1st Annual Jersey City art party!

Join us on Saturday May 9th at 8:00pm - 12:00am
29 McWilliams, Jersey City

After 5 years in business the Jersey City Art School is going to celebrate by throwing its first large party! JCAS Jubilee will be a yearly event, which will have an art showing the talents of the area. The art show ?In Tension? will explore intent and fluidity, curated by Thomas John Carlson and Allison Remy Hall.

Live music featuring two sets by Shayfer James!
Drinks such as our signature JCAS Julip
Food by JCpopUP Restaurant and GP?s Restaurant.

This Event is a dressy affair!

Pre order tickets on www.jcartschool.com

The walls are being built today! - moving artists in over the next 2 months. email jcartschool@gmail.com to setup an appointment.

Beginner/Intermediate Drawing and Painting class starts up this coming week at the Jersey City Art School.

Beginner Drawing and Painting -

http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/beginner_drawing_painting.html

Intermediate Drawing and Painting -

http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/in ... ate_drawing_painting.html

Great new Artists' Registry just in time for the studio tours! http://www.jcartist.org/

ARTISTS SIGN UP NOW

If you are curating shows email jcartschool@gmail.com to become a curating and to post events and venues.

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New Art Gallery in downtown Jersey City... opening next month!

for information about show like there page.

313 gallery
http://www.facebook.com/313gallery

Also if you like more info about our kids and adult classes join our facebook page! thank you
https://www.facebook.com/jcartschool?fref=ts

UPCOMING CLASSES

Sat. 2/9 Workshops - Digital Photography Course - Learning to use Your SLR - Instructor: Alex Pergament
Sun. 2/10 4 Week Classes - Portrait Drawing - Instructor: Joe Velez

Sat. 2/22 Workshops - Egg Tempera Workshop - Instructor: Sara Crumlich
Mon. 2/25 8 Week Classes - Beginner: Drawing and Painting - Instructor - Thomas John Carlson
Mon. 2/26 8 Week Classes - Intermediate: Drawing and Painting - Instructor - Thomas John Carlson

Enroll @ www.jcartschool.com

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We currently have spaced available at 313 3rd Street in Downtown Jersey City, we have space available at $350 if you are interested in this please contact JcArtSchool@gmail.com

We also have other options open for Studio space as well! Please inquire for a tour.

TODAY!
JCAS Workshop Going Into Business Sale!

Sept 25th
2pm to 8pm
313 3rd street

Showcasing the works of JCAS Artists:

Ana Benaroya
Matt Caputo
Thomas John Carlson
Norm Kirby
Bruce Ledbetter

Limited edition merchandise by:

CP Harrik
Night Division
Ula Nice

All sales to benefit the Jersey City Art School & JCAS Workshop.

About JCAS Workshop:

Located just two blocks from the Jersey City Art School. The Jersey City Art School Workshop or, JCAS Workshop is an 1800 square foot facility housing up to eight mobile artist studios, a screen-printing and etching studio as well as a gallery space.

The goal of the JCAS Artist Workshop is to offer art services such as graphic design and merchandise printing. The JCAS Workshop also doubles as a retail space for merchandise featuring limited edition works of art by established as well as emerging fine artists and especially skilled artisans.

Music to be performed by:
Michaal Tarlazzi
Gabe Perry

For more information about studio space rental contact JCAS director, Thomas John Carlson: thomas@jcartschool.com

Video Promoting Figure Drawing every Wednesday at Jersey City Art School!
Jersey City Art School Figure Drawing

www.jcartschool.com

THIS WEEKEND! (LAST CALL FOR ENROLLMENT)

Workshops - Making Silver Rings!

This full day class will cover: correct ring sizing, different construction methods, layering and adding textures, stone setting and finishing techniques. You'll also learn how to apply a beautiful patina to your designs to give them additional depth and character. Each student will create at least one finished ring in class. You will also learn basic clay working such as: keeping your clay hydrated, repairing cracks and sanding.

Instructor: Joanne Simmons

Saturday and Sunday- June 18th to June 19th ? 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Fee: $85; $40 Materials fee ($125 total)

ENROLL HERE:

http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/ringmaking.html

NEXT WEEKEND!

Digital Photography Course - Learning to use Your SLR

Students get hands-on experience in using all the settings and functions of their cameras by creating digital images under the guidance of the instructor. Topics include color space, white balance, the in-camera light meter, and the differences and advantages of shooting in each file format: (RAW, JPEG, and TIFF). While this course will help students familiarize themselves with the technical aspects of their digital cameras, the main focus of the course is to help students learn how to tell a story through pictures. Good composition is the hallmark of any outstanding photograph. You'll learn the rules of good composition, the Rule of Thirds, background and the S Rule. You will also get an opportunity to discuss the images you create during the course of the workshop with the instructor and students.

