Information on general tuition assistance for classes at Flower City Arts Center can be found here. Please note that only (one) Tuition Assistance scholarship per household will be awarded to any applicant per year, thank you.
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A full refund is given in the unlikely event we have to cancel a class. If you wish to withdraw from a class, you must cancel one week (7 days) before the first meeting for a full refund minus a $20 registration fee. No refunds are given after this time. Prorating is not available. Refunds will be made within 30 days.
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Adobe Photoshop has come a long way in making image restoration and retouching much easier. In this class you will learn the basic tools that ... more
This one-day workshop will teach you how to process your own color film! Topics include preparing the solutions, the three steps process (Developer, Blix and ... more
In this two-day workshop students will learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from renowned artist, Pat Bacon. Using light-sensitive steel-backed plates, participants will create ... more
In this hands-on workshop you will learn the ins and outs of shibori-inspired folding and binding techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric with indigo ... more
Beginner watercolor art classes are the perfect way to explore and express your inner-artist. If you have never painted before or are looking for a ... more
Have you ever looked at beautiful hand-made books and wondered how they were created but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the ... more
In this multi-session class, students will dive into preparing digital files to be printed on Flower City Arts Center’s risograph printer. The emphasis of the ... more
Spring is not far off, and everyone will be soon back in the garden, including the birds. With them in mind, Caitlin will teach students ... more
Dry-point etching explores an alternative to the traditional etching process. Without the acid, or metal plates, dry-point techniques leave you with an impression you can ... more
Bring your digital design project to life in letterpress! In this class, you will learn how to translate your vision from pixels to print using ... more
Learn how to improve your sports photography skills. This class is intended for young adults, parents and fans who wish to take better action pictures ... more
Learn the basics of shooting and editing video. Youth will have the opportunity to capture and create video content using DSLR cameras and Adobe Premiere ... more
This class is for artists interested in learning advanced watercolor techniques while also exploring collage and mixed-media. Learn to develop a strong conceptual foundation for ... more
Both Neuroscience and Mysticism confirm that there exists an optimum state-of-mind for all stages of the creative process, whether you are harnessing inspiration, analyzing opportunities, ... more
For painters who have some experience painting, four weeks of instruction to take your skills further. Use the paint medium of your choice. This class ... more
This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8 week class, you'll learn to center, pull a cylinder, and turn ... more
Get ready for breezy spring by making your own wind chimes for the garden! Caitlin will work with students to make fanciful chimes out of ... more
Immerse yourself in letterpress printing! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal & wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create a variety of projects ... more
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Come make a super soup bowl! Whether or not the Bills make it to the Super Bowl, you can make it to Caitlin's bowl-making workshop! ... more
In this 5-week introductory class, students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing ... more
In this digital photography class we will experiment with some special effects that can be done in camera or in post processing to make more ... more
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Learn how to create stop-motion animations with Whitney Brown! The class will come together with a collective short film idea. They will plan their role ... more
Reduction Linoleum Printing is a relief method where multiple colors are printed by layer from the same block. This is an intermediate level class for ... more