Fall 2025 Art Classes
As an artist and teacher with many years of experience, I believe in the power of Art to uplift, heal and energize the soul. I look forward to sharing my passion for the arts with you and hope these classes will spark your own creative journey! Please contact Nina here if you have any questions, or if you have suggestions for future classes and workshops.
Art Appreciation Classes at the Friedman JCC
The Friedman JCC is a welcoming non-profit venue that is open to the public. Membership is not required to enroll in classes. There is easy access to the building (no steps) and plenty of free parking. The JCC is located at 613 S.J. Strauss Lane, Kingston, PA 18704. Phone: (570) 824-4646. Website: www.friedmanjcc.org If you have any questions about the classes, please contact Nina by clicking here.
Marc Chagall, “I and the Village”, oil on canvas, 1911. MOMA, NYC
Art History Series - The Modern Era
This is a continuation of last year’s Monday night class, but is open to anyone who is interested in learning about Modern Art!
The first six weeks will cover the Expressionist, Cubist, and Surrealist periods of art. Kandinsky, Klee, Picasso, Chagall, Dali, and Magritte are just some of the artists covered in this fascinating session.
In the second six weeks, we’ll continue with modern American artists up through the Pop art movement of the 1960s-’70s, featuring the artwork of De Kooning, Pollock, Warhol, O’Keeffe, Hopper, Lichtenstein and many more!
Class meets on Monday nights from 6:15 - 7:45 pm.
Modern Era, Session One: September 8, 15, * , 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20. (*no class Sept. 22)
Modern Era, Session Two: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15.
$85 per 6-class series (...$75 for JCC members)
$15 for walk-ins (single class fee)
Paint ‘n Sip Workshops at the Friedman JCC
Paint ‘n Sip Workshops are a great way to get creative and connect with fun people. At these one-day, two-hour long workshops participants will complete a finished painting to take home. No experience is necessary: follow along step-by-step with me, or go in your own directiont…everyone can do it! All art supplies are included. Price: $45 per person ($40 for JCC members). Food & Beverages: We’ll have bottled water, paper cups, plates, and napkins, and a few simple snacks. Please feel free to bring juice, soda, wine (or any beverage) and extra snacks to share! Deadline to Register: Please sign up early to save your spot, and so we have enough time to get supplies for everyone. Click here or below to register.
“Moonrise” by Suzanne Siegel - Dec. 5
Our December “Paint ’n Sip” workshop features the color-rich artwork of contemporary artist Suzanne Siegel. Working in acrylic paints, we’ll create our own unique versions of the lovely “Moonrise”, as we mix a variety of velvety blue, purple, and peach colors. The outines of this landscape will be pre-drawn onto the canvas so we have plenty of time to “play”, and no time to stress out!
Come by yourself or being a friend…either way, we’ll have a super fun evening together!
Date: Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 – 7:30pm. (See above for more details)