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Sarah Gottesman Lubin Program For Creative Arts & Crafts
Sarah Gottesman Lubin was an avid crafter who especially enjoyed the soft arts of quilting and needlepoint. She was an active member of the Pomegranate Guild. After her passing in December 2007, the Sarah Gottesman Lubin Program for Creative Arts and Crafts was established in her memory at the JCC so that others could explore and enjoy the exciting world of crafts and culture. This endowment provides opportunities for people to experience the sheer love and joy of creating something of beauty with their own hands. Pre-registration required for all creative arts classes.
AN EVENING OF THE WORLD’S BEST SHORT FILMS We are looking forward to our annual presentation of Asbury Shorts, a nationally acclaimed short film exhibition featuring award-winning comedy, drama, and animated films curated from the top global film festivals. We are hoping to bring back this crowd favorite. Stay tuned for more info on the newest incarnation of this popular event.
with Paulette Cochet Discover the amazing versatility and ease of painting with acrylics. Explore a wide range of techniques from thick, luscious brush strokes to fluid and transparent washes. Personal and individual expression is encouraged, with emphasis on composition and color use. Open to beginners and more experienced painters. contact Michele for materials list.
Let our curated collection of treats be delivered right to your doorstep, then join host James Sokol and two special guests on Zoom for live discussion and guided tastings, each featuring a different sparkling wine from an award-winning vintner and a perfect food pairing. Join in one, two or all three events. Order only the “bubbles,” only the “bites,” or both; whatever strikes your fancy! To hear more about our tasting programs, click here. Bubbles & Bites Part I: Sparkling & Cherries/Chocolates Today’s special guests are Schramsberg Vineyards Wine Educator Tom Scott & Chukar Cherries Founder Pam Montgomery. For this tasting, choose from: • One bottle of Schramsberg 2017 Brut Rose', and/or • Chukar Cherries’: Dried Rainier Cherries, Honey Pecans, Cherry Blossoms & Organic Chocolate Tart Cherries Sunday, February 14, 5-6:15pm EST – Order by Jan 31st! | For details & tickets, click here. Bubbles & Bites Part II: Sparkling & Cheeses Today’s special guests are Schramsberg Vineyards Wine Educator Tom Scott and Stepladder Creamery’s Herd Assistant Whitney Buswell & a surprise guest. For this tasting, choose from: • One bottle of Schramsberg’s 2017 Blanc de Blancs, and/or • Six cheeses from Stepladder Ranch & Creamery: Cabrillo, San Simeon Colby, marinated Fromage Blanc, Moonstone, Paso Vino & Ragged Point. Sunday, February 28, 5-6:15pm EST – Order by Feb 14th! | For details & tickets, click here. Bubbles & Bites Part III: Sparkling & Chips Today’s special guests are Schramsberg Vineyards Wine Educator Tom Scott and Billy Goat Chip's Chef Brian Roth. For this tasting, choose from: • One bottle of Schramsberg’s 2016 Blanc de Noirs, and/or • One 1-pound bag of each of three different flavors (so 3-pounds total!) of Billy Goat Chips: classic Original, bold Sweet Potato & spicy Kicker. Sunday, March 7, 5-6:15pm EST – Order by Feb 21st! | For details & tickets, click here.
with Paulette Cochet Engage your senses and advance your ability to improve your drawing skills in a creative and supportive environment. Explore the natural world as you gain the confidence to take your work to a new level through informative, innovative, and unique approaches. Traditional, contemporary, and expressive techniques will be demonstrated. Open to all levels. The Art of Sketching will inspire you to draw and keep drawing! contact Michele for materials list.
with Paulette Cochet Experience the fascinating art of painting with watercolor and water-soluble colored pencils. Engage your senses and create personal works while enjoying the freedom of switching from drawing to painting in an instant! Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects. contact Michele for materials list.
with Shaina Bilow, Certified Knitting Teacher, CYCA Bring your current projects to this group class for help with tricky techniques and dropped stitches, adjustments to patterns, and enjoy social knitting with others. Crocheters welcome, too!
Join us for this virtual performance – “Soul to Soul” “Soul to Soul” celebrates the historical and ongoing relationship between the African American and Jewish communities, and the cultural legacy our two communities share. Its emotional, uplifting content has been welcomed with great enthusiasm. It will be performed by Elmore James, Tony Perry, Lisa Fishman and Cantor Magda Fishman with special guest Tatiana Weschler. They are accompanied by an instrumental ensemble led by the program's initiator and musical director Zalmen Mlotek, artistic director of the NYTF. Tickets are $12 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Senior Adult Department at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. watch.eventive.org/soultosoul/play/5fef700dd34768007548d83c If you have any questions or difficulty registering for this event, please contact Lisa Robins lrobins@jccotp.org or 201.408.1455 Thank you for your support and enjoy the concert!
with Paulette Cochet Experience the uniquely personal art of creating an expressive sketchbook! Explore fresh, innovative and fun ways to create a sketchbook practice. Engage your senses and advance your ability to see, reflect, and express yourself. Develop vital resources for your art as you create personal works with vibrant, versatile, and highly portable media.
with Paulette Cochet Have you always wanted to explore this versatile, spontaneous, and translucent medium but think of it as difficult to master? Experience practical and sensitive guidance starting with a limited color palette and basic materials. Explore a variety of subject matter through easy to follow and inspiring demonstrations. Discover expressive methods, useful tips, and helpful advice. Achieve stunning watercolor effects as you build upon a foundation of essential techniques, skill, and watercolor confidence. Beginners and experienced painters welcome.
with Ruth Padawer This workshop offers you an opportunity to preserve your memories and reflect on your past. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence in your literary voice and learn valuable writing skills. All welcome, regardless of writing experience.
Join instructor Patricia Wong as she leads us in this fun class where students will glaze bisque ware with colorful glazes. At the end of the session, all glazed pieces will be fired and returned to students. Each student will receive four bisque ware pieces and glazes. This class takes place on Zoom. Email with Zoom. Login details will be sent to students. January Hobby Classes are FREE thanks to Devra and Jeffrey Karger for sponsoring!
An introduction to the piano through keyboard orientation and note reading. Students will learn to play classical piano literature, in addition to learning how to harmonize contemporary melodies with chords and stylistic accompaniments. This is an ideal class for adults who have always wanted to play the piano, and did not have the opportunity as children. Class size limited to 3.