November Classes at Sea & Green

Limited spots available so sign up today! 

At Sea & Green our passion is to provide our customers with beautiful art & home decor by using environmentally friendly reclaimed, recycled & upcycled materials. Our other passion to nurture the inner artist in everyone...take advantage of our many classes this November. Keep learning , stay creative & have fun! Join us at the for your choice of the following classes (or all of them) stained glass, sign making or explore the world of Ce Ce Caldwell paints. Read detailed descriptions of each class offered by Sea & Green below. See you there! 

11/6/13 & 11/13/13 6-9pm

(two part class)

Total cost $215/person

In this beginner stained glass class you will create your own keepsake piece. You will learn how to cut glass using hand cutters, how to use grinders, practice wrapping your pieces in copper foil, learn how to apply flux to your foiled pieces, and how to solder & polish your project for completion. All supplies are included. This is a two part, total of 6 hours, class. Space is limited. A $60 deposit is required to reserve your space.

11/9/13 9-11am $75/person

Learn the Basics of Ce Ce Caldwell's Paints

This is an introduction to the fabulous world of these DIY eco chalk, clay & mineral paints. It is a no VOC & self priming paint line that 99% of the time does not require stripping, sanding or priming of your existing piece. Learn how to work with these amazing products. All supplies included. Space limited & $20 deposit is required.

11/12/13 6-8pm $85/person

Make your own signs with our Ce Ce Caldwell Paints

You have the basic know how of these paints and now let's have fun with words. All supplies included to make 2 signs per person to take home. Space limited & $20 deposit is required.

11/19/13 6-8pm $75

Advanced Techniques with Ce Ce Caldwell Paints

Learn the tricks to stunning finishes, like crackle, aging dust, our poly Endurance and tinted glazes. This is a class for those already familiar with using Ce Ce paints and would like to move to a new level of creativity. All supplies included. Space limited & $20 deposit is required.

Michal Sparks: Sea & Green's Artist of the Week

Michal Sparks is one of Sea & Green's amazingly talented co-op artists & we decided it's about time you all got to know her a little bit better. When you walk through Sea & Green you get to know each artist by their aesthetic...but what about their story? How did Michal begin her journey as an artist & how was her relationship with Sea & Green born? We hope this interview will give you a glimpse into some of her inspired intuitions which help create each of her many uniquely stylized pieces of art! The essence of her creative process emanates from each piece of art as it makes its own journey from our store to your home...

 Sea & Green: How old were you when you started creating your artwork?

 Michal: I grew up with an artist mother so I have been drawing and creating since before I can remember!

 Sea & Green: What inspired you to begin selling your work?

Michal: I have been licencing my art and illustrating books for 20+ years so I have always been selling my work, just behind the scenes, working with manufactures/publishers. But selling directly to the consumer has been new to me in the past 5 or so years. I like being more connected to the end user and hearing their stories of how my art inspires them.

Sea & Green: How long ago did you meet Becky & when did you begin working with Sea & Green?

 Michal: I had just started making fused plastic accessories with my kids and selling at the Red Bank Farmers market when a friend told me to check out this new eco store in Bay Head. I called Becky and the rest is history! That was in the fall of 2008.

Sea & Green: What are your favorite pieces to create? Or explain a new passion project.

Michal: My favorites change all the time. I love textiles and incorporating surface patterns, sewing or just painting on fabric/canvas. I am heading back into more painting soon...portraits three ways! I tend to paint oils in a bright Fauve style and then there will be transfer collage, and watercolor...definitely not typical portraits!

Sea & Green: What is your biggest challenge when creating a piece? 

Michal: Not limiting myself to the mental rules I tend to set for myself. I need to just be a little crazier!

Sea & Green: If you had to use one word to describe yourself what would it be?

Michal: Ha Ha! How most people would describe me too..Resourceful!

Sea & Green: What is something you haven't get created but can't wait to try!? 

Michal: I have in the past but I am wanting to again, silk screening and printing yardage.

We can't wait to see more of Michal's work & we are proud to share her creations with our customers! 

CLASSES: Learn the Basic & Advanced Techniques of CeCe Caldwell Eco DIY Paints

PAY ATTENTION all DIY Enthusiasts...

CeCe Caldwell Eco Paints are now available at Sea & Green & we are offering some incredible DIY classes!

CALL (732) 701-1166 to reserve your spot for tonight & other upcoming classes. 

TONIGHT: October 17th, 2013

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn the Basics!

Learn the basics of this fabulous no VOC eco friendly clay, chalk and mineral paint line. We will also learn about Ce Ce's ECO friendly waxes and finishes so will be confident to re-purpose all your own pieces at home. Space is limited and a $20 deposit is required when you sign up.

 $75 per person, all supplies included. 

TUESDAY, October 22nd, 2013

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Make Your Own Signs!

Once you have the basic know how of these Ce Ce Caldwell eco paints we will have some fun with words. This class teaches you a fun and easy way to make your own signs! Decorate for the season, make a gift, the ideas are endless! All supplies included for 2 signs per person. $85 per person, space is limited, a $20 deposit is required. Sign up in the store or call.

SATURDAY, October 26th, 2013 

9:00am - 11:00am

Advanced Techniques with Ce Ce Caldwell Eco Paints

Learn the tricks to stunning finishes like crackle, aging dust, Endurance, and tinted glazes. This is a class for those that are already familiar with Ce Ce Caldwell's paint line and would like to move o a new leven of creativity! All supplies included. $75 per person, space is limited, a $20 deposit is required. Sign up in store or call.

Here is a little more information about why CeCe Cadlwell paints are safer for you, your family & our environment... 

CeCe Caldwell's mineral paints have no Volatile Organic Compounds, are non-toxic and have no odor. The paint contains NO acrylic co-polymers, solvents, formaldehyde, ammonia, ethylene glycol or toxic heavy metals. The minerals are clay, porcelain clay and chalk blended into a water based solution. The paint is packaged in recycled plastic containers. Our wax is made from insect and plant sources. It also has very low odor and is packaged in recycled plastic containers.