Summer is quickly fading, but that doesn’t mean you have to be sad. Beat the end-of-summer blues by enrolling in a fall class in Asbury Park. The city offers numerous activities — from art classes to cooking classes — for interested residents. Pick up a new skill by checking out one of the following local offerings.
Art
Let your inner artist blossom by attending an art class at the Main Avenue Galleria at 57 Main Ave. in Ocean Grove. Choose from either a one-day workshop in which you can perfect a specific skill or a multi-week course to strengthen your creative prowess. Some upcoming one-day workshop classes include:
- Pansy in Colored Pencils: Aug. 26 from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m.; cost is $35.
- Sips & Serendipity — Haifa by the Sea: Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.; cost is $40.
- Abstract Flowers Painting: Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; cost is $65.
All the multi-week courses are currently in progress, but keep your eyes peeled on the event page to plan for upcoming classes. Previous options have included an Anatomy Workshop, Painting with Texture, and Painting and Drawing for Beginners.
Music
With big musicians like Bruce Springsteen and bands like The Gaslight Anthem getting their starts in Asbury Park, it should come as no surprise that the city has a thriving music scene. Learn how to play your preferred instrument by enrolling in lessons at the Lake House Music Academy.
This establishment is located at 618 Lake Ave. and offers assistance in guitar, bass, piano, vocals, and drums. If you have the basics of music down, you can also opt for lessons in songwriting, music theory, and audio engineering. You’ll be taught by a number of working musicians who have years of experience performing.
Cooking
For cooking lessons, you’ll have to drive to nearby Fair Haven to get to the Taste and Technique Cooking Studio. This culinary school is located at 597 River Road and offers numerous classes for adults who are looking to up their cooking game. Choose a participation class if you want to get your hands dirty or a demonstration class if you’d rather just watch how it’s all done. Upcoming fall classes include:
- Autumn Decadence (partial participation): Sep. 30 from noon to 3 p.m.; cost is $75.
- The Indian Kitchen (partial participation): Oct. 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; cost is $75.
- Oktoberfest (partial participation): Oct. 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; cost is $75.
Yoga
Work on your flexibility, strength, and spirituality at an Asbury Park yoga class. One of the premiere yoga studios in the area is The Daley Practice at 625 Bangs Ave., Suite 1. They offer classes daily, so you can get your fill of downward dog whenever it’s most convenient for you. Single classes are $18, five classes are $80, 10 classes are $150, 20 classes are $280, 30 classes are $390, and an unlimited monthly pass is $140.
Stay active and engaged with the world around you by learning one of these skills. Whether you’re a budding prodigy or a fledgling beginner, you’ll still have fun and accomplish something new.
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