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.


Painting with Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil

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.
8 times on Tuesdays
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mar 19 - May 14
Except: Apr 23
$240.00 Member
$290.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

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. Personal and individual expression is encouraged, with emphasis on composition and color use. All levels welcome.
8 times on Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mar 19 - May 14
Except: Apr 23
$240.00 Member
$290.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

Book Study Group: Lecture and Discussion

with Professor Ben Nelson
Reading and sharing a book with others brings a whole new perspective to the experience. Join us as Ben leads the exploration of these deeply affecting works. We’ll read the following 4 books:

March 20: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
April 17: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
May 15: Straight Man by Richard Russo
June 12: Rabbit Run by John Updike
Wed, May 15
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 Straight Man
$20.00 Member
$25.00 Public
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Wed, Jun 12
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 Rabbit Run
$20.00 Member
$25.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

Memoirs

with Ruth Padawer, Adjunct Professor, Columbia School of Journalism
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. Limited space.
8 times on Mondays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mar 25 - May 20
Except: Apr 22
$215.00 Member
$260.00 Public
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8 times on Mondays
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Mar 25 - May 20
Except: Apr 22
$215.00 Member
$260.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

Pottery, Wheel Throwing & Hand Building

with Michal Niv
Learn, improve or reacquaint yourself with basic techniques and explore the possibilities in form, surface decoration, and glazing.

Class size is limited. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome.
Additional item: basic materials and firing additional $35
8 times on Mondays
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM
Mar 25 - May 20
Except: Apr 22
$240.00 Member
$280.00 Public

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8 times on Wednesdays
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Apr 3 - May 29
Except: Apr 24
$240.00 Member
$280.00 Public

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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

Makhela

Join the Israeli choir.
Sing along with the conductor and musical director Zvi Klein. Participants must know how to read and sing in Hebrew. Reading musical notes NOT required.
Apr 10
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Apr 17
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
May 8
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
May 15
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
May 29
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Jun 12
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Jun 26
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$115.00 Member
$135.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

Intermediate Knitting

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 social knitting with other talented knitters. Crocheters welcome, too!
6 times on Wednesdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 1 - Jun 5
$135.00 Member
$170.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

New! Drawing from the Figure

with Margery Theroux
Learn to trust your instincts and find your own path in translating the three dimension figure to a two dimensional surface. Colorful costume and props will be used to create form, space and composition while addressing the basic elements of drawing. Individual attention, guidance, demonstrations and a look through drawings in history will inspire you to find your own voice while drawing the clothed figure. Open to all levels.
*includes live model fee
6 times on Thursdays
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
May 2 - Jun 6
$225.00 Member
$255.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.

The Lion in Winter: Brahms and His Late Piano Music

with Steven Masi, Faculty Member of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music
In his last years, Brahms created a style of short piano work that explored his innermost feelings. These pieces that he called “Lullabies of my Discontent” are intimate, personal expressions that inspire inward reflection from the pianist and listener. Autumnal in nature, they are the summation of Brahms’ art. In this class Steven Masi will perform and discuss op. 117 and op. 118, from both a musical and biographical point of view.
2 times on Thursdays
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
May 2 - May 9
$32.00 Member
$40.00 Public
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For more information, or to register, please call 201.408.1496.



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