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The Flora B. Giffuni Atelier For Pastels

 

In 1989 the Pastel Society of America opened its doors to students wishing to learn the versatile techniques of the pastel medium. The PSA school was later re-named after the founder of the Pastel Society of America, the late Flora B. Giffuni, who taught portrait and figure classes there for many years. The PSA school was made possible by the donation of space by The National Arts Club.  An original concept at the time of its founding, it is still a unique place in which every genre is offered using pastels as the medium of expression and where students receive one-on-one instruction. Classes have a maximum of 12 students.

Working in the glorious Victorian building of The National Arts Club that was once the residence of Governor Tilden, Monday through Saturday, students have the opportunity of selecting classes year-round in all genres: portrait, figure, still life, florals, landscape, cityscape, and preliminary drawing for pastels. It is the only art school devoted exclusively to the medium of pastel. Open Studio on Saturday and Sunday afternoon gives students the opportunity to draw the model with no instruction for a minimal fee.

Suggested Supplies List:

Box of NuPastels (min. 48); drawing board; 3 sheets of gray Canson Mi-Tientes paper; a few sticks of vine charcoal; kneadable eraser.

Fees & Registration:

6 Classes $150; Individual Classes $35 (subject to change without notice).  Please call beforehand.  Class registration and information: Contact PSA office at 212-533-6931. Classes are ongoing and year-round.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes are ongoing year round.

FEES: 6 classes $150; Individual Classes $35

Subject to change without notice. Please call beforehand.

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New Class at Atelier

Bill Creevy, PSA, author of "The Pastel Book" and a PSA Master Pastelist, recently inaugurated a new class in the fundamentals of pastel painting. With "The Pastel Book" as a guide, students experience hands on instruction in the use of pastel color, drawing, texture, composition and more. Students, whether beginning or advanced, acquire the tools they need to create more compelling, colorful, and personal pastel paintings. This class is open to all; students at every level are invited to participate. An experienced and in-demand instructor, Creevy is also a recipient of the Pastel Teacher of the Year award given by American Artist magazine.

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