Premier Art and Ceramics Summer Camp in New Jersey

Close to Flemington, Clinton, and Bridgewater in New Jersey, our art and ceramics summer camp is a unique summer camp experience for kids and teens. Students learn in a setting that is part summer camp and also has the feel of an apprenticeship program in a fun and friendly atmosphere. At Diving into Art and Explore Ceramics each student has an easel and works with acrylic paint in the morning. There are classes that introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of drawing and painting so each student is improving in his or her technique.

After lunch there are a number of electives students can choose from such as anime drawing and learning the techniques of masters such as Picasso, Renoir, and Georgia O’Keeffe. In the afternoon,, students also have the option to explore watercolor painting. All of the student’s work is then displayed at our “Works-in-Progress” exhibit at the end of the week for family, friends, and the public.

Later in the afternoon, there is an additional elective, Explore Ceramics, where students learn to create works using clay. Students will use hand building techniques as well as the potters wheel. Once their work is done everything is sent to our kiln. You will be amazed at the results!

If you would like more information for Diving into Art and/or Explore Ceramics, just give us a ring at (908) 230-6079. See you July 22-26 at our campus in Lebanon, New Jersey!

Inspiring Summer Art Camp in New Jersey

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, located on a beautiful campus is a summer art camp in New Jersey dedicated to inspiring art students, Diving into Art. Close to Princeton, Flemington, and Clinton New Jersey, our summer art camp, open to beginner-advanced artists, has students explore the techniques of drawing and painting, paint with acrylics on canvas, paint with watercolors, work on a variety of group and individual projects, and are offered a number of electives that resonate with their interests.

At the end of the week there is a student art exhibit for friends, family, and the public.

In the late afternoon, 3-5 pm, there is a ceramics program called Explore Ceramics. Students in this program create works with clay using the pottery wheel and by hand. Their final pieces are fired in our kiln at the end of the week.

We look forward to seeing you this summer in Diving into Art and Explore Ceramics in Lebanon, New Jersey in Hunterdon County! If you have any questions, we are here, (908) 230-6079.

The Premier Summer Music Camp in New Jersey

Our summer music camp in New Jersey, July 22-26, brings together student talented musicians and an amazing faculty in our inspiring rural campus in Lebanon, NJ. We have two amazing music programs to choose from depending on your musical interests.

Rock Camp - We pride ourselves in creating an inspiring environment where students are having fun and making friends, while also learning so much about music from the early days of Rock in the 1950’s to what is happening today in the music. Open to beginner through advanced musicians, in Rock Camp musicians have lessons in the morning, a morning ensemble, afternoon electives, afternoon lessons, and then a different afternoon ensemble. Our musicians then perform at our Friday Concert Series at the end of the week for family, friends, and the public. You will be amazed how students grow in our 5 day music program at Rock Camp. Rock Camp is from 9-2:50 pm, and there is late afternoon elective for interested students called Intro Jazz Workshop from 3-5 pm.

Rock Camp, Summer Music Camp in New Jersey

Jazz Workshop - Jazz Workshop meets in the afternoons, 1-5 pm, and is geared towards teens and adults looking to take their understanding of jazz to the next level. We will dive into the whole history of jazz from the music of Duke Ellington to Herbie Hancock, to what is happening today in the music. Students have lessons with master teachers and performers, perform in a variety of ensembles, and have classes that explore topics such as improv, harmony, and composition/arranging.

Jazz Workshop, Summer Music Camp in New Jersey

Cooking Classes in the Hamptons, Feast in the Kitchen

Tucked away in the Hamptons, minutes from Sag Harbor and Southampton in the town of Bridgehampton, is a program called Feast in the Kitchen, a cooking school dedicated to bringing authentic cuisine from around the globe to students of all ages, kids, teens, and adults. We use ingredients that are in season from local farms and our aim is to bring the joy and art of cooking to all those who are curious in learning more.

