Classes
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Upcoming Classes
Riso Basics: Workshop
Session 1: July 7th - July 7th, 2022
Session 2: July 23rd - July 23rd, 2022
Session 3: August 24th - August 24th, 2022
Students will print an edition of 10, 3-color 8.5”x11” prints of their own design created during this workshop. Choose from our selection of 7 Riso ... more
Cyanotype T-Shirts!
Session 1: July 9th - July 9th, 2022
Session 2: August 20th - August 20th, 2022
Make a cyanotype tshirt!In this one-day workshop students will learn how to print their own image or design onto a t-shirt, using the cyanotype process! ... more
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
August 11th - September 1st, 2022
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
Photography as a Business
August 11th - August 11th, 2022
If you are considering earning money from photography, this workshop is for you! In this session, we will discuss the process of starting a photography ... more
Paper Marbling I
August 13th - August 13th, 2022
Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop! Learn traditional marbling techniques with combs and rakes and be guided through the process of ... more
Shibori & Indigo Dye
August 14th - August 14th, 2022
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
Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding Workshop
August 14th - August 14th, 2022
On Sunday Afternoon in the Bookbinding Workshop we will work on a variety of binding techniques. Each week we will highlight a new project as ... more
Intro to Digital Photography: Intensive
August 15th - August 19th, 2022
This is a fast paced class, great for anyone looking to learn digital photography quickly or fulfill professional development goals! In this one-week intensive you ... more
Lightroom Demo
August 15th - August 15th, 2022
Lightroom is a powerful image editing tool that allows users to create, edit, organize, and store thousands of photos at a time. This class will ... more
Shooting Like a Pro
August 17th - August 31st, 2022
This class will take you through the entire shoot, from concept to lighting to exposure to post processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Learn how to ... more
Monoprinting
August 20th - August 20th, 2022
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
Art in Relation to Self
August 21st - August 21st, 2022
Using collage techniques, students will have the opportunity to construct narrative self-portraits. Mark-making materials provided, however, participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as photographs, ... more
Film Photography Intensive
August 22nd - August 26th, 2022
In this week-long intensive class you will learn how to use a 35mm FILM camera, how to process your film, and how to make your ... more
Exploring Intaglio
September 7th - October 5th, 2022
Join the ranks of artists like Picasso and Rembrandt in exploring intaglio printing! This class will cover basic studio practices and printing on various materials, ... more
Intro to Watercolor Painting
September 9th - October 7th, 2022
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
Ceramic Jewelry
September 10th - September 24th, 2022
With simple handbuilding techniques you will create personalized ceramic jewelry. Expect to make two pairs of earrings, two pendants, and two brooches. In the first ... more
Mudslingers Short Course (ages 6 - 9) for kids
Session 1: September 11th - September 18th, 2022
Session 2: October 2nd - October 16th, 2022
Session 3: October 30th - November 6th, 2022
Session 4: November 13th - November 27th, 2022
Fall is a busy time. so we have reshaped our Mudslingers offerings to two-session. project based classes. Session 1 is animal sculptures, with older students ... more
Mudslingers Short Course (ages 10 - 13) for kids
Session 1: September 11th - September 18th, 2022
Session 2: October 2nd - October 16th, 2022
Session 3: October 30th - November 6th, 2022
Session 4: November 13th - November 27th, 2022
Fall is a busy time. so we have reshaped our Mudslingers offerings to two-session. project based classes. Session 1 is animal sculptures, with older students ... more
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: September 12th - October 31st, 2022
Session 2: September 13th - November 1st, 2022
Session 3: September 14th - November 2nd, 2022
Session 4: September 16th - November 11th, 2022
Session 5: September 18th - November 13th, 2022
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
Exploring Encaustics
September 12th - October 3rd, 2022
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
VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)
September 12th - October 10th, 2022
VIVA (Vitality in the Visual Arts) classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this five-week class you will ... more
Lovin’ Letterpress
September 12th - October 24th, 2022
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
Applied DSLR
September 12th - October 31st, 2022
This intermediate digital photography class will allow students to practice technical skills on scene with the instructor. Students will participate in several specialized field trips ... more
Handbuilding
September 12th - October 31st, 2022
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: September 13th - November 1st, 2022
Session 2: September 14th - November 2nd, 2022
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
Collage to Print
September 13th - September 20th, 2022
Learn to make a printing block that is just as much a work of art as the resulting print. Collography is a process in which ... more
Advanced Wheel
September 13th - November 1st, 2022
For the accomplished potter, Kyle will provide individualized attention, with the focus on refining your craft, and enhancing your own personal style work. Included: 20 ... more
Figure Sculpture
September 13th - November 1st, 2022
This class will take a look at modern and historical representations of the figure in art. Students will spend the first four weeks of the ... more
Stay Retro
September 14th - October 19th, 2022
"Stay Retro" is perfect for those who love photographing with film and working in the darkroom but just need more time to practice and solidify ... more
Intro to Wheel II
Session 1: September 15th - November 10th, 2022
Session 2: September 16th - November 11th, 2022
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
Screen Printing 101
Session 1: September 15th - September 22nd, 2022
Session 2: November 3rd - November 10th, 2022
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
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Workshop
Session 1: September 15th - September 15th, 2022
Session 2: October 11th - October 11th, 2022
Session 3: December 1st - December 1st, 2022
There are many instances where the dynamic range (the difference between high tonal values and low tonal values) of a scene exceeds the ability of ... more
Fundamentals of Drawing
September 27th - October 18th, 2022
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
Studio 678: Photography & Writing Program
Session 1: September 28th - March 22nd, 2023
Session 2: September 29th - March 23rd, 2023
Studio 678 is a FREE 24 session after-school photography and writing program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who attend a Rochester City School District ... more
Paint Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin!
