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:

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TUESDAYS:

  • Drawing Explorations This is a drawing class will combine technical development, observation and self expression. The goal is to learn how to improve observational skills, while finding your own voice as an artist. There will opportunities to explore the use of a variety of materials, such as graphite pencil, charcoal and pastel.

    Recommended age range: 13 + years

    Time: 11:00-12:15pm

    Dates: Tuesdays: 9/16/25, 9/23/25, 9/30/25, 10/7/25, 10/21/25, 10/28/25 **no class on 10/14/25**

    Instructor: Kaitlin Roney-Blaine


  • Expressive Painting This painting class will involve experimentation with a variety of techniques and explore a range of subject matter. The approach will be closely related to the fauve style of art, which emphasizes painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values.

    Recommended age range: teens and adults

    Time: 12:30-2:00pm

    Dates: Tuesdays: 9/16/25, 9/23/25, 9/30/25, 10/7/25, 10/21/25, 10/28/25 **no class on 10/14/25**

    Instructor: Kaitlin Roney-Blaine


WEDNESDAYS:

  • 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

Dates: Wednesdays 9/17/25, 9/24/25, 10/1/25, 10/8/25, 10/22/25, 10/29/25 **no class on 10/15/25**

 Time: 11:00-12:15pm

Instructor: Melissa Olson

 

THURSDAYS

  • Art Explorers Homeschool: Young artists are invited to a fun, hands-on studio style art class! 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.

Recommended age range: 5-7 years

Time: 10:00-11:15AM

Dates Thursdays: 9/18/25, 9/25/25, 10/2/25, 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 10/23/25 **no class on 10/16/25**

Instructor: Melissa Olson

 

  • Studio Art for Tweens 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: 1:00pm-2:15pm

Dates: Thursdays: 9/18/25, 9/25/25, 10/2/25, 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 10/23/25 **no class on 10/16/25** 

Instructor: Melissa Olson


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

    Saturdays: Dates: Saturdays 9/20/25, 9/27/25, 10/4/25, 10/11/25, 10/25/25, 11/1/25 **no class on 10/18/25**

    Instructor: Kaitlin Roney/ 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.