~Announcements~
**** Please note:
Due to the current situation, class sizes are much smaller. Please connect to see if seats are available around the table and follow through with deposits in a timely manner. Masks are required and gloves are optional. Please do/wear what you feel most comfortable.
Hours until further notice are:
Tuesday-Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-4
PLEASE CALL/TEXT/EMAIL BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR ANY CLASSES...LIMITED SEATING UNTIL I HEAR OTHERWISE. THANK YOU. XO
If you are interested in creating your own group gathering, don't hesitate to connect...
Deposits are either done via drop off or mail to save your seat around the table.
Checks made out to ReFind
43 Mount St.
Bay Head, NJ 08742
Thank you.
**** Please note:
Due to the current situation, class sizes are much smaller. Please connect to see if seats are available around the table and follow through with deposits in a timely manner. Masks are required and gloves are optional. Please do/wear what you feel most comfortable.
Hours until further notice are:
Tuesday-Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-4
PLEASE CALL/TEXT/EMAIL BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR ANY CLASSES...LIMITED SEATING UNTIL I HEAR OTHERWISE. THANK YOU. XO
If you are interested in creating your own group gathering, don't hesitate to connect...
Deposits are either done via drop off or mail to save your seat around the table.
Checks made out to ReFind
43 Mount St.
Bay Head, NJ 08742
Thank you.
Sometimes it is #thelittlethings that can really bring clarity to your purpose...a recent review...
"I attended a ten week painting workshop at ReFind - a store/workshop studio/ community hob in Bay Head. To tell you what made for my great experience I have to first tell you all, what an enchanting place ReFind is. From the outside it appears as an unassuming store front tucked on a side street that you might miss if you didn’t know any better. But step through the front door and you will find a treasure trove of art and unique crafts, many made by local artisans, as well as objects both aesthetically pleasing and useful that have been salvaged and lovingly given a second life by Zsa Zsa, the proprietor of ReFind. Every nook and cranny from floor to ceiling is a tableau of beautiful things; jewelry, paintings and unexpected finds. It is like stepping back in time before a culture of shoddy obsolescence became our norm.
Much like her store Zsa Zsa, the proprietor, is many things – part entrepreneur/artist/ community organizer and from what I saw while I painted there, she is also a source of advise to artists, friends and perhaps even to a stranger like myself who wandered through her door. Even though I had painted years ago I had not used oils and over the years have been mostly involved with digital work. When I walked into ReFind and had spoken to Zsa Zsa I felt that painting in her studio would be an opportunity to get back to basics, away from computers. It turned out to be just what I needed and with Zsa Zsa’s help I managed to enjoy this new medium and create some art that for a beginner with oils was not too shabby.
Thank you Zsa Zsa"
~Vera Hoffman April 2018
"I attended a ten week painting workshop at ReFind - a store/workshop studio/ community hob in Bay Head. To tell you what made for my great experience I have to first tell you all, what an enchanting place ReFind is. From the outside it appears as an unassuming store front tucked on a side street that you might miss if you didn’t know any better. But step through the front door and you will find a treasure trove of art and unique crafts, many made by local artisans, as well as objects both aesthetically pleasing and useful that have been salvaged and lovingly given a second life by Zsa Zsa, the proprietor of ReFind. Every nook and cranny from floor to ceiling is a tableau of beautiful things; jewelry, paintings and unexpected finds. It is like stepping back in time before a culture of shoddy obsolescence became our norm.
Much like her store Zsa Zsa, the proprietor, is many things – part entrepreneur/artist/ community organizer and from what I saw while I painted there, she is also a source of advise to artists, friends and perhaps even to a stranger like myself who wandered through her door. Even though I had painted years ago I had not used oils and over the years have been mostly involved with digital work. When I walked into ReFind and had spoken to Zsa Zsa I felt that painting in her studio would be an opportunity to get back to basics, away from computers. It turned out to be just what I needed and with Zsa Zsa’s help I managed to enjoy this new medium and create some art that for a beginner with oils was not too shabby.
Thank you Zsa Zsa"
~Vera Hoffman April 2018
ReFind is a meeting place for learning and exchanging artistic ideas. The goal is to provide an environment conducive to the creative process. One does not have to be an “artist” to join others at ReFind. Owner/Instructor Zsa Zsa Stackles, a NJ certified K-12 Art teacher/artist, believes that art is an important expression of the human spirit, that creativity is an innate function, and that in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere it is bound to flourish.
