Home School Programs
Our homeschool programs are designed to provide an enriching, educational, arts-focused opportunity for children. We encourage learners to explore their curiosities, while experimenting with a wide range of processes, and developing new skills. Experienced art educators facilitate each session, in a studio environment, with a focus on constructive, hands-on learning.
To register, click on the highlighted program or visit the registration page.
Most classes cost $115* (with the increase in prices of supplies, we had to raise our fee $5) when you are registering only one child. If you are registering more than one child from your household (for any program in the same session) the cost is only $95 for each.
Offerings:
MONDAYS:
Intro to Sewing: CLOSED Beginner sewing-students would focus on small projects that would teach basic sewing techniques while they learn to get comfortable with a sewing machine. Students would be encouraged to practice basic problem solving skills and patience.
Program Dates: Mondays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 10:30-12pm
Instructor: Lea Necheles
Open to ages: 6-9
Cost: $120 for one child $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
Creative Clothing for Beginners: CLOSED is an introduction class for making clothing and costumes. We will be making accessories such as crowns, wands and jewelry to make an outfit. Students will imagine and design their own outfits and then make their vision come true.
Open to ages: 8 and up
Program Dates: Mondays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Lea Necheles
Cost: $120 for one child or $100 for multiple children
TUESDAYS:
Art Inventors with Kaitlin: Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of art materials and learn new techniques. We will be drawing, painting, and constructing different thematic pieces each week. Kaitlin uses in-progress critique to guide young artists in the reflective process if artmaking.
Open to ages: 7- 12
Program Dates: Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 10:30 - 11:45pm
Instructor: Kaitlin Roney-Blaine
Drawing Intensive Homeschool: In this class students will explore a variety of drawing techniques and advance their drawing vocabulary. We will focus on basic drawing techniques such as shading, contour drawing, blending and perspective. Students will work with different types of drawing materials such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, as well as other media.
Open to ages: 12 and up
Program Dates: Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Instructor: Kaitlin Roney-Blaine
Cost: $120 or $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
Painting For Teens This session will explore different painting techniques in watercolor and acrylic. Participants will develop skills in both mediums and support to pursue their own ideas. It is a great opportunity to learn new methods while pushing your voice as an artist.
Program Dates: Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 1:45 - 3:00pm
Instructor: Kaitlin Roney-Blaine
Open to ages: 13 and up
Cost: $120 for one child $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
WEDNESDAYS:
Woodworking: In this class students will learn about basic woodworking techniques using Dremel tools, sandpaper, hammers and nails as well as wood glue. During the six weeks of this class, students will create some amazing artwork entirely out of wood.
Open to ages: 10 & up
Program Dates: Wednesdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 10:15 - 11:45am
Instructor: Lea Necheles
Cost: $120 for one child $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
Fairy architecture: CLOSED This class would be for our younger builders who want to make fairy gardens out of things we can find every day, whether it’s outside or around our house. For this class, students will focus on seeing the world through a fantasy lens. Students will be challenged to make homes, furniture and landscapes for our tiny friends out of things they see every day.
Program Dates: Wednesdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Instructor: Leah Necheles
Open to ages: 6-8
Cost: $120 for one child $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
Procreate Homeschool: This class is an Introduction to Procreate. Students will learn digital design to create artwork on the iPad. Students will use new types of brushes and techniques that will make some amazing works. This class is for all levels.
Open to ages: 10 and up
Program Dates: Wednesdays: May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 1:45-3:00pm
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Cost: $120 or $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
THURSDAYS:
Claymation & Stop Motion: is the continuation class for the Intro Claymation & Stop Motion class from last session. Students will continue using the skills and techniques they learned in the previous class to make even more amazing short films on the iPad. PREREQUISITE: Students must have either taken the Intro class or have experience doing Stop Motion before. (Please contact us if you have any questions)..
Open to ages: 10 and up
Program Dates: Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Cost: $115 for one child or $90 for multiple children
FRIDAYS:
Intro to Digital Media/Graphic Design: This is the perfect class for students who wish to gain experience in the fundamentals of computer graphics and digital media. Participants will learn how to navigate Adobe Photoshop in our iMac lab, along with personal guidance from the instructor.
Open to ages: 10 and older
Program Dates: Fridays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00pm
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Cost: $120, or $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
3-D Printing Class: Available in Fall of 2024 In this class we will learn the basics of 3-D printing by learning how to create forms on an iPad and then sending them to the 3-D printer in the graphics lab. Students should be at least 12 years old for this class because of the attention to detail needed and the technical aspects of 3-D design.
Program Dates: Fridays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14 (no classes Memorial Day week)
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Open to ages: 12 and up
Cost: $120 for one child $100 if you are registering more than one child (in any class this session)
Payment and Refund Policy:
Studio classes usually must have a minimum of 5 participants in order to run as scheduled. A full refund will be given if a class is cancelled.
Full payment for programs, workshops, clubs, group lessons, and events are expected to be made to Art Center of Rochester LLC prior to the start date.
Participants will not be considered registered until all of the necessary paperwork and payments have been made.
Registration and supply fees are non-refundable.
Refunds will be granted, in full, up to one week before the program start date.
A 50% refund will be granted throughout the week before, and up to the day before, the program start date.
After the start date, we will not offer refunds for any programs or events.