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The medium can be anything you can touch to make something totally unique. Taking any one of our hands-on classes will release the artist inside of you.

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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 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.

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Painting with Watercolor & Watercolor Pencil

With Paulette Cochet
Experience the fascinating art of painting with watercolor and water-soluble colored pencils. Discover the joy of filling your drawings with brush strokes, brilliant washes, and beautiful watercolor effects. Materials list will be sent after registration.
8 Tuesdays, 9/15-11/3, 10:30am-1pm
$240 Members/$285 Guests

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Acrylic Painting

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. Open to all levels. Materials list will be sent after registration.
8 Wednesdays, 9/16-11/4, 10:30am-1pm
$240 Members/$285 Guests
Sponsored in part by the Lori Braverman Adult Arts and Enrichment Fund

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Knitting

With Ruthie Nussbaum
Learn to knit or work on advanced projects with guidance from our expert instructor, Ruthie. This class accommodates both beginner and advanced knitters looking to improve their skill set.
Ruthie is an experienced knitting instructor and published knitwear designer. She is passionate about helping knitters expand their skills and create projects that they will use and enjoy. Her designs have been published in Interweave Knits, Knit Simple and Knitty. You can see a variety of her projects on her Instagram – @knot.a.regular.mom
6 Tuesdays, 10/20-11/24, 12-2pm
$150 Members/$180 Guests

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Memoirs/Creative Writing (In Person)

With Stacy Rubis
This workshop focuses on personal writing—tapping into memory to write your own story. You will improve writing skills, gain confidence in your voice, and perhaps find healing through writing. You will be provided with homework prompts and respond with memoir—a piece about your life. Each student’s piece will be thoughtfully discussed.
7 Mondays, 10/12-11/23, 1-2:30pm
$245 Members/$295 Guests
Sponsored by the Ratner-Seiden Senior Adult Center for the Arts

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