Session 1: October 1st - October 1st, 2022
Session 2: October 8th - October 8th, 2022
Session 3: October 15th - October 15th, 2022
Join us for a one-hour session in the studio, painting (with our glazes) your own slipcast little pumpkin. One pumpkin per registrant please. (Parents who ... more
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
Session 1: October 3rd - November 14th, 2022
Session 2: October 4th - November 15th, 2022
Take this introductory film photography class to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. No camera or prior knowledge needed. Learn how to use a 35 ... more
Multiple Off Camera Hot Shoe Flash Photography
October 4th - October 18th, 2022
Learn the techniques of using multiple hot-shoe flash systems to achieve studio results, both indoors and out. In many cases you can buy multiple 3rd ... more
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: October 5th - November 16th, 2022
Session 2: October 6th - November 17th, 2022
Make your digital camera work for you and learn all of it’s important functions, at a steady pace. In this class we will cover manually ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
October 5th - October 26th, 2022
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
Papermaking 101: Deckle, Pellon & Pulp
October 8th - October 8th, 2022
In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Included: $10 materials fee. ... more
Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding Workshop
October 9th - October 9th, 2022
On Sunday afternoons in the Book Arts Studio we will work on a variety of binding techniques. Each week we will highlight a new project ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Gelli Plate Printing
October 12th - October 12th, 2022
Printing with gelatin plates is fun, easy and contagious! In this three hour workshop you will play with found and organic shapes and objects to ... more
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
October 13th - November 10th, 2022
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
Paper Marbling II: Suminagashi
Session 1: October 15th - October 15th, 2022
Session 2: December 3rd - December 3rd, 2022
In this one-day workshop, students of all skill levels can explore the ancient art of Japanese paper marbling. Students will walk away with 10+ sheets ... more
Exploring Silk Paper
October 16th - October 16th, 2022
Explore a non traditional way of making silk "paper" with fibers and adhesives or binders. Using silk and other fibers produces a colorful "paper" that ... more
Teen Wheel (ages 13 - 19)
October 16th - December 18th, 2022
This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8 week class, Caitlin will teach you to center, pull a cylinder, ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Drypoint Etching
October 19th - October 19th, 2022
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
Horror Cyanotype T-Shirts!
October 20th - October 20th, 2022
Make a Horror themed cyanotype t-shirt!Make a cool horror T-shirt to celebrate the Halloween season! In this one-day workshop students will learn how to print ... more
Boo! Photograms (Ages 8+)
Session 1: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2022
Session 2: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2022
Session 3: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2022
Session 4: October 22nd - October 22nd, 2022
This is a fun activity for anyone age 8 and up! Discover the magic of the darkroom while you make an archival print to display ... more
Simple Hardcover Binding
October 26th - October 26th, 2022
Drop into the Book Arts Studio for this one day workshop where you will learn how to create a basic hardcover notebook from start to ... more
Smush and Smash! Clayplay for toddlers for kids
October 27th - November 17th, 2022
Four weeks of fun smushing and smashing clay, for ages 3 – 5 with their caregiver/adult. Your child will get their first experience with this ... more
Block Printing on Fabric
November 1st - November 8th, 2022
Using introductory skills in relief (such as for linoleum, rubber stamps, or woodcut), students will create simple tiled or tessellated patterns to print onto fabric ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Lego Printing (Youth & Adults)
November 2nd - November 2nd, 2022
In this two-hour workshop, students will use lego bricks to create original works of art. This unique process provides a playful introduction to relief printmaking. ... more
Print 101: Survey of Printmaking
November 3rd - December 1st, 2022
In this introductory course students will learn the history, science, and possibilities of printmaking through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Participants will experience a variety of ... more
Letterpress Holiday Cards
November 5th - November 5th, 2022
Create unique letterpress printed cards for the holidays! Browse our vast collection of image cuts, experience printing on our showcard and tabletop platen presses! No ... more
Paper Marbling I
November 6th - November 6th, 2022
Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop! Learn traditional marbling techniques with combs and rakes and be guided through the process of ... more
Drawing with Walnut Ink
November 9th - November 16th, 2022
If you love to explore new media, or you want a short class that introduces you to some drawing technique, this is the class for ... more
Explorations in Painting
November 15th - December 6th, 2022
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
Cyanotype T-Shirts!
