Classes

Vandercook Refresher Class

Session 1: June 19th - June 19th, 2021
Session 2: August 21st - August 21st, 2021

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

Screen Printing Basics

Session 1: July 7th - July 14th, 2021
Session 2: August 11th - August 18th, 2021

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

Landscape & Botanical Drawing in Highland Park

Session 1: July 9th - July 30th, 2021
Session 2: August 6th - August 20th, 2021

In this class students will be instructed in various drawing techniques while finding inspiration in the landscapes and botanical intricacies of Highland Park. A suggested ... more

Lovin’ Letterpress

Session 1: July 12th - August 2nd, 2021
Session 2: August 9th - August 30th, 2021

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

Intro to Woodcut Relief Printing

August 6th - August 27th, 2021

Woodcut block printing is the forerunner of linoleum printing. Learn to use the grain of the wood to create texture and mood in this exciting ... more

Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding Workshop

August 8th - August 8th, 2021

On Sunday afternoons in the Bookbinding Workshop we will work on a variety of binding styles including the accordion fold, matchbook, perfect bound, pamphlet stitch, ... more

Screen to Screen: Screen Printing & Illustration

August 9th - August 30th, 2021

For this course, students will learn about the fundamentals of silk screen printing by transforming their illustrations through digital methods into screenprints. Over the course ... more

Photographing Ceramics

August 10th - August 24th, 2021

Learn to photograph your ceramic works in our lighting studio with Jon Merritt. In this class Jon will give you some easy formulas, tips and ... more

Affinity Photo: Software Demo ONLINE

Session 1: August 10th - August 10th, 2021
Session 2: August 24th - August 24th, 2021

Looking for a full featured photo editing software that doesn't cost an arm or a leg or tie you into monthly payments? Affinity Photo may ... more

Print 201: Inky Business

August 14th - August 14th, 2021

In this one-day workshop students will be introduced to new skills in ink application for oil-based printing processes. Instruction will include selective inking for intaglio, ... more

Color Film Developing Workshop

August 14th - August 14th, 2021

This SPECIAL one-day workshop will teach you how to process your own color film! Topics include preparing the solutions, the three steps process (Developer, Blix ... more

The Heidelberg Platen Press

August 17th - August 19th, 2021

Learn the ins and outs of one of printing history’s most versatile presses, the Heidelberg “windmill” platen press. In this class we’ll go over basic ... more

Intro to Digital Photography: Intensive

August 23rd - August 27th, 2021

In this one-week intensive class you will learn all the functions of your digital camera, including manually adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, exposure modes, ... more

Monoprinting

August 28th - August 28th, 2021

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

Drawing Horses from Life

September 7th - September 16th, 2021

After a short classroom session where horse anatomy and horse safety will be covered, artists will draw horses from life at Huntington Meadow Stables. Strategies ... more

VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)

September 13th - October 11th, 2021

VIVA classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this five-week class you will learn different methods of working ... more

Lovin’ Letterpress I

September 13th - October 4th, 2021

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

Stay Retro

September 13th - October 18th, 2021

If you have already taken "Go Retro"or you've had some experience in the darkroom but are looking for more, this class is for you! "Stay ... more

Handbuilding

September 13th - November 1st, 2021

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

Intro to the Wheel

Session 1: September 13th - November 1st, 2021
Session 2: September 14th - November 2nd, 2021
Session 3: September 15th - November 3rd, 2021
Session 4: September 16th - November 4th, 2021
Session 5: September 17th - November 5th, 2021

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 Risograph Workshop

Session 1: September 14th - September 14th, 2021
Session 2: October 26th - October 26th, 2021
Session 3: November 20th - November 20th, 2021

Learn what all the hype is about! Students will print an edition of 10, 3-color 8.5”x11” prints of their own design created during this workshop. ... more

Figure Sculpture

September 14th - November 2nd, 2021

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

Night Photography

September 14th - October 12th, 2021

Explore various aspects of photographing (using film or digital) at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various ... more

Advanced Wheel

September 14th - November 2nd, 2021

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

Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress

September 15th - October 6th, 2021

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

Intermediate Wheel

September 15th - November 3rd, 2021

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

Advanced Handbuilding

September 15th - November 3rd, 2021

If you're a proficient handbuilder, and want to take your work to the next level, this class is for you. Zara will focus on new ... more

Intro to Digital Photography

September 15th - October 27th, 2021

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

Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography

September 16th - October 28th, 2021

Take this introductory class first to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. Experience the basic elements of photography. No camera or prior knowledge needed. Learn ... more

Intermediate Watercolor Painting

September 17th - October 15th, 2021

Take your watercolor painting to the next level! In this class, students with prior experience will learn new techniques, improve and refresh existing skills and ... more

Intro to Wheel II

Session 1: September 17th - November 5th, 2021
Session 2: September 22nd - November 10th, 2021
Session 3: September 23rd - November 11th, 2021

