This 6 week class starts This weekend.

Kids Academy: "Styles of the Master Artists"

Discover famous artists and learn about their unique styles!

Students will experiment with various artistic techniques and materials in order to create original pieces of artwork based on artistic movements throughout history. In this six week course, students will discover a different famous artist each week. After a brief art history introduction at the beginning of each class, students will then set off to create a specific project based on the style and technique of that week's artist. At the end of each class students will participate in an artistic critique in which they will have an opportunity to share their work and offer feedback on the work of their classmates.

6 Saturdays- March 26th to May 7th (Break for Easter) 12 to 1:30pm | Fee: $100


enroll @
Jcartschool.com

Jersey City Art School

Jersey City Art School is going to be offering classes for Teens and Kids in two new programs! KIDS ACADEMY Classes for children 6 to 12, Its goal is to introduce them to the world of art. Our students will learn about famous artists and artistic movements, and will get the opportunity to exercise what they have learned with hands-on studio projects. Courses will occur from 4pm to 6pm during the week, and we will kick off the program with this introductory workshop: Expressionist Portrait Jersey City Art School will be hosting a children's art workshop (ages 6 to 12) Saturday, February 12th, 3 - 5pm information here! PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY These classes are especially for young people applying to art school or creating a portfolio to show to fellowship programs, potential employers, and the like, as well as teens interested in art who just want to get better. In an informal environment, learn the building blocks of a strong fine arts technique?the first step on your career path as a visual artist. All classes run for 5 weeks, 2 hours a day. (ages 13 to 18) Our first class will start on Feb 15th with instructor Norman Kirby. information here! take care www.jcartschool.com

Just 2 spaces left.. contact me if you would like to see the space..

jcartschool@gmail.com

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There will be a total of 6 artists in this space... divided up by the walls on casters. There are 3 spaces left.

The Jersey City Art School (www.jcartschool.com) is going to start renting a studio space blocks from Grove Street PATH (5 min from WTC)
The space is nearly 1700 square feet and will have a lot of community space, dual slop sink, painting storage and individual studios. Located 2 blocks from the Jersey City Art School you will have access to a weekly figure drawing group, wood shop and silk screening lab.

JCAS studios will have a web page exhibiting your work and offer opportunities to get involved with the school to lower your rent.

Rent: 350/month, 6-month commitment, Internet/electric/gas included.
no deposit required

Personal Space: 11 feet by 11 ft ..(roughly 120 square feet) two 8 foot by 8 foot movable walls. One 11 foot by 14 foot wall.

Shared space : totals about 1000 square feet...and will include shelving, bathroom, slop sinks, wood tables to work on and sink screening lab.

Neighborhood is great! includes entrance where you can store a bike.

Email: jcartschool@gmail.com if interested.... looking for December.

take care

We are also going to be adding a knitting class. Let me know if you are interested.

Holiday Gift (PMC) Silver Sculpting 2-day class- In this class students will be working with silver clay to create a wonderful pennant, cufflinks or earrings for their loved ones for the holiday season. Each piece will be kiln fired and finished using hand techniques and tumbler. Students will also learn how to patina their pieces to enhance the finished item. In the spirit of the season of giving? if you have taken any of JCAS?s courses you will receive a 15% discount for this class. Instructor: Joanne Simmons ________________________________________ Make Your Own Glass Ornaments - Lampworking Workshop Learn how to create your own hand-blown glass ornaments in this two hour one-on-one tutorial! You will have a chance to work over the torch and learn lampworking techniques from a professional glassblower. Take home 6-8 unique glass ornaments, Discover classic glassblowing techniques including heating and manipulating molten glass. No prior experience is necessary; To register please fill out the following form: http://tiny.cc/glassornamentworkshop Instructor: Kiva Ford ________________________________________ Holiday Gift certificates also available ALSO ***last call for registration*** -Digital Photography November class (this weekend) -Portraiture -Etching and Intaglio -Stained Glass All information at www.jcartschool.com

The Jersey City Art School has announced it's summer schedule.

check it out!
www.jcartschool.com

** We are also going to be doing a jewelry making class sometime in July.

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If you would like a taste of the Jersey City Art School.. come and check out this one day workshop from 11am to 3pm this Sat!

