Art Classes

We offer eight-week- and four-week in-person classes for adults during each of the four class sessions. These classes meet once or twice a week, on the same day(s) each week.

Some intermediate and advanced classes require instructor approval to register. Please contact creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu if you’re interested in taking one of these classes.

We offer Art Starts, a series of one-time introductory workshops to different techniques, as well as other short workshops that concentrate on specialized techniques.

We offer three-hour studio sessions for ceramics and drawing students during various class sessions. This studio time, meant for returning students who plan to enroll in future sessions, allows for students to work on continuing projects and get individualized support from rotating instructors.

During the summer session, we offer classes that take place Monday through Friday at the same time each day, over the course of one to two weeks.

We offer eight-week and four-week in-person classes for youth during the Fall, Winter, and Spring class sessions. These classes meet once a week on Saturday mornings or afternoons, or on select weekday afternoons.

We offer select one-time youth workshops with different seasonally-based projects.

Browse the classes available on our Classes listing (you can filter by class mediums or use the search bar to search for teacher names!), and then register online by clicking the registration links.

If you find that a course is SOLD OUT, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 585.276.8959 or creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu about being placed on a wait list.

If there’s a class that you want to take that says REGISTRATION CLOSED, you can contact us to see if there are still spots available.

When registering online, MAG Members must be SIGNED IN in order for discount to automatically apply!

No! We welcome students with all levels of experience, from first-timers to beginners to advanced! Each session we offer a range of classes for all experience levels.

Classes that are list as Beginning or All Levels are introductory in nature and are appropriate for all experience levels.  For classes that are listed as Intermediate, students should have taken at least one session of a beginner level course in that medium at the Creative Workshop or other similar studio or college level course.  For classes that are Advanced level, instructor approval is required to register.

No, you do not have to be a member of the MAG to register for classes. However, MAG Members that register for Creative Workshop classes do receive special benefits.

Creative Workshop students save when then they join the MAG (or renew their membership)! When you register for any class at the Creative Workshop, you can save $15 off the cost of an Individual or Family/Grandparent Membership. Please note: that Individual member benefits only apply to the membership holder and cannot be used to sign up others or children for classes or camps.

Active MAG Members receive:

• Discounts on some classes and camps
• A full week of early, priority registration for classes
• Family/Grandparent Membership levels and above have discounts on our Birthday Parties for Kids

Reminder: that when registering online, MAG Members must be SIGNED IN to their account in order for their discount to automatically apply during checkout.

All registrations are non-refundable with the exception of classes that have been canceled. We cannot prorate class fees for any student not attending all class meetings.

The Creative Workshop reserves the right to make teacher changes or cancel any class. Classes with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting of the class. All fees are refunded when the Workshop cancels a class if an alternative class is not available.

The Creative Workshop has long strived to offer our classes at the lowest rates possible. If the price of a class is keeping you from considering it, please don’t hesitate to inquire about a need-based scholarship. Each year, we offer scholarships to numerous students (adults and youth) through the support of many generous endowment funds.

You may apply for a scholarship using our online form.

All scholarships are need-based and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Creative Workshop is located in the lower level of the MAG’s Cutler Union building (the big old building that looks like a church) and has its own handicap accessible entrance located on the North East corner of the building closest to parking lots B and D. You are welcome to park in any lot. For a map of parking lots and the MAG Campus, click here.

YOUTH classes and camps: all materials are provided.

ADULT classes: Unless otherwise noted on the class listing, materials are NOT provided for adult classes. Material lists can be found on the class listing page—we encourage all adult students to review this list prior to the start of class and to call our office with any questions about what materials to purchase or recommendations for supplies. Adult students in ceramics classes will need to purchase clay for their own use during class. Clay in different varieties is available for purchase at the Creative Workshop.

No, we are not able to provide private lessons.  You may email creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu for suggestions of faculty who may be interested in contracting independently with you.

Depending on the class and medium being studied, instructors will build class visits to the gallery into their class curriculum. Some classes (i.e. Drawing in the Galleries) use the gallery weekly and others do not visit at all. If you’re interested in a class that uses the gallery more frequently, contact our team at creativeworkshop@mag.rochester.edu.

Youth classes at the Creative Workshop are designed as “drop-off” programs (with youth attending independently), unless otherwise noted. If your child needs extra assistance or a supporting adult to attend class with them please call our Creative Workshop Manager at 585.276.8956 to discuss potential accommodations before registering.