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

Advanced Black and White Photography

September 17th - October 22nd, 2021

This workshop will cover intermediate to advanced darkroom printing methods using principles of the zone system. The workshop will help students to understand photo paper ... more

Fall Waterfalls

September 18th - October 16th, 2021

Waterfalls present themselves as a wonderful and challenging subject matter to photographers. We are fortunate to live in an area that abounds with these glorious ... more

Snapshot to Series

September 20th - October 25th, 2021

Take your photography beyond the single image and develop a long-term project into a coherent body of work in this advanced class. Study the work ... more

Alternative Process: Cyanotype

September 21st - October 19th, 2021

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

Photography and the Bicycle

Session 1: September 22nd - September 29th, 2021
Session 2: October 27th - November 3rd, 2021

Both have changed the world, yet few realize photography and the bicycle have a history that is intertwined. These classes will explore the history of ... more

Basic Studio Lighting

September 23rd - October 28th, 2021

Create pleasing portraiture with our White Lightning strobe system. Learn to use an exposure meter, soft boxes, umbrellas, and various attachments for multiple lighting set ... more

One Step Beyond with your DSLR

September 23rd - October 28th, 2021

Expand your knowledge of your camera through an in-depth analysis of what your camera can and cannot do, shooting assignments, critiques, and examples from famous ... more

Paper Marbling

September 25th - September 25th, 2021

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

Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding: 365 Day Journal + Calendar

September 26th - October 3rd, 2021

In this two-session introductory course, you will learn how to make a journal with a 2022 calendar signature included from start to finish with assistance ... more

Portrait Photograms

October 1st - October 8th, 2021

Come and create unique, one of a kind hand painted portraits using a variety of unique darkroom techniques! We will be learning how to utilize ... more

Lumen Printing

Session 1: October 2nd - October 9th, 2021
Session 2: November 6th - November 13th, 2021

Try the art of camera-less photography in this Lumen Printing class. By placing objects onto light sensitive photo paper and exposing it to UV light, ... more

Paper Marbling II: Suminagashi

October 2nd - October 2nd, 2021

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

Intermediate Bookbinding II: Non-Traditional Structures

October 5th - October 26th, 2021

In this four-session class students will explore the vast possibilities of the book structure. Through demonstrations and guided projects, students will learn a variety of ... more

Affinity Designer: Software Demo ONLINE

Session 1: October 5th - October 5th, 2021
Session 2: November 9th - November 9th, 2021

Affinity Designer software is a one time purchase that gives the user a majority of the tools similar to Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop. Affinity ... more

Print 101: Survey of Printmaking (Teens & Adults)

October 7th - October 28th, 2021

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

Intro to Bookbinding

October 7th - October 28th, 2021

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

Intermediate Bookbinding Intensive

October 9th - October 10th, 2021

Build on your binding skills while exploring hardcover book structures in this intermediate-level class. Students will learn to create the Flatback Case Binding (the classic ... more

Lovin’ Letterpress II

October 11th - November 1st, 2021

This class is a continuation of Letterpress I with greater emphasis on more complicated typography and press problems. Participants will learn the use of ink ... more

Intaglio

October 12th - November 2nd, 2021

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

Learning to Draw What You See!

October 14th - November 4th, 2021

Translate visual scenes into drawings. Learn how to see shapes, lines and color and render them as drawings on paper. Let go of drawing fears ... more

Monoprinting

October 16th - October 16th, 2021

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

Abandoned Spaces: Graffiti

October 23rd - November 20th, 2021

In this photo field trips class instructor Chris Cilento will guide photographers to some fascinating abandoned places around the Rochester area where graffiti is prevalent. ... more

Papermaking: Handmade Stationary

October 23rd - October 24th, 2021

Create your own handmade paper and matching envelopes to use for personal correspondence or gift giving. The unique deckled edges from handmade paper on both ... more

Electrocuted Portraits

October 25th - November 8th, 2021

Come and learn how to electrocute ortho litho film in the darkroom to achieve surreal lichtenberg figures on your film emulsion! Together we will set ... more

Experimental Screen Printing

October 26th - November 23rd, 2021

An intermediate/advanced course in silkscreen that explores the subtle and surprising forms that the process can take– from painterly to photographic to abstract! Students will ... more

Intro to Linoleum Block Printing

November 3rd - November 24th, 2021

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

Cameraless Landscapes

November 5th - November 12th, 2021

Join us in creating abstract landscapes without a camera! Using darkroom chemistry and various painting techniques, create a unique one-of-a-kind landscape without the use of ... more

Intro to Woodcut Relief Printing

November 9th - November 30th, 2021

Woodcut block printing is the forerunner of linoleum printing. Learn to use the grain of the wood to create texture and mood in this exciting ... more

Make it! Letterpress Zine

November 13th - November 14th, 2021

Interested in small press publishing? Make your own zines on our Vandercook proofing presses! Students will utilize our large selection of cuts and type to ... more

