09/22/2026
Cherry Hill Recreation Department has a great lineup of one-day art and health & wellness workshops coming up this Fall at Croft Farm. Try something new, get creative, or learn some helpful tips for your health and well-being. Thereโs a variety of workshops to choose from!
ART & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Mixed Media Art Making
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September 30 | 6:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm Arts Center
๐จ Instructor: Lee Stoner
Explore your creativity in this mixed media art class designed to encourage freedom of expression and experimentation. Using a provided prompt as inspiration, youโll create your own unique composition through automatic drawing, allowing your mind and hand to move freely.
Participants will be introduced to a variety of mixed media materials and techniques before diving into their own artwork. Embrace spontaneity, experimentation, and even a few โhappy accidentsโ along the way!
Make Your Own Autumn Botanical Scrub
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October 14 | 6:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm Arts Center
๐งผ Instructor: Uplifting Soaps
Celebrate Fall by creating your own luxurious body scrubs! Youโll make two custom 8-ounce botanical scrubs tailored to your skinโs needs. Choose from cozy Fall fragrances, skin-loving botanicals, and premium ingredients that gently exfoliate and leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed.
All materials and supplies are provided.
Make Your Own Autumn-Inspired Soap
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October 15 | 6:00โ8:30 PM
๐ Croft Farm Arts Center
๐งผ Instructor: Uplifting Soaps
Create your own handcrafted autumn-inspired soaps! Learn the art of melt-and-pour soap making while designing two custom soaps using seasonal colors, cozy Fall fragrances, and festive molds.
Perfect for beginners and great for gift givingโor keeping for yourself!
All materials and supplies are provided.
Oil Pastel Fall Colors
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October 21 | 6:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm Arts Center
๐จ Instructor: Lee Stoner
Want to try oil pastel or learn more about this soft blending medium? Create a drawing using oil pastels, linseed oil, extenders, and smudge brushes while learning techniques that can be enjoyed at any artistic level.
All materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own oil pastels.
Traditional Chinese Painting
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November 23 | 6:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm
๐จ Instructor: Liping Feng
Explore the basics of traditional Chinese painting through specialized materials and step-by-step instruction. Inspired by the beauty of landscapes, flora, and fauna, participants will learn traditional methods for creating beautiful nature-inspired artwork.
Chinese brushes, inks, pigments, and rice paper will be provided. No experience necessary!
Expressive Painting โ Winter White
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December 2 | 6:00โ8:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm Arts Center
๐จ Instructor: Lee Stoner
Explore the many tones and tints of white in this expressive painting workshop. Learn about the color theory of white and blending techniques as you create your own subtle yet striking composition.
All materials are provided.
HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Eye & Vision Care
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November 2 | 12:30โ2:00 PM
๐ Croft Farm
๐๏ธ Instructor: Michelle Carlino
Learn more about how vision works and ways to care for your eyes. This workshop will explore exercises and techniques designed to support vision and maintain healthy eye function.
Managing Pain in Wrists & Hands
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November 13 | 10:00โ11:30 AM
๐ Croft Farm
๐ Instructor: Michelle Carlino
Our hands and wrists support us through countless everyday activities. In this workshop, learn about ways to manage painful conditions such as arthritis and carpal tunnel, as well as changes in flexibility and strength.
Registration is open through Cherry Hill Recreation. Join us at Croft Farm and take some time to create, learn, and explore something new this Fall! Click the general registration link below for specific workshop information and to register.