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.
The cost is $125 when you are registering only one child, or for one class.
The cost is $115 when you are registering more than one child, or for multiple classes.
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: 12:00-1:00PM
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
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: 11:00AM-12:00PM
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
WEDNESDAYS:
Studio Art for Tweens (Homeschool):
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: 11:00AM-12:15PM
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: TBA
THURSDAYS
2D Digital Illustration Homeschool:
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.
Open to ages: 10+
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
Time: 11:00-12:15pm
Instructor: Melissa Olson
FRIDAYS:
SATURDAYS:
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.