December 3rd - December 3rd, 2022
Make a cyanotype tshirt!In this one-day workshop students will learn how to print their own image or design onto a t-shirt, using the cyanotype process! ... more
Lightroom Revealed
December 5th - December 9th, 2022
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing. Topics include image import functions, along with image editing, batch processing, export ... more
Active Classes
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: June 27th - August 22nd, 2022
Session 2: July 8th - August 26th, 2022
Session 3: July 10th - August 28th, 2022
Session 4: July 11th - August 29th, 2022
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 Wheel II
Session 1: June 30th - August 18th, 2022
Session 2: July 8th - August 26th, 2022
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 Digital Photography
July 5th - August 16th, 2022
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
Advanced Wheel
July 5th - August 23rd, 2022
For the accomplished potter, Kyle will provide individualized attention, with the focus on refining your craft, and enhancing your own personal style work. Included: 20 ... more
Handbuilding
Session 1: July 6th - August 24th, 2022
Session 2: July 11th - August 29th, 2022
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
July 6th - August 24th, 2022
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
Applied DSLR
July 6th - August 31st, 2022
This intermediate digital photography class will allow students to practice technical skills on scene with the instructor. Students will participate in several specialized field trips ... more
Riso Basics: Workshop
Session 1: July 7th - July 7th, 2022
Session 2: July 23rd - July 23rd, 2022
Session 3: August 24th - August 24th, 2022
Students will print an edition of 10, 3-color 8.5”x11” prints of their own design created during this workshop. Choose from our selection of 7 Riso ... more
Cyanotype T-Shirts!
Session 1: July 9th - July 9th, 2022
Session 2: August 20th - August 20th, 2022
Make a cyanotype tshirt!In this one-day workshop students will learn how to print their own image or design onto a t-shirt, using the cyanotype process! ... more
Mudslingers (ages 6 - 9) for kids
July 10th - August 14th, 2022
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included in ... more
Teen Wheel (ages 13 - 19)
July 10th - August 28th, 2022
This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8 week class, Christina will teach you to center, pull a cylinder, ... more
Mudslingers (ages 10 - 13) for kids
July 10th - August 14th, 2022
Mudslingers will give young artists an understanding of the handbuilding process, from working the clay, to creating and glazing their own unique visions! Included in ... more
Intermediate Wheel
July 12th - August 30th, 2022
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
Intermediate Film Photography
July 12th - August 30th, 2022
Take your black & white film photography and darkroom printing skills to the next level! Learn new darkroom techniques and how to think more critically ... more
Figure Sculpture
July 12th - August 30th, 2022
This class will take a look at modern and historical representations of the figure in art. Students will spend the first four weeks of the ... more
Basic Studio Lighting
July 12th - August 16th, 2022
Create pleasing studio portraiture with our professional White Lightning strobe system. Learn to use an exposure meter, soft boxes, umbrellas, and various attachments for multiple ... more
Intro to Large Format Photography
July 18th - August 22nd, 2022
Larger negatives produce gorgeous prints with fine details better than 35mm. In this class students will get hands on experience using a 4x5 camera, processing ... more
Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress
August 4th - August 25th, 2022
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
Photographing Along the Erie Canal
August 6th - August 27th, 2022
Have you ever wondered about some of the history of the Erie Canal? Ever wanted to walk the Canalway trail and see what the fuss ... more
Writing with Light Summer Camp (Youth Ages 12–14) for kids
August 8th - August 12th, 2022
The word photography means “writing with light.” Combine the magic of film-based photography with the power of your words. Using a 35mm film camera (provided) ... more
Poetry, Pottery, & Paper Summer Camp (Kids Ages 8 -11) for kids
August 8th - August 12th, 2022
This collaboration between Writers & Books and the Flower City Arts Center provides a unique opportunity merging visual arts with creative writing. You will work ... more
Anthotypes: Creating images with Spices and Plants
August 9th - August 23rd, 2022
Learn how to easily create beautiful, ephemeral photographic prints with the amazing anthotype process. In each class, Kylie will share simple recipes to mix various ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
August 10th - August 24th, 2022
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