Teens and Adults Classes
The Mill Art Center & Gallery provides an environment in which the community can express and develop their artistic abilities through instruction, observation and interaction with professional artists. Our unique blend of classroom studios and professional gallery exhibition space encourages students to immerse themselves in art, with inspiration from instructors and the art that surrounds them. Our small class sizes ensure that each student gets plenty of one on one time in every class.
Children and teen classes follow the public school calendar. Arrangements may be made with specific instructors for make-up classes. Gift certificates for art classes and art purchases are available.
Due to a generous member donation and grant funding from the Genesee Valley Council of the Arts, the Mill At Center and Gallery is excited to be able to offer sign language interpreting for classes, talks and related programs. In order to successfully schedule an interpreter, we respectfully ask that requests are made two weeks prior to an event.
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Current Classes
Thursday Morning Painting with denise heischman
Denise offers instruction at all levels for people working with paint, pastels or dry media. Bring in your own resource materials and get ready to grow your artistic abilities with one on one guidance and support. A valued and trusted instructor of the Mill Art Center for years. This is an ongoing class.
Instructor :: Denise Heischman
Who :: Teens 18+ and Adults
Class Dates and Times :: Thursday mornings from 10 am -12:30 pm. Classes resume in February
Fee :: $120 for 6 classes - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request, please allow 2 weeks. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
Wednesday Morning PAINTING with lanna pejovic
Lanna offers instruction for all levels in oil and acrylics. Work on projects in painting of your choice and Lanna will provide advise and support to help you develop your individual color, composition and technique. This is an ongoing class. If you are a beginner, specific projects and a basic list of materials can be provided.
Instructor :: Lanna Pejovic
Who :: Teens 18+ and Adults
Class Dates and Times :: Wednesday Mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Sessions start September 17th!!!
Fee :: $120 for 6 classes - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Intuitive Painting
Intuitive painting happens when you truly have no set image in your head about how your art will look when you are finished painting, and, you just let your blank paper or canvas lead you each step of the way. It is an exciting way to paint because there are so many possibilities and ideas for every painting! It is liberating because there are no rules, there are no restraints, you just allow for each paint stroke or mark that you have made to speak to you about the next one. Imagine that you can’t see the finished image until it is complete and so you are completely freed up from needless self-analyzing or the punishing effect of overly scrutinizing your work. Lastly, it can be very meditative and self-reflective as you explore all the possible combinations of color, value, shape, visual texture that show up through your own personal style of mark-making. What you paint will be your very own intuitive style, generated from all that is within you…yet very much inspired by the world around you and your experience of being on this planet.
All materials will be provided.
Instructor :: Stephanie Kelly
Who :: Teens and Adults
Class Date and Time :: Saturday, August 2nd from 12 - 3 pm.
Fee :: $60 - Register here and select from Mixed Media Class dropdown - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request 2 weeks notice prior to the start of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
Watercolor and Pen
Join us in a new class offering designed for beginners. Carole will guide you step by step of the way in creating drawings with pencil and a micron pen. You will learn how to break down a composition by drawing shapes and then by adding detail and value to the composition. You will be surprised by the completed drawing once a watercolor wash is added to the picture. This class is for beginners but anyone is welcome to join in the fun. All materials provided.
Who :: 16 and up
Date :: Tuesday, August 12th from 12 - 2 pm.
Fee :: $45 - Register here and select from Mixed Media Class dropdown - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request 2 weeks notice prior to the start of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
New!! Urban Sketch Walk
Lets take a walk though the village with your sketchbook and pen. We will draw and capture what we observe, such as porches, plants, buildings and the waterfalls. Afterwards, we will return to the class room to highlight our scenes in watercolor. All levels are welcome to attend. Bring you journal and a pencil and we will meet at the Mill Art Center first. The Mill Art Center will provide paints. Optional: After class we will go to the Flaherty’s for more sketching and a beverage.
Who :: Adults
Date :: Tuesday, August 26th from from 6 - 8 pm
Fee :: $45 per class - Register here and select from Mixed Media Class dropdown - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
NEUROGRAPHIC ART CLASS
Don’t let this scientific name scare you! Neurographic art is simple, fun and highly addictive! In this class you will learn how to create unique neurographic paintings using Sharpies, acrylic markers, watercolor paper and watercolor brush pens. There will be two demonstrations showing you first, how to create your black neurographic lines and intersections; and, second, how to paint with watercolor pens and acrylic markers, beautifully filling in and enhancing your line work. All supplies are provided. Ages 12+. This is a great class for parent and child to participate together. No art experience is necessary.
Instructor:: Stephanie Kelly Date: Saturday, September 6th from 12 to 3 pm
Cost: $50 per person - Register here and select from Mixed Media Class dropdown menu- PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request 2 weeks notice prior to the start of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
COLLAGE & FIGURE
Collage combined with painting and drawing will be the focus of this workshop. The subject matter will be a figure model posing in the studio and outdoor landscape setting. We will explore various methods for integrating collaged paper through a visual response to the figure in an environment. The main goal of this workshop is to foster new strategies in your artistic practice and to surprise yourself with new visual territory. Collage is a dynamic medium with many possibilities for individual creative interpretation. Color and shape elements by way of cut and torn pieces of paper can be used in numerous ways to energize the process of drawing and painting from observation to create exciting results. No previous experience with figure drawing is required for this workshop. We will work from the model on Days 1 & 2. No model on Day 3 so we can dedicate time to developing the material from the previous two days.
