Classes
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NEW: From August 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, or until fully exhausted, we are currently offering scholarship and tuition assistance to workers who were deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Essential workers include workers at: hospitals, nursing homes and other health care entities; fire stations; U.S. Post Offices; delivery companies; grocery and convenience stores; restaurant that remained open for carry-out or delivery; and the like. For more information and to fill out our essential worker tuition assistance form, please CLICK HERE. Thank you to all who donated to our Spring Donation Appeal to help make this happen!
Information on general tuition assistance for classes at Flower City Arts Center can be found here.
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Upcoming Classes
Intro to the Wheel I
Session 1: September 14th - November 2nd, 2020
Session 2: September 15th - November 3rd, 2020
Session 3: September 16th - November 4th, 2020
Session 4: September 17th - November 5th, 2020
Session 5: September 18th - November 6th, 2020
Session 6: September 28th - November 16th, 2020
Session 7: September 30th - November 18th, 2020
Session 8: October 2nd - November 20th, 2020
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
Digital Photography for Teens (Youth Ages 13-17)
Session 1: September 15th - October 13th, 2020
Session 2: October 20th - November 17th, 2020
Digital photography for teens is an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of digital photography with a professional digital camera. They will learn about ... more
Exploring Photography (Ages 14-17)
Session 1: September 16th - October 14th, 2020
Session 2: October 21st - November 18th, 2020
During this 5-week class, students will have the opportunity to explore digital & darkroom photography, digital art, and alternative processes like cyanotypes. Includes $15 Materials ... more
Intro to Inkjet Printing
Session 1: September 16th - September 30th, 2020
Session 2: October 21st - November 4th, 2020
Learn the basics of high quality inkjet printing in this introductory class. We will cover preparing files in Photoshop, types of paper, basic printer maintenance, ... more
Darkroom: Guided Black and White Printing
Session 1: September 18th - September 18th, 2020
Session 2: September 25th - September 25th, 2020
Session 3: October 2nd - October 2nd, 2020
Session 4: October 16th - October 16th, 2020
Session 5: November 6th - November 6th, 2020
Session 6: November 13th - November 13th, 2020
If you have been thinking about getting back to printing in the black and white darkroom but need to brush up on what you learned ... more
Go Retro for Teens: Intro to Film Photography
Session 1: September 18th - October 23rd, 2020
Session 2: October 30th - December 11th, 2020
In this class teens will have an amazing opportunity to learn the fundamentals of photography from the camera to the darkroom! Learn how to use ... more
Botanical Drawing I: Online
September 21st - November 2nd, 2020
In this 5-week course we will learn how to work in graphite to accurately draw leaves, fruits, and vegetables. In this course you will learn ... more
Linoleum Block Printing
September 22nd - October 13th, 2020
Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or to add your own imagery to your letterpress work. Students will ... more
Screen Printing
Session 1: September 22nd - September 29th, 2020
Session 2: October 20th - October 27th, 2020
This workshop will cover the basics of screen printing process from start to finish. Creating imagery, transferring the image to the screen, printing, and clean-up ... more
Intaglio II
September 23rd - October 28th, 2020
Follow the transformative states of a copper plate, with the assistance of an acid bath. Learn the use of grounds and their different effects. Explore ... more
Intaglio I
September 23rd - October 28th, 2020
Join the ranks of artists like Picasso and Rembrandt in exploring intaglio printing! On the first night you will understand what an intaglio print consists ... more
Intro to Large Format Photography
September 23rd - October 7th, 2020
Learn basic camera functions including using tilts and swings to adjust perspective lines and focus, different lenses, and how to load and use 4x5 film ... more
Photography: Street Photography: ONLINE
September 23rd - October 28th, 2020
Use your camera to dive into life through the art of Street Photography. Instructor, Bruno Chalifour, began his photography career in France where street photography ... more
Intro to Risograph Printing (Digital Screen Printing)
Session 1: September 24th - October 15th, 2020
Session 2: September 24th - October 15th, 2020