Zsa Zsa also possesses full knowledge and practices the art of safety of materials and tools. Any tasks requiring chemically related tasks, (finishing/varnishing, etc.) will be performed by her after hours/outside the studio space, to ensure the safety and well being of all. Firing of green ware/glazed creations are performed outside of studio, as Zsa Zsa has a kiln at home.
Please take note...Private workshops are welcome!!!
If there is something that you and your friends would like to do, simply let me know and I will do my best to make it happen!
Scheduled Workshops
Statements Made in a Big Way
Intermediate Metalsmith Workshop: must have taken other metalsmith classes. Wednesday August 26 6-9pm Create a statement piece with your very own piece of oversized sea glass/found treasure! You will be guided through the process of creating a one of a kind sterling silver bezel pendant with a hand-forged bail. Bring 2-3 of your own found sea glass pieces to choose 1 from. The specifications are as follows: thick, flat, rounded, and about 2" wide. If you do not have any, there will be some from which to choose. All other materials provided, including leather necklace with sterling silver clasp. You will learn the art of torch soldering, creating a bezel, stamping, cutting, and polishing sterling silver. Cost per person is $125 Deposit required is $60 Cash/Check preferred. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Connect to ensure a seat at the torch. 
SILVER & 14KGF Stack Ring Workshop Wednesday September 9 Choose from 11-2pm or 6-9pm During this gathering, you will be guided by a professional metalsmith to create 5 custom stackable rings. You will create 4 sterling silver bands, 1-round, 1-hammered, 1-half-round, 1-rope; and one 14 karat gold-fill band. The skills covered in this class include proper ring sizing, hammering/texturing, soldering, cutting, polishing, and optional oxidizing. Great Beginner class! Cost per artist is $110. $50 deposit required. Cash/check preferred. Monies non-refundable/non-transferable Time of each class is approximate. Connect with ReFind to commit. Cross Body Basket Weaving Saturday September 12 10 am Learn to weave this functional accessory...perfect for any wardrobe. You will be guided on how to hand weave an envelope feeling “pocketbasket”! There is no fear and no experience necessary! The finished “pocketbasket” will be approximately 8x5x10 deep. You will be provided with all the materials including the leather strap to wear across your body (approx. 53x1) out and about town all season long! Cost per weaver is 110.00 Cash or check is preferred for workshops. A deposit of $50 is required to hold your seat around the table. (all monies are non-refundable/non-transferable) 
Figure it Out Oil Painting Workshop Saturday September 19 10-2 pm Have no fear in this oil painting workshop! We will figure it out together as you learn how to simplify a figure on canvas. First you will understand why and how an under painting can be used to enhance your painting. You will also learn how to capture a gestural figure by unifying shapes and mix earth tones by using only primary colors. 10x10 canvas, all materials included. $125 per person. $60 deposit required. Cash or check preferred. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. 
Under Water World "Fish" Oil Painting Workshop Saturday October 3 10-3ish pm (time is approximate) Transform a 10x10 blank canvas into your very own underwater oasis. You will be guided through the process of “how-to” create an underpainting and have it show through to further enhance your underwater fish painting. No experience necessary...a great beginner class, skill builder, refresher, or just because. No fear! And once again, no drawing experience necessary. All materials are supplied. All you need to bring is smock/apron or wear clothes that you don’t care about. And feel free to bring lunch/ snacks too! 
Wrap and Drill Thursday October 29 6-7:30pm (time is approximate) During this workshop you will learn two separate skills: how to wire wrap and how to drill sea glass. Doing so will allow you to create two separate pendants to proudly wear. All you need to bring is some choices in sea glass. They should be 1-2 inches in size/flat with a geometrical shape. Try to avoid perfectly round. Don’t have any??? Don’t worry! There will be an array to choose from. Included in the workshop are sterling silver 20-gauge wire, a pinch bail and one 18 inch snake chain, as well as an assortment of enhancement charms to pick one from. If you have something special to use instead feel free to bring it along. Cost per jeweler is $80 A $35 dollar deposit is required. No experience required. Cash or check preferred. (all monies non-refundable/non-transferable)
Oil times Three November 5 Choose from 1-4pm or 6-9pm Multiply your fun! Paint three seashells to be hung together as a triptych or individually. We will work on (3) 5x5 canvas, painting a sand dollar, mussel and scallop shell with a limited oil palette, and unifying background tones. All materials included. Cost per artist is $125. Deposit of $60 is required. Cash/check preferred All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Connect with ReFind to hold your seat! Harvest Time Indian Corn Weaving Workshop Thursday Nov. 12, 2020 Either 1-4pm OR 6-9pm Create your own harvest of corn in time for the giving season! Each person will create 2 ears of corn. One will be an ear of yellow and one will be multi color to white. You will be guided through the process of using continuous weavers as well as the shaping of each ear of corn. Cost per person is $64 A deposit of $30 is required to hold your weavers. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Cash or check preferred. Connect with ReFind to commit. 
