Classes
Information on general tuition assistance for classes at Flower City Arts Center can be found here. Please note that only (one) Tuition Assistance scholarship per household will be awarded to any applicant per year, thank you.
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Refund Policy
A full refund is given in the unlikely event we have to cancel a class. If you wish to withdraw from a class, you must cancel one week (7 days) before the first meeting for a full refund minus a $20 registration fee. No refunds are given after this time. Prorating is not available. Refunds will be made within 30 days.
Promotional Photography
Students are occasionally photographed or filmed during classes for promotional purposes. By enrolling yourself or your child in a class at the Flower City Arts Center, you grant permission for you and/or your child to be photographed or filmed for this purpose. You must notify Flower City Arts Center main office in writing regarding any restrictions.
Upcoming Classes
Fundamentals of Drawing
Session 1: January 10th - February 7th, 2023
Session 2: February 22nd - March 22nd, 2023
In this 5-week introductory class, students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
Session 1: January 11th - February 1st, 2023
Session 2: March 2nd - March 23rd, 2023
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
Letterpress Notepads
Session 1: January 14th - January 14th, 2023
Session 2: March 8th - March 8th, 2023
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
Gelli Plate Printing
Session 1: January 18th - January 18th, 2023
Session 2: March 8th - March 8th, 2023
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
Hardcover Coptic Binding
Session 1: January 22nd - January 22nd, 2023
Session 2: March 3rd - March 3rd, 2023
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
Scanning Negatives & Slides
Session 1: January 25th - January 25th, 2023
Session 2: February 11th - February 11th, 2023
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
Photo Restoration
Session 1: January 30th - January 30th, 2023
Session 2: February 20th - February 20th, 2023
Session 3: March 24th - March 24th, 2023
Adobe Photoshop has come a long way in making image restoration and retouching much easier. In this class you will learn the basic tools that ... more
Linoleum Printing II: Reduction Prints
February 1st - February 22nd, 2023
Reduction Linoleum Printing is a relief method where multiple colors are printed by layer from the same block. This is an intermediate level class for ... more
Color Film Developing Workshop
Session 1: February 4th - February 4th, 2023
Session 2: March 18th - March 18th, 2023
This one-day workshop will teach you how to process your own color film! Topics include preparing the solutions, the three steps process (Developer, Blix and ... more
3D Bookbinding: Kaleidoscope Books
February 5th - February 5th, 2023
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Souper Bowl project! for kids
Session 1: February 5th - February 12th, 2023
Session 2: February 5th - February 12th, 2023
Come make a super soup bowl! Whether or not the Bills make it to the Super Bowl, you can make it to Caitlin's bowl-making workshop! ... more
Advanced Watercolor & Mixed-Media
February 6th - March 20th, 2023
This class is for artists interested in learning advanced watercolor techniques while also exploring collage and mixed-media. Learn to develop a strong conceptual foundation for ... more
The Spiritual Practice of Art-Making
February 6th - February 20th, 2023
Both Neuroscience and Mysticism confirm that there exists an optimum state-of-mind for all stages of the creative process, whether you are harnessing inspiration, analyzing opportunities, ... more
Intermediate Riso
February 7th - March 28th, 2023
In this multi-session class, students will dive into preparing digital files to be printed on Flower City Arts Center’s risograph printer. The emphasis of the ... more
Digital Ink: 21st Century Letterpress
February 8th - March 1st, 2023
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
Artist Empowerment
February 8th - February 22nd, 2023
This class will help you look candidly at the obstacles that get in the way of your creative practice, process them, and move forward with ... more
Monoprinting
Session 1: February 9th - February 23rd, 2023
Session 2: March 18th - March 18th, 2023
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
Shibori & Indigo Dye
February 12th - February 12th, 2023
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
Stay Retro
February 15th - March 15th, 2023
"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
Paper Marbling II: Suminagashi
February 18th - February 18th, 2023
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
3D Bookbinding: Tunnel Books
February 19th - February 19th, 2023
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Video for Youth ages 13-17
February 21st - March 21st, 2023
Learn the basics of shooting and editing video. Youth will have the opportunity to capture and create video content using DSLR cameras and Adobe Premiere ... more
Photographic Glue Printmaking
February 21st - February 28th, 2023
In this two-session class, students will explore collograph printmaking using illustration board, tacky glue, and oil based ink. Using a photographic image as reference, students ... more
Adobe Photoshop Workflow for Digital Images
February 22nd - March 8th, 2023
Now that you have captured that digital image, what can you do with it? This workshop will cover basic digital workflow so you can process ... more
Experimental and Special Effects in Photography
February 24th - March 10th, 2023
In this digital photography class we will experiment with some special effects that can be done in camera or in post processing to make more ... more
Sports Photography
March 1st - March 8th, 2023
Learn how to improve your sports photography skills. This class is intended for young adults, parents and fans who wish to take better action pictures ... more
Explorations in Painting
March 2nd - March 23rd, 2023
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
Photogravure
March 4th - March 5th, 2023
In this two-day workshop students will learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from renowned artist, Pat Bacon. Using light-sensitive steel-backed plates, participants will create ... more
3D Bookbinding: Flag Books
March 5th - March 5th, 2023
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Mudslingers Short Course (ages 6 - 9) for kids
March 5th - March 19th, 2023
Get ready for breezy spring by making your own wind chimes for the garden! Caitlin will work with students to make fanciful chimes out of ... more
Learn to Use Your Flash/ Speedlight
March 6th - March 20th, 2023
