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 AdultsClass
Class Dates and Times :: Wednesday Mornings from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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 !!!
Collagraph
Collagraph is like a printed collage. Any image can be used; abstract concepts or representational ideas can be used in collagraph. Shapes made from paper and textures like lace, gauze or sandpaper can be glued to a mat board plate. Painterly marks can be made with gesso or molding paste. The plate can have areas where a layer of the mat board is peeled off. The plate is sealed with gloss polymer before printmaking ink is applied, and it is printed using dampened paper in an etching press. The plate can be printed many times. Works shown above are of the instructor and of her collection.
Who :: 16 and older
Dates and Time :: April 25th and May 2nd from 1:30 - 3:30
Cost :: $120 - 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
No experience needed and all materials provided.
***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 !!!
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, May 3rd, 17th, and 31st from 10 am - 2:30 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.
Pinch Pots: Small Nesting Bowls
In this class you learn how to create pinch pots, and the basics of working with clay! (Refresher for returning students). You will learn how to gauge clay proportions and pinching technique to create a set of two nesting bowls and learn about the glazing and firing process. All materials and firing costs covered in tuition. Great for teens and adults. Absolutely no experience necessary, but a great refresher course, too. Please allow 2 weeks between class and picking up fired vases.
Who :: Teens and older
Time :: Sunday, May 4th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
Cost :: $55 - Register here and select from Pottery Class dropdown - PayPal, Cash or check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
No Experience required. 4 people minimum per session.
***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 !!!
Gelli Plate Printmaking With Botanicals
Let nature be your muse! In this class we will be using “flora” gathered from your garden or yard to print with on a Gelli Plate. Gelli Plates are reusable printing plates that let you create monoprints without a press.
Please bring freshly picked leaves, flowers, soft stems, grasses, feathers, etc. The more variety, the better. You’ll be encouraged to consider the importance of color and value while printing. This medium is fun and invites experimentation, expect plenty of time to play!
Suitable for beginners and for those with some experience in Gelli printing.
You’ll need to bring to the workshop:
• freshly picked foliage, flowers, grasses etc
• a soft rubber brayer (Speedball 2.5”-3”)
• a Gelli Arts printing plate (8” x 10”) or whatever size you have
• any special papers you’d like to print on.
• an apron and something to drink.
The Mill Art Center provides paint, basic paper, paper towel and baby wipes.
Instructor :: Jean Stephens
Who :: Older Teens and Adults
Dates and Time :: Sunday, May 18th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost :: $100.00 - 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 !!!
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 :: Wednesday, May 21st (rain date May 28th) and/or Tuesday, June 17th (rain date June 24th) both sessions 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
Botanical Illustration with Watercolor
Create a beautiful botanical painting using watercolor. We will explore color matching, measured drawing, and watercolor painting techniques to create an accurate botanical painting. You will gain an appreciation for slowing down and truly seeing the forms and colors that comprise a flower. Even though you are trying to accurately replicate your observations, each artist will paint an individual and unique representation. Previous watercolor experience necessary.
Supply List
Winsor & Newton watercolors - Indanthrene Blue, Winsor Lemon, Permanent Rose 14ml
1-22x30” sheet of Hot Press 140# bright white watercolor paper, Fabriano Artistico, Saunders Waterford or Arches
A few small round watercolor brushes ranging from size 00 - 4 (Kolinsky sables are best but there are good synthetics also)
White palette if you have one - can be plastic, porcelain or butcher tray
Ruler
Recommended but not necessary:
Magnifying glass
Phone to take photos
Instructor :: Melissa Mihalyov
Who :: Older Teens and Adults Class size limited to 6 people
Dates and Time :: Two Sundays, June 1st and 8th from 12 - 2:30 pm
Cost :: $120.00 - 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 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 !!!
Beginning Level Landscape Painting with Watercolor
This course is for beginners and for people who have some experience painting with watercolor.
In these four 2 ½ hour sessions, you will learn and practice studying photos of landscapes and determining which parts to include in your composition. We will focus on practicing elements of composition and using value and color to create depth and mood. You will also learn using water and different brush strokes to create details.
You will need to bring:
1. Watercolor paints (at least a warm and cool of each of primary and secondary colors plus
some earth colors like Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber and/or Raw Sienna
2. Pallet for mixing colors
3. Watercolor brushes (various sizes and shapes including a large wash brush)
4. Watercolor paper – two sheets per class (minimum size 9x12, Arches 140 lbs cold press) and
scraps for practicing color mixing
5. 8x10 color photo prints (not on printing paper) of two different landscapes or two different
color photos on iPad (no cell phone photos)
6. Masking tape
7. Color wheel chart
Instructor :: Donna Gustina
Who :: Older Teens and Adults - limited to eight students. Date :: 4 Wednesdays, June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 1:30 - 4 pm
Cost :: $165 - 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 by March 26th. 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 !!!
Learn To Draw and Paint Your Pet
In this class you are going to learn to draw and capture the essence and energy of your pet. Bring in a few photos of your pet, your pet could be in a standing position or sitting or just a portrait of your pet. Carole will help you choose the best one to help you capture a likeness. Please make sure it is large enough for you to capture the details. You will learn the foundation of drawing your pet and later add more details with watercolor. This class is for beginners and intermediates. Any one 14 and up are welcome to join us. So lets have some fun and learn to draw and paint your pet.
The Mill Art Center will supply pencils, paper, pens, watercolors and brushes - All you need to bring is your images.
