Journaling, art classes offered by park system

The Monmouth County Park system will offer a class on creative journaling Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at Thompson Park Craft Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Attendees need to bring a bound sketchbook or journal with thick, unlined pages to class (list of additional required materials will be provided with registration). The cost is $26 per person.

An eight-week drawing and painting class will be offered Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, and 7-9 p.m., Oct. 4-22, at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, 945 Route 36 north, Leonardo section of Middletown. The first four weeks will focus on drawing with charcoal and ink, composition and proportion, and viewing drawings by famous artists. The second part will focus on color. Students should bring charcoal and drawing paper to the first class. The cost for eight two-hour sessions is $75 per person.

“One-Stroking Along” will be offered Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5-26 at Color My World Ink, 65 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Adult students will use the one-stroke method of painting. The cost for all sessions is $80 per person. To register, call (732) 542-1642.

“Make-Up Tricks and Trends” for teens and tweens will be offered Oct. 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. The fee is $15. “Discover Your Passion” will be held Oct. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. The interactive workshop is for individuals ready to discover and integrate passion into their lives. The fee is $15. Both of the above will be held at Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown.

Preregistration is required for all activities. To preregister or for more information, call the Park System at (732) 842-4000. The TDD machine number is 711.