Open Studio with Kim
2025-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fabricated for You, 1081 Rt. 37, Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
Fine Art Open Studio with Kim Cesaretti.

$10 for 2 hrs or $20 for 4 hrs (drop-in fee)

Bring your own projects and supplies. Assistance and guidance from the instructor is available while you work alongside your fellow artists!

Space is limited, so please RSVP to reserve your spot!

October 2025 OCAG Art Book Club Meeting
2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! Our next OCAG Art Book Club meeting is on Friday, October 10th at 1pm. We will be discussing the second half of The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World by Paul Fisher. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Open Studio with Kim Cesaretti
2025-11-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Fabricated for You, 1081 Rt. 37, Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States
Open Studio/Do Your Own Thing. Support, assistance, and feedback available in a positive, supportive environment. Bring your own projects and supplies.

Cost is $10 for 2 hrs or $20 for 4 hrs. (Drop-in fee)

Space is limited – Register Now! To register, email or text message Kim. Also, you can submit RSVP below.

Arts Community of Lacey, NJ (ACLNJ) Monthly Artists Meet & Greet
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:00 | IHOP Forked River, 113 South Main Street, Forked River, New Jersey, 08731, United States
A gathering of local artists coordinated and facilitated by Kim Cesaretti for ACLNJ! First Thursdays of the month at IHOP in Forked River. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring a piece of your art to share with the group!

A chance to mix and mingle with other artists and creatives! Recharge your network! Discuss/share resources and opportunities for local artists.

November 2025 OCAG Art Book Club Meeting
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! For our November OCAG Art Book Club meeting, we will be discussing The Lost Masterpiece: A Novel by B. A. Shapiro. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

November FREE Art Chat at OCAG
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Please join us at OCAG for a fun, social, and friendly gathering of wonderful artists! All mediums and levels welcome! Bring a completed work or a work in progress to share with the group. Light refreshments served. There is a remote option to join the group if you are not able to join us in person. Just contact Kim for the Zoom link. RSVP below.

NOTE: Although held on the 4th Friday of every month, we are meeting on Thursday instead this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday and other scheduling conflicts.

January 2026 OCAG Art Book Club Meeting
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! Happy New Year! For our January 2026 OCAG Art Book Club meeting, we will be discussing The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Epoque Paris by Jennifer Dasal. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Winter Wonderland - How to Paint a Snow Scene in Watercolor
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Pine Shores Art Association, 140 East Main Street, Tuckerton, New Jersey, 08087, United States
Step into the serene beauty of winter and learn how to paint a sparkling snow scene in watercolor!

In this immersive four-hour class, you’ll explore the magic of capturing light, shadow, and atmosphere in a snowy landscape. Guided step-by-step by teaching artist Kim Cesaretti, you’ll discover how to make snow feel luminous—not just white—through color mixing, soft edges, and subtle contrasts.

Whether you’re new to watercolor or returning after a long break, this relaxing, beginner-friendly class will help you build confidence while creating your own winter wonderland painting to take home and enjoy all season long.

Students can bring their own photo references, choose from the instructor’s references, or paint along with the instructor’s demo reference.

This program is hosted by Pine Shores Art Association. Use the link below to go to PSAA’s website for more information and to register for this class.

Watercolor Essentials - Materials, Washes & Brushwork
2026-02-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Pine Shores Art Association, 140 East Main Street, Tuckerton, New Jersey, 08087, United States
If you’ve ever wanted to start painting with watercolor but weren’t sure where to begin, this is the class for you!

In Watercolor Essentials, you’ll explore the foundations of watercolor—what materials to use, how to prepare your workspace, and how to handle your brush with confidence. Through guided demonstrations and hands- on exercises, you’ll learn how to create luminous washes, control edges, and master brush techniques that form the building blocks of every watercolor painting. This relaxed and encouraging workshop led by teaching artist Kim Cesaretti is designed for absolute beginners and those looking to strengthen their fundamentals. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of how watercolor behaves—and how to make it work for you rather than against you!

This program is hosted by Pine Shores Art Association. Use the link below to go to PSAA’s website for more information and to register for this class.

February 2026 Art Book Club Meeting
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! For our February 2026 OCAG Art Book Club meeting, we will be discussing The Cassatt Sisters: A Novel of Love and Art by Lisa Groen. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Open Studio/DYOT with Kim Cesaretti
2026-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Fabricated for You, 1081 Rt. 37, Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, United States

Intro to Acrylics - Materials, Light & Shadow
2026-02-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Pine Shores Art Association, 140 East Main Street, Tuckerton, New Jersey, 08087, United States
Curious about acrylic painting but not sure where to begin? Join teaching artist Kim Cesaretti for a hands-on introduction to acrylics designed specifically for adult beginners! In this inspiring four-hour workshop, you’ll explore the essentials—how to choose and use your materials, how acrylic paint behaves, and how to use light and shadow to bring your paintings to life.You’ll start with simple, guided exercises to create a value scale, learn to see light and dark patterns, and practice shading a sphere to achieve depth and volume. Then, you’ll apply your new knowledge in a finished black-and-white painting of a spherical object—such as an apple, orange, or ball—focusing on how light defines shape and space.Perfect for beginners, this workshop helps you build a strong foundation in observation, value, and brushwork that will support every painting you create in the future.

This program is hosted by Pine Shores Art Association. Use the link below to go to PSAA’s website for more information and to register for this class.

February OCAG Art Chat
2026-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Please join us at OCAG for a fun, social, and friendly gathering of wonderful artists! All mediums and levels welcome! Bring a completed work or a work in progress to share with the group. Light refreshments served. There is a remote option to join the group if you are not able to join us in person. Just contact Kim for the Zoom link. RSVP below.

March 2026 OCAG Art Book/Media Club Meeting
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! For our March 2026 OCAG Art Book Club meeting, we will be screening the movie Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

April 2026 OCAG Art Book/Media Club Meeting
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! For March/April 2026, our Art Book/Media Club meeting, we will be discussing Mona’s Eyes: A Novel by Thomas Schlesser. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

April 2026 OCAG Art Chat
2026-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States

May 2026 OCAG Art Book/Media Club Meeting
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Hello everyone! For our May 2026 OCAG Art Book Club meeting, we will be discussing Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin by Sue Prideaux. I’m looking forward to our lively discussion and being able to get together with all of you! Light refreshments served. I enjoy your company! This group has always been a beacon of positivity for me! I hope you all can make it! If you can’t join in person, you are welcome to join us virtually through Zoom. Email Kim at cesarettikimberly@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

May 2026 OCAG Art Chat
2026-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States

June 2026 OCAG Art Chat
2026-06-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists’ Guild (OCAG), 22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