Feast in the Kitchen, Cooking Classes in the Hamptons

This summer we will be exploring recipes from Italy, Spain (yes, we are making paella), and France. We have classes on making pasta and pizza from scratch, and we will explore a number of other dishes such as tiramisu, ice cream from scratch, and much more. So whether you have a child that loves cooking, you are a teen who wants to learn more, or you an adult with an insatiable curiosity with food, join us at Feast in the Kitchen and let’s make a feast together!

Adult Pottery Classes in the Hamptons

Tucked away in the heart of the Hamptons, in the town of Bridgehampton, is Explore Ceramics, a pottery class dedicated to teaching the art of the ceramics to adults and students of all ages. Our adult class in the Hamptons happens from 5-6 pm on the weekdays and is open to beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Students learn to create new works using our pottery wheels and also learn hand building techniques.

Here are just a couple benefits of creating with clay!

1. Tap into your Creativity

   It’s one thing to have an idea and quite another to make your idea a reality. Our teachers in Explore Ceramics in the Hamptons will guide you step-by-step in reaching your goal by showing you the proper techniques. Then it’s all about practice and refining those techniques. Yes, it takes a bit of patience, but it all pays off when your work is fired in our kiln and you see the results.

2. There is Something Meditative about Clay

   There is something relaxing, fun and even therapeutic when one works with a chunk of clay and starts to create new forms and shapes. Our classes are very social and there is a light and friendly atmosphere. Pottery is like yoga for your hands, and there is something meditative about the whole process. Many studies have shown that working with clay can reduce your cortisol level, a stress hormone.

   It lets you focus on the task at hand (no pun intended) and let go of stress and other distractions. It promotes mindfulness and has a meditative effect when you find yourself fully absorbed in your art. In fact, some studies have shown that working with clay can physically reduce your levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress. So come as you are to Explore Ceramics in the Hamptons, put on an apron, and let’s dive into the world of clay.

Jazz Workshop, Premier Jazz Summer Camp in New Jersey

In Jazz Workshop, a New Jersey jazz summer camp for teens and adults, we explore the music from many points of view. Let’s take a look at the jazz standard, All the Things You Are.

How would one approach soloing on this piece? First off, I think it’s important to understand what’s happening with the harmony. In the first 5 bars of the melody we are in the key of A flat major, and then we are in the key of C major for bars 6-7-8. Let’s just take the first 8 bars. There is a macro way of approaching our solo and more of a micro way. For the macro approach you can play ideas in the key of A flat major for bars 1-5, and then shift your focus to playing ideas C major in bars 6-7-8. By thinking in these big harmonic sweeps, you can let your ideas breathe and use space more easily. I find you are a bit less in your head and you can just let your ear guide the way in the key you are in.

A micro approach would be knowing your scales for each chord you are playing. So for F minor 7th chord one could think F natural minor (also called F aeolian mode), and for B flat minor one could think B flat minor dominant 7th scale or B flat dorian mode. It’s important to know your scales not just in the abstract but be able to play them in time in the song you are working on.

At some point what’s start to happen is these 2 approaches merge and you are able to do both at the same time. It’s similar to when you drive you see the car in front of you but you are aware that there is a curve in the road 10 cars ahead of you as well. he ironic thing also is that once you develop then your ideas and vocabulary with these two approaches, you basically “forget” what you learned (using quotes here, you never really forget, it’s just not your focus anymore) and you use your ear to guide you as you tell a story through your solo with your fellow musicians.

In Jazz Workshop in Lebanon, New Jersey in Hunterdon County, we dive into the music and have a while lot of fun along the way. See you this summer!

Feast in the Kitchen, Chefs Meeting to Discuss Menu, Summer, Bridgehampton

Just finished wrapping up an amazing meeting with our chefs for Feast in the Kitchen culinary classes happening July 8-12 in the Hamptons, right in the heart of Bridgehampton.

