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 [email protected]

Introduction to Bookbinding

Saturday, April 25

11AM–3PM

$50 plus $15 kit (payable to instructor)

Presenter: Lynette Menichelli

Learn to make your own Art Journals with two binding techniques: Saddle Stitch Binding and the Japanese Loose Sheet Binding. You will receive all materials in your kit to make two art journals as well as a book binding kit to get you started! We will make our own watercolor covers with Arteza professional watercolor paper and the inside pages will be made using Canson Multi Media paper. (Feel free to bring your own watercolors and brushes.) These will be supplied by me for you to use. We will get a chance to create colorful watercolor covers!

Kawandi Quilt with Sashiko Stitching

April 30, May 7, 14, 21

Thursdays from 6–8PM

4 Sessions

$75 Plus $20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor

Presenter: Kathleen Wiktor

The traditional Kawandi quilt is a hand sewn quilt utilizing scraps of fabric that originated with women of African descent in the Siddi Community of Western India.

We will be making a mini Kawandi quilt block by hand sewing fabric scraps to create a vibrant collection of color and textures. The quilt will be embellished with sashiko embroidery and traditional phula or flowers.

Enhance your creativity by experimenting with color, textures and stitches and help quiet your mind in this busy, fast paced world. All supplies provided with a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Open Figure Drawing

First and Third Tuesday of Each Month

From 6-9PM

$15/session includes model fee

Presenter: Linda Ciallelo

Open Figure Drawing will feature one long pose with a live model for the entire three hour session, facilitated by Linda Ciallelo. Bring your favorite drawing supplies; easels provided. Cost includes model fee. Sessions may feature nude models. All skill levels welcome. Class space is limited; registration in advance is required.

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Daytime Life Drawing Sessions at Cooperative Gallery 213

Second and Fourth Friday of Each Month

From 11AM-2PM

$15/session includes model fee

Daytime Life Drawing sessions feature gesture drawing and a few long poses, facilitated by Cooperative Gallery 213 member artists at 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).

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