Snowflake Weaving Workshops Thursday, December 3, 2020 Chose from either 2:30-5pm or 6-8:30pm Join in as we get into the holiday spirit! by creating a 7 inch snowflake. You will be provided with all the natural color reeds necessary to create a 7 inch snowflake. Use in holiday décor, as a tree topper, or a simple wreath ornament. Great beginner workshop. $40 per person $20 deposit to hold your seat at the table. All monies are non-transferable/non-refundable. Cash/check please. 
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Three is a Charm Tuesday Aug 11/6-9pm Create three custom sterling silver unique bangles. Bangle #1 will be made with 8 gauge, ½ round (crazy 8) sterling silver. You will be guided through the process of sizing, soldering, and polishing to your liking. Bangle #2 will be made with 14 gauge round wire. Together, we will cover the various techniques of texturizing, such as ball peen and faceted hammering, etc, as well as sizing, soldering, and polishing. Bangle #3, will be made with 12 gauge round wire. We will leave the ends open and finish them with a special technique. In addition to work hardening, texturizing, and polishing, we will oxidize this one as well (optional). There is No experience required. This is a great skill building workshop AND a great pre-requisite for future advanced /intermediate metalsmithing workshops at ReFind. $115 per metalsmither $50 deposit required. All monies non-refundable/non-transferable Cash/check preferred All materials included.
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Beach Path Watercolor Workshop Tuesday August 18 10-2pm ish (time is approximate) Due to the current situation, class sizes are much smaller. Please follow through with deposits in a timely manner. Masks are required and gloves are optional. Please do/wear what you feel most comfortable. Bring home your own 11x14 path to the beach. Whether a beginner or skill builder/refresher, this is a great watercolor gathering. The focus will be on graded wash, wet into wet, negative painting and dry brush techniques. You will be walked through the process from start to finish with plenty of practice before working on your Cost per artist $125. $60 deposit required. All monies are not refundable/non-transferable Cash/check preferred. All materials are included. 
Visits from the Past
Tuesday August 25, 2020 6-7:30 pm During this group mediumship event, Medium/Intuitive Leslie Lagani will deliver healing and uplifting messages from loved ones in spirit. Come open minded in expanding your current understanding of what happens when the physical body ceases, and the spiritual body is released into the love and light. Not everyone is guaranteed a connection, but Leslie's goal is to send you onward with the hope and understanding that there is life after life. $65 per person $25 deposit required All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable Cash or Check preferred Wide Stamped Silver Bangle
Wednesday September 2 Choose from 11-2 or 6-9 Join the group to learn the art of creating your very own custom heavy gauge 9mm sterling silver bangle bracelet. The focus of this class will be using various tools and stamps to create texture; followed up with the fine art of polishing. Optional antiquing is also available. Cost per person is $130 Required deposit per person: $60. Cash/check preferred. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Connect with ReFind to commit. Times are approximate. Thank you! 
Fused Glass Bowl Workshops
Thursday September 17 Choose from 2-5 pm or 6-9pm Learn the art of glass cutting as you create a fused glass 6 inch bowl. All materials and instructions included. All you need to bring is a couple of inspirational images to choose from. $65 per artist. A $20 deposit is required to hold your glass cutters. Cash/check please. (all monies are non-refundable/non-transferable) Please Note>>>>There are 2 kiln firings for this workshop...one to fuse and one to slump your bowl... so you will have to return when notified to pick up your completed bowl. 