Advanced Screen Printing

November 15th - November 22nd, 2021

Are you looking to improve your Screen printing skills? Our advanced screen printing class will continue to build your screen printing skills by making multi-layered ... more

Print 110: Block Printing on Fabric

November 16th - November 18th, 2021

Introducing Print 110, monoprint and relief block printing on fabric! Using introductory skills in relief (such as for linoleum, stamps, or woodcut), we'll create simple ... more

How to Use Your Flash

December 2nd - December 9th, 2021

Many of us have a flash accessory but are not quite sure how to use it. In this class you will find out how to ... more

Macro Photography with Focus Stacking

December 3rd - December 3rd, 2021

Learn the art of macro photography with focus stacking. Have you ever wanted to create photos with perfect focus? Have you ever wanted to photograph ... more

Vandercook Refresher Class

Session 1: June 19th - June 19th, 2021
Session 2: August 21st - August 21st, 2021

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

Intro to Wheel II

Session 1: June 30th - August 18th, 2021
Session 2: July 1st - August 19th, 2021
Session 3: July 7th - August 25th, 2021

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 the Wheel

Session 1: July 5th - August 23rd, 2021
Session 2: July 7th - August 25th, 2021
Session 3: July 8th - August 26th, 2021
Session 4: July 8th - August 26th, 2021
Session 5: July 9th - August 27th, 2021
Session 6: July 9th - August 27th, 2021
Session 7: July 12th - August 30th, 2021

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

Handbuilding

Session 1: July 5th - August 23rd, 2021
Session 2: July 7th - August 25th, 2021

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

Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography

Session 1: July 6th - August 17th, 2021
Session 2: July 8th - August 19th, 2021

Take this introductory class first to truly understand the fundamentals of photography. Experience the basic elements of photography. No camera or prior knowledge needed. Learn ... more

Advanced Wheel

July 6th - August 24th, 2021

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

July 6th - August 24th, 2021

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

Take Better Pictures

Do you know how to use your camera but would like your resulting photographs to have more impact? Learn how to take better pictures through ... more

Intro to Photoshop: Online

July 7th - August 25th, 2021

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop CS6 such as tools including move, crop, marquee, rubber stamp, paint bucket, etc.; functions including exposure, brightness/contrast, and color ... more

Intermediate Wheel

Session 1: July 7th - August 25th, 2021
Session 2: July 9th - August 27th, 2021

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

Screen Printing Basics

Session 1: July 7th - July 14th, 2021
Session 2: August 11th - August 18th, 2021

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 Photography

July 7th - August 25th, 2021

Take your film photography to another level with this extensive hands-on color film photography class. Have fun and learn about color film choices, get tips ... more

Intro to Digital Photography

July 7th - August 18th, 2021

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

Landscape & Botanical Drawing in Highland Park

Session 1: July 9th - July 30th, 2021
Session 2: August 6th - August 20th, 2021

In this class students will be instructed in various drawing techniques while finding inspiration in the landscapes and botanical intricacies of Highland Park. A suggested ... more

Black and White: Darkroom Printing Workshop

July 9th - August 13th, 2021

It’s no harder to make a finely crafted black and white print than it is to make a sloppy one. This workshop will cover intermediate ... more

Waterfalls

July 10th - August 21st, 2021

Waterfalls present themselves as a wonderful and challenging subject matter to photographers. We are fortunate to live in an area that abounds with these glorious ... more

Paper Marbling

July 10th - July 10th, 2021

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

VIVA! Short Course on Handbuilding (Ages 55+)

July 12th - August 9th, 2021

VIVA classes are open to adults 55+ who are interested in exploring the arts. In this five-week class you will learn different methods of working ... more

Lovin’ Letterpress

Session 1: July 12th - August 2nd, 2021
Session 2: August 9th - August 30th, 2021

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 12th - August 9th, 2021

Explore various aspects of photographing (using film or digital) at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various ... more

Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress

July 21st - August 11th, 2021

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

Beginner Watercolor Painting

August 2nd - August 6th, 2021

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

August 2nd - August 30th, 2021

Whether you'd like to paint with acrylics as a hobby or... show your work at the MET...this class can help you to jump start your ... more

Landscape Photography: Tryon Park

August 3rd - August 24th, 2021

Join us as we explore and photograph the beautiful and varied landscapes of Tryon Park. Tryon is located just off of North Winton Road between ... more

Urban Sketching

August 3rd - August 31st, 2021

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

Non-Toxic Oil Painting

August 4th - August 25th, 2021

For this course, students will learn about the fundamentals of oil painting through an exploration of techniques and concepts to advance their understanding. Students will ... more

Linoleum Block Reduction Printing

August 4th - August 25th, 2021

Students will print an edition using one block for several layers of color. Instruction covers tips for creating a strong print, planning the colors and ... more