CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND OLDER TEENS
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.
Fee :: $120 for 6 classes - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - We accept PayPal, Cash or Check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Take a couple minutes to enjoy this video created in Denise’s class in participation with the Art and Aging Institute of the University of Rochester - Click HERE
***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 - We accept PayPal, Cash or Check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
**Special Holiday Art Party** Join Us
**Special Holiday Art Party** Join Us
Art Party at the Mill
Donna Gustina and Stephanie Kelly invite you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of this time of year and join them in creating holiday themed art. You will be using watercolors and markers on watercolor paper to develop your own creations. You might use your art as a gift, a card or something to hang in your home. Bring your favorite drinks (wine or non-alcoholic) and we’ll provide water and light snacks. This event is for adults. Make it a couples’ night out or bring a friend or family member. There will be an indoor scavenger hunt with a prize for the best sleuth. Looking forward to some fun and relaxing time.
Register here and select from the Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu. We accept PayPal, Cash or Check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Limited to 15 people
Fee:: $40 a person/ $65 for two (please select the appropriate fee when registering)
Date:: December 19th from 6 - 9pm
Sign Language interpreting has been arranged.
Introduction to Encaustic Painting
In this one day introduction to the encaustic process, students will learn the proper and basic techniques of the encaustic process. Techniques such as layering, fusing with heat, building texture, incising, and color mixing. We will cover safe practices as well. All materials will be supplied and everyone will come away with a sampler of exercises to prepare you for future learning.
Instructor:: Kathryn Bevier
Who :: Teens and Adults
Fee :: $125
Date :: Sunday, December 14th from 10-2pm
CLASS IS FULL - email millartcenter@gmail.com to get on the list for the next class.
***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 !!!
Intuitive Mixed media 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
Dat and Time: Saturday, January 10th from 12 - 3pm
Fee :: $65 - Register here and select from the Mixed Media dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
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, January 17th, 24th and February 14th from 10 am - 3 pm
Cost :: $225 - Register here and select from Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 Printmaking with Encaustic Paints
Using wax based paints to create prints is such a great way to explore your visual language.
You will learn essential information on the printing process with encaustic paints, from set-up, free form printing, 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, January 18, 2026 from 10am - 2pm
Register here and select from the Printmaking Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
Foundational Drawing
Foundational drawing is to painting what the alphabet is to writing essays, poems, and great novels. Learning to draw fluently changes how you see and create, opening a a world of new possibilities. All traditional fine art, in its beauty and mystique, rests on a handful of timeless drawing principles. These techniques are tools for effectively communicating visual truth. As you internalize them, your ability to bring your inner vision to life becomes more natural and precise. If you’re already an experienced artist this class will bring your expression to a new dimension of quality. If you’ve never once created art, this is the most effective way to begin.
Instructor:: Stefan Lucas Allen
Ages:: Teens and Adults
Dates and times:: 6 Thursdays, January 22nd and 29th, February, 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4 - 6pm
Cost:: $265 - Register here and select from the Painting and Drawing dropdown menu - We accept PayPal, Cash or Check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Materials List::
Sketchbook (recommended brands, Kunst Papier, Paper Blanks, Strathmore, Moleskine)
Ballpoint Pens (Bic, Zebra ect)
PrismaColor Pencil Set
Colored Pencil Sharpener
Mechanical Pencils (any kind)
Graphite Pencils or 2mm Lead Holders+refills+2mm lead sharpener (2B and 2H)
Kneadable Erasers
Printmaking with Encaustic Paints Part two
This class is intended for people who have been introduced to encaustic printmaking and are looking to further explore and expand their knowledge in this endless medium. Using wax based paints to create prints is such a great way to explore your visual language.
the primary focus on this class will be to learn registration techniques in order to create repeated motifs. Using professional paints and beautiful papers, learning how the different pigments and papers behave will be revisited 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, January 25, 2026 from 10am - 2pm
Register here and select from the Printmaking Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 :: Saturday, January 31st from 10 am - 2 pm
Fee:: $100 - Register here and select from the Printmaking Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
Hand Built Mugs
Drinks just taste better in a Handmade Mug !!
Using a combination of Slab and Coil hand-building techniques, stretch your creative legs and create an object you can enjoy everyday. In this beginner friendly class we will cover different methods of applying texture to clay, and the details that go into crafting the “perfect” mug, and the basics of working with clay. Absolutely no experience necessary, but a great refresher course, too. Please allow 2 weeks between class and picking up fired pieces.
All materials supplied.
Instructor :: Tarie Minchak
Who :: 12 and up
Class Date and time :: Sunday, February 1st from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee:: $50 - Register here and select from the Pottery Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
Fundamentals of Watercolor Painting
Have you tried painting with watercolor and felt disappointed or frustrated with the results? Perhaps you admire the qualities of watercolor paintings and wondered if you could do that. Maybe it has been a while since you picked up the brush and are looking for a refresher opportunity. In this class we will cover:
Paper - types, brands, qualities, and preparation for painting.
Brushes - sizes, and shapes, how they are typically used and their care
Color theory - (warm and cool), color wheel, color charts, color mixing
Techniques - wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, wash, graded wash, dry brush, layering, glazing, blending, lifting, stippling, spattering, tape, fluid masking and more
Strategies - how to plan and to prepare your painting
Instructor: Donna Gustina
Who: Older Teens and Adults
Class Dates and Time: 4 Monday afternoons, March March 2, 9, 16, and 23rd from 1:30 - 4:00pm
Fee: $185 - Register here and select from the Drawing and Painting Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
Observational Drawing
This class is for beginners and experts alike and is an introduction to drawing basics in 4 sessions: Sighting, Value, Gesture and Problem Solving. Our focus is twofold: how we perceive a subject -- the figure, a still life or a room, and some of the ways we can express those subjects onto a flat piece of paper.
Materials to bring: 18x24 newsprint pad, Pencil, Charcoal, Eraser and anything else is optional and welcome.
Instructor :: Dejan Pejovic
Who :: Older Teens and Adults
Class Date and time :: 4 weeks - March 3, 10, 17 and 24th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee:: $185 - Register here and select from the Painting and Drawing Class dropdown menu - We accept PayPal, Cash or Check made out to Mill Art Center. Our address is 61 N Main St. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Nesting Pinch Pots
Create a set of two small pinch pots to store your trinkets, small supplies, or use in the kitchen! In this beginner friendly class we will go over creating forms out of clay