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SOCIAL ANIMAL PRESS
Jersey Shore Art Center
in the old Neptune High School building
92 Lawrence Avenue, Asbury Park
 
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1200 Ocean Avenue
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on the Asbury Boardwalk
 
             
     
             
  SU 08-01
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. TUITION: $40 ($50 non-members)

 
CLASS A: Sat., April 26; 9 -11 CLASS B: Sat., June 21; 9-11    
SU 08-02
Welding
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Steve Treson
 

You must take SU 08-01 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. TUITION: $85 ($95 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Saturday, May. 3 & 17; 9-11AM CLASS B: Saturday, June. 28 & July 12; 9-11AM    
 
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH FW 07-1& 2 FOR ONLY $100 ($130 for non-members)
 
SU 08-03
Arc Welding
Two – 2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm. 110
Steve Treson
 

Should take SU 08-01 & 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. TUITION: $90 ($100 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Saturday, May 31 & June 7; 9-11AM CLASS B: Saturday, July 19 & 26; 9-11AM    
  SU 08-04
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. TUITION: $60 ($70 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Saturday, August 9; 9-12 AM.        
  SU 08-05
Open Metal Studio
One – 3 hr. session
SICA-Rm. 110
Doug Ferrari
 

(Must have taken SU 08-01 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. TUITION: $15 ($20 non-members) OR 3 FOR $35 ($50 non-members)

 
  Saturday, June 14, 21, July 19, 26, August 9, 16; 1-4PM.      
SU 08-06
Introduction to Stained Glass
3-4 hr. or 6-2 hr. sessions
SICA-Rm 200
Kate Grady
 

This intensive 12 hours of workshop will guide students through basic glass cutting techniques and panel assembly using the copper foil method. No experience required. TUITION: $245 ($270 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Tuesday, April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27; 10AM - 12 NOON. CLASS B: Sunday, 11,18,25 & June 1; 1 - 4PM.  
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH SU 08 - 7 & SU 08-08 FOR ONLY $85 ($95 for non-members)
  SU 08-07
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.
TUITION: $45 ($60 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Saturday, June 14; 1-4PM. CLASS B: Thursday, June 26; 6-9PM.    
  SU 08-08
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.TUITION: $50 ($65 non-members)
 
  CLASS A: Saturday, Jan. 12th; 1-4PM.        
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SU 08-09
Brunch & 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. TUITION: $10 ($20 for non-members)

 
  Sunday, June 22 & 29; 11AM -1PM        
SU 08 -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)
TUITION: $30 ($40 non-members).
 
  Thursdays ; June 5, 12, &19; 6:00 - 8:00PM.        
SU 08 -11
Scaling-Up
One – 3 hr. sessions
SICA - Cafe
Bob Mataranglo
 

Ever wonder how mural painters can make such accurate images on a large scale? Well, your search has ended. Muralist Bob Mataranglo will present a 3 hour workshop on several methods of “scaling up” images from scale models. Participants will have hands on opportunities to experience all of the methods on an interior building wall. All materials will be provided. Although no painting will be done, it is still suggested to wear old clothes. This workshop should be of interest to all artists, beginning muralists, “wannabe” muralists, those who just want to learn how it's done, and anyone else who seeks a unique artsy experience. TUITION: $30 ($40 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Sat. May 17; 1-4pm CLASS B: Sat. July 12; 1-4pm    
SU 08 -12
Varnishing your Acrylic Paintings: Why, What and How
One – 2.5 hr. sessions
SICA - Cafe
Taught by -YOU
 

Join Liquitex Education Advisor Amy Faris for a mini workshop on varnishing. Using products from the Liquitex line, Amy will attempt to take the fear and confusion out of the varnishing process.  During the two-hour workshop, all participants will get some “hands on” time with the products, receive a free varnish sample, and get a literature package.    TUITION: $30 ($40 non-members) [limit 12]

 
  CLASS A: Sat. June 7; 11am -1 pm        
SU 08 -13
Acrylic Paint and Mediums – Beyond the Canvas
One – 2.5 hr. sessions
SICA - Cafe
Taught by -YOU
 

Artist and Liquitex Education Advisor Amy Faris will show you how to take acrylic paint and mediums beyond the traditional ground of the gessoed canvas.  Using various mediums and gels from the Liquitex acrylic line, learn how to make photo transfers, plastic transfer sheets and acrylic “pours”, and how you can use textured gels as an alternative ground to work on.  There will be time for some hands-on experience with the different mediums and gels, and all participants receive a sample pack of mediums to take home.  TUITION: $30 ($40 non-members)

 
  CLASS A: Sat. May 24,11am -1 pm [limit 12]        
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH SU 08-14 & SU 08-15 FOR ONLY $130 ($145 for non-members)
SU 08 -14
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.
TUITION: $65 ($75 non-members)
 
  CLASS A: Sat., July 12 & 19 - 10AM-12 NOON      
SU 08-15
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.TUITION $70 ($80 for non-members)
 
  CLASS A: Sat., August 16 & 23; 10AM – 12 NOON        
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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

 
 
  SU 08-16
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!
TUITION: $85 ($95 non-members)
CLASS A: Saturday, April 26; 1-5PM
 
SU 08-17
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. TUITION: $125 ($145 for non-members)

CLASS A: Wed. June 11, 18, 25; 7-9PM.