As photographers, we need to understand light. In the interest of creating dramatic images, we can also learn to control a light source. The use ... more
Print 101: Survey of Printmaking (for Teens)
March 7th - March 28th, 2023
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
Box Making for Book Artists
March 7th - March 14th, 2023
Custom made boxes are the perfect finishing touch for a handbound book project. In this class, students will learn the basics of making a box ... more
Collagraph Printmaking
March 7th - March 21st, 2023
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
Mudslingers Short Course (ages 10 - 13) for kids
March 12th - March 26th, 2023
Spring is not far off, and everyone will be soon back in the garden, including the birds. With them in mind, Caitlin will teach students ... more
Large Format Intensive
March 15th - March 19th, 2023
If you have taken our "Intro to Large Format" class in the past or you have some experience photographing with a 4x5 camera and developing ... more
Maximize Your Digital Camera Use
March 15th - March 29th, 2023
Learn how to use your DSLR, Point & Shoot, and Smart Devices! Every camera is made up of four basic components. The body, sensor, shutter, ... more
Macro Photography with Focus Stacking
March 16th - March 16th, 2023
Learn the art of macro photography with focus stacking in this ONE NIGHT workshop. Have you ever wanted to create photos with perfect focus? Have ... more
3D Bookbinding: Pop Up Books
March 19th - March 19th, 2023
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to construct kaleidoscope, tunnel, flag, and pop up books. Think ... more
Drypoint Etching
March 20th - March 20th, 2023
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
Active Classes
Studio 678: Photography & Writing Program for kids
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
Fundamentals of Drawing
Session 1: January 10th - February 7th, 2023
Session 2: February 22nd - March 22nd, 2023
In this 5-week introductory class, students focus on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, using a variety of drawing media. No prior experience with drawing ... more
Letterpress I
Session 1: January 10th - February 14th, 2023
Session 2: January 12th - February 16th, 2023
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 Large Format Photography
January 10th - February 7th, 2023
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 sheet ... more
Take Better Pictures
Session 1: January 11th - February 8th, 2023
Session 2: January 13th - February 10th, 2023
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
Paper-Maché Your Trash!
January 11th - February 1st, 2023
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of waste that comes from your daily routines? In this 4-week class, you’ll transform your trash (no ... more
Intro to Bookbinding
Session 1: January 11th - February 1st, 2023
Session 2: March 2nd - March 23rd, 2023
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
Young Artists Club (Ages 8 - 12) for kids
January 12th - March 9th, 2023
This 8-week course is the perfect place for young artists to explore their creativity amongst like-minded peers. Students will be instructed in a variety of ... more
Intro to Hand Papermaking
January 12th - February 2nd, 2023
In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand papermaking, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Experiment with different methods, ... more
Intro to Pastel Painting
January 12th - February 2nd, 2023
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
Intro to Watercolor Painting
January 13th - February 10th, 2023
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
Letterpress Notepads
Session 1: January 14th - January 14th, 2023
Session 2: March 8th - March 8th, 2023
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
Intro to the Wheel
Session 1: January 15th - March 5th, 2023
Session 2: January 17th - March 7th, 2023
Session 3: January 20th - March 10th, 2023
Session 4: January 20th - March 10th, 2023
Session 5: January 23rd - March 13th, 2023
Session 6: January 23rd - March 13th, 2023
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
Teen Wheel (ages 13 - 19)
Session 1: January 15th - March 5th, 2023
Session 2: January 19th - March 9th, 2023
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 ... more
Slipware Decoration
January 15th - March 5th, 2023
This course will give students in-depth lessons on the many ways to decorate using slip, including sgrafitto, inlay, and slip trailing. You begin by learning ... more
Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography
Session 1: January 16th - February 27th, 2023
Session 2: January 17th - February 28th, 2023
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
Intro to Digital Photography
Session 1: January 17th - February 28th, 2023
Session 2: January 19th - March 2nd, 2023
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
Intermediate Wheel
Session 1: January 17th - March 7th, 2023
Session 2: January 18th - March 8th, 2023
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
Figure Sculpture
January 17th - March 7th, 2023
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
Advanced Wheel
January 17th - March 7th, 2023
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
Gelli Plate Printing
Session 1: January 18th - January 18th, 2023
Session 2: March 8th - March 8th, 2023
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 Wheel II
Session 1: January 19th - March 9th, 2023
Session 2: January 20th - March 10th, 2023
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
Winter Waterfalls
January 21st - February 25th, 2023
Icicles as big as rockets, or as tiny as sewing needles. From cliffs and stream banks, shimmering baubles flaunt their icy wares, ready to challenge ... more
Hardcover Coptic Binding
Session 1: January 22nd - January 22nd, 2023
Session 2: March 3rd - March 3rd, 2023
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
Exploring Encaustics
January 23rd - February 13th, 2023
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+)
January 23rd - February 27th, 2023
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
Handbuilding
January 23rd - March 13th, 2023
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
Scanning Negatives & Slides
Session 1: January 25th - January 25th, 2023
Session 2: February 11th - February 11th, 2023
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
Art in Relation to Self
January 29th - February 5th, 2023
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
Photo Restoration
Session 1: January 30th - January 30th, 2023
Session 2: February 20th - February 20th, 2023
Session 3: March 24th - March 24th, 2023
Adobe Photoshop has come a long way in making image restoration and retouching much easier. In this class you will learn the basic tools that ... more