Courses, Workshops & Seminars -- Fall & Winter, 2007


     
 
The classes immediately below
 
will be taught at
 

SOCIAL ANIMAL PRESS
Jersey Shore Art Center
in the old Neptune High School building
92 Lawrence Avenue, Asbury Park

Call 732-263-1121
for more information
or email us at:
info@sica.org

 
 
 
1200 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
on the Asbury Boardwalk
 
 
 
             
FW 07-01
Metal Cutting
One– 2 hr. sessions SICA-Rm. 110
Steve Treson
 

Before you join metal pieces, you have to get them to the size you want. This is a one day, hands-on workshop to give participants the basic ability to cut steel with saws and the oxy-acetylene torch.
COST FOR ONE 2 HR. CLASS: $40 ($50 non-members)
CLASS A: Sat., Nov. 3; 9 -11
CLASS B: Sat., Dec. 1; 9-11

 
FW 07-02
Welding
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Steve Treson
  Must take FW 07-01 first. So, now you have these cut pieces of metal. Elmer’s and glue sticks just won’t stick them together. This 2 session workshop will demonstrate basic gas welding and grinding.
COST FOR TWO- 2 HR. CLASSES - $85 ($95 non-members) CLASS A: Saturday, Nov. 10 & 17; 9-11AM
CLASS B: Saturday, Dec. 8 & 15; 9-11AM
 
 
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH FW 07-1& 2 FOR ONLY $100 ($130 for non-members)
 
FW 07-03
Arc Welding
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Steve Treson
  Should take FW 07-01 & 02 first. Now that you know how to weld with the oxy - acetylene torch, you are ready to join the big league! Although it requires more skill, electric Arc welding is a quicker, cleaner method of welding which is used by most experts. COST FOR TWO - 2 HR. CLASSES - $85 ($95 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Jan. 19 & 26; 9-11AM
 
  FW 07-04
Soldering & Brazing
One – 3 hr. session
SICA-Rm. 110
StevenTreson
 
 
Although less durable than welding, Soldering or Brazing metal together is often more than adequate as your house plumbing might attest. There are a several techniques you can learn in this one-day workshop.
COST FOR ONE 3 - HR CLASS: $60 ($70 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Jan. 12; 9-12 AM.
 
FW 07-05
Open Metal Studio
One – 3 hr. session
SICA-Rm. 110
Doug Ferrari
 
(Must have taken FW 07-01 and 02 first) NOTE: No walk-ins please. Must make reservations at least one week in advance. A chance for you to work at the skills you acquired and actually make something out of metal.
COST: ONE 3 HR. CLASS: $15 ($20 non-members) OR ALL 3 FOR $35 ($50 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Dec.1, 8, and/or the 15th; 1-4PM.
 
FW 07-06
Intro. to Stained Glass
Three - 4 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm 201B
Kate Grady
 
Intensive 3-day workshop will guide students through basic glass cutting techniques and panel assembly using the copper foil method. No experience required.
COST FOR THREE - 4 hr. CLASSES: $240 ($255 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10, & 17, 1-5PM.
 
FW 07-07
Basic Hand-Tools
One – 3 hr. session
SICA-Rm. 110
Doug Ferrari
 
Learn the proper and safe way to use & maintain basic hand tools.We will also demonstrate basic wood & metal fastening techniques. COST FOR ONE 3 - HR CLASS: $60 ($70 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Jan. 5th; 1-4PM.
 
FW 07-08
Basic Power Tools
One – 3 hr. session
SICA-Rm. 110
Doug Ferrari
 
Power Tools can be intimidating. Learn the proper & safe way to use power tools - without the loss of limbs! We will demonstrate the use of Talble Saw, Drill Press, Compound Mitre Saw, and much more.
COSTFOR ONE 3 - HR CLASS: $60 ($70 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Jan. 12th; 1-4PM.
 
FW 07-09
Lunch Discussions on Art
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Cafe
Doug Ferrari
 
Good people – hanging out – having a bite to eat – discussing art – WHAT COULD BE BETTER? This is for both the novice and the seasoned connoisseur. The only prerequisite is an open mind and the desire to talk about art today. SICA will supply the goodies, but feel free to bring your favorites.
COST FOR TWO - 2 HR. TALKS: $15 ($20 for non-members)
TALK GROUP A: Sunday, Dec. 9th & Sunday, Dec. 16th; 12 noon – 2PM
 
FW 07-10
Maintaining Momentum
Three – 2 hr. sessions
SICA - Cafe
Taught by -YOU
 
So, you fi nished classes, a major project, or graduated. But now you are having a problem keeping the creative “juices” fl owing - keeping up the momentum. Aren’t you an artist? Aren’t you suppose to spontaneously create? Don’t be embarrassed or think you’re unique. Do we at SICA have the answer? No, sorry. But maybe working together, you and a group of like-minded individuals can fi gure out an answer. (PS: Coffee’s on the House)
COST FOR THREE - 2 HR. MEETINGS: $30 ($40 non-members)
CLASS A: Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30; Jan. 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
 
FW 07-11
Intro. to Screen Printing
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Robert O’Connor
 
This course will introduce you to the materials and basic techniques of water-based screen printing used in creating fine art prints & objects. We will cover paper stencil, block-out and resist techniques as well as registration and screen reclamation procedures. No experience is required.
COST FOR TWO - 2 HR. CLASSES $80 ($90 non-members)
CLASS A: Sat., Nov. 3rd & 10th - 10AM-12
CLASS B: Sat., Jan. 12th & 19th - 10AM-12
 