For our pasta workshop day we decided that students will make dough from scratch and that a Bolognese sauce would be best for the adult class. We debated if there was time to make pesto and other sauces, but ended up deciding on the Bolognese considering how much time we have for class that day.  For the Adult French Bistro night we talked about the what would be the best cut of steak for the Steak Frites (Filet Mignon or NY Strip), and how the potatoes had to be baked beforehand in order to make the fries authentic.....very cool!  

Feast in the Kitchen in the Hamptons will be an afternoon elective for teens and tweens from 3:15-5:15 pm, M-F, for our students 10-18 (middle school and high school).  Adult cooking classes will be from 6:30-8 pm.  Adults can register on a per class basis or for the entire week.

Check out our Amazing Menu for the Week, July 8-12 in Bridgehampton.

Theater Workshop, Faculty Meeting, Bridgehampton Summer Camp 2024

We just finished our faculty meeting for Theater Workshop in Bridgehampton, summer camp 2024, minutes from Southampton and Sag Harbor, and I am very excited for our theater students this July!

We talked through how some students may be coming to us because they have more of an interest in dramatic theater, while other students may have more of an interest in musical theater. Where should the focus be? Our curriculum will be nimble, in that before Theater Workshop begins in July, we will have a conversation with each of our actors to understand their interests.  Are your interests more geared towards drama, comedy, musical theater, Shakespeare, or are you open to many different types of theater?

Based upon the interests and experience of our students, we will choose which short plays, acting exercises, and improvisation techniques to choose from. Everything flows from the concept, teach the student, not the subject.  Once you understand the student, the subject and your approach to it, comes effortlessly.

It’s also our job to introduce new ideas and materials that our new students may have not encountered. This is where the art of theater and the art of teaching meet.

See you this summer in Theater Workshop, Monday-Friday, 3-5 pm)!

Diving into Art Faculty Meeting, Summer Camp 2024, Bridgehampton

Just wrapped up this morning a great meeting with our faculty for our Diving Into Art summer art camp in Bridgehampton happening this July 2024. We talked about a couple things.

1. Fundamentals of Painting and the best way to strengthen them.

We decided that our morning fundamentals class should be divided between drawing and illustration and then a separate part of the class should focus on still life.

2. Electives

We brainstormed a number of electives and in the end we decided that we would offer: Animation and Artist Study (taking a deep look at the techniques of artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and others) took the top of the list. We would also like to explore painting on clothing, printmaking, and other areas of art for this short segment in the afternoon.

Inspiring Summer Art Camp, Lebanon, New Jersey, Hunterdon County

Whether you are studying acrylic art or watercolors with us at Diving Into Art in Lebanon, NJ this summer, we believe a strong foundation in drawing gives you the tools to find your own voice when it comes to creating art.

What does this mean exactly?

It means every morning we will learn to draw from a variety of perspectives, work on portraits and different techniques in drawing the eyes, the hands, facial expressions, and landscapes.

In our Lebanon, New Jersey art camp in Hunterdon Country we will look at the masters artists such as Renoir, Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Norman Rockwell, Goergia O’Keeffe, and others, and learn their techniques.  A huge part of learning is standing on the shoulders of past and current greats, and in the process raising our game along the way.  The ironic thing is that by focusing on this type of study, creating artificial boundaries to work on certain concepts, your freedom is expanded when creating your own works.  If you would like to learn more about our fun and inspiring art camp in the Hamptons, just click here to our art art page on our site.  See you soon!

A Unique Kind of Music Camp in New Jersey

Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of Hunterdon County in Lebanon, New Jersey, is a very different kind of music camp that has been around for twenty years offering an inspiring musical experience for all ages.

Our music camp is structured in a way where we have 2 music programs that run side-by-side:

1. Rock Camp is from 9 - 2:50 pm, Monday-Friday, and is an amazing program where students have lessons throughout the day, play in a variety of ensembles, are able to take a number of electives during the day. While all this is happening we are having a whole lot of fun! I mean this is summer and we want students to have an inspiring experience and make friends along the way. If students would like to study jazz, we have an additional elective from 3-5 pm called Jazz Workshop. At the end of the week, students perform an amazing concert for friends, family, and the public. You can see our complete curriculum on our site.