Seaglass Ring Workshop Great Beginner Class Wednesday Sept 23 11-2pm OR 6-9pm In this gathering, you will be guided by a professional metalsmith while creating your own one of a kind sea glass ring set in sterling silver. All materials provided by the instructor. Bring your very own piece of sea glass ..or sea pottery piece as someone did recently) (***see note below) or choose from a variety on hand at ReFind. *** Please note: Your found treasure reuirements are as follows: Suggested that glass be darker in color, no larger than an 1" in size, medium thickness (or as close to these specifications as possible). You will learn the art of torch soldering, creating a bezel and ring band, cutting, polishing, stone setting and oxidizing* sterling silver. * oxidizing is optional and not required $115 per artist $40 deposit required. All monies non-refundable or transferable. Cash/Check preferred SORRY/FULL GATHERING
Felting Workshop from the Spring of 2020 ReScheduled Hippity Hoppity/Gobble Gobble Saturday September 26 12-2:30 pm Since this a rescheduled class from the spring you will have a choice of either felting a bunny or a turkey! From wool roving, you will be guided-step by step-through the process of using a felting needle to poke and transform natural sheep wool into fiber sculpture. Class size is limited. No experience required. All materials are included. Connect with ReFind to reserve your seat around the table. $80 per felter. All monies non-refundable or transferable. $30 deposit required. Check or cash please. 
Wrap Wrap Wrap
Thursday October 8 6-7:30 pm (time is approx.) During this workshop you will learn various wrapping techniques using sterling silver wire, as well as wrapped bails for hanging each of the 3 seaglass pendants you create. All you need to bring is some choices in sea glass. They should be 1-2 inches in size/flat with a geometrical shape. Try to avoid perfectly round. (if you do not have any glass there will be some the day of to choose from.) Materials included in this gathering are: sterling silver 20-gauge wire, 1 s/s snake chain (18 inch), and 1 s/s enhancement charm of your choice.. Should you want more than 1charm, there is a $3 up-charge per charm. Cost per person is $85. Required deposit is $35. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Cash/check preferred Wood Carving Workshop
Saturday October 17. 2020 10-4ish (time of workshop is approximate) Great Beginner Class! (image is just an example) Join us for a fun day creating your very own stylized Mermaid woodcarving! From start to acrylic paint finishing, you will guided through the process of carving a mermaid from a piece of basswood. The basics of carving as well as sharpening and safety will be taught. All materials are included. $120 per carver. $50 deposit is required to hold your carving tools. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Cash or Check preferred. And don't forget to bring some snacks for yourself Loosen Up
Oil Painting Workshop Saturday October 24, 2020 10-2pm (time is approximate) Bright...bold...and loose is the objective this painting gathering! You will master the art of palette knife painting with oils in a very loose manner. You will be able to create interesting textures and also learn the art of wet into wet painting. All materials are included. Cost per painter is $125. A $60 deposit is required to hold your palette knives. All monies are non-refundable and non-transferable. Connect with ReFind to commit! 
Blast from the Past Make Up Fused Glass Ornaments Wednesday November 4, 2020 6-8:30pm Did you miss out? Were you not able to get in? Now is your chance create two of the past ornaments created at ReFind. Please specify which 2 (two) ornaments you would like to make-angle/gingerbread house/wreath/tree/Santa/snowman. Cost per artist is $58. Deposit of $30 is required. Cash/check preferred All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Connect with ReFind to hold your seat! 
Think Positive, Paint Negative Watercolor Workshop Saturday Nov 14 10-3pm (time is approximate) The focus of this watercolor workshop will be painting negative shapes around the guard stand while saving the whites shapes. All supplies included etc. Your finished painting will be 11x14 matted. Cost per person is $125. Deposit due to save your space is $60. Class sizes are limited so deposits are due in a timely manner. Cash or check preferred. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable. Feel free to bring a snack/beverage. Private Gathering Wednesday November 18, 2020 6-9pm A group of creative people dubbed "The Professionals" have booked this evening for a private gathering, one that is now a tradition for them! Fused glass ornament making is their choice! For HIM…or YOU
UNISEX TEXTURED SS CUFF Beginner/Intermediate Level Workshop GREAT Christmas Gift for someone.... November 19 6-9pm In this class, we will work to create a heavy- duty reticulated sterling silver cuff with fused 14KGF/SS ‘texture’. You will learn the skills of sizing, cutting, reticulating and fusing silver, polishing, and oxidizing. This cuff is designed for men and women. You can create a completely custom look for yourself or your partner, depending on the level of polish and oxidation. Please NOTE: If creating for someone other than yourself, please measure circumference of persons wrist with a string (end to end and not too loose) below the wrist bone to assure a proper fit. This information is required for ordering material. Price per artist is 145. Required deposit is $60. All monies are non-refundable/non-transferable Cash/check preferred. Times are approximate. Connect with ReFind to commit. Thank you. 12 inch Low Basket Weaving Workshop
Saturday November 21 10-3 (time is approximate) Learn the art of basket weaving! In the workshop you will learn how to use weavers and stays while creating a 12 in low basket. You will learn how to begin with a square pattern and seamlessly go to round all with a continuous weave. $110 per person. $50 deposit required to reserve your space. All monies non-refundable/non-transferable. Cash/check preferred Bring a snack/beverage too! THINK CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!
