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Upcoming Classes

Synergy Soca: Immersive Art & Nature Exploration

Session 1: April 26th - April 26th, 2026
Session 2: June 3rd - June 3rd, 2026

Experience the healing power of art infused with the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean in an intimate, immersive in-person session. This journey blends creativity, mindfulness, ... more

Letterpress: Polymer Plates

June 1st - June 22nd, 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

Fine Arts: Exploring Encaustics

June 8th - June 29th, 2026

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

Fine Arts: A Taste of Plein Air

June 9th - June 30th, 2026

Join plein air painter Victoria Brzustowicz for a four-week plein air class designed for artists of all experience levels who want to explore the fun ... more

Bookbinding: Hardcover Coptic Binding

June 11th - June 11th, 2026

Make your own journal or sketchbook in this afternoon bookbinding workshop! Coptic binding has been a durable and beautiful binding technique for almost two thousand ... more

Session 1: June 13th - August 8th, 2026
Session 2: June 14th - August 9th, 2026
Session 3: June 15th - August 3rd, 2026
Session 4: June 21st - August 16th, 2026
Session 5: June 23rd - August 11th, 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

Essentials for Better Images

Session 1: June 15th - July 13th, 2026
Session 2: June 17th - July 15th, 2026

Learn to take better pictures! Do you know the basics of using your camera but want your photographs to have more impact? In this hands-on ... more

Handbuilding

Session 1: June 15th - August 3rd, 2026
Session 2: June 16th - August 4th, 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

Intermediate Wheel

Session 1: June 16th - August 4th, 2026
Session 2: July 3rd - August 21st, 2026

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

Cliché Verre & Photographic Drawing

June 16th - June 16th, 2026

Cliché verre is a camera-less photographic method where the artist makes hand-made negatives by drawing on glass and printing copies in a black and white ... more

Photo Embroidery

Session 1: June 16th - June 30th, 2026
Session 2: August 10th - August 24th, 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

Intro to Wheel II

June 17th - August 5th, 2026

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

Cyanotype Photos from Digital Negatives

June 17th - June 24th, 2026

Reimagine your digital images with the cyanotype process and see your photographs in a whole new way. In this two-day workshop with Liz Webster, you’ll ... more

Advanced Wheel

June 17th - August 5th, 2026

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

Street Photography

June 18th - July 16th, 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

Creating a Photo Garden & Ethical Foraging Methods

June 20th - June 20th, 2026

Photography has been closely intertwined with botany and curiosity for the natural world since its inception. This one-day workshop will meet outdoors at the Hamilton ... more

Bookbinding: Long Stitch Leather Journal

June 20th - June 20th, 2026

In this one-day workshop, students will bind a book with a leather cover and folded paper sections, using the long stitch binding technique. Learn about ... more

Paste Paper

June 21st - June 21st, 2026

Paste paper is one of the oldest forms of decorative paper used by bookbinders and can be found in centuries-old books. The distinctive qualities of ... more

Bookbinding: Hardcover Hinge Stitch

June 21st - June 21st, 2026

In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to create a basic hardcover notebook from start to finish. Learn about bookbinding terms, tools and best ... more

Intro to Collage With Your Photos

June 22nd - June 22nd, 2026

Ever looked at your growing pile of printed photographs and wondered how to breathe new life into them? Or curious about introducing sustainability and recycling ... more

Herbal Developer

June 23rd - June 30th, 2026

This two-day intensive workshop is for photographers interested in learning how to process silver gelatin film and paper with non-toxic plant-based developers. Students should have ... more

Developing Black and White Film

Session 1: June 24th - June 24th, 2026
Session 2: August 6th - August 6th, 2026

Save money and learn how to develop your own black-and-white film in this hands-on, workshop. Ideal for beginners and those returning to the darkroom after ... more

Heliography (Lumen Printing)

June 25th - June 25th, 2026

Discover the possibilities of camera-less photography. Lumen printing is a photogram or direct printing process that utilizes the sun to make imprints of objects on ... more

Clay and Cabernet: Pottery with a Twist - featuring Aggy Dunne!

