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Upcoming Classes
Queering Space
Session 1: September 19th - September 19th, 2026
Session 2: November 14th - November 14th, 2026
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
Fine Arts: Solvent-Free Oil Painting
October 20th - November 24th, 2026
Discover the joy of oil painting with a solvent-free, eco-conscious approach. This six-week class explores the essentials of alla prima painting—working directly and expressively with ... more
Collage With Your Photos
October 20th - October 20th, 2026
This class is the perfect introduction to reusing/repurposing old photos as well as exploring the trending world of collage using photographs, book materials, old magazines ... more
Stay Retro
Session 1: October 21st - November 18th, 2026
Session 2: October 21st - November 18th, 2026
If you enjoy taking pictures with film and working in the darkroom but want more time to build confidence and refine your skills, Stay Retro ... more
Smush and Smash! Clayplay for caregivers and kiddos for kids
October 22nd - November 12th, 2026
This class is for children ages 3 – 5 with their caregiver/adult. Your child will get their first experience with this expressive material, and you ... more
Fine Arts: The Art of Ink - Pen and Brush Techniques
October 22nd - November 12th, 2026
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
Street Photography
October 22nd - November 19th, 2026
A longstanding genre in the photographic world, Street Photography blends art and journalism to document our lives and society as a whole. In this course, ... more
Color Film Developing Workshop
October 24th - October 24th, 2026
PRIOR FILM PROCESSING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS CLASS Join our one-day color film developing workshop to learn the entire C-41 process, covering solution ... more
SpiroXyloGraphics (Letterpress Adventures on the Angle Chase)
October 27th - October 27th, 2026
The elusive angle chase of the mid 20th century by Challenge Machinery is legendary among letterpress printers. It allows for a printing form to be ... more
Photo Embroidery
October 27th - November 10th, 2026
Transform personal history into a tactile work of art in this three-session workshop. This course explores the intersection of photography, textile art, and storytelling, offering ... more
Fine Arts: Intro to Pastel Painting
October 30th - November 20th, 2026
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
Night Photography
October 30th - November 20th, 2026
Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night!Learn techniques for making images after dark, including the use of filters, a tripod, cable release, ... more
Paper Marbling
Session 1: October 31st - October 31st, 2026
Session 2: November 1st - November 1st, 2026
Paper Marbling is a design technique that has been used by paper artists since the 12th century. Pigments are floated on a viscous water-based solution ... more
Gelli Plate Printing
November 2nd - November 9th, 2026
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
Monoprinting II: Silkscreen
November 3rd - November 24th, 2026
In this class, students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques to create unique monotypes and monoprints using a silkscreen mesh traditionally used ... more
Intro to Hand Papermaking
November 5th - November 19th, 2026
In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Experiment with different methods, ... more
Self-Care - Self-Portrait
November 7th - November 7th, 2026
Who said you cannot create self-portraits in community? In this class, we will gather to explore self-portraiture as a therapeutic photographic practice. We will gather ... more
Bookbinding: Tunnel Books
November 8th - November 15th, 2026
It’s a book. It’s a diorama! It’s both! In this workshop, students create both a maquette and a completed tunnel book. A tunnel book uses ... more
Fiber Arts: Intuitive Embroidery
November 10th - November 24th, 2026
Intuitive embroidery is a process that begins by learning simple stitches, engaging in meditative and creative exercises, discerning an image and pattern, and stitching a ... more
Intro to Watercoloring on Photos
November 10th - November 10th, 2026
Join Jen Perena for this fun exploration of applying color to your photographs. Whether accenting small details or filling in an entire scene, manually applying ... more
Make Light with Flash
November 11th - November 18th, 2026
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
Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress
November 12th - December 10th, 2026
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
Encaustic Monotype & Collage
November 16th - November 16th, 2026
Encaustic is beeswax based paint used with heat. In this session we will learn the art of Encaustic Monotypes and how to imbed paper and ... more
Scanning Negatives & Slides
November 16th - November 16th, 2026
This fast-paced, informative one-day workshop will introduce you to the essentials of converting analog negatives and slides into high-quality digital files. Learn how to optimize ... more
Wrapping Paper Printing
November 22nd - November 22nd, 2026
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you'll carve your own rubber stamps and use them to create beautiful, personalized, compostable wrapping paper. ... more
Bookbinding: Piano Hinge Binding
November 22nd - November 22nd, 2026
Piano hinge books are so named because their hinged spines look like the long hinges on the instrument lid. Dowels hold this no sew, no ... more
Letterpress Notepads
