Creative Workshop Art Classes for EveryoneOur hands-on art classes are taught by artist-teachers, and frequently inspired by art on view in the Gallery. We teach, inspire, challenge, prompt and encourage. We love it when you make the artwork you never thought you could make.
Ask us about our Family Discount rate! Call 585.276.8959. SUMMER 2017 Course Catalog: Members Only registration period is April 19 to May 3! Yes, you can buy a membership when you call us to register!
Click on the image at left to open the catalog or use the links below to browse the section that interests you. (Week 4 Jr., Week 7 Jr. & Sr., Week 8 Jr. & Sr., and Your Incredible Story are sold out.)
• Classes and programs for families (pdf)
• Camps for Kids [half and full day] (pdf)
• Classes for Children (pdf)
• Adult art classes (pdf)
• Art Appreciation (pdf)
Questions? Call 585.276.8959 || Click here for class supply lists
Click on the image at left to open the catalog or use the links below to browse the section that interests you.
• Classes and programs for families (pdf)
• Classes for children (pdf)
• Adult art classes (pdf)
• Art appreciation (pdf)
Registration now open!
All day art camp for kids 6-8 [JR] and 9-12 [SR] runs eight weeks during the summer.
Click on the image at right to open the catalog or use the links below to browse the section of interest.
• Summer 2017 (pdf)
• Registration Form (pdf)
• Call us at 585.276.8959 for more information
SPRING CHILDREN’S ART SHOW
May 5- June 2, 2017
Please enjoy the original works of art by children who take classes here at the Creative Workshop! Our show will leave our walls on Saturday, June 3rd on the last day of Spring 2017 classes. We call it the incredible shrinking kids show!
SUMMER ADULT STUDENT ART SHOW
June 26- August 3, 2017
Information and Application (pdf)
Calling all adult students currently in Spring 2017 classes, please read our call for art and submit up to 2 pieces by June 3rd!
CREATIVE WORKSHOP FACULTY ART SHOW
August 10- September 28, 2017
Enjoy the original works of art from our talented crew of faculty artists.
Enjoy an hour-long story reading and art viewing experience for children 2 to 5 with accompanying adult on Wednesdays or Thursdays, once a month. Sometimes we even work in some crafts. Series supported by the Ann West Bruning Fund.
Dates & topics (Jan. – June 2017)
Thursdays | 6:30 – 7:30 | $15 per session
Get the full schedule
Saturdays | 12 noon – 2 pm | $10 per child, per session
Know someone who would love to take a class at the Creative Workshop, but you are unsure what level would best suit them? Or someone who just needs that extra little nudge to ‘get back into art?’ A budding artist? We have classes for all ages and levels. Now you can give them the gift of art. Pick up a Gift Card and help pay for a class. Cards are available in a variety of price ranges, from $10 to $400.
All of our teachers are working artists, professional art educators and art historians, carefully matched to the classes they teach. The bios on the link here are for instructors and staff in the Workshop’s fall 2016 and winter 2016/17 sessions.
View all current faculty bios.
We are currently accepting applications from current college students in art, art education, or art history with significant interest in children’s interaction with museums to earn internship credit and valuable experience.
College Intern Factsheet
College Intern Application
Interested in helping with Saturday kids classes this spring, or weekdays this summer? Call 276-8956 for more information.
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
500 University Ave, Rochester NY 14607
585.276.8900, 585.473-6266 fax
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Museum Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm Thursday 11 am-9 pm
CLOSED Monday, Tuesday and major holidays
