Summer workshops I will
be teaching in Ocean Grove this summer…..
Workshops will be held at
Centennial Cottage in the beautiful gardens under a tent and in the shade at Central
Ave and 43 McClintock Street from 10:30am to 1:00pm
if it rains classes will
be held indoors at the museum at 50 Pitman Ave.
Cost for each class is
$15.00 and a $5.00 kit fee, unless otherwise noted.
Preregistration is
required. For more information or to
register, call
the Historical Society of Ocean Grove’s museum at 732 774-1869
1. Macramé - Wednesday, July 8 - Laura McHugh $20.00
Learn to create interesting Macramé designs with a few simple
steps. Use beads and shells to
incorporate into a key ring, bracelet, ankle bracelet, and necklace. Easy, fun & for ages 8 and older. You may
bring special beads, shells or sea glass with drilled holes. Otherwise I will
supply all you need.
2. Felt Eyeglass cases and Cell phone cases – Friday July 10 -
Laura McHugh $20.00
Students will learn how to create and embellish
unique cases with flowers and other creative motifs. You will learn how
to design, cut & sew, & then to make gorgeous felt cases to keep and to
give as gifts.
3. Beaded Friendship Bracelets - Monday, July 13 - Laura McHugh
$20.00 Students will learn how to make colorful friendship
bracelets for you and your friends. Once
you make one, you’ll be enticed to make many more to keep and to share.
This is a great class for both children and adults.
4. Watercolor Beach Paintings - Monday, July 20 - Laura McHugh
$20.00
Learn how to create that quintessential beach scene, great
for framing, making greeting cards, and much more.
5. Abstract Selfies - Monday, August 17 - Laura McHugh $20.00
Students will create abstract self portraits using
watercolors, acrylics, and markers. This
activity is a unique fun activity that really allows students to delve into
their creative side. All you need to
bring is your creativity! You will go home with a 2 sided frame filled with
your fun Abstract Selfies.
6. Earrings Workshop- Wednesday, August 19 - Laura McHugh $25.00
Students will learn the art of creating a variety of
earrings and learn the proper use of basic jewelry tools to create their own
handmade earrings to keep and to give as gifts.
I will supply all you need but if you have special beads that you would
like to incorporate in your creations feel free to bring them.
7. Fun with Tassels and Pompoms - Friday August 21 - Laura
McHugh $20.00
Participants will learn how to create tassels and pompoms to
use in home decorating, gift wrapping, and jewelry designs.
8. Kids Paper Crafts - Wednesday, July 30 - Laura McHugh
Kids will get creative making banners, lanterns, paper
flowers an adorable animals of colored construction paper. They will
learn how to draw the animals (or use a pattern if they are unable to draw),
cut, glue, & glitter to make interesting crafts to hang in their rooms or
trade with friends. Ages 8-12 years of age.
I have
been teaching classes in the gorgeous gardens of Centennial Cottage for many
years now and was the 1st to introduce art classes to the Historical
Society. This year I am excited to be
teaching 8 classes. I love to share with you my love of the arts by teaching
fun and creative classes, and hope that you could find a class or two to spark
your interest and to possibly try a new craft.
It really is an enjoyable day learning a new hobby or craft and
connecting with people from all over the tri state area and beyond. Many people
come back year after year, and make a day of it. After class you can get lunch in one of the
many restaurants in town or a short walk to Asbury Park. Ocean Grove has 2 great ice cream parlors,
and of course the gorgeous beaches, so grab some friends and come get creative
in the gardens. I promise you that you
will enjoy your day!!!
