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.

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:

  • Storybook Art Adventure Young artists will love bringing their favorite stories to life through a variety of art activities and crafts! Each meeting will involve a read aloud, reflective discussion and a related, hands-on art project. This class is the perfect way to get your little ones excited about reading and art!

    Recommend age range: 5-8 years

    Time: 10:00-11:00am

    Dates: Mondays 11/4, 11/18, 11/25,12/2, 12/9, 12/16 *Please note, there is no class on 11/11 in observation of Veteran’s Day

    Instructor: Lea Necheles



  • Fairy Architecture Fairy architecture is designed for young builders who want to make their own fairy gardens! Come discover the joy of transforming the things we find every day into magical little fairy houses and objects! In this class, students will focus on seeing the world through a fantastic lens. Young children will be delighted to imagine and invent tiny worlds, while learning to organize their creative process through notes and drawings.

    Recommend age range: 5-10 years

    Time: 11:15am-12:15pm

    Mondays 11/4, 11/18, 11/25,12/2, 12/9, 12/16 *Please note, there is no class on 11/11 in observation of Veteran’s Day

    Instructor: Lea Necheles


  • Jewelry Making In this class you will create unique earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Using wire, beading and charms, you will design and make beautiful sets, and learn a variety of techniques.

    Recommend age range: teens and adults

    Time: 12:45-2pm

    Mondays 11/4, 11/18, 11/25,12/2, 12/9, 12/16 *Please note, there is no class on 11/11 in observation of Veteran’s Day

    Instructor: Lea Necheles

TUESDAYS:

  • Adventures in Painting This class is designed for young artists that want to experiment with different kids of paint and learn new techniques. Participants will explore a variety of subject matter and styles, while developing a passion for the art of painting.

    Recommended age range: 7-12 years

    Time: 10:30-11:45am

    Dates: Tuesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 *Please note, there is no class on 11/26, because of the Thanksgiving break.

  • Instructor: Kaitlin Roney


  • Drawing Explorations (daytime) 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: 12:15-1:30pm

    Dates: Tuesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 *Please note, there is no class on 11/26, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Kaitlin Roney

  • 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: 1:45-3:00pm

    Dates: Tuesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 *Please note, there is no class on 11/26, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Kaitlin Roney


WEDNESDAYS:

  • Decorative Sewing This class will celebrate the crafty side of sewing! We will create seasonal pieces, such as turkeys, gnomes, fun pillows and other decorative pieces. No experience is necessary. You will leave with delightful, hand-crafted decorations that you will proud to pull out for years to come!

    Recommended age range: teens and adults

    Time: 10:15-11:30am

    Dates: Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 *Please note, there is no class on 11/27, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Lea Necheles

  • Plushie Sewing Sensation! (daytime) If you know a young creative with a big imagination, then this is the class for them. Participants will draw, color and design their own character, learn how to make a pattern, and then bring it to life on the sewing machine! Each child will create soft, lovable plushies, according to their hearts desire. It is a great way to get to know the sewing machine and learn basic sewing skills.

    Recommended age range: 6-12 years

    Time: 12:00-1:00pm

    Dates: Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 *Please note, there is no class on 11/27, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Lea Necheles

  • Introduction to Sewing (daytime) This class is designed for beginner sewing students. We will focus on small projects, in order to develop basic sewing techniques, and gain comfort with the sewing machine. Students will be encouraged to practice basic problem-solving skills and patience. Sewing is such a great skill to have, and you will leave class with pride in your work!

    Recommend age range: 8 + years

    Time: 1:30-2:30pm

    Dates: Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 *Please note, there is no class on 11/27, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Lea Necheles


THURSDAYS:

  • Introduction to Claymation & Stop Motion Come learn the ins and outs of animation through an entirely interactive class! We will explore everything from designing and fleshing out clay characters, scene design and construction, story development, and post production editing. Each participant will create their own short, and gain a better understanding of this classic, frame-by-frame animation style.

    Recommended age range: 10 + years

    Time: 10:30-11:45am

    Dates:  Thursdays 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 *Please note, there is no class on 11/28, because of Thanksgiving.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

  • Independent Study (daytime) This is a new offering for artists who would like to create independently driven projects, with guidance from a professional artist/teacher. Participants come with an idea, and the instructor is there to assist with the entire process from material selection and design, to the execution of the project. The first meeting will involve sharing, planning, and design, while the rest of the meetings will involve working studio time. This class is perfect for teens and adults that wish to work in a supportive, studio environment, with access to a variety of art materials.

    Recommended age range: 13 + years

    Time: 12:00-1:30pm

    Dates:  Thursdays 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 *Please note, there is no class on 11/28, because of Thanksgiving.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

  • Graphic Storytelling and Illustration This is a great opportunity for young illustrators and writers to turn their stories and doodles into an actual comic book of short graphic novel! Participants will create their very own graphic novel or comic strip from start to finish! This class will explore creative writing, story boarding, illustration, bookbinding and more! Students will learn a variety of basic illustration techniques including character design, backgrounds, and comic effects, and will end by designing their covers and binding their finished novels.

    Recommended age range: 7-13 years

    Time: 1:45-3:00pm

    Dates:  Thursdays 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 *Please note, there is no class on 11/28, because of Thanksgiving.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

FRIDAYS:

  • Introduction to Digital Media and Graphic Design (daytime) 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.

    Recommended age range: 10 + years

    Time: 10:30-11:45am

    Dates: Fridays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/5, 12/13, 12/20 *Please note, there is no class on 11/29, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

  • Art Alive! In this class, art history meets art making! We will create artwork inspired by famous artists, while experimenting with a variety of styles and mediums. Participants will be introduced to significant artists through hands-on projects, and bring history to life through art!

    Recommended age range: tweens, teens and adults

    Time: 12:15-1:30pm

    Dates: Fridays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/5, 12/13, 12/20 *Please note, there is no class on 11/29, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

  • Mask-making We are excited to offer this new class, exploring the tradition of mask-making! Masks have been created throughout history, across cultures, as both transformative and decorative objects. In this class, we will look at the importance masks have played, and continue to play in different cultures. Participants will design and create masks, using a variety of materials, while celebrating the history and future on mask-making.

    Recommended age range: 10 + years

    Time: 1:45-3:00pm

    Dates: Fridays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/5, 12/13, 12/20 *Please note, there is no class on 11/29, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    Instructor: Melissa Olson

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 have to do is show up and have fun creating!

    Recommended age range: 5-10 years

    Time: 9:30-10:30am

    Saturdays 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/6, 12/14, 12/21 *Please note, there is no class on 11/29, because of the Thanksgiving break.

    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.