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  • Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories

    Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM Four classes: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and April 1st. Ages: Adults This class will explore the principles of narrative storytelling and visually interpreting them in comic book form. Students will leave with three to four complete short form stories by the end of the class and a greater awareness of how stories are structured and what makes them work. Students provide: Notebook/sketchbook Pencils Micron Pens Colored Markers (optional) The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (suggested but optional) About the Instructor: Gene Kim is a Korean-American storyboard artist who has worked on shows for Netflix, Amazon Studios, Angel Studios, HBO Max and more. He was previously a CG artist at Disney’s Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Rio) and a CG intern at Pixar Animation Studios before then. His own award-winning original animated and live action work has played internationally on the film festival circuit. For more info visit genekk.com ADA Notice: This specific course will be held in a room that is not ADA accessible. However, we have raised part of the funds to make it accessible in the future. Age note: This course is for adults. Registration deadline: midnight of

    $245

  • NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

    NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

    NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance

  • Lions, Lambs, and other Beasts: Clay Animal Workshop

    Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve 2121 Larger Cross Road, Gladstone, NJ, United States

    Lions, Lambs, and other Beasts: Clay Animal Workshop Come join us for a fun clay animal workshop at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster, NJ! Let your imagination run wild as you sculpt small hand-built animals out of clay under the guidance of local artist Julie Goetz. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves animals and art, and would like a few hours of fun creativity! All supplies will be provided! Our events are safe and welcoming for all! We do our best to make our programs accessible to everyone; please contact us to discuss accessibility needs for yourself or someone you know, or if you need assistance paying for programs. Lauren Theis, RHA's Director of Education, can be reached at ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org and (908)234-1852 x314

  • Baby Goat Bottle Feeding & Cuddle Time

    Abma's Farm 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, United States

    Tiny Hooves, Big Hearts - Create Memories With Our Baby Goats! Join us at the farm to feed, cuddle, and play with a baby goat at our Hillsborough location! You will get 30 minutes of up close bonding with our newest arrivals. Your ticket also includes full petting zoo admission to enjoy at your leisure. Limited Time Only, While Our Babies Are Little! What's Included: - Petting zoo admission. - Baby animal enclosure admission. - 30 minutes of up close and personal time with a baby goat! - Cuddle time, play time, and plenty of photo opportunities with a baby goat. - Bottle Feeding ticket includes bottle of warm goat milk. - Your included petting zoo admission is available after your session to experience at your leisure. Ticket Types: - Bottle Feeding Ticket: Recommended for ages 4+; this ticket includes a bottle of milk plus cuddle time, play time, and plenty of photo opportunities with a baby goat. Limited number of bottles available for each session. - Additional Participant Ticket: Ages 2+; this ticket does NOT include a bottle. It does include cuddle time, play time, and plenty of photo opportunities with a baby goat. - Children under 24 months are

  • Walk an Alpaca – Saturday Mornings

    Walk an Alpaca – Saturday Mornings

    Walk an Alpaca - Saturday Mornings PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! NON REFUNDABLE!!!!! NON CHANGEABLE!!!! Alpaca Halter Training (Walking): Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property. Enjoy their wonderful personalities and cuteness overload. You will be instructed on how to handle your alpaca and we will give you a little bit of information on our Alpacas. 1 reservation is 1 Alpaca and 1 Person. Children under the age of 9 cannot walk by themselves. Your walk will last around 15 minutes. Feel free to take lots of pictures with your alpaca and if you need assistance doing so, please as one of our Volunteers for help. This is a rain/snow or shine unless torrential rain then we will postpone. PLEASE BE ONTIME! IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED WALK, YOUR WALK WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!! Our helpers are all volunteers, so tipping is appreciated.

  • Exploring Drypoint: From Drawing to Print

    Exploring Drypoint: From Drawing to Print
    Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United States

    Saturday, March 8th, 15th . 11 AM – 4 PM Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you these ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged! Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Students provide: – 5×7” source images, printed or drawn in grayscale with full tonal range (including darks, midtones, and highlights). – A selection of scratching tools such as needles, knives, screws/nails, and sandpaper/files. Many tools will be provided by the instructor, so please do not purchase anything you do not already have. – An apron – An extra fine Sharpie – A roll of paper towels – A pencil – A notebook or sketchbook Separately, Frontline Arts will provide drypoint intaglio materials, paid by the materials fee. About the Instructor: Dave DiMarchi is a

    $280
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