Group Art Sessions
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Art Center offers group art experiences for all ages! Most programs run for six weeks, and the supply fees are included in the cost !
Each program must meet the minimum enrollment to run.
We promote group learning at Art Center, where participants are emotionally, intellectually, and aesthetically engaged in solving problems. It is through creating and finding meaning, that each person grows through the ways of others!
To register for a group art session, go to the registration menu, or click on the highlighted program title.
The cost is $125* 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 $115 for each.
MONDAYS:
Get ready for an art-filled adventure! In these classes, young artists will explore the colorful world of creativity through fun, hands-on projects. From painting and drawing to sculpting and collage-making, each class is designed to spark imagination and build artistic skills in a playful way. Kids will learn to express themselves, experiment with different materials, and discover the joy of making art — all while having a blast with new friends. Every class is a chance to explore, create, and bring their wildest ideas to life!
Recommended age range: 5- 8 years
Time: 4:00-5:00PM
Dates: Mondays: 11/3/25, 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 12/1/25, 12/8/25, 12/15/25 no class on 11/24/25
Instructor: Melissa Olson
Fairy Architecture is the perfect class for young builders eager to create their very own magical fairy gardens! In this class, children will explore the fun of turning everyday objects into whimsical fairy houses and enchanted creations. They'll learn to see the world in a whole new way, using their imaginations to design tiny worlds full of wonder.
Recommend age range: 5-10 years
Time: 5:15-6:15PM
Dates: Mondays: 11/3/25, 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 12/1/25, 12/8/25, 12/15/25 **no class on 11/24/25**
Instructor: Lea Necheles
Now is the perfect time to learn to sew or enhance your skills on the sewing machine! Imagine all the amazing things you can create once you know how to sew. This class is perfect for beginners, so no experience is needed. We'll work on small, fun projects that will help you build the skills and confidence you need to bring your sewing ideas to life!
Recommended age range: 13+years
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Dates: Mondays: 11/3/25, 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 12/1/25, 12/8/25, 12/15/25 **no class on 11/24/25**
Instructor: Lea Necheles
TUESDAYS:
Ready to unleash your creativity? In this Process-Based Art class, you’ll dive into the exciting world of art where the journey is just as important as the final piece! Forget about “perfect” — here, it’s all about experimenting, exploring, and having fun with materials, techniques, and your imagination!
Recommended age range: 8-11 years
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Tuesdays:11/4/25, 11/11/25, 11/18/25, 12/2/25, 12/9/25, 12/16/25 **no class on 11/25/25**
Instructor: Mary Neiswonger
Faces & Figures: Drawing the Human Form For Teens & Adults:
Discover the art of drawing people with confidence and expression. In this class, teens and adults will explore the fundamentals of figure drawing — from proportion and sight lines to the subtle details that bring faces and bodies to life. Through guided exercises and hands-on practice, participants will learn essential techniques for capturing gesture, movement, and emotion.
Whether you’re a beginner eager to improve your drawing skills or an experienced artist looking to refine your understanding of anatomy and expression, this class offers the perfect blend of structure and creative exploration.
Open to ages: 14+
Dates: Tuesdays:11/4/25, 11/11/25, 11/18/25, 12/2/25, 12/9/25, 12/16/25 no class on 11/25/25
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Instructor: Melissa Olson
WEDNESDAYS:
This class is a great opportunity for emerging artists! We will explore a variety of subject matter, techniques and mediums. Participants will engage in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed-media projects in a supportive studio environment. It is the perfect class for those who want to push themselves artistically and make friends who love art!
Recommended age range: 9-13years
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Dates: Wednesdays: 11/5/25, 11/12/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/10/25, 12/17/25 **no class on 11/26/25**
Instructor: Mary Neiswonger
Studio Art for Teens With Portfolio Development :
This class will help guide artistically minded students through portfolio standards, expectations, and projects for application-based fine arts high schools, colleges, and universities. Students will receive portfolio instruction, assignments designed to help them improve their personal portfolios, and advice on art materials. This course centers on refining the skills required to create an application-ready portfolio of work. This program does not guarantee acceptance into any high school, college, or university.
Recommended age range: Teens, 14+
Time: 4:45-6:00pm
Dates: Wednesdays: 11/5/25, 11/12/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/10/25, 12/17/25 **no class on 11/26/25**
Instructor: Mary Neiswonger
THURSDAYS:
2D Digital Illustration Afterschool:
Unleash your creativity and bring your imagination to life on a digital canvas! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will learn the basics of digital illustration using kid-friendly drawing software. We’ll explore how to sketch, color, and add special effects using tools like layers, brushes, and textures — all while creating cool characters, animals, and scenes from their imagination.
Recommended age range: 10+
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Dates: Thursdays: 11/6/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25, 12/18/25 no class on 11/27/25
Instructor: Karla Castillo
Character sculpture : Participants will learn how to design and build your own original character (OC)! From idea to multi-view sketches to modeled sculpture, participants will leave with all the tools necessary to take their OC’s to the next level!
Recommended age range: 9-13 years
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Dates: Thursdays: 11/6/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25, 12/18/25 **no class on 11/27/25**
Instructor: Karla Castillo
2D Character Design and Animation for Teens:
Develop your own original character (OC) digitally! We will explore your OC’s backstory and environment through short, creative writing and translate that through illustration. Students will come to understand how to define key traits through visual details and create something unique! Students will also have the option to learn the basics of animation in this course using Procreate to make a full realized animated clip.
Recommended age range: 14 +
Time: 6:15-7:15pm
Dates: Thursdays: 11/6/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25, 12/18/25 **no class on 11/27/25**
Instructor: Karla Castillo
FRIDAYS:
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SATURDAYS:
Saturday Morning Makers Join your friends at Art Center every Saturday, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for our Saturday Morning Makers! This is a relaxed art experience for young artists. We provide a wide variety of materials and a different theme each week for inspiration. All you need to do is show up and have fun creating!
Recommended age range: 5-10 years
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Dates: Saturdays:11/8/25, 11/15/25, 11/22/25, 12/6/25, 12/13/25, 12/20/25 **no class on 11/29/25**
Instructor: Melissa Olson
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.