Session 3: October 31st - November 21st, 2020
Create an edition of 10 prints of your own design using our RISO digital duplicator! Learn how the RISO works and how you can quickly ... more
Photography: Snapshot to Series ONLINE
September 24th - October 29th, 2020
Take your photography beyond single images and develop a long-term project into a coherent body of work in this advanced class. Study the work of ... more
Family Wheel
September 29th - November 17th, 2020
See how fun the potter’s wheel can be! In this 8 week class, parents and children will learn how to center, pull a cylinder, make ... more
Sculpture: Artistic Expression in Wire & Plaster
October 2nd - October 30th, 2020
Learn how to see with your hands and make beautiful, three dimensional artwork with wire and plaster in an open and creative environment. Working in ... more
Monoprinting I
October 3rd - October 3rd, 2020
One print is pulled at a time and no two prints are alike with this painterly printmaking method. Techniques include transfer, reductive and additive, plus ... more
Experimental Darkroom: Chemigrams & Photograms
October 3rd - October 4th, 2020
A chemigram is an experimental art form where a photographic image is made by painting on a light-sensitive paper (such as photographic paper). The result ... more
Teen Wheel (ages 13-19) for kids
October 4th - November 8th, 2020
See how fun the potter’s wheel can be! In this 6 week class, you’ll learn how to center, pull a cylinder, and make beautiful functional ... more
Mud Slingers I (Ages 6-9) for kids
October 4th - November 8th, 2020
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included: clay ... more
Intro to Pastel Painting
October 4th - October 25th, 2020
Pastel, those beautiful sticks of pure color, create exciting, fun and expressive works of art. Through informational discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for the ... more
Mudslingers II (Ages 10-13) for kids
October 4th - November 8th, 2020
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included: clay ... more
Creative Stone Painting + Rock Art
October 6th - October 20th, 2020
Let your creative mind flow! Free your mind, lose yourself and relax while creating artful, artistic and mindful stone paintings. Create paperweights, portraits, games, toys ... more
RISO: DIY Comic + Zine Publishing
Session 1: October 6th - October 20th, 2020
Session 2: November 3rd - November 17th, 2020
Create your own comic and/or underground zine using our in-house Risograph printer! The first half of this course, Seth Murchison will guide you through contemporary ... more
Photo Manipulation and Digital Compositing: Online
October 6th - October 27th, 2020
Manifest your ideas into reality through photo manipulation and digital compositing! Learn how to digitally engage with the photographic medium in a more experimental way. ... more
Easy One Piece Molds!
October 6th - October 28th, 2020
Ever wanted to try mold making? It's a great way to make multiples from a single form! In this 4 class we will be creating ... more
Intro to the Wheel II
October 7th -
This class is for those who have taken a wheel class previously, and want to build on their skills. You will work skill-building exercises, and ... more
Digitizing Basics
October 7th - October 14th, 2020
This class will cover the basics of digitization. We will discuss which method is best for digitizing a variety of media including paintings, prints, photos, ... more
Photo Manipulation and Digital Compositing for Teens for kids
October 8th - October 29th, 2020
Learn how to utilize photography in a more experimental way and transform your ideas into reality! Through shooting and demos, we will learn how to ... more
Outdoor Portraiture
October 9th - October 16th, 2020
Learn to take pleasing outdoor portraits in harsh lighting conditions. Learn to use reflectors, lighting diffusers, natural shading, full and fill flash. Course will consist ... more
Paper Marbling
October 10th - October 11th, 2020
Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop where you will explore color, learn basic marbling techniques and patterns using rakes and combs, ... more
Wet Plate Collodian Photography
October 11th - November 15th, 2020
Wet plate collodion is one of the earliest photographic processes still practiced today! The beauty and uniqueness of the images created is exceptional. Gain a ... more
Building a Puppet Theatre for Teens
October 13th - November 17th, 2020
Do you imagine different worlds populated by beings that live in your imagination? In this six week class you will combine storytelling and different puppetry ... more
Monoprinting II
October 17th - October 17th, 2020