Instructor: Adrien De Martini

Sat. June 25th and Sunday, June 26th, 2 pm- 5 pm

Fee: $95

ENROLL HERE:

http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/be ... _digital_photography.html

*Also please email if you need studio space!

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Jersey City Art School
732-877-9116
www.jcartschool.com
jcartschool@gmail.com

ALL STARTING THIS SATURDAY!

Natural Dyes and Dyeing

Learn the techniques of dyeing natural fibers with roots, nuts and flowers found in your backyard or the local grocery store. The majority of this class will take place in the relaxed environment of the art school's garden against the 6th street embankment.

Instructor: Tina Maneca

-Saturday June 4th , 2pm to 6pm and Sunday June 5th, 2pm to 6pm |

Fee: $100 Materials: $25 ($125 total)


ENROLL HERE:
http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/fiber_natural_dyes.html

or call
732-877-9116
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Kids Academy: ?The Basic Technique Class?

An introduction to different artistics mediums!

This class will build off the basic ideas presented in the Styles of the Great Masters class. Regardless of skill level, children in the basic technique class will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills for working with specific mediums. Each class will focus on specific techniques in both drawing and painting. The aim of this overall class experience is to help children develop a basic foundation from which their artistic skills can grow.

Instructor: Alissa Ahlberg and Melissa Pulicare

* Please Note: Due to limited space in the studio, we ask that parents do not stay for the class with their child. However, they may join us for the last 15 minutes of each class to observe the critique session at the end.

6 Saturdays- June 4th to July 16th (break for 4th of July weekend) 12 to 1:30pm

Fee: $100

ENROLL HERE
http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/kids_basic_technique.html
or call
732-877-9116

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4 Week Classes - Jewelry Making with Precious Metal Clay (PMC)

You may have heard about PMC, well now is the time to find out what the excitement is all about! Here is your opportunity to learn the basics of PMC use in a friendly and relaxed setting. This mini-intro will let you get your fingers on the most amazing silver in the world! You will learn how to form, texture, dry and fire your piece and finish your pieces using hand techniques, patina and tumbler. Go home with beautiful fine silver earrings and pendants that you have designed and made. We will be using PMC sheet (just like paper), PMC clay (moldable just like regular clay) and new to this class, we'll be using dichroic glass cabochons to add another element to your pendant designs.

Day one: Using the versatile sheet clay to create a pendants or earrings. Sheet clay is just like paper and can be torn, cut, folded etc to make wonderful creations.

Day two: Using PMC clay to create a pendant and other items. The precious metal clay is like regular clay and is moldable to make almost anything!

Day three: Pendant with dichroic glass and precious metal clay.

Day four: Finishing all items using hand techniques and tumbling machine. We can also create earwires for earrings you may have made. Use findings to make necklaces to affix your pendants to so they are ready to wear straight from the class.

Instructor: Joanne Simmons

Saturdays and Sundays- June 4th to June 12th ? 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Fee: $150; $75 Materials fee ($225 total)

ENROLL HERE:
http://www.jcartschool.com/classes/jewelry_making.html
or call
732-877-9116


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Jersey City Art School
www.jcartschool.com

*** NOTE the times/dates have changed***

Kids Academy: ?The Basic Technique Class?

An introduction to different artistics mediums!

This class will build off the basic ideas presented in the Styles of the Great Masters class. Regardless of skill level, children in the basic technique class will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills for working with specific mediums. Each class will focus on specific techniques in both drawing and painting. The aim of this overall class experience is to help children develop a basic foundation from which their artistic skills can grow.

Instructor: Alissa Ahlberg

* Please Note: Due to limited space in the studio, we ask that parents do not stay for the class with their child. However, they may join us for the last 15 minutes of each class to observe the critique session at the end.

6 Saturdays- June 4th to July 16th (break for 4th of July weekend) 12 to 1:30pm.

Jersey City Art School
ENROLL AT:
www.jcartschool.com

Kids Academy: ?The Basic Technique Class?

An introduction to different artistics mediums!

This class will build off the basic ideas presented in the Styles of the Great Masters class. Regardless of skill level, children in the basic technique class will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills for working with specific mediums. Each class will focus on specific techniques in both drawing and painting. The aim of this overall class experience is to help children develop a basic foundation from which their artistic skills can grow.

Instructor: Alissa Ahlberg

* Please Note: Due to limited space in the studio, we ask that parents do not stay for the class with their child. However, they may join us for the last 15 minutes of each class to observe the critique session at the end.

6 Saturdays- May 28th to June 25th 12 to 1:30pm

Jersey City Art School
ENROLL AT:
www.jcartschool.com