2. Jazz Workshop is from 1-5 pm and is geared towards teens and adults who have some experience in music and are looking to dive into the world of jazz. Students study harmony, improvisation, and perform in a variety of ensembles. You can see our full curriculum on our site as well.

We look forward to seeing you this summer at the premier music camp in New Jersey, Rock Camp and Jazz Workshop. All students are welcome from beginners-advanced, and all ages as well. Our teachers are all performing musicians who love to share their knowledge. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Cooking Classes in the Hamptons - Feast in the Kitchen

We are so excited to dive into our cooking classes camp this summer in the Hamptons, in the heart of Bridgehamtpon, where students will learn to make incredibly, delicious recipes from scratch.

Students will make pasta with flour and eggs and then learn to make a variety of sauces. We will also make pizza from scratch learning all of the nuances involved in making a delicious pizza using fresh mozzarella and a variety of other toppings.

Midweek we will explore making a variety cakes and pastries, including tiramisu, and we will then finish the week by making homemade ice cream by hand. If you love to cook, come join us in this amazing culinary camp in the Hamptons for teens, tweens, with evening classes for adults.

Feast in the Kitchen happens July 8-12 this summer and will be held at the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton. Our camp for teens/tweens is from 3:15-5:15 pm, and here are adult classes 7:30-9 pm.

Camp in Bridgehampton - Find Your Passion, Dive In

Whether you are interested in music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, or culinary classes, you can explore your interests in the heart of Bridgehampton with master artist/teachers at this one of a kind camp in Bridgehampton. Our mission is for students to be inspired, learn their chosen interest while making friends and having fun along the way!

Our camp is focused on the arts, music, art, dance, ceramics, theater, and culinary. Each of these artistic disciplines has its own faculty where you will be guided by amazing teachers who are incredibly knowledgeable and love to share their experience with others.

Our camp in Bridgehampton is structured in 3 layers.

Day Programs (9-2:50 pm): You can choose to study music (Rock Camp) or Art (Diving into Art).

Afternoon Electives (3-5 pm): Choose from a number of electives such as ceramics, dance, theater, cooking classes, jazz workshop (music), and more!

Adult Classes (3-9 pm): Classes for adults in the afternoon and evenings, music, ceramics, culinary classes, dance.

You can learn more on our site, HudsonMusicStudios.com, or feel free to give us a call, (908) 230-6079.

Diving Into Art - Art Camp in the Hamptons

Diving into Art in the Hamptons focuses on bridging our students’ creativity with a solid foundation in technique in drawing and painting, while having a lot of fun along the way! One way this is done through copying the works of the masters. This is also called modeling, and it’s almost as if you are actually doing an apprenticeship with theses artists.

In art, no matter the discipline, it’s all about self expression and finding one’s voice, but sometimes the best way to do this is to leave that mindset for a minute. In giving your focus to developing the techniques of past masters of your art, something happens along the way…..your own style and ideas start to develop.

In Diving Into Art in the Hamptons, we explore this concept everyday when students are working on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. We look forward to seeing you in Bridgehampton at Diving into Art!

A Different Approach, The Premier Camp in the Hamptons

At our summer camp in the Hamptons, located in heart of Bridgehampton, we have a different approach to inspiring students in their interests. It comes down to one word - focus.

Whether you are coming to our summer camp in the Hamptons to explore music (rock camp and/or jazz), art, pottery, theater, dance, or the culinary arts, you will dive deep into your passion with master artists and instructors.

Our camp in the Hamptons is structured in a way where students can choose a day program, 9-2:45 pm, in either music (Rock Camp) or in art (Diving into Art). In the afternoons we have electives, 3-5 pm, in areas such as ceramics, theater, cooking classes, jazz instruction, and adult classes in music, ceramics, culinary, and dance.

