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Upcoming Classes


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Friday Fling!


Session 1: September 13th - September 13th, 2024
Session 2: November 15th - November 15th, 2024
Session 3: December 13th - December 13th, 2024

Perfect for a fun date night, a family-bonding experience, or for the ceramic-curious, this three-hour lesson takes you through all the aspects of throwing on ... more

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Scanning Negatives & Slides


Session 1: September 16th - September 16th, 2024
Session 2: December 9th - December 9th, 2024

Choose session 1 or session 2 of this one-day workshop. This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analog negatives and ... more

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Hardcover Coptic Binding


December 3rd - December 3rd, 2024

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

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Altered Collage Works on Paper


December 7th - December 7th, 2024

In this one-day, intermediate-level printmaking workshop, students will explore experimental approaches to working with the translucency of Japanese papers in print and collage. During the ... more

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Suminagashi


December 7th - December 7th, 2024

In this three-hour workshop, students of all skill levels can explore the ancient art of Japanese paper marbling. Students will walk away with 10+ sheets ... more

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Teen Wheel (Ages 13 - 19)


January 5th - March 2nd, 2025

This is a basic introduction to throwing pots on the wheel. In this 8-week class, you'll learn to center, pull a cylinder, and turn clay ... more

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Intro to Wheel II


January 6th - March 3rd, 2025

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

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VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)


January 6th - February 17th, 2025

VIVA (Vitality in the Visual Arts) classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this six-week class, you will ... more

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Handbuilding


January 6th - March 3rd, 2025

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

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Intro to the Wheel


Session 1: January 6th - March 3rd, 2025
Session 2: January 7th - February 25th, 2025
Session 3: January 8th - February 26th, 2025
Session 4: January 10th - March 7th, 2025
Session 5: January 11th - March 8th, 2025
Session 6: January 12th - March 2nd, 2025
Session 7: January 12th - March 2nd, 2025

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

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Intermediate Wheel


Session 1: January 7th - February 25th, 2025
Session 2: January 10th - February 28th, 2025

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

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Figure Sculpture


January 7th - February 25th, 2025

This class will examine modern and historical representations of the figure in art. Students will spend the first four weeks of the class sculpting small-scale ... more

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Handbuild Large!


January 8th - February 26th, 2025

For those with some experience, this class will focus on personal exploration, with a goal of increasing the scale of your work. Explore the relation ... more

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Advanced Handbuilding Techniques


January 10th - February 28th, 2025

Interested in furthering your handbuilding skills? This class builds upon techniques taught in beginner handbuilding to help you create self-directed projects. Zara will advise, support, ... more

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Advanced Wheel


January 15th - March 5th, 2025

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

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Smush & Smash One-Day-Clay-Play: Making Valentine Hearts for kids


January 16th - January 16th, 2025

Let's make valentines! This one-hour class is for children ages 3 - 8 with their caregiver/adult. Using heart cookie cutters and soft clay, we will ... more

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Laser Cut Block Printing


December 9th - December 16th, 2024

In this two-part class, let the Glowforge laser cutter do the work of carving your printing block! Learn how to take your hand-drawn designs and ... more

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Friday Fling!


March 14th - March 14th, 2025

Perfect for a fun date night, a family-bonding experience, or for the ceramic-curious, this three-hour lesson takes you through all the aspects of throwing on ... more

Active Classes


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Friday Fling!


Session 1: September 13th - September 13th, 2024
Session 2: November 15th - November 15th, 2024
Session 3: December 13th - December 13th, 2024

Perfect for a fun date night, a family-bonding experience, or for the ceramic-curious, this three-hour lesson takes you through all the aspects of throwing on ... more

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Scanning Negatives & Slides


Session 1: September 16th - September 16th, 2024
Session 2: December 9th - December 9th, 2024

Choose session 1 or session 2 of this one-day workshop. This quick and informative class will get you started on digitizing your analog negatives and ... more

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High School Photo Club: Photography & Video Program for kids


September 24th - May 2nd, 2025

High School Photo Club is an after school photography and video program for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who attend school within the ... more

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Studio 678: Photography & Writing Program for kids


September 26th - April 25th, 2025

Studio 678 is a FREE after school photography and writing program for 6th 7th and 8th grade students who attend school within the Rochester City ... more

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Stay Retro


November 5th - December 10th, 2024

If you love photographing with film and working in the darkroom but need more time to practice and solidify your skills, Stay Retro is right ... more

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Intro to Pastel Painting


November 12th - December 3rd, 2024

Pastels, those beautiful sticks of pure color, create exciting, fun, and expressive works of art. Through informational discussions, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for experimentation, ... more

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How to Use Your Flash


December 2nd - December 9th, 2024

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