Coastal Calm– Paint Your First Acrylic Seascape

Workshop | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
6/20/2026 (one day)
10:00 AM-2:00 PM EDT on Sat
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$65.00
$55.00

Coastal Calm– Paint Your First Acrylic Seascape

Workshop | Available

Escape to the shoreline—no travel required!

In this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class, you’ll learn how to capture the beauty and movement of seascapes, from rolling waves to sandy dunes and shimmering wet sand. Designed especially for those new to painting (or new to acrylics), this 4-hour immersive session will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating your own coastal-inspired artwork. Students will follow along with the instructor from start to finish, making this a supportive and stress-free way to build confidence while learning essential painting skills.

You’ll learn how to plan a strong composition, simplify what you see, and bring it to life with color and brushwork—no prior experience needed.

Class Goals:

- Understand how to plan and sketch a simple, effective seascape composition
- Learn to breakdown a scene into basic shapes and values
- Gain confidence in selecting and using a limited color palette
- Explore techniques for painting water, waves, sand, and sky in acrylics
- Develop foundational skills in layering, blending, and brushwork
- Complete a finished seascape painting

What to Expect:
- A relaxed, supportive, and encouraging environment for beginners 
- Step-by-step, follow-along instruction with live demonstrations 
- A clearly guided process from blank canvas to finished painting
- Individual feedback and assistance throughout the session
- Tips and techniques you can apply to future paintings

You’ll leave with:

- A completed acrylic seascape painting on canvas or panel
- A better understanding of composition, values, and color mixing
- Foundational acrylic painting skills you can build on
- Increased confidence in your ability to create art
- Inspiration to continue your artistic journey

Sign up now to paint your first beautiful acrylic seascape!

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  • Students can pay the instructor a $10 cash fee for all class supplies 

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    For students who want to bring their own supplies, click here.  
Cesaretti, Kimberly
Kimberly Cesaretti

Kim was born in northern New Jersey, residing in Elizabeth and Hillside prior to moving “down the shore” with her family to Lanoka Harbor in December, 1971, where she and her two younger sisters were raised. She has been an artist since early childhood, from the moment she could pick up a crayon and make marks on paper. While a student attending Lacey Township High School, Kim participated in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival where her watercolor work was chosen to tour the state. Also, one of her oil paintings won second place in the New Jersey State Congressional Art Competition in her senior year. After high school, Kim attended the prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She continued her education at Ocean County College (OCC) and, while a student there, Kim landed a job as a Graphics Artist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE), NJ. She continued her career there after earning her Associate Degree in Fine Arts from OCC and then went on to earn a degree in Art Education from Georgian Court College in May 1995. Upon graduation, Kim received the Art Award from the Art Department at GCC and the Dean’s Medal of Academic Excellence (Highest GPA, Evening Division). While still employed as a Graphics Artist at NAWC, Kim earned a Master of Science in Systems Management with a Certificate in Technology Management from Capitol College, Laurel, MD in May 1998. After a seven year career as a Graphics Artist, Kim took the opportunity to enter the acquisition field in the Department of Defense as a Contract Specialist in August, 1997. Then, in January, 2000, Kim was hired as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgian Court College/Georgian Court University to help start and develop a web design program for the Art Department. Kim married her husband, Albert, in October, 2000. They have two daughters.