At the end of the week, whether its your day summer camp or afternoon elective, you will have a performance, art exhibit, recital, or demonstration for friends, family, and the public. This experience acts as an a mini-milestone for the student and each artist builds an inner confidence that is based on new found skills and inspiration.

A student who was shy discovers her voice on stage. A student who always wanted to play an instrument but was not lucky enough to take music in school, is now performing in a band and playing songs with his or her peers. A student who loves to build things at home is now creating vases on the pottery wheel.

What you see throughout the week is a group of people who come to us with a mixture interest and excitement and who slowly transform into a different person. This happens because students are surrounded by their peers who share their interests, and its also a result of our great teachers. This experience at our arts camp in the Hamptons is bit like watching a caterpillar evolve into a butterfly.

If you have any questions, feel free to check out our site or reach us at (908)230-6079.

Explore Your Interests, A Unique Summer Camp in The Hamptons

Tucked away in the heart of Bridgehampton is a different kind of summer camp in the Hamptons where students dive into their interests in the arts. Students can choose to explore between music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, and the culinary arts with amazing artists in their field who also love to share their knowledge. This is a fun and inspiring experience where you will be surrounded by others who share your interests and passions , so in addition to learning new skills and techniques in your chosen area of interest you will be making friends along the way in this welcoming and friendly community.

We often have folks who call us and ask “Is this also for beginners?” The answer is yes! Whether you are experienced or literally brand new, all are welcome in the inspiring and fun summer camp in the Hamptons. We feel that every person, no mater your age, has an inner spark, something is uniquely you, which if nurtured and challenged (both are important), can unleash your inner potential.

We look forward to seeing this summer at our summer camp in the Hamptons at Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, Dance Intensive, Theater Workshop, Feast in the Kitchen, and Adult Classes (Guitar Class, Ceramics, Feast in the Kitchen)!

Summer Cooking Classes for Adults in the Hamptons

Tucked away in the Hamptons, in the heart of Bridgehampton is an inspiring arts organization that offers fun and inspiring evening cooking classes for adults called Feast in the Kitchen. Learn to make dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients from local farms such as pizza and pasta, desserts such as tiramisu, and recipes from around the world taught by master chefs.

Apart from learning how to make amazing new recipes while having fun, you will also learn about the history of the dishes being created and its cultural roots, why certain spices are used, the nutritional aspects of the food, and many other nuances. Most importantly you will walk away with the skills and know how to create your very own feast in the kitchen for friends and family!

Summer Cooking Classes in the Hamptons for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Yesterday, I had a great meeting with our chefs in Bridgehampton where we discussed various recipes we will dive into in our cooking classes, Feast in the Kitchen, in the Hamptons this summer! Our cooking classes will emphasize cooking dishes from scratch, and also using fresh, local ingredients from local farms.

We talked about the importance of quality and how every dish must be authentic to its roots. We brainstormed meals from Italy, France, Brazil, Vietnam, and more. Where does this dish come from? What is its history? How has it evolved or not evolved over time? In addition to creating the meals in our cooking class, it’s important to have a wholistic understanding of the food we are making. Stay tuned as we announce our recipes for Feast in the Kitchen cooking camp in the coming days!

Theater Workshop, Hamptons Summer Theater Camp

Theater Workshop is a summer theater camp in the Hamptons where students explore a variety of works for the stage such as short plays, musical theater, improv, and original works by the students. As students dive into the material, they will explore a variety of acting techniques (Stanislavsky, Strasberg, Stella Adler, and more). Every great actor is equipped with a wide range of skills, which is created through studying various acting techniques. Understanding these techniques and which techniques resonate with you, expands an actor's range and offers a deeper understanding of the world of acting.

Theater workshop in the Hamptons is designed to be a fun and inspiring experience where students will make new friends and build confidence while taking their acting to new heights.