One print is pulled at a time and no two prints are alike with this painterly printmaking method. Techniques include transfer, reductive and additive, plus ... more
Beginner Watercolor Painting
October 19th - November 16th, 2020
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
Painting with Acrylics
October 22nd - November 19th, 2020
Whether you'd like to paint with acrylics as a hobby or... show your work at the MET... I can help you to jump start your ... more
Papermaking for Artists
October 22nd - October 23rd, 2020
We consider hand papermaking an art in itself. However, many artists want handmade paper for use in other processes. Everyone knows how much handmade paper ... more
Photoshop for Photographers
October 22nd - December 3rd, 2020
This course covers techniques used in making and editing photographs to gain efficiencies and quality improvements. Students will learn the appropriate skills and techniques to ... more
Colored Pencil Landscape Drawing: Online Class
October 23rd - December 4th, 2020
In this course the student will be able to draw a landscape of their choice using professional grade colored pencils. Each week we will cover ... more
Encaustic Art
October 24th - November 21st, 2020
To begin the opportunity and discover unexpected results is a gift connected to Encaustics. The smell of heated wax is pleasant and the touch of ... more
Urban Sketching
November 1st - November 29th, 2020
Learn to make ink and watercolor drawings in a sketchbook. During the class students will learn basic skills of ink and watercolor drawing. By the ... more
Calligraphy: Engraver’s Script
November 3rd - November 24th, 2020
Learn the art of graceful pointed pen engravers script. Also known as Copperplate or Engrosser's Script, this elegant letter form is applicable for making personalized ... more
Alternative Process: Cyanotype
November 5th - December 10th, 2020
Cyanotype, named for its beautiful blue image, is one of the first photographic processes ever used. Instructor Jon Merritt will teach you how to create ... more
Papermaking: Handmade Stationery
November 7th - November 8th, 2020
Create your own handmade paper and matching envelopes to use for correspondence or gift giving. The unique deckle edges from handmade paper on both card ... more
Alternative Process: Caffenol
November 7th - November 8th, 2020
WEEKEND WORKSHOP! Develop an understanding of processing black and white film and prints using Caffenol, an amazing non-toxic and eco-friendly process in which film and ... more
Botanical Drawing II: Online
November 9th - December 7th, 2020
With this 5-week course you will learn color for botanical artists and how to properly blend and mix those colors using colored pencils. We will ... more
Digital Black and White: From Vision to Print
November 16th - December 14th, 2020
Black and white is the essence of photography: it is about texture, contrast, and above all, light. Seeing light, understanding it, and anticipating what the ... more
Foundations of Print
November 18th - December 9th, 2020
Did you ever want to learn the difference amongst all the kinds of printmaking: monotype, reductive woodblock, collography, screen printing, or dry point? In this ... more
Active Classes
Advanced Handbuilding: Focus on Alternative Techniques
September 13th - November 1st, 2020
For those with some handbuilding experience, this class will focus on more complex projects and individual explorations are encouraged. Special consideration will be given to ... more
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
September 13th - November 1st, 2020
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
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: September 14th - November 2nd, 2020
Session 2: September 14th - October 26th, 2020
Make your digital camera work for you! Learn all of the important functions of your camera, at a steady pace. In this class we will ... more
Viva! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)
September 14th - October 19th, 2020
RESCHEDULED! In this six-week class you will learn different methods of working with clay using slab, coil and pinch methods. You will also learn about ... more
Lovin’ Letterpress
September 14th - November 2nd, 2020
Immerse yourself in letterpress printing. Choose from our hundreds of fonts and learn to handset type from California Job cases. Print from a variety of ... more
Handbuilding
September 14th - November 2nd, 2020
Learn to use traditional methods like pinching, coil, and slab to build functional and/or sculptural work. The skills learned are perfect for an absolute beginner ... more
Intro to the Wheel I
Session 1: September 14th - November 2nd, 2020
Session 2: September 15th - November 3rd, 2020
Session 3: September 16th - November 4th, 2020
