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Upcoming Classes
Mudslingers Short Course: Wall Vases and Planters for kids
January 5th - January 12th, 2025
In this two-session course, Caitlin will work with young artists (ages 6 - 12) to make Wall Vases and Planters. The class fee covers all ... more
Teen Wheel (Ages 13 - 19)
January 5th - March 2nd, 2025
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 clay ... more
Intro to Watercolor Painting
January 6th - February 24th, 2025
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 ... more
Intro to Wheel II
January 6th - March 3rd, 2025
This class is for those who have taken a wheel class previously and want to build on their skills. You will work on skill-building exercises ... more
VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)
January 6th - February 17th, 2025
VIVA (Vitality in the Visual Arts) classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this six-week class, you will ... more
Handbuilding
January 6th - March 3rd, 2025
Learn traditional methods like pinching, coil, and slab to build functional and/or sculptural work. Handbuilding is very versatile, and the techniques can be used to ... more
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: January 6th - March 3rd, 2025
Session 2: January 7th - February 25th, 2025
Session 3: January 8th - February 26th, 2025
Session 4: January 10th - March 7th, 2025
Session 5: January 11th - March 8th, 2025
Session 6: January 12th - March 2nd, 2025
Session 7: January 12th - March 2nd, 2025
For beginners, this 8-week Introduction class covers the basics of wheel-thrown, functional work. You will learn to master the cylinder, the gateway form to cups, ... more
Intermediate Wheel
Session 1: January 7th - February 25th, 2025
Session 2: January 10th - February 28th, 2025
For those with some experience, the Intermediate class will broaden your knowledge base with more complicated projects, lidded forms, plates, and handles. The class fee ... more
Fundamentals of Drawing
January 7th - February 11th, 2025
In this class students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing is required ... more
Figure Sculpture
January 7th - February 25th, 2025
This class will examine modern and historical representations of the figure in art. Students will spend the first four weeks of the class sculpting small-scale ... more
Handbuild Large!
January 8th - February 26th, 2025
For those with some experience, this class will focus on personal exploration, with a goal of increasing the scale of your work. Explore the relation ... more
Paper-Maché Your Trash!
January 8th - January 29th, 2025
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of waste that comes from your daily routines? In this 4-week class, you’ll transform your trash (no ... more
Intro to Pastel Painting
January 9th - January 30th, 2025
PASTELS -- those beautiful sticks of pure color, create exciting, fun, and expressive works of art. Through informational discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for ... more
Advanced Handbuilding Techniques
January 10th - February 28th, 2025
Interested in furthering your handbuilding skills? This class builds upon techniques taught in beginner handbuilding to help you create self-directed projects. Zara will advise, support, ... more
Drawing 101 for Teens (Ages 14 - 18)
January 13th - March 3rd, 2025
This class is designed for teens looking to build their drawing skills. Students will explore fundamental and advanced techniques in drawing, including observational drawing, perspective, ... more
Photo Restoration
January 13th - January 20th, 2025
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
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: January 14th - February 25th, 2025
Session 2: January 14th - February 25th, 2025
Make your digital camera work for you and learn all of its important functions at a steady pace. In this class, we will cover manually ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
January 14th - February 18th, 2025
Discover the art of bookbinding in this introductory class designed for beginners and enthusiasts. Learn essential binding structures, including pamphlet stitch, Japanese side stitch, and ... more
Developing Style
January 14th - February 4th, 2025
This class is designed to help you discover and refine your unique photographic style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, you'll gain valuable ... more
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
Session 1: January 15th - February 26th, 2025
Session 2: January 15th - February 26th, 2025
Take this introductory film photography class to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. No camera or prior knowledge is needed. Learn how to use a ... more
Advanced Wheel
January 15th - March 5th, 2025
For the accomplished potter, Kyle will provide individualized attention, with a focus on refining your craft and enhancing your personal style work. Included: 20 pounds ... more
Smush & Smash One-Day-Clay-Play: Making Valentine Hearts for kids
January 16th - January 16th, 2025
Let's make valentines! This one-hour class is for children ages 3 - 8 with their caregiver/adult. Using heart cookie cutters and soft clay, we will ... more
