Fall Into Fragrance: A Fall Candle Making Workshop

We’re excited to introduce Fall Into Fragrance, a brand-new candle-making series from the Central Jersey Arts Council! 🕯️✨ This new series invites you to slow down, get creative, and explore the art of candle making. For our fall edition, you’ll create your own cozy autumn-inspired candle using warm seasonal fragrances, dried botanicals, and beautiful accents to make a candle that’s completely your own.

No candle-making experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Choose the date that works best for you and join us as we kick off this exciting new creative series with an evening of fragrance, creativity, and cozy fall vibes! 🍁🤎

Choose Your Date:
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 63 Carteret Ave., Carteret, NJ 07008

Pages After Dark: A Junk Journaling Night

Spend a cozy evening getting creative at Pages After Dark, a junk journaling night all about turning everyday memories and simple materials into something meaningful and beautiful. Guests will create and personalize their own journal pages using a mix of decorative papers, photos, notes, keepsakes, textures, and other creative elements. There’s no right or wrong way to journal—layer, decorate, write, collage, and make each page completely your own.

Whether you’re an experienced journaler or trying it for the first time, this is a chance to slow down, get inspired, and create something that tells your story. Feel free to bring personal items you’d like to include, such as photos, ticket stubs, notes, jean pockets, or other small keepsakes that mean something to you. Come make new memories while giving old ones a place to live. 🤎📓

📅Thursday, October 22nd | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍63 Carteret Ave., Carteret, NJ 07008

Tiny Treasures: Made to Give Series

Sometimes the smallest creations hold the most meaning! Join us for Tiny Treasures, a charming jewelry-making workshop where participants can transform miniature tins into personalized keepsakes filled with creativity and love.

Choose from an assortment of jewelry pieces, charms, and accessories to create your own tiny treasure collection. Whether you’re designing something for yourself or putting together a thoughtful gift for someone special, this workshop encourages creativity and self-expression. As part of our Made to Give Series, it’s all about celebrating the beauty of giving something handmade and meaningful.

Jewels On Display: DIY Jewelry Board

Give your favorite jewelry and accessories a beautiful new home! Join us for Jewels On Display, a creative DIY workshop where participants will design and personalize their very own jewelry display boards.

Explore different decorative elements, arrange your favorite accessories, and add your own artistic touches to create a display that’s both functional and stylish. Whether you’re looking to organize your collection or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop combines creativity with everyday practicality. Part of our Made to Give Series, it’s the perfect way to make something beautiful, personal, and useful.

Letters Of Thanks: A Felt Filled Thanksgiving

Celebrate the season of gratitude through creativity and heartfelt expression! Letters Of Thanks invites participants to slow down, reflect, and create something meaningful in honor of the people and moments they’re most thankful for.

In this cozy, hands-on workshop, participants will explore felt envelope decorating and design their own personalized pieces while adding heartfelt messages and creative details. Whether you’re expressing appreciation for a loved one, a friend, or someone who has made a difference in your life, this workshop offers a thoughtful way to turn gratitude into a handmade keepsake.

Part of our Made to Give Series, this experience reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones that come straight from the heart.

Made To Last: Leather Keepsake

Some memories deserve to be preserved in something that lasts. Join us for Made To Last, a two-part leather crafting experience where participants will create a timeless, personalized keepsake designed to be treasured for years to come.

Throughout this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of working with leather while learning how to personalize their pieces with meaningful details and individual touches. From crafting to finishing, each step offers an opportunity to create something unique that reflects your creativity and personal style.

Whether you’re making a keepsake for yourself or a meaningful gift for someone special, this Made to Give Series workshop celebrates the beauty of craftsmanship and the lasting value of handmade creations.

Kiddie Candle Co.: Made to Give Series

Little hands, big creativity! Join us for a special kid-friendly candle-making experience where our youngest artists can explore their creativity and make something truly special!

As part of our Made to Give Series, Kiddie Candle Co. gives children the opportunity to create and personalize their very own candles using fun colors, delightful fragrances, and creative decorations. Each child will have the chance to design a unique candle that can be gifted to someone special or kept as a handmade treasure.

This workshop is all about encouraging creativity, building confidence, and introducing children to the joy of making something with their own hands. It’s the perfect opportunity for little artists to create heartfelt gifts while having fun!

Please note: This workshop is designed exclusively for children. Parents and guardians may assist and supervise, but the candle-making activity is intended for the children to complete themselves. All candle-making activities will be supervised for safety.