Collage at the Carousel, Asbury Park
It’s that time of year again! Cut and paste your very own collage portrait masterpiece in the beautiful historic grand carousel building in Asbury Park, NJ. Artist Holly S. Rader and her talented crew will show you step by step how it’s done. No experience required. Walk away with a beautiful piece that you’ll definitely want to hang on your wall.
This year we are happy to introducing a new special “decorate a crown” project as an option alternative to the collage portrait. Start with a pre-made, papier-mâché wearable size crown that you can enhance with decoupage decorative papers, clip art, trims and glittering embellishments. Create a wearable accessory fit for royalty. This project is open to ages 7+
Partial proceeds go to fund The Wooden Walls Project of Asbury Park, a nonprofit organization that helps to fund the public art projects and murals throughout Asbury Park.
WHEN:
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
WHERE:
104-108 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Boardwalk
Metered street and lot parking.
TIME:
Doors at 10am
Instructions begin at 11am
Ends at 1pm
COST:
$135 adult general collage on 16x20 canvas
$150 adult custom image request collage on 16x20 canvas
$175 adult decorate a crown project
$50 kids general collage on 11x17 canvas (ages 7-12)
$75 kids special image request collage on 11x17 canvas (ages 7-12)
$75 kids decorate a crown project (ages 7-12)
NO REFUNDS!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
No experience necessary. Ages 7-99.
We provide all materials! Adults will receive a 16x20 canvas. Kid’s ages 7-12 will receive an 11x17 canvas. Art materials are provided- iconic photos to choose from (special request images by request for upcharge), decorative papers, rhinestones, glitter and more! If you opt for the crown project instead, you will choose from a variety of pre-made papier-mâché crowns in various sizes.
Class is held inside the breezy Historic Carousel Building on the boardwalk. Dress for a mess.
BYOB. Water bottles will be available.
CUSTOM IMAGE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JULY 21 TO [email protected]
SUBJECT: COLLAGE AT THE CAROUSEL
Please attach a high res image to your email. ONE IMAGE PER PARTICIPANT PLEASE. Please note images will be printed in black and white. No controversial images please. Best images are simple subject, family, icons, pets, etc. See examples in picture gallery. Smartphone images are great. Professional pictures are not necessary.
NO FILMING DURING INSTRUCTION TIME. Otherwise, pictures and video is encouraged during workshop. Holly will provide a 15 minute collage demo. You will be given over 2 hours to complete your project. Please be prepared to take them with you when complete. THERE ARE NO BATHROOMS IN THE CAROUSEL BUT PUBLIC FACILITIES ARE ON THE BOARDWALK.