Stop Motion: A Drawing Experiment

Rachael Serbinski

The concept for this class is based on the painting "Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2" by Marcel Duchamp.

The class will begin with exercises in layering. As the model assumes a series of brief poses, changing position only slightly each time, students will work continuously on the same piece of paper. Students will observe the dynamics of a figure moving through and merging with time and space and other objects.The resulting drawings will reflect multiple dimensions and each artist's unique perspective.

There will be several different exercises in which the model and the artists both move around the room shifting positions and vantage points. The class will end with a critique in which everyone will hang their drawings on the wall so we can observe the as a group the individual variations on a similar theme.

This is an experimental drawing class, and artists of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Bring your favorite drawing materials as well as something new to try. This class should be both challenging and fun!

April 10th, 2010

11-3 pm (Saturday)

$40 + $15 model fee

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog
www.jcartschool.com

10 days left! to register for the Spring session at the Jersey City Art School... Check the web page to see all of the great classes.

http://www.jcartschool.com

also don't forget about figure drawing tomorrow!(Thursday march 25th, 730 to 1030)
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=111646412179072&ref=mf

support the facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=203739401564

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com

I will be at Creative Grove today painting and will have information about Jersey City Art School. Stop on by 2-8pm.

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.jcartschool.com
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog

Jersey City Art School received a grant; Last Sat night at an event called Art Eat-up ran by Pro Arts. I was applying for a grant to create a sculpture for the new public garden that will be in the school's 1100 foot backyard. This space will be available in the summer and be used for longer poses and botanical drawing and painting. This grant will also bring the school closer towards a sculpture studio in the very back of the property.

here is the proposal:
http://jcartschool.com/images/misc/ar ... roposal10/arteatup10.html

and this is information about the event:
http://home.earthlink.net/~proartsjer ... artsjerseycity/index.html


take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.jcartschool.com
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog

The Photography class will be $70.00 per student. That will include 3 hours on Sat... and 3 hours on Sunday. You are required to have any kind of camera... however it would be best if you had a digital camera... even better if its an SLR.

As the programs move forward we will also be offering a photograms workshop with artist Glenn Friedel http://www.glennfriedel.com/

as well as a 6-week black and white film class.

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog
www.jcartschool.com

SPRING 6-WEEK COURSES Introduction to Painting and Drawing This is a class in drawing and painting designed for those with limited artistic training. A series of weekly exercises will train the student to master the foundation skills needed to continue to more advanced courses. The exercises include rendering the value scale, gradients, using a viewfinder, sight-sizing, composition, various painting techniques (under-painting, glazing and alla prima), and still-life. Classes will contain demonstrations of different classical exercises that will dramatically improve your ability to draw. Students will also be given optional assignments that will expand on the material presented in class. There will be space provided in which you may store wet paintings and materials. Instructor: Thomas John Carlson Class Fee: $200. Materials list will be sent you upon reply. Tuesdays- April 6th to May 11th ? 7:00pm to 10:00pm __________________________________________________ Introduction to Drawing the Figure A true cornerstone in art training, this class will focus on the basics of drawing the human form. With infinite tones, perspective and angles, the human body is an ever-challenging subject matter to draw. The course will begin with gesture sketching and build toward fully rendered figure drawing. Studying live models, anatomy, proportion and lighting will be discussed and examined. Instructor: Thomas John Carlson Class Fee: $200 plus $30 model fee. Materials list will be sent you upon reply. Wednesdays- April 7th to May 12th ? 7:00pm to 10:00pm __________________________________________________ Introduction to Stained Glass This class will provide the skills needed to construct a basic stained glass window. Beginning with an overview of tools and safety, thru design, and fabrication. Work from your own design or a pattern, this class is for all skill levels and there is no artistic experience required. The classes will be 3-hour sessions. Instructor: Keith VanPelt Class Fee: $200. Materials list will be sent you upon reply. Mondays- April 5th to May 10th ? 7:00pm to 10:00pm Saturdays- April 3rd to May 8th ? 2:00pm to 5:00pm __________________________________________________ SPRING WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Stop Motion: A Drawing Experiment- March 27 ? 28 (6-hour course), Rachael Serbinski Mosaics- April 10 ? 11 (6-hour course), Keith VanPelt Figure Sculpture- April 17 - 18 & 24 ? 25 (12-hour course), Christi Harrington Photography- April 31 ? May 1 (6-hour course), Haley Jane Samualson Jersey City Art School 326 5th Street, Jersey City, NJ www.jcartschool.com