WHO DOESN'T LIKE A HANDMADE GIFT? Wrap and Drill Jewelry Making Workshop Wednesday December 2 6-7:30pm (time is approximate) During this workshop you will learn two separate skills: how to wire wrap and how to drill sea glass. Doing so will allow you to create two separate pendants to proudly wear. All you need to bring is some choices in sea glass. They should be 1-2 inches in size/flat with a geometrical shape. Try to avoid perfectly round. Don’t have any??? Don’t worry! There will be an array to choose from. Included in the workshop are sterling silver 20-gauge wire, a pinch bail and one 18 inch snake chain, as well as an assortment of enhancement charms to pick one from. If you have something special to use instead feel free to bring it along. Cost per jeweler is $80 A $35 dollar deposit is required. No experience required. Cash or check preferred. (all monies non-refundable/non-transferable) 
Donner and Blitzen Reindeer Weaving Workshops Thursday December 10, 2020 Choose from either 2:30-5pm OR 6-8:30pm During this workshop you will be guided through the process of weaving two natural colored reindeer( small/ 7 inch and large/9 inch) to add to your holiday decor. Cost per person is $65 per person. $35 deposit required. All monies are non-transferable/non-refundable. Cash/check preferred. Please connect with ReFind to commit. |
AND stay tuned for upcoming gatherings to be posted....
The "artists" of ReFind
Wide Shank Metalsmithing
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Stamped Jewelry Gathering
...expressing yourself...one character at a time...
Shibori: known to be one of the oldest Indigo dying techniques in Japan.
Cloth is bound, stitched, folded, twisted, clamped and or compressed for fun and creative results!
Just bring anything white and cotton-a tee/canvas bag/pillow cases....and leave the rest up to your imagination!
Cloth is bound, stitched, folded, twisted, clamped and or compressed for fun and creative results!
Just bring anything white and cotton-a tee/canvas bag/pillow cases....and leave the rest up to your imagination!
Jelly Fish Mania II. A ready made pottery "medusa" in need of your attention. With wire and beads...and patience, artists bring life to pottery in the way of tendrils and stingers! No pain inflicted from these though!!
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Jelly Fish Mania I- Recycled ocean life!! A wonderful project for your budding artist.
How does your garden grow?
A Zinnia garden that does not need watering.
Created from nature and found materials.
A Zinnia garden that does not need watering.
Created from nature and found materials.
Depending on time, some projects embraced last summer...blown India ink and water coloring, Jelly fish mania (another version from recycled materials) solar printing may be revisited. They were so fun to do...ask those who participated last year.
"Art Abandonment?"
Art Sharing at it sneakiest! Create a work of art, no matter the medium or level of talent-can be anything from an inspirational message to a doodle to a painting...art is art in many forms- and leave it somewhere for an unsuspecting person to find. Whether it's at a park, shopping cart, bench, tree limb,vacation destination, local coffee shop...anywhere you want to take it and leave it. Let go of your art and let someone discover it.
$10 per artist
All materials included
Time spent is up to you!
Art Sharing at it sneakiest! Create a work of art, no matter the medium or level of talent-can be anything from an inspirational message to a doodle to a painting...art is art in many forms- and leave it somewhere for an unsuspecting person to find. Whether it's at a park, shopping cart, bench, tree limb,vacation destination, local coffee shop...anywhere you want to take it and leave it. Let go of your art and let someone discover it.
$10 per artist
All materials included
Time spent is up to you!