 
  SU 08-18
Bookmaking
One - 4 hr. Sessions
SAP Studios
Molly Johnson
 
 

Spend an afternoon out of the sun making up to three beautiful books. Bring in photos, poems and paints to create miniature works of art that don't need a frame! TUITION: $50 ($60 for non-members)

Sunday, June 21, 1-4 PM. [limit 8]

 
YOU CAN ENROLL IN BOTH SU 08-18 & 19 FOR ONLY $255 ($275 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.
 
  SU 08-19
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.   TUITION: $140 ($150 for non-members)
CLASS A: Mon. June 16, 23 and 30; 7-9PM . [limit 8]
 
SU 08-20
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. TUITION: $145 ($155 non-members)
CLASS A: Monday, July 14, 21 and 28; 7-9 PM. [limit 6]
 
 

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Paul Elyseev and Thomas Stevens
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
on the Asbury Park Boardwalk

 
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SU 08-21
The Hands-on Bubble
One – 3.5 hr. session
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
 

SU 08-21 3.5-Hour WorkshopHere's your opportunity for a more hands-on version of our popular ‘Blow-a-Bubble'. You have all the fun while our glass artists do the hard work! As always, we'll explain the safety procedures and how to use the tools. After a demonstration you'll get busy, choosing colors and design elements. We'll do the hot work of gathering molten glass on your pipe, but you'll pretty much do the rest! Each participant will create 2 large, beautiful Bubbles! Maximum 6 students.   TUITION: $85 ($95 non-members)[limit 6]

 
CLASS A: Sun May 25  9:00 am -12:30 pm CLASS B: Mon May 26  9:00 am -12:30 pm
CLASS C: Sun June 8  9:00 am -12:30 pm CLASS D: Sat June 21  9:00 am -12:30 pm
CLASS E: Sun July 6  9:00 am -12:30 pm CLASS F: Sat July 19  9:00 am -12:30 pm
CLASS G: Sun July 27  9:00 am -12:30 pm CLASS H: Sun Aug 10  9:00 am -12:30 pm
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SU 08-22
Glassblowing Lite
1-day workshop (6 hours)
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
 

In this 1-day workshop, instructors guide students through the fundamentals of glassblowing. We'll focus on safety and the proper use of tools. Following our concise demonstrations, instructors will set up each piece, so students can focus on pipe and tool skills. At the end of the workshop, students will have a variety of simple bubbles and glasses of their own making. Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
TUITION: $175 ($190 non-members) [limit 6]

 
  CLASS A: Sat., May 24; 8:30-3:30 pm CLASS B Sat., June 7; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS C: Sun., June 22; 8:30-3:30 pm CLASS D: Sat., July 5; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS E: Sun., July 20; 8:30-3:30 pm CLASS F: Sat. July 26; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS G: Sun., Aug 3; 8:30-3:30 pm    
       
SU 08-23
Beginning Glassblowing
2-day workshop (12 hours)
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
 

In this 2-day workshop, students will dive into the fundamentals of glassblowingthrough the fundamentals of glassblowing. We'll focus on safety and the proper use of tools. It's very "hands on" with plenty of practice time, following our concise demonstrations. By t the end of the workshop, students will have a variety of simple bubbles and glasses of their own making. TUITION: $175 ($190 non-members) [limit 6]

 
  CLASS A: Wed. Evenings, May 21, 28, June 4, 11; 6:00 - 9:00 pm CLASS B Sat. / Sun., May 31 &June 1; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS C: Sat. / Sun., June 14 & 15; 8:30-3:30 pm CLASS D: Sat. / Sun., June 28 & 29; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS E: Sat. / Sun., July 12 & 13; 8:30-3:30 pm CLASS F: Sat. / Sun., August 2 & 3; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS G: Wed. Evenings, June 18, 25, July 2, 9; 6:00 - 9:00 pm    
       
SU 08-24
Glass Fusing Workshop
Four - 2 Hour Classes
Hot Sand
Thomas & Paul
  Glass fusing is the process of melting glass together in a kiln. In this workshop students will learn different techniques to make fused glass collage tile. We'll start with the basics of glass cutting, then add curves, and painting techniques with glue and frit in the later weeks. (There is a modest fee of $10 per 6" x 6" sheet of colored glass. TUITION: $125 ($140 non-members)  
  CLASS A: Tuesdays, May 20, 27, June 3, 10; 6:30 - 8:30pm CLASS B: Thursdays, May 22, 29, June 5, 12; 8:30-3:30 pm  
  CLASS C: Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8; 6:30 - 8:30pm CLASS D: Thursdays, June 19, 26, July 3, 10; 6:30 - 8:30pm  
  CLASS E: Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5; 6:30 - 8:30pm CLASS F: Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31, August 7; 6:30 - 8:30pm  
       
       
       
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