StudioWork is an ongoing series of intensive and immersive classes and workshops for the serious practicing artist aiming to balance technical skill building exercises with intuitive painting practices in order to develop their singular creative voice.
StudioWork programming isn’t about one particular methodology or a specific atelier process but it’s also not a shapeless free-for-all. The studio’s teaching philosophy is built around developing strong foundational skills in the practice of drawing and painting while simultaneously cultivating the individuality of each student.
Skill building through cumulative practice clears a pathway to competent self-expression. Learning traditional drawing and painting techniques can be it’s own creative practice or it can serve as a vehicle to use on the way to finding your own creative identity.
When we start strengthening those foundations, we can build whatever we want on them and doing so in a supportive studio environment with peers interested and passionate about the same pursuit further strengthens the foundation and creative mindset.
All the StudioWork programming is focused on the pursuit of balance between technical skill development and the work required to conjure and sustain a creative practice.
WINTER SESSION / WEEKLY IN-PERSON CLASSES
STUDIOWORK OPEN STUDIO SERIES / PAINTING
Half Session: May 14 - July 2
Half Session: July 16 - August 27
Tuesdays 9-12 at Adriano Farinella Studio, Easton Pa
Half Session (8 weeks) : $450
Full Session (16 weeks) : $900
*Purchase full session and receive $25 discount $875
Some painting experience is recommended (beginner classes coming soon)
*Class size is limited to 8 in this session.
This is an open-studio painting class meaning students receive individualized guidance on their chosen specific projects while in a group studio environment.
Open-Studio classes are the in-person extension of the online StudioWork Mentorship Series. Both are designed to meet students where they are in their practice and address any technical questions with skill-building exercises, painting demos, and practical guidance while also becoming aware of any creative mindset challenges that might be holding up progress or limiting growth.
Before the first class, we’ll meet in person, on zoom, or by email to discuss your goals and set an individualized plan for your studio time. We’ll make a workflow, gather and review resources like photos to paint from if needed, and discuss how best to use the studio time to accomplish your short term technical goals as well as goals for the end of the 8 week session. Each student receives a StudioWork Journal with some writing prompts to help keep your mindset clear and your goals and accomplishments in check. Plus an assignment to write a brief statement about the work you’ll be making in class. (I’ll have lots of guidance for you on this so don’t worry if you’ve never done it before).
Students will finish the eight week class having definitively accomplished a project and written a brief artist statement about the work and process. We’ll present both in a final group critique on the last day of class. All of that while having the added benefit of building the kind of camaraderie, accountability, and support unique to a working studio environment.
All subject matter is welcome. There are no limits on subject or medium. All that is required is a plan of goals to address and accomplish by the end of 8 weeks. Past student projects include figure or portrait from photo, landscape or still life from photo, abstract, old master copies, planning and building a body of work, etc.
COMING IN 2024
WEEKLY OPEN STUDIO CLASSES IN
painting
figure drawing
figure painting
portrait painting
intro painting/drawing
plein air painting
STUDIO LOCATION & PARKING
The studio is located at 45 N Sitgreaves Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042.
N Sitgreaves is technically an ‘alley’ so there is no parking. I would suggest parking on Spring Garden Street between N 2nd and N 3rd Streets. Or the new parking garage on 4th Street behind the Easton Public Market and a very quick walk to the studio. I would also recommend downloading the free Park Mobile App. It’s works like EZ Pass where it’s preloaded with a dollar amount which can then be used for your parking meter. It send notifications to your phone when you’re 15 minutes from meter time expiring and allows for remote extensions of meter time.