December 5th - December 5th, 2026
This workshop is a great introduction to basic type setting, printing, and bookbinding! Each student will set a small line or two of text and ... more
Active Classes
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
Session 1: September 8th - October 20th, 2026
Session 2: September 8th - October 20th, 2026
Take this introductory film photography class to build a strong foundation in photography and gain hands-on experience in the darkroom. No prior experience is required.Learn ... more
Intermediate Wheel
Session 1: September 8th - October 27th, 2026
Session 2: September 11th - November 6th, 2026
For those with clay experience, the Intermediate class will broaden your knowledge base with more complicated projects, lidded forms, plates, and handles. The class fee ... more
Independent Study on the Wheel
September 9th - October 28th, 2026
For those with wheel experience, this independent study session allows you to focus on independent projects and personal growth. Shelle is on hand to help ... more
Intro to Wheel II
Session 1: September 9th - October 28th, 2026
Session 2: September 14th - November 9th, 2026
This class is for those who have taken a wheel class previously and are ready for the next step to enhance your skill-set. You will ... more
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: September 13th - November 8th, 2026
Session 2: September 13th - November 8th, 2026
Session 3: September 14th - November 9th, 2026
Session 4: September 15th - November 3rd, 2026
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
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: September 14th - November 2nd, 2026
Session 2: September 14th - November 2nd, 2026
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
Handbuilding
September 14th - November 9th, 2026
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
Queering Space
Session 1: September 19th - September 19th, 2026
Session 2: November 14th - November 14th, 2026
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
Sculptural Tableware
September 21st - November 16th, 2026
This 8-week session invites students to create functional pieces that blur the line between vessel and sculpture. Students will develop their own tableware settings using ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
October 1st - October 22nd, 2026
Discover the art of bookbinding in this 4-week, introductory class designed for beginners. Learn essential binding structures including pamphlet stitch, Japanese side stitch and coptic. ... more
Intro to Documentary & Non-Fiction Production
October 2nd - November 13th, 2026
Video can take on many different forms: Intro to Documentary and Non-Fiction production is a course for exploring the basics of theory and craft so ... more
Letterpress I
October 5th - November 16th, 2026
Immerse yourself in letterpress printing in this 6-week class! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal and wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create ... more
Claymation for Adults and Teens
October 6th - October 27th, 2026
In this class, students will learn about Claymation with Teaching Artist, Simmi! Explore the art of storytelling through clay, learning essential skills like color mixing, ... more
Monoprinting I
October 7th - October 28th, 2026
This class introduces students to a range of drawing and painting techniques for creating expressive monotypes and monoprints. Using both a printing press and hand-brayering ... more
Intro to Screen Printing
October 7th - October 21st, 2026
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
Screenwriting 101
October 13th - November 3rd, 2026
This class focuses on the in and outs of writing for the screen and emphasizes the technical and structural aspects of screenwriting to help students ... more
Lino II: Multi-Color Prints
October 14th - October 28th, 2026
Expand your printmaking practice with multi-color block printing. Over two sessions, students will deepen their understanding of relief printing techniques while learning the planning and ... more
Plant Potions: Herbal Developer
October 14th - October 21st, 2026
This two-day workshop is for photographers interested in learning how to process silver gelatin film and paper with non-toxic plant-based developers. Students should have a ... more
Intro to Photoshop
Session 1: October 14th - November 4th, 2026
Session 2: October 15th - November 5th, 2026
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CS, including essential tools such as Move, Crop, Marquee, Rubber Stamp, and Paint Bucket, as well as key functions ... more
Intro to Lighting Studio Photography
October 14th - October 28th, 2026
Learn the fundamentals of studio lighting in this three-session class using the Westcott strobe system at the Flower City Arts Center Photography Studio. This class ... more
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
October 15th - November 5th, 2026
Over the course of four weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator, exploring essential tools and functions such as the pen tool, strokes ... more
Block Printing on Fabric
October 19th - October 26th, 2026
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the art of block printing by carving their own rubber stamps to create bold, repeatable patterns on fabric. ... more
Editing and Publishing a Photo Book
October 19th - November 2nd, 2026
Turn your photographs into a beautifully designed self published book. This class is perfect for anyone working on a photo series who’s ready to produce ... more