In this workshop you will:
- draw from the model onto a collaged surface - draw from the model to create drawings that can be cut, torn and collaged - prepare paper by painting your “colors” to cut and tear - use previous drawings and found papers for collaging material
MATERIALS for you to bring:
18” x 24” mixed media drawing paper pad (I like Master’s Touch brand from Hobby Lobby because it has a nice tooth and less sizing) acrylic paints brushes scissors 8oz fluid acrylic matte medium (for adhesive) charcoal India ink (waterproof) color crayons (oil and/or chalk pastels) Selection of assorted papers - old drawings, prints, magazine, newspapers, etc. Please bring a lunch and if possible a portable chair and small portable table for outdoor work
MATERIALS we will have a supply of:
lightweight paper, fluid acrylics, containers for paint, paper towels
Instructor :: Lanna Pejovic
Fee :: $295 - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Dates and time :: September 8th, 10th and 12th from 9:30am– 3:00pm
Limited to 10 participants
STUDIO WATERCOLOR
Offered to all artists who want to explore watercolor regardless if it’s abstract or representational. Evolving from my prior workshops, drawing on my formal training as an architect and following my popular non-traditional watercolor approach, this studio based class for watercolor is suited for everyone from novice to experienced artist. It is offered in three 4-hour sessions over separate Saturdays.
This workshop concentrates on demonstrating various watercolor techniques (wet on wet, washes and dry glazing), representational quantities (atmospheric perspective, 1 and 2 point perspective, color choices, shade and shadow, trees, clouds, entourage), and student requests; allowing the student to bring their artwork in for discussion, as well as class time to work on their artwork… Knowing that watercolor can be a misunderstood and avoided medium, Stu teaches that there are always several options to any approach be it application, technique or style driven. When one understands that “yellow and blue doesn’t always equal green”, the individual will understand that there are several different ways to approach any problem, not just the tried and true method. Stu is of the belief that to learn, understand and appreciate representational watercolor that one must start with abstract techniques and approaches.
The Mill will provide boards for the student’s use to mount artwork on during class time. Otherwise all materials are by the student. A basic material list will be provided upon registration. Stu brings an innovative approach and unique mindfulness process to learning how to work with watercolors that he adapts to both the novice and experienced artist, such that all attendees learn from each other.
Instructor :: Stu Chait
Who :: 16 and older
Dates and Time :: Three Saturdays, September 13th, 20th and 27th from 10 am - 3 pm
Cost :: $225 - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
No prerequisite coursework required. 3 people minimum.
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR
This class is designed for people who have no or little experience with watercolor painting and for those looking for a refresher.
Session One: “Water Rules!” We will review basic watercolor materials (paper, paint, brush and more). We will experiment with manipulating water and paint on wet and dry paper with a brush and by pouring, spraying, tilting, blowing water and paint on paper.
Session Two: “Where’s the White?” We will learn how to mix, layer and blend colors through different exercises and create color charts
Session Three: “Is There a Plan?” We will learn how to plan a painting with composition, lighting and colors.
Session Four: “Mix it Up!” We will learn how to include other medium with watercolor such as pen, ink, pastel and collage.
Instructor :: Donna Gustina
Who :: Older Teens and Adults
Date :: 4 Wednesday afternoons - September 17th, 24th, October 1st & 8th from 1:30 - 4 pm
Cost :: $175 - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request with two weeks notice in advance of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions or email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
Introduction to Printmaking with Encaustic Paints
Using wax based paints to create prints is such a great way to explore your visual language. The prints you produce in this workshop are works of art and can be framed or used as mixed media elements for future work.
You will learn essential information on the printing process with encaustic paints, from set-up, free form printing, how to work from registration, as well as a wide array of application techniques. Using professional paints and beautiful papers, you will also learn how the different pigments and papers behave for a better understanding on how to achieve the results you desire.
Class size limited to 6 people. All materials are included in the cost of this class.
Instructor:: Kathryn Bevier
Who :: Teens and Adults
Fee :: $125 Date :: Sunday, October 19th from 10am - 2pm
Register here and select from the Printmaking Class dropdown menu- Register here - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request with two weeks notice in advance of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions or email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
KITCHEN LITHOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING
In this one day workshop where participants will learn a simplified, non-toxic version of a printmaking process called Kitchen Lithography. This method uses many products easily found in your kitchen - aluminum foil, cooking oil, and Coca-Cola. The process will be discussed and demonstrated, then participants will have an opportunity to create and print their own lithographs. We will discuss best practices for a successful print, ink and paper choices, as well as a variety of alternate press options.
All materials supplied. Participants should bring several pairs of latex/nitrile gloves.
Instructor :: Katherine Baca-Bielinis
Who :: Older Teens and Adults
Class Date and time :: Sunday, October 26th - 10 am - 2 pm
Fee :: $100 - Register here and select from Printmaking Class dropdown menu - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request by 2 weeks prior to the start of each session. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!
MONOPRINT
The monoprint technique that is taught in this class is one of the most exploratory methods of printmaking. Whether you come with a plan or not, the possibilities are vast and rewarding. You can create abstract or representational images. The ingredients are shapes and textures that are not adhered, but are inked up in color, and placed onto an inked plexiglass plate. I call it an inked collage. Your design, your plexiglass plate, and the ink, create astounding prints. A second or third “ghost” print will make your day!
Instructor :: Barbara McPhail
Who :: Teens and older
Dates :: New date to be announced soon!
Fee :: $120 - Register here and select from the Printmaking Class dropdown menu- Register here - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
***Sign Language interpreting for this class is available upon request 2 weeks notice prior to the start of class. Please indicate your request when completing the registration form. If you have questions email us at millartcenter@gmail.com. Efforts will be made to accommodate last-minute requests but cannot guaranteed !!!