FW 07-12
Advanced Screen Printing
Two–2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Robert O’Connor
 
(Must take FW 07-6 fi rst) This course will cover the photographic emulsion method and image preparation including half tone and color separation procedures. Students are expected to have completed the Introduction to Screen Printing course or have previous screen printing experience. Some Photoshop knowledge is helpful, but not required.
COST FOR 2 - TWO HR. CLASSES $80 ($90 for non-members)
CLASS A: Sat., Dec. 8 & 15th - 10AM – 12 noon
 
 
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH FW 07-11 & 22 FOR ONLY $125 ($140 for non-members)
 
       
 
These classes are taught at
MOLLY JOHNSON’S
SOCIAL ANIMAL PRESS
Jersey Shore Art Center
92 Lawrence Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

in the old Neptune High School at the main entrance to Ocean Grove
 
 
  FW 012
Monoprinting Workshop
One - 4 hr session
SAP Studios
Jill Kerwick
 
 
In this workshop learn how to make monoprints. Jill will show you how to make a monotype from one of your existing images or to create a print more spontaneously. You will be shown how to use one plate or several (multiple plate monotypes).Remember to expect the unexpected!
COST FOR ONE 4 HR. CLASS: $85 ($95 non-members)
Saturday, December 1st; 1-5PM
 
  FW 07-13
Relief Printmaking
Two - 2 hr. Sessions
SAP Studios
Molly Johnson
 
 
Woodcut and lino-cut relief printmaking are great processes for creating your own graphic art. Once you learn, these proceses can easily be done at home and can provide beautiful art for cards, gifts and more.
COST FOR TWO 2 HR. CLASSES: $95 ($105 for non-members)
CLASS A: 7-9PM - Mon. Nov. 5; and Wed. Nov. 7.
CLASS B: 7-9PM - Mon. Jan. 1; and Wed. Jan 16
 
  FW 07-14
Bookmaking
One - 3 hr. Sessions
SAP Studios
Molly Johnson
 
 
Once you have learned Relief Printmaking, We will apply these processes to two simple handmade book-forms to create beautiful creative art books. Tuition is $100.00 for two weeks.
COST FOR ONE 3 HR. CLASS: $45 ($55 for non-members)
CLASS A: 7-9PM - Mon. Nov. 26; Wed. Nov. 28; & Mon. Dec. 3.
CLASS B: 7-9PM - Wed. Jan. 23; Mon. Jan 28; & Wed. Jan 30;
 
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH FW 07-13 & 14 FOR ONLY $130 ($145 for non-members)
 
WHAT’S INTAGLIO? Intaglio is a printmaking technique in which the image is incised into a surface, known as the matrix or plate. Normally, copper or zinc plates are used as a surface, and the incisions are created by etching, engraving, drypoint, aquatint or mezzotint. Intaglio was fi rst used around 1480, the drypoint technique attained its apogee in Rembrandt’s work. A few of the masters of drypoint in the 20th Century were Edvard Munch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Max Beckmann, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dali.
 
  FW 07-15
Intaglio by Hand
Three - 2 hr. Sessions
SAP Studios
Molly Johnson
 
  Learn how to create delicate hand printed images with drypoint, engraving, and more. This is a good foundation for the second intaglio course, which explores etching imagery into the plate with acid.
COST FOR THREE 2 HR. CLASSES: $140 ($150 for non-members)
CLASS A: 7-9PM - Mon. Nov. 26; Wed. Nov. 28; and Mon. Dec. 3.
CLASS B: 7-9PM - Wed. Jan. 23; Mon. Jan 28; Wed. Jan 30;
 
FW 07-16
Intaglio by Etching
Three - 2 hr. Sessions
SAP Studios
Molly Johnson
 
Learn how to create delicate hand printed images with line etching, aquatint and photo-processes. This is a good companion to the “Intaglio by Hand” course, but is not a prerequisite.
COST FOR THREE 2 HR. CLASSES: $145 ($155 non-members)
CLASS A: 7-9PM - Wed. Dec. 5; Mon. Dec.10; Wed. Dec. 12;
CLASS B: 7-9PM - Mon. Feb. 4; Wed. Feb. 6th; Mon. Feb. 11th.
 
     
 
Paul Elyseev and Thomas Stevens
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
on the Asbury Park Boardwalk
 
       
FW07-17
Paperweight Workshop
One – 3 hr. session
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
 
This 3-hour workshop gives students a complete furnace glass experience. After a tour, explanation of the tools and demonstration, students will work closely with the instructor, to shape and add color to their own paperweight. No experience necessary. All materials included.
COST FOR ONE THREE HR. CLASS: $55 ($65 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, Nov. 3rd; 10AM - 1PM
CLASS B: Sunday, Nov. 4th; 2PM-5PM
CLASS C:Friday, Nov. 9th; 6PM - 9PM
 
FW07-18
Glass Blowing Introduction
Two – 6 hr. Classes
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
 
This workshop offers students an intense look at the basics of glassblowing. We start all our workshops learning proper safety procedures. Next we move on to basic gathering, the correct use of tools, followed by blowing and shaping bubbles. Then we learn to transfer from the pipe to the punty, 2nd gathers, and introduce some simple color techniques. Each student should expect to make several tumblers. No experience necessary. All materials
included.
COST FOR TWO 6 HR. CLASSES: $345 ($365 non-members)
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17th & 18th; 8:30AM-3.30PM