PURSUIT Art Classes
2023 PURSUIT Schedule
PURSUIT is a new series of 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, NY 13901. Prices vary by class.
Luanne Redeye, Lecturer in the School of Art and Design at Binghamton University and our Artist in Residence through January, will be teaching a number of workshops.
Pre-registration required – see classes below. For questions, contact us at 607-723-4620 or information@broomearts.org
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Still Life with Pastels
JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 2, Thursdays from 5 PM to 8 PM
4 classes | $120 fee
Presenter: Linda Ciallelo
Class will focus on the French Impressionist style. Students will learn about subject matter, lighting, color, stroke detail, and preservation of finished pieces. Please bring your own set of soft pastels. Recommended: Blick Artist’s Soft Pastel set, 30 or 45 count.
Painting the Portrait in Oils
JANUARY 17 – FEBRUARY 7 | Tuesdays from 5 PM – 8 PM
4 classes | $120 fee plus modelling fee
Presenter: Luanne Redeye
Students will explore structure and anatomy of the head, using simple value shapes to build form, and mix flesh tones. Demonstrations in paint handling, color mixing, and alla prima painting methods. All levels welcome, some oil paint experience is preferred. Materials list will be provided upon registration.
The Art of Body Movement: Qigong
JANUARY 18 – FEBRUARY 17, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 PM to 1:30 PM
10 classes | $75 fee
via ZOOM
Presenter: Myra Sabir
QiGong is a series of slow movements synchronized with slow deep breaths. Use it to calm the nervous system; to better maintain poise through emotionally charged encounters; to develop and enjoy the habit of presence; or to master that continuous stream of highly random thoughts that flows through our heads. And it’s just so very pleasant. Participants should bring a mat, towel, and wear comfortable clothing.
Portfolio Building for Teens
JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18 | Saturdays from 11 AM – 1 PM
5 classes | $50 fee
Presenter: Luanne Redeye
All levels are welcome in this no-pressure environment as we explore weekly projects.The class will end with a portfolio ready artwork. Students should bring their own drawing and painting supplies.
Still Life with Oils
FEBRUARY 9 – MARCH 2, Thursdays from 5 PM to 8 PM
4 classes | $120 fee
Presenter: Linda Ciallelo
Class will focus on representational and realistic style. Students will learn about preliminary drawing, composition, lighting, color, and paint handling. View the required materials list here.
Poetry Workshop
Second Tuesday of every month, starting in March
Free class
6:30-7:30 PM
Presenter: Joshua Lewis
No registration required; walk-ins welcomed! Drop in for a monthly poetry workshop led by Joshua Lewis, Binghamton University.
Photo Transfer Techniques
MARCH 25-26 from 9 AM – 4 PM
2 classes | $45 fee
Presenter: Luanne Redeye
This class will explore the possibilities of photo transfers using a variety of materials like acrylic gel medium, CitraSolv, laser printed images, magazines, and acrylic paint. Openness to experimentation is encouraged as the class embraces the unexpected nature of the techniques and materials. Finished works made in the class can be used for collage, drawing, painting, encaustic, textile, etc.
Materials will be provided. Students should bring their own laser printed (photocopy) images in black and white or color if they have personal photographs they would like to use. Text and photos should be reversed before printing so the transfer will be the correct orientation when finished.
Collage Workshop
April 1-2 from 9 AM – 4 PM
2 classes | $45 fee
Presenter: Luanne Redeye
Have fun creating compositions using photographs, interesting papers, painted or drawn papers, construction paper, magazines, fabric, thread, etc. Bring old artworks to recycle and turn into new imagery. Various techniques in collages will be covered and students will complete the workshop with a finished piece.
Materials will be provided. Please bring scissors, personal materials you would like to collage, and ideas to explore.
Creative Writing
APRIL 8 – JUNE 3 (OFF MAY 27) | Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM
8 classes | $140 fee
Presenter: Christopher Origer
An intensive creative writing workshop for adults, introducing techniques to develop effective narrative, overcome writer’s block, and craft lively works of fiction for an audience. The workshop meets eight Saturdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm April 8 to June 3 with a final reading by participants on June 10. Limited to 12 participants with a minimum of 6 to run. Instructor Christopher Origer is a writer and editor who has taught college-level fiction workshops for the past three decades.
