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2025 FALL CLASSES
PAINTING WITH ROS GOURVITZ
Tuesdays – September 16, October 21, November 18, & December 16
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Join Ros Gourvitz for our adult painting class on the third Tuesday of the month from September through December. Whether you are a seasoned painter or you haven’t picked up a paintbrush in years this class is for you! You will draw, sketch, paint, doodle, laugh and revel in the joy that comes with making art with a community. In each two-hour class, you will complete your very own masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. In case of inclement weather please check your email for class updates/cancellations.
About the artist…
Ros Gourvitz is the owner of The Art Diner in historic downtown Chester, NJ. She has always been a crafter. From making her own jewelry to ceramics to drawing & painting, she thrives on creating one-of-a-kind pieces to share with the world. Gourvitz lives in Randolph, NJ with her husband, three kids, a rabbit, and a cat. If you have any questions about the class, please email Ros Gourvitz attheartdiner@gmail.com.
Dates: September 16, October 21, November 18, & December 16
Time: 10AM-12PM
Cost: $70 for 4 sessions
LIFE STORY WRITING WITH DEBBY FEDDERLY
Tuesdays – 2ND & 4TH Tuesdays of the month – September 23 through December 9
September 23, October 7, 14, 28, November 11, 25, December 9
10:30AM-11:45AM
$118 for 7 sessions
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Do you have stories about your life experiences you’d love to get down on paper? Would you like to share your family stories with relatives and children? Do you want to make time for yourself to collect your thoughts into a journal or book? Debby Fedderly can help! Join her writing class on the second & fourth Tuesdays of the month September through December. Questions? Call Debby Fedderly @ (908) 455-1989. In case of inclement weather please check your email for class updates / cancellations and our @ChesterRecreation Facebook & Instagram pages. 2ND & 4TH Tuesdays of the month – September 23 through December 9.
YOGA FOR EVERY BODY WITH KATHLEEN MARGIOTTA
Tuesday evenings 6-7PM
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2 (no class 11/11)
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Friday mornings 9:30-10:30AM
September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5 (no class 11/28)
$100 for 10 sessions
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Yoga For Every Body is a program designed to meet the needs of all class participants. The program was created by Kathleen Margiotta, a traditionally trained yogini with 20+ years of teaching experience. Yoga For Every Body fosters strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as to promote a sense of well-being and accomplishment. Classes focus on the needs of the individual within a non-competitive group setting. This program is based on the Hatha Yoga tradition and incorporates Vinyasa flow poses and meditation. Classes are designed for adults at all fitness levels. Participants are to provide their own yoga mat and blocks. Join us for 10 weeks of yoga on Friday mornings.
kid's drawing & Painting with Anne Marie
@ The Field House, 107 Seminary Avenue, Chester, NJ
Learn how to draw and paint fun seasonal creations! We will cover everything from using acrylic paint and watercolor paint to drawing with oil pastels and chalk pastels. Some projects may include: a spooky ghost Halloween painting, acorn still-life drawings, apples in a basket watercolor paintings, and fall leaves in water drawings. All supplies will be provided. Questions? Email ANNE MARIE ESPOSITO at theartdiner@gmail.com
Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10; (no class 11/26 for Thanksgiving break)
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $250
Grades 1-5