Letterpress Notepads
Session 1: January 16th - January 16th, 2025
Session 2: March 9th - March 9th, 2025
This three-hour workshop is a great introduction to basic type setting, printing, and bookbinding! Each student will set a small line or two of text ... more
queering space
Session 1: January 18th - April 19th, 2025
Session 2: February 15th - February 15th, 2025
Session 3: March 15th - March 15th, 2025
Session 4: April 19th - April 19th, 2025
Empowering creative voices in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with dedicated time to be present with and learn from one another. This new program is designed for ... more
Winter Night Photography
January 24th - February 21st, 2025
Photographs captured in the winter at night can have a beautiful and almost surreal quality. Explore various aspects of photographing at night during the winter ... more
Letterpress I
January 27th - March 3rd, 2025
Immerse yourself in letterpress printing! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal and wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create a variety of projects ... more
Intro to Video
January 27th - March 17th, 2025
Are you interested in the production and process of video recording and editing? This class will provide a perfect entry point! Work with Canon cameras, ... more
How to Use Your Flash
January 27th - February 3rd, 2025
A flash is a crucial and powerful camera accessory that can significantly enhance the lighting in your photographs. In this class, you will acquire the ... more
Monoprinting
January 29th - February 12th, 2025
Monoprinting is a form of printmaking that creates one-of-a-kind images through the transfer of ink from one or more surfaces. Monoprints utilize a smooth solid ... more
Stop Motion Animation
February 2nd - February 23rd, 2025
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation, one frame at a time! In this class, students will draw and assemble paper puppets and backgrounds and ... more
Laser Cut Block Printing
February 3rd - February 10th, 2025
In this two-part class, let the Glowforge laser cutter do the work of carving your printing block! Learn how to take your hand-drawn designs and ... more
Photography Lecture Series with Bruno Chalifour
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Picturing Home
February 4th - March 11th, 2025
Participants will utilize their photographic skills to convey emotions, document significant locations, and capture experiences associated with their sense of home and belonging. The course ... more
Take Better Pictures
Session 1: February 5th - March 12th, 2025
Session 2: February 5th - March 12th, 2025
Do you know how to use your camera but would like your resulting photographs to have more impact? Learn how to take better pictures and ... more
Adobe Lightroom
February 5th - February 26th, 2025
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing. Learn Lightroom with this practical class, and go beyond basic photo editing. ... more
Urban Sketching
February 6th - March 6th, 2025
Learn to make ink and watercolor drawings in a sketchbook. In this class, students will learn the basic skills of ink and watercolor sketching while ... more
Explorations in Bookbinding
February 6th - March 20th, 2025
Are you entranced by artists' books? Do your fingers love the feel of waxed linen thread? Do you have a stack of handmade paper waiting ... more
The Art of Ink: Pen and Brush Techniques
February 6th - February 27th, 2025
This four-week class offers an in-depth exploration of pen and ink, as well as brush and ink techniques, using both Walnut ink and India ink. ... more
Darkroom: Developing Black and White Film
Session 1: February 6th - February 13th, 2025
Session 2: March 18th - March 25th, 2025
Developing your own film is more cost-effective than having it processed at a lab. This two-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to get started, ... more
Mudslingers Short Course:"Souper" Bowls and Spoon Rests for kids
February 9th - February 16th, 2025
In this two-session course, Caitlin will work with young artists (ages 6 - 12) to make super soup bowls and spoon rests on Super Bowl ... more
Intro to Adobe Photoshop
February 13th - March 13th, 2025
Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, such as tools including move, crop, marquee, rubber stamp, paint bucket, etc.; functions including exposure, brightness/contrast, and color balance; ... more
Valentine's Friday Fling: Book Arts
February 14th - February 14th, 2025
Need a Valentine's Date Night?! Come to the Book Arts Studio and experience a whirlwind of letterpress printing, papermaking, and bookbinding while indulging in snacks ... more
Introduction to Audio Engineering
February 20th - March 27th, 2025
Intro to Audio Engineering will cover terminology and provide a hands-on introduction to analog and digital mixer options. It will cover mixing, equalizing, and recording ... more
Relief Printing
February 21st - March 14th, 2025
Designed for beginners as well as those with prior printmaking experience, this class will introduce both traditional and contemporary methods of relief printing. This class ... more
