Classes
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Upcoming 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
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
Drawing 101: Youth Edition (Youth Ages 8 - 12) for kids
July 7th - July 7th, 2022
Do you have a child looking for a creative outlet who is interested in learning new drawing techniques? In this workshop with artist-in-residence Evan Bobrow, ... more
Print 101: Survey of Printmaking
July 7th - July 28th, 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
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
Ain't Got Time to Die
July 7th - July 7th, 2022
Photography & Digital Arts artist-in-residence, Martin Krafft, will screen his work-in-progress documentary entitled, “Ain’t Got Time to Die.” This film follows his friend Rachel’s journey ... more
Explorations in Oil Painting
July 8th - July 29th, 2022
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
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
Plants, Pots, & PaperCraft (ages 8 - 11) for kids
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
Join us in celebrating our friendly pollinators by making nature-themed crafts in the ceramics and printmaking studios. You will learn to make seed paper, cyanotypes ... more
Exploring Photography: Nature Edition! Youth Summer Camp (Ages 13-17)
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
Having spent months inside, we are delighted to offer this week long, half day camp, which will provide students an opportunity to both delight in ... more
Spins like Teen Spirit (ages 13 - 19)
July 11th - July 15th, 2022
This week-long afternoon clay camp will cover the basics of wheel throwing, with some handbuilding elements added in. Caitlin will introduce surface techniques, like sgraffito, ... more
VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)
July 11th - August 8th, 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
July 11th - August 1st, 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
Night Photography
July 11th - August 8th, 2022
Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various locations. Learn special tips ... 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
Bold Diagramming
July 12th - July 26th, 2022
Diagrams represent ideas in visual form. They are two-dimensional (although they can show three-dimensional objects) and may contain shapes, lines, and even text. Architectural diagrams ... 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
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
Wednesday Workshop: Lego Printing (Youth & Adults)
July 13th - July 13th, 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
Graffiti Explosion!
July 14th - July 28th, 2022
Learn the basics of graffiti and explore your own voice. Learn to distort, bend and melt letters. Incorporate colors and dimension to make your words ... more
Papermaking 101: Deckle, Pellon & Pulp
July 16th - July 16th, 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
Get Messy! Papermaking for Kids (Youth Ages 7 - 11)
July 16th - July 16th, 2022
Get messy in the papermaking studio in this two-hour workshop! Learn the basics of hand papermaking from start to finish and walk away with 10 ... more
Everything Analogue (Youth Ages 13-17) for kids
July 18th - July 22nd, 2022
SUMMER CAMP!! In this week-long half day camp students will explore the world of analogue photography. During this camp learn how photographs were made long ... more
Digital Photography for Teens (Youth Ages 13-17) for kids
July 18th - July 22nd, 2022
Digital Photography for Teens is an opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of operating a professional digital camera. They will learn about aperture, shutter ... 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
A Taste of Landscape Drawing
July 19th - July 27th, 2022
Each class will meet at an outside location near FCAC. The class will cover necessary gear, techniques, and best practices for drawing outside. If it ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Hardcover Coptic Binding
July 20th - July 20th, 2022
Make your own journal or sketchbook in this afternoon bookbinding workshop! Coptic binding is a durable and beautiful binding technique that has been used for ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Drypoint Etching
July 20th - July 20th, 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
Scanning Negatives & Slides
Session 1: July 20th - July 20th, 2022
Session 2: August 3rd - August 3rd, 2022
This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analogue negatives and slides. Learn about white balance, curves, and final editing steps ... more
Letterpress Notepads
July 23rd - July 23rd, 2022
Design and Print Your Own Letterpress Memo Pads! New to letterpress and don't know where to start? This one-day workshop with artist-in-residence, Evan Bobrow, is ... more
Paper Marbling II
July 24th - July 24th, 2022
This fast paced class is suited for students with some experience marbling. Students will use a full size tank to create traditional and contemporary patterns ... more
3D Animation Youth Summer Camp! (ages 13-17)
July 25th - July 29th, 2022
Learn how to make your own 3D animated Characters! In this class, students will learn how to create 3D digital models to bring animated characters ... more
My Epic Summer Art Journal (ages 8-11) for kids
July 25th - July 29th, 2022
Throughout this multi-disciplinary camp youth will explore processes such as printmaking, basic book binding, and photographic printing processes. With each and every one of these ... more
Collagraph Printmaking
July 25th - July 27th, 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
Wednesday Workshop: Suminagashi
July 27th - July 27th, 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
Go Retro for Teens: Intro to Film Photography Summer Camp
August 1st - August 5th, 2022
During this camp teens will have an amazing opportunity to learn the fundamentals of photography from the camera to the darkroom! Learn how to use ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Japanese Stab Binding
August 3rd - August 3rd, 2022
Japanese Stab Bindings have a rich, formal tradition that has developed over hundreds of years. These bindings are commonly characterized as having a decorative stitching ... more
Wednesday Workshop: Gelli Plate Printing
August 3rd - August 3rd, 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
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
Intro to Linoleum Block Printing
August 4th - August 25th, 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
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
Wooden Cover Coptic Binding
August 7th - August 7th, 2022
Explore some bookbinding history and learn how to hand-sew this exquisite and functional Coptic-style book. Perfect for both beginners and intermediates, the covers will be ... 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
Writing with Light Summer Camp (Youth Ages 12–14)
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
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
Wednesday Workshop: Plants to Paper
August 10th - August 10th, 2022
Explore the papermaking process and learn how to transform dried flower stalks and other garden plant fibers into beautiful handmade paper. Included: $10 materials fee. ... 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
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
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
Video: Intro to Adobe Premiere Intensive
July 5th - July 9th, 2022
Learn to use video to tell a story using Adobe Premiere! We’ll go over the basics, like importing video files, adding cuts, text and audio, ... more
Urban Sketching
July 5th - August 2nd, 2022
Learn to make ink and watercolor drawings in a sketchbook. During the class students will learn the basic skills of ink and watercolor drawing. By ... more
Music: Intro to Avid Protools
July 5th - July 25th, 2022
In this class, students will learn the basics of Protools, from initial setup, to final mixdown, as well as the basics of multitrack recording. Learn ... more
A Taste of Plein Air Painting
July 5th - July 13th, 2022
Painting outside has its own challenges and opportunities! During each session we will discuss the gear, paints, palettes, brushes etc. that you need for painting ... more
Intermediate Film Photography
July 5th - August 23rd, 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
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