With all of the excitement, art and music during JC Fridays, your absolute MUST-STOP is the Jersey City Art School. They'll be celebrating art & education with: --Live painting and stained glass demos --Meet & greets with the instructors --Wine and tasty delights Most importantly, this is your number one chance to sign up for the spring 6-week courses, including: --Introduction to Drawing the Figure --Introduction to Painting and Drawing --Introduction to Stained Glass AND, learn about the exciting line-up of intensive weekend workshops! Friday, March 5, 6-10 Jersey City Art School 326 5th Street Jersey City, NJ

The painting class focuses on painting from life and some working from masterworks. We go through a different techniques (imprimatura, grisaille, alla prima) and start with very limited color schemes to full range. The painting section is only 4 of the 6 week class, so you will be getting an introduction.

Screen printing... I'm still looking for an instructor for the spring classes that start in April.

If you want to learn more about the school... I encourage you to check out this interview:

Interview with Drawandquarter

thank you and take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.jcartschool.com
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog

Figure Drawing
Thursday Jan 7th
7:30pm-10:30pm
326 5th street. DTJC
$10.00
This week we have a female model.
1-5-10-20 minute poses.
no instruction
wet or dry medium. No harmful turps.

If you arrive late, ring the door bell or knock and walk into the door that is to the left of the entrance.

any type of drinks are aloud into the space, however no food.

take care
Thomas John Carlson
www.jcartschool.com
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog

I ran this class last year with much success? I will be running it again for adults, and young adults (18 and up) I have a space that I?m working on turning into a dedicated art school on 5th street between Coles and Monmouth. I will run classes in January after the holiday season. Some limited classes workshop might exist in early December.


Introduction to Painting and Drawing

This is a class in drawing and painting designed for those with limited artistic training. A series of weekly exercises will train the student to master the foundation skills needed to continue to more advanced courses. The exercises include rendering the value scale, gradients, using a viewfinder, sight-sizing, composition, various painting techniques (under-painting, glazing and alla prima), and still-life. Classes will contain demonstrations of different classical exercises that will dramatically improve your ability to draw. Students will also be given optional assignments that will expand on the material presented in class.

There will be space provided in which you may store wet paintings, and materials.

The classes will be 3-hour sessions.
In January (6 sessions)

Class Fee: $200
Materials list will be sent you upon reply.
(I?m going to try to work out a deal to bring the costs down on this as it was a complaint last year)
Class limit: 10 (will develop more sections depending on interest)


Email me if interested in the class, or I will be doing a cheap art sale in November to fund-raise? keep in mind art or this class would make an excellent holiday gift.

I hope to ultimately be offering kids classes in the spring, perhaps earlier.

Take care

Thomas John Carlson
Thomas2981@gmail.com
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.wordpress.com

I'm really curious who this is... but as long as we are talking about notable Jersey City artists.. I would include:

Dana Gannon
http://danagannon.com/

Orlando Reyes
http://www.orlandoreyesart.com/

Doze Green
http://www.dozegreen.com/

Brenda Buck

Norm Francoeur

Maurizio Zuluaga

John Fathom

are a few..

I use to teach art classes in Jersey City out of my studio. The time that I did it was very exciting to me and seemed to be popular. I discontinued the classes because I left for an art residency for 6 months. Since I have been back I have been searching for a more prominent space that was larger and that would feel a bit more like a school.