Who :: ages 14 and up
Date :: Two Thursdays, June 12th and 19th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee :: $70 - 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
Abstract Landscape Painting Workshop
In this workshop we will explore creating spirited and compelling landscape paintings. Take a look at any plein air painting you have done, enlarge a section and you will see that you have been working with abstraction all along. We never actually paint what we see, we translate the environment into color, form, line and composition, mentally cropping and tweaking, resizing, and placing it on a flat surface called a painting. We will be working with what you already know and moving toward an abstract vision.
Connie has added a color exercise, exploring primary and secondary color, mass tone and undertone, warm and cool pigments and how they work in a landscape. Open to artists of all levels and working in all mediums. Most materials will be provided.
Day will include:
1. Short overview of some abstract landscape painters 2. Demonstration of paint applications 3. Paint sketching from provided images 4. Discussion on distilling your vision 5. Applying abstraction in the plein air setting 6. Review of dimensional space and flat space
You will need to bring your lunch, and apron, your phone/camera, and an open spirit of exploration!
Instructor :: Connie Ehindero
Who :: Older Teens and Adults
Date :: Saturday, June 21st from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost :: $155 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 by March 1st. 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 !!!
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: Sunday, June 22nd from 12 to 3 pm
Cost: $45 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
Spring Plein Air Workshop
Barbara invites artists using any painting medium who wish to learn new techniques to enhance painting of landscapes, waterscapes and architecture. This workshop is perfect for artists who are “new to” plein air painting, experienced artists who wish to learn oil or acrylic paint as a medium, and studio artists. This workshop introduces elements and techniques including:
Composition, perspective: emphasize on architecture and structures such as complex buildings, boats, and vehicles.
Value (light and dark), temperature (warm and cool) and mixing of oil pigment and acrylic colors
Drawing, perspective, line and painting techniques
The use of plein air materials and equipment
Instructor :: Barbara Jablonski
Dates :: Wednesday, May 7 through Friday, May 9, 2025
Fee :: $250 - Early Registration by Monday, April 21 - $235
Contact BARBARA JABLONSKI 585-749-5225 - BJJablons@gmail.com for a full brochure and registration form
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 :: June 30, July 7 & July 9 (two Mondays, one Wednesday) from 9:30am– 3:00pm
Limited to 10 participants
SPECIAL EVENT - A TWO DAY ENCASUTIC WORKSHOP WITH GUEST ARTIST AND TEACHER PATRICIA BALDWIN SEGGEBRUCH
Your Craft of Encaustic: Exploring the Expression of Voice through Material, Mark, and Unique Maker with guest instructor - Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch -
Waitlist Only at this time, please email us at millartcenter@gmail.com
What makes art worthwhile and enduring is its ability to tell a story. For the artist it can be cathartic and freeing to put into color, form, and design the experiences of one's life. For the viewer, the lessons come first in connection to the visual expression, then in the underlying prophetic summation that can be the proclamation of this artistic expression.
My aim in this workshop is to drive you deeper into your unique hand in paint. When we can polish this individuated talent into its fullest shine, the end result holds all of our effort and will in its form. This is why art exists, and why we as artists strive to call it into existence.
You can expect from this workshop to spend some engaging time in consideration of your unique talents (those 'coins' we hold in our hand) and the way in which you pull them together to proclaim your voice across the canvas.
It is going to be not only a deep exploration, but a whole lot of fun, beauty, and communion with oneself and the group! I will spend time in designed group demonstrations as well as answering to group desires. As well, I will paint alongside, AND roam the room to individually answer any calls to help you hone your depth perceptions as well as talent application!
All in all you, if you bring the fullest you, I guarantee this immersive environment will give you a full purse of possibilities to propel you forward. I look forward to you~
Instructor :: Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch
Who :: 15 and older - limited to 16 people Waitlist Only at this time, please email us at millartcenter@gmail.com
Dates :: Saturday, July 12th and Sunday July 13th from 10 am - 4 pm
Cost:: $385 - and select from the Encaustic 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
Most materials will be supplied and a supply list will be sent upon registration. Due to the nature of this event, your space is held only after full payment is received.
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 :: Wednesday, July 16th from 1:30 - 3:30pm
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 !!!
Registration and Cancellation Information
In order to reserve a space in a class or workshop at The Mill Art Center you must pay in full. You may do this by registering online or by mailing us a check made out to the Mill Art Center; Our mailing address is 61 N. Main St Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.
Our Prorated Fee Policy
The Mill Art Center will prorate a class fee only if the instructor is in agreement. The prorated fee is such that 50% of the cost of the missed class will be paid for by the student. For example: if a 3 day class costs $300, and a student plans to attend two days, the tuition cost is prorated to $250.
Our cancellation policy is such that a 15% fee will be deducted from any refund given up to one week prior to the start of the class or workshop. NO Refund will be given for a cancellation made the week prior to the start of the class or workshop.
in the event that you have registered for a class or workshop and it is cancelled, you will be reimbursed fully.
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 :: TBD
Cost :: $165 - 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 by March 26th. 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 !!!
Art Journaling
Capture highlights of your day with a drawing or a painting along with an optional description. Break down the scene by drawing or painting the most meaningful part of it. For example, you enjoy baking and were given many kitchen utensils as gifts. You can cherish those memories by drawing the items in the journal and making special notes. Another option is drawing places you traveled. Practice with a pencil, pen and add watercolor to bring it to life. The class will learn how to draw loosely and not worry about the details. Also you will learn depth and composition skills. Any one 14 and up is welcome to attend. This is for beginners to intermediate . You are invited to have fun!
Who :: 16 and up
Dates and Time :: TBD
Fee :: $85 - 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 by April 3rd. 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 !!!
Our mission is to provide opportunities for people of diverse ages, ability, and skill level, to engage in creative development and artistic expression through adult, teen and children’s classes, workshops, lectures, and art exhibitions.