Gold Coast Arts offers creative workshops for all ages and levels! Sign up for our current workshops or create your own! All you need is a group of 6 or more and you can host a fabulous workshop of your own. Choose from Ceramics, Art, Fencing & more.
Please email School Director Ellen Schiff for more info at ellen@goldcoastarts.org. or call 516.829.2570 and ask for more details.
Art – 2 sessions
MODERN ASIAN ART WORKSHOP – AGES 18+
Discover the beauty of traditional Asian art reimagined through modern techniques and materials. In this engaging workshop, students will explore cultural themes while experimenting with creative approaches that will enrich their minds. Each session is tailored to different skill levels, encouraging imagination, self-expression, and a deeper appreciation of Asian artistic traditions—all in a fun and supportive environment. Projects include Japanese Cherry Blossom art, Korean Folk art, and more. Maximum 12 students.
Joan Kim Suzuki is a Long Island–based artist and educator dedicated to celebrating cultural heritage through modern art practices. She has exhibited widely, including solo and group shows at the Heckscher Museum, Syosset Library, and Jericho Public Library, and has curated community-focused exhibitions such as the AAPI Art Exhibition. Joan’s artwork has been featured in Newsday, The Long Island Press, and aired on NBC New York, bringing her work to a broader audience. She has also taught Modern Korean Folk Art workshops at libraries, schools, and arts organizations, engaging audiences of all ages in exploring tradition through a contemporary lens. As both an artist and teacher, she is passionate about fostering creativity, cultural appreciation, and community connection through the arts.