June 26th - June 26th, 2026

Uncork your creativity at Clay and Cabernet, the ultimate fusion of art, wine, and fabulousness! Join us for a hands-on pottery class where you’ll sip ... more

Photography, Mixed Media & Movement

Session 1: June 26th - June 26th, 2026
Session 2: August 14th - August 14th, 2026

Let’s reclaim time for art, movement, and community. Transform your personal history into a tangible piece of art. This workshop invites you to reach into ... more

Phytograms

June 27th - June 27th, 2026

Phytograms are a direct plant-based printing process that can be applied to darkroom paper, still film, or cinematic film to create alchemic botanical imprints. Fresh ... more

Queering Space

June 27th - June 27th, 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

Intro to 3-D World Building

June 30th - July 14th, 2026

In this class, you’ll explore an emerging artistic practice that blends digital 3D design with photography, using a process called LiDAR scanning to transform real-world ... more

Make Light with Flash

July 6th - July 13th, 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

Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography

Session 1: July 7th - August 18th, 2026
Session 2: July 7th - August 18th, 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

RISO Zines

July 7th - July 7th, 2026

A zine (pronounced "zeen," short for magazine or fanzine) is a small, self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images. Rooted in early 20th ... more

Fine Arts: Drawing as Exploration

July 7th - July 14th, 2026

Drawing as Exploration is a workshop designed to help artists at all levels look more deeply and discover new possibilities through drawing. Rather than focusing ... more

Bookbinding: Folded Paper Books

July 8th - July 8th, 2026

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

Intro to Fashion Photography and Editorials

July 8th - August 12th, 2026

Get into fashion and editorial photography through a hands-on creative experience focused on storytelling, movement, lighting, and visual emotion. This introductory class explores the use ... more

Intro to Digital Photography

Session 1: July 9th - August 20th, 2026
Session 2: July 9th - August 20th, 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

Bookbinding: Japanese Side Stitch

July 9th - July 9th, 2026

Learn to bind a book with Japanese side stitch! Many decorative stitch patterns are available for these soft-cover books. Students will see a variety of ... more

Intro to Linoleum Block Printing

July 9th - July 30th, 2026

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

Black and White Printing in the Darkroom

July 9th - July 9th, 2026

This 1-day workshop is for anyone interested in learning how to make black and white prints in the darkroom or for those looking for a ... more

Chasing Waterfalls

July 11th - August 8th, 2026

Learn how to transform rushing water, dramatic landscapes, and natural light into striking photographs. Designed for beginner to intermediate photographers, this class introduces the essential ... more

Paper Marbling

July 11th - July 11th, 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

Papermaking 101: Deckle, Pellon & Pulp

July 12th - July 12th, 2026

In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. All materials provided. Included: ... more

Letterpress Greeting Cards

Session 1: July 12th - July 12th, 2026
Session 2: August 8th - August 8th, 2026

Interested in letterpress and looking for a project to start with? In this one-day workshop, you’ll get a chance to design and print your own ... more

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Flower City Film Photography Camp (Ages 12-15) for kids

July 13th - July 17th, 2026

Inspired by the masterful work of Edward Steichen, this immersive camp invites students to explore the intersection of nature and fine art photography. Through collaboration ... more

Intro to Letterpress Experimentation

July 13th - July 13th, 2026

In this one-day workshop, learn how to create spontaneous and fun compositions on the letterpress. By creating printing plates out of found materials, using new ... more

Intro to Watercoloring on Photos

July 13th - July 13th, 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

Fine Arts: Intro to Watercolor Painting

July 14th - July 17th, 2026

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 Screen Printing

July 15th - July 29th, 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

Color Film Developing Workshop

Session 1: July 18th - July 18th, 2026
Session 2: August 22nd - August 22nd, 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

Screen Printing Tote Bags

July 18th - July 18th, 2026

Convert your own drawing to a collection of tote bags. Students should come to the workshop prepared with sketches and ideas that will be reproduced ... more

RISO 101

Session 1: July 18th - July 18th, 2026
Session 2: August 16th - August 16th, 2026

Take this class to learn the basics of printing and reproducing work on the Risograph duplicator and become an authorized RISO user in the Book ... more

A Taste of Encaustics

July 20th - July 20th, 2026

Encaustic painting is the process of using melted and pigmented beeswax to create paintings and mixed-media works. In this three-hour workshop, students will have the ... more

