Classes
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Upcoming Classes
Stay Retro
Session 1: September 13th - October 18th, 2021
Session 2: October 25th - November 29th, 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
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
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
Paper Marbling (Teens & Adults)
Session 1: September 25th - September 25th, 2021
Session 2: October 24th - October 24th, 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
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
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
Screen Printing Basics (Teens & Adults)
Session 1: October 6th - October 13th, 2021
Session 2: October 20th - October 27th, 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
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 101: Deckle, Pellon & Pulp (Teens & Adults)
October 23rd - October 23rd, 2021
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
Vandercook Refresher Class
Session 1: October 23rd - October 23rd, 2021
Session 2: November 20th - November 20th, 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
ONLINE: Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencil
October 25th - December 6th, 2021
This course is a primer on drawing flowers in a botanical manner. So much “drawing” done now is representational and doesn’t teach true drawing skills. ... more
Lovin’ Letterpress II
October 25th - November 15th, 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
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
ONLINE: Colored Pencil Landscape Drawing
October 29th - December 3rd, 2021
This course will help you draw a landscape. We will define the landscape into shapes and then explain how to simplify what you are drawing ... more
Urban Sketching
November 1st - November 29th, 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
Explorations in Oil Painting
November 2nd - November 23rd, 2021
For painters comfortable with color mixing and the mechanics of oil painting, four weeks of instruction to take your painting further. Traditional or water-mixable oils. ... 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
Intro to Monoline Lettering
November 4th - November 18th, 2021
What can be done with a pencil? Beautiful lettering that was influenced by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements in the late 1800’s and ... 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
Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding: Long Stitch Binding
November 7th - November 7th, 2021
On Sunday afternoons in the Bookbinding Workshop we will work on a variety of binding techniques. Each week we will highlight a new project as ... 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
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
Sunday Afternoon Bookbinding: Sewing onto Tapes
December 5th - December 5th, 2021
On Sunday afternoons in the Bookbinding Workshop we will work on a variety of binding techniques. Each week we will highlight a new project as ... more
Active Classes
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
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
Stay Retro
Session 1: September 13th - October 18th, 2021
Session 2: October 25th - November 29th, 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
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
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
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
Intermediate Wheel
Session 1: September 15th - November 3rd, 2021
Session 2: September 21st - November 9th, 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
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
Mudslingers (ages 6 - 9) for kids
September 19th - October 24th, 2021
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
Mudslingers (ages 10 - 13) for kids
September 19th - October 24th, 2021
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
Lovin’ Letterpress I
September 20th - October 18th, 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
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
The Stranger: Creating Unexpected, Creative Experiences for Strangers (Social Practice)
September 21st - October 26th, 2021
How we interact with strangers is the bedrock of our society. Social cohesion is based on a certain level of trust in the stranger, that ... 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
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
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
Family Wheel Time!
September 25th - October 30th, 2021
Explore the potter's wheel as a family, and make your own fantastic dishes! In this 6-week class, parents (or caregivers) and kids over 10 years ... more
Paper Marbling (Teens & Adults)
Session 1: September 25th - September 25th, 2021
Session 2: October 24th - October 24th, 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
Afternoon Arts for kids
September 29th - November 3rd, 2021
Afternoon Arts is an afterschool program for children ages 9 - 11, focusing on 2D and 3D work. Projects include working with clay to make ... more
Studio 678: Photography & Writing Program for kids
Session 1: September 29th - March 30th, 2022
Session 2: September 30th - March 30th, 2022
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
Digital Arts for Teens
October 1st - October 23rd, 2021
Students will learn principles of graphic design, typography, layout, and digital prototyping. In this They will learn to use professional standard collaborative tools like Figma ... 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
Linoleum Block Reduction Printing (Teens & Adults)
October 4th - November 1st, 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
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
Screen Printing Basics (Teens & Adults)
Session 1: October 6th - October 13th, 2021
Session 2: October 20th - October 27th, 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
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 (Teens & Adults)
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 II: Non-Traditional Structures
October 12th - November 2nd, 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
Understanding of Self Through Understanding of Family: Looking Candidly at How Our Families Have Shaped Us
October 13th - November 17th, 2021
Whether in opposition to or inspired by, our families have played an enormous role in shaping our personalities and perspectives. Making art about our families ... 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