh, and crafting mobiles inspired by Alexander Calder. By the end of our journey, students will have their own mini “timeline of art” — a gallery of works that show how creativity connects us across time.

Creative Alchemy is a unique art class for adults that blends expressive art-making with emotional insight and soulful reflection. Each session introduces a new artistic technique-such as linocut, ink & bleach painting, crochet, mono prints and oil sticks-and pairs it with inspirational readings, poetry, and prompts that delve into the deeper symbolism and emotional resonance of each method. Participants will explore how different materials and approaches can mirror personal journeys, unlock inner stories, and offer new ways of seeing themselves and the world around them.

This is not just a class about how to make art-it's a space to connect with your own creative voice,  process feelings through visual expression, and find inspiration in both ancient wisdom and modern insight. All levels are welcome, and no previous art experience is necessary-just a willingness to explore, reflect, and play.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will draw and paint directly onto the screen using water-soluble materials—crayons, watercolors, and markers—to create vibrant, expressive imagery. Once complete, the image is transferred onto paper with a transparent base and a squeegee, revealing its first, singular impression.

Each print leaves behind a delicate afterimage—an echo, a ghost—that invites further transformation. Layer by layer, artists will explore gesture, transparency, and the beauty of impermanence through monotype screenprinting, experimenting with stencils, frottage, and stamps to create luminous, one-of-a-kind prints.

Week 1 AM camp ages 5-9

Week 1 AM camp ages 10-14

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