Stop Motion Animation for Teens

July 21st - July 23rd, 2026

Bring your ideas to life frame by frame. In this hands-on mini camp, students will learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation using paper and other ... more

Fine Arts: Observation to Abstraction

July 21st - July 28th, 2026

Observation to Abstraction is a designed to help artists explore the creative journey from direct observation to expressive abstraction. Participants will begin by closely observing ... more

Intro to Video Editing Workshop

July 21st - July 28th, 2026

If you are interested in learning how to edit video, this class will teach you how to import footage, structure an edit, match up sync ... more

Plant Potions: Plant-based Photo Intensive

July 22nd - August 19th, 2026

This intensive course will examine a range of eco-friendly plant-based photographic processes that offer environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional darkroom chemistries. Each week students will ... more

Collagraph Printmaking

July 22nd - July 29th, 2026

Learn to make a printing plate that is just as much a work of art as the resulting print. Collography is a process in which ... more

Letterpress Notepads

July 25th - July 25th, 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

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The Art of Photography (Ages 12-15) for kids

July 27th - July 31st, 2026

The Art of Photography Camp is a one-of-a-kind summer experience where young creatives explore the magic of photography! In this immersive camp, participants will experiment ... more

Adobe Lightroom Classic

July 27th - August 17th, 2026

Learn to organize, enhance, and manage your digital photographs using Adobe Lightroom classic.This hands-on course covers essential tools including image import, editing functions, batch processing, ... more

Anthotypes: Creating images with Spices and Plants

July 28th - August 4th, 2026

Learn how to easily create beautiful, ephemeral photographic prints with the amazing anthotype process. Learn simple recipes to mix various anthotype solutions and how to ... more

Intro to Photoshop

July 29th - August 19th, 2026

Morning or evening class option available.Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CS, including essential tools such as Move, Crop, Marquee, Rubber Stamp, and Paint Bucket, ... more

Lovin' Letterpress

August 3rd - August 24th, 2026

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

Gelli Plate Printing

August 4th - August 11th, 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

Altered Books

August 6th - August 20th, 2026

Create a unique work of art using an existing hardcover book as a starting point. By reworking pages and covers and painting, stamping, cutting, collage, ... more

Intro to Podcasting

August 6th - August 20th, 2026

Ready to share your voice with the world? This three-week introductory course will guide you through the essentials of creating and launching your own podcast. ... more

Intro to Lighting Studio Photography

August 6th - August 20th, 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

Young Artist Camp (Ages 8-12) for kids

August 10th - August 14th, 2026

This week-long camp is the perfect place for young artists to explore their creativity amongst like-minded peers. Students will be instructed in a variety of ... more

Encaustic Monotype & Collage

August 10th - August 10th, 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

Intro to Bookbinding Intensive

August 17th - August 20th, 2026

Discover the art of bookbinding in this introductory class designed for beginners. Learn essential binding structures including pamphlet stitch, Japanese side stitch and coptic. All ... more

Scanning Negatives & Slides

August 17th - August 17th, 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

Drypoint Etching

August 18th - August 25th, 2026

Discover the expressive possibilities of drypoint etching in this hands-on printmaking class. Students will explore both traditional and alternative techniques, working on plexiglass plates as ... more

Cyanotype on Glass

August 21st - August 21st, 2026

Learn how to work with agar-agar for use with the cyanotype process. Agar-agar is made of seaweed, providing a non-animal product alternative to gelatin that ... more

iPhone Photography Fundamentals

August 22nd - August 22nd, 2026

Discover the full creative potential of your iPhone camera. This course introduces essential camera settings, fundamental techniques, and pro tips and tricks to help you ... more

Say YES to the PRESS!

August 22nd - August 22nd, 2026

Explore the fascinating history of printing technology in this interactive workshop. Led by Mitch Cohen, the founding director of the Printmaking & Book Arts division, ... more

Vandercook Refresher

August 23rd - August 23rd, 2026

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

Kallitype Refresher Workshop

October 3rd - October 3rd, 2026

This workshop is designed for students who have completed Kallitype Level I or II at FCAC and are looking for supported independent practice time with ... more

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