I feel like I'm getting very close to finding that space, so what this post is mainly to ask... what would you want in an private art school in Jersey City, what kind of classes? Who would be interested? Location?

I'm just trying to get some honest feedback... I have been a student of art my whole life, I've taught in different capacities, and I love Jersey City on plan on staying.. But I still feel like this would be a very big step.

thank you
take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.wordpress.com

oh good eye..

my blog is

www.tjcarlson.wordpress.com

thanks.

Hello all,

I'm a local Jersey City artist and teacher that is hosting a figure drawing session at 58 gallery in Jersey City. This week's session will be a female model... poses will run from short to as long as several 20 min poses.


The cost: $10.00 (money used to pay model)
Date: This Thursday Aug. 13th.
Time: the model will pose from 7 - 10pm.. so get there at 6:45.
Place: 58 Gallery... longest running art gallery in DTJC
(58 Coles St.) http://www.fifty8.com


contact me if you are interested... or send me your email and Ill put you on the list.

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.blogspot.com

Friday March 6th, 2009 IDES OF MARCH 7 - 11pm 58 coles. st. Oil Paintings by: Thomas John Carlson www.tjcarlson.com Music by: The Poconos @ 10pm 58 Gallery is easily accessible to/from NYC by PATH train, Enter the PATH train at 6th Avenue, at 33rd, 23rd, 14th, 9th, Christopher St. or World Trade Center. Exit on Grove St. in Jersey City. From there it is a short walk up Newark Ave to Coles St. where you turn right. Gallery is between 2nd and 3rd st. on the right. This event is apart of JC Fridays www.jcfridays.com so there are a lot of different events going on. This is my first solo show and hope that people can make it out for art drinks and music. take care Thomas John Carlson www.tjcarlson.com

The Gallery at 58 Coles is having a small works show right now.
The works are modestly priced and it would be wise to come by and take a look as there are many options.

Come by any evening up until the 20th.
December 20th, 7- 11 pm will be the cash and carry closing.





http://www.fifty8.com

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com

Thanks to everyone that took classes with me... or showed interest during the last 6 weeks.

these are the new classes:


Introduction to Figure Drawing

Students will be working from a model each session, using a variety of different techniques, such as hatching, varying line quality, layering, and subtractive hatching. Sessions will be divided up so students will be able to focus on the figure at several different speeds. The last couple sessions we will be working on an extended long pose. If you wish to oil paint in this class inform me and I will provide you with a list a additional materials.
This class is appropriate for students that have both never drawn from the model before and ones that have a history in it.


Mondays 6:30 to 9:30pm
Jan. 22nd to Feb 26th (6 sessions)

Class Fee: $200 plus model fee (probably around $5 per class)

Materials list: http://www.tjcarlson.com/materialsfig.doc
Location: 143-5 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City


Introduction to Painting and Drawing

This is a beginning class in drawing and painting designed for those with limited artistic training. A series of weekly exercises will train the student to master the foundation skills needed to continue to more advanced courses. The exercises include rendering the value scale, gradients, using a view finder, sighting, construction, various painting techniques (under-painting, glazing and impasto), composition and still-life. Each class begins with a demonstration of the exercise followed by one-on-one instruction. Students will also be given optional assignments that will expand on the material presented in class.

There will be some space provided in which you may store wet paintings, and some materials.

2 Sessions

Saturdays 9:30am to 12:30pm
Jan. 27th to March 3rd (6 sessions)

Saturdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Jan. 27th to March 3rd (6 sessions)

Class Fee: $200

Materials list: http://www.tjcarlson.com/materialspad.doc
Location: 708 Jersey Ave. Jersey City (between 9th and 10th)


Email me if interested

Thomas John Carlson
thomasjcarlson@hotmail.com
www.tjcarlson.com

My girlfriend and I are dying to get out of the city a little while.. and just take our tent and go camping. Does anyone know if there are close sites near Jersey City/NYC area to take a train or a bus to?

thank you

Thomas
tjcarlson.com