Session 4: September 17th - November 5th, 2020
Session 5: September 18th - November 6th, 2020
Session 6: September 28th - November 16th, 2020
Session 7: September 30th - November 18th, 2020
Session 8: October 2nd - November 20th, 2020
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
Mordançage
September 14th - October 12th, 2020
Mordançage is a technique created by Jean-Pierre Sudre in the 1960s and is based on a late 19th-century process known as etch-bleach, gelatin relief, or ... more
InDesign: Building a Photobook
September 14th - October 19th, 2020
This production class is designed for photographers and artists who would like to build a publishable book. Students will learn the techniques of image capture ... more
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
Session 1: September 15th - October 27th, 2020
Session 2: September 15th - October 27th, 2020
Take this introductory class first to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. No camera or prior knowledge needed. Learn how to use a 35 mm ... more
Digital Photography for Teens (Youth Ages 13-17) for kids
Session 1: September 15th - October 13th, 2020
Session 2: October 20th - November 17th, 2020
Digital photography for teens is an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of digital photography with a professional digital camera. They will learn about ... more
Fundamentals of Drawing: Online
September 15th - November 3rd, 2020
In this class we’ll focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing is required ... more
Figurative Sculpture
September 15th - November 3rd, 2020
RESCHEDULED! In this course we will focus on learning the basics of sculpting the human head from life, mirror and photographs. We will spend time ... more
Advanced Wheel
September 15th - November 3rd, 2020
For the accomplished potter, Kyle will provide individualized attention, with the focus on refining your craft, and enhancing your own personal style work. An area ... more
Basic Studio Lighting
September 15th - October 20th, 2020
Instruction will include various techniques in the use of the studio's White Lightning strobes in multiple lighting configurations, as well as other equipment such as ... more
Exploring Photography (Ages 14-17) for kids
Session 1: September 16th - October 14th, 2020
Session 2: October 21st - November 18th, 2020
During this 5-week class, students will have the opportunity to explore digital & darkroom photography, digital art, and alternative processes like cyanotypes. Includes $15 Materials ... more
Intro to the Wheel II
Session 1: September 16th - November 4th, 2020
Session 2: September 17th - November 5th, 2020
This class is for those who have taken a wheel class previously, and want to build on their skills. You will work skill-building exercises, and ... more
Intro to Inkjet Printing
Session 1: September 16th - September 30th, 2020
Session 2: October 21st - November 4th, 2020
Learn the basics of high quality inkjet printing in this introductory class. We will cover preparing files in Photoshop, types of paper, basic printer maintenance, ... more
Smush & Smash (Ages 3-5) for kids
September 17th - October 8th, 2020
RESCHEDULED! Have fun smushing and smashing clay, for ages 3 to 5 with their caregiver/adult. Your child will get their first experience with this expressive ... more
Introduction to Oil Painting: Online
September 17th - November 5th, 2020
Learn about materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or "alla prima" techniques. Color mixing and creating a range ... more
Intermediate Film Photography
September 17th - October 29th, 2020
Take your 35mm BLACK AND WHITE FILM photography skills to the next level! Learn new darkroom techniques and how to think critically about the photographs ... more
Darkroom: Guided Black and White Printing
Session 1: September 18th - September 18th, 2020
Session 2: September 25th - September 25th, 2020
Session 3: October 2nd - October 2nd, 2020
Session 4: October 16th - October 16th, 2020
Session 5: November 6th - November 6th, 2020
Session 6: November 13th - November 13th, 2020
If you have been thinking about getting back to printing in the black and white darkroom but need to brush up on what you learned ... more
Go Retro for Teens: Intro to Film Photography for kids
Session 1: September 18th - October 23rd, 2020
Session 2: October 30th - December 11th, 2020
In this class teens will have an amazing opportunity to learn the fundamentals of photography from the camera to the darkroom! Learn how to use ... more
Looking at Photographs
September 18th - October 2nd, 2020
Learn what makes a great photograph and why some images have a vibrant spirit about them, while others seem flat and boring. In this course ... more