Drypoint Etching
February 22nd - February 22nd, 2025
Drypoint 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
Exploring Encaustics
February 24th - March 17th, 2025
Encaustic painting is the process of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create paintings and mixed-media works. In this class, you will get the basic ... more
Stay Retro
Session 1: February 27th - March 27th, 2025
Session 2: February 27th - March 27th, 2025
If you love photographing with film and working in the darkroom but need more time to practice and solidify your skills, Stay Retro is right ... more
Mudslingers Short Course: Wind Chimes and Garden Decorations for kids
March 2nd - March 9th, 2025
In this two-session class, young artists ages 6 - 12 will work on wind chimes and decorations for the garden. The spring thaw is coming, ... more
Intro to Screen Printing
March 4th - March 18th, 2025
This workshop will cover the basics of the screen printing process from start to finish. Creating imagery, transferring the image to the screen, printing, and ... more
Folded Paper Books
March 4th - March 18th, 2025
Inspired by Hedi Kyle's book "Art of the Fold," this class will teach students to fold a variety of paper books. Structures include the blizzard ... more
Intermediate Pastel Painting
March 5th - March 26th, 2025
Designed for artists with a foundational understanding of pastel techniques, this course delves deeper into the art of pastel painting, offering a dynamic exploration of ... more
Intro to Hand Papermaking
March 5th - March 26th, 2025
In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Experiment with different methods, ... more
Drawing from Memory
Session 1: March 6th - March 6th, 2025
Session 2: March 13th - March 13th, 2025
Session 3: March 20th - March 20th, 2025
Session 4: March 27th - March 27th, 2025
Drawing from memory: Pretend to draw from reality. Really draw from memory. Get comfy, stretch. Then, get uncomfy, make a shaky guess. In this class, ... more
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
March 6th - March 27th, 2025
Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or add new imagery to your letterpress work. Students will learn techniques ... more
Trace Monotypes
March 8th - March 8th, 2025
Trace Monoprinting is a simple, low-tech process that can be done without a printing press. It has a fuzzy line quality and can be quick ... more
Encaustic Monotypes
March 10th - March 10th, 2025
Discover the art of encaustic monotype in this three-hour workshop. Participants will use wax, beeswax-based paint, and heat to create one-of-a-kind prints. They will also ... more
Friday Fling!
March 14th - March 14th, 2025
Perfect for a fun date night, a family-bonding experience, or for the ceramic-curious, this three-hour lesson takes you through all the aspects of throwing on ... more
Alternative Process: Kallitype
March 15th - March 22nd, 2025
The course is geared toward those with no prior exposure (pun intended) to the kallitype process, but experience in a darkroom is very helpful. The ... more
Vandercook Refresher
March 16th - March 16th, 2025
Still lovin' letterpress but haven't been into the studio in a while? Brush up on your cylinder press skills while diving a bit deeper into ... more
Gelli Plate Printing
March 19th - March 26th, 2025
Unleash your creativity with Gelli Plate Printing, a versatile and accessible form of monoprinting that requires no press! In this hand-on workshop, students will explore ... more
Japanese Side Stich 2.0
March 23rd - March 23rd, 2025
Are you wondering how to create intricate designs that riff on the classic four-hole side stitch? Students will learn variations including Tortoise Shell, Hemp Leaf, ... more
Inky Business
March 23rd - March 23rd, 2025
In this one-day workshop, students will be introduced to new skills in ink application for oil-based printing processes. Instruction will include selective inking for intaglio, ... more
Mudslingers Short Course: Rattle Animals and Salt & Pepper Shakers for kids
March 23rd - March 30th, 2025
In this two-session class, Caitlin will help young artists (ages 6 - 12) make sculptures that can be both fun and functional! The class fee ... more
Scanning Negatives & Slides
March 24th - March 24th, 2025
This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analog negatives and slides. Learn about white balance, curves, and final editing steps ... more
Yoga & Creativity: A Transformational Process for Being More Creative Live & Interactive on Zoom
March 24th - May 5th, 2025
One of the many benefits of Yoga practice is that we become physically and emotionally healthier, less stressed, and better able to focus. As a ... more
Active Classes
High School Photo Club: Photography & Video Program for kids
September 24th - May 2nd, 2025
High School Photo Club is an after school photography and video program for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who attend school within the ... more
Studio 678: Photography & Writing Program for kids
September 26th - April 25th, 2025
Studio 678 is a FREE after school photography and writing program for 6th 7th and 8th grade students who attend school within the Rochester City ... more