PURSUIT Classes

Expand creativity and reignite passions with PURSUIT art classes and workshops at Artisan Gallery. All classes will be held in the Broome County Arts Council classroom, Artist Studio, or Artisan Gallery, located at 223 State Street, Binghamton.

Prices vary by class. Art classes are for adults, or children accompanied by adults. Classes at BCAC require minimum registration to proceed as well as maximum participant capacity. Schedules are subject to change. If you are interested in a class, early registration helps us plan accordingly. In order for instructors to be paid fairly for their time, participant cancellation within two days of the start date will not be refunded. Thanks for your understanding!

Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages for class time.

If you are sick, please stay home. If you have tested positive for Covid but are symptom-free, please wear a mask to attend class.

Having trouble registering for classes? Please call 607-723-4620 or information@broomearts.org

Winter Photography…

Or How to Make Great Winter Photographs without Hurting Yourself and Your Equipment

Wednesday, February 5 from 6:15 – 8:30PM
Zoom Session
$30
Presenter: JW Johnston

This one-session webinar on Zoom is for landscape photographers who want to grow their winter camera skills and stay safe in the process. Fine art landscape photographer JW Johnston offers a comprehensive overview of what works for him and several others.

  • Technical how-to info that is crucial in cold, snowy weather including proper exposure settings
  • Creative and aesthetic approaches to photographing snow such as composition techniques, proper shutter speed, and much more to achieve the images you envision, whether representational or abstract
  • How to prevent damage to your equipment
  • How to keep yourself safe, dry, and comfortable so you can concentrate on photography.

This is an online workshop – Link will be sent from the instructor before the start date.

Learn to Macrame

February 27, March 6, 13, 20

Thursdays from 6-8PM

4 Sessions

$75 plus $15 materials fee

Presenter: Kathleen Wiktor

Macrame is a string art that uses knotting to make a variety of decorative textiles. It’s all done by hand, no looms or needles are used. In this class you will learn about the different materials used, basic knots and how they can be repeated into interesting patterns. We’ll take a modern spin on a traditional craft, introduce you to several different types of knots, complete a “knot sampler” and several small projects.

Macrame is yoga for the mind, it’s stress releasing, promotes mental clarity and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Make life more beautiful and learn a new craft.

Materials kit supplied for each participant ($15 fee), please pay the instructor at the first class.

Patchwork Houses

Saturday, January 25 from 11AM – 12PM
$45/pair (Adult & child)
Presenter: Lori Farist

We’ll make adorable patchwork houses by combining an assortment of upcycled collage materials onto cardboard shaped houses. This is a toddler and parent art class designed to foster creativity, strengthen relationships, and introduce young children to the joys of artistic expression. This class will provide a supportive and interactive environment for adults and children to explore art together. All materials provided.

Participants will be encouraged to use their imagination and express themselves through various art forms while engaging together in a fun and creative setting. Making art is excellent for helping toddlers develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities through art activities.

Lori Farist is a skilled artist with experience in teaching both children and adults ensuring a positive and educational experience for all.

Acrylics A-Z

January 18, 25, February 1, 15, 22 and March 1
Saturdays from 1:00 – 2:30
6 Sessions
$150
Presenter: Marina Pomukchynsky

If you can stop and appreciate a moment in life, big or small and are willing and ready to reflect on it, this acrylic painting class is for you! During this six week course, you will learn and practice how to select an inspiration, choose a canvas size, establish a balanced composition, apply different techniques, and finalize detailing on your finished artwork. A list of supplies available upon registration.

Daytime Life Drawing Sessions at Cooperative Gallery 213

Second and Fourth Friday of Each Month
From 11AM – 1:30PM
$15/session includes model fee
Presenter: Linda Ciallelo

Upcoming dates:

December 13 & 27

January 10 & 24

Daytime Life Drawing sessions featuring a live model will take place at Cooperative Gallery 213 (213 State Street). Bring your favorite drawing supplies; easels provided. Cost includes model fee. Sessions may feature nude models. All skill levels are welcome. Class space is limited to 10. Pre-registrations are required and must be processed at Broome County Arts Council (223 State Street).

Open Figure Drawing

First and Third Tuesday of Each Month

From 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

$15/session includes model fee

Presenter: Linda Ciallelo

UPCOMING DATES:

December 3 & 17
January 7 & 21

Join us in the gallery for open figure drawing with a live model. Bring your favorite drawing supplies; easels provided. Cost includes model fee. Sessions may feature nude models. All skill levels welcome. Class space is limited to 15; register in advance is required.

Past Classes

Painting with Acrylics. Classes held Thursdays from 5:30-8PM on April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Give the gift of art!

Purchase a gift card today that can be used towards BCAC membership, PURSUIT Art Classes, Artisan Gallery exhibition artwork and local arts retail.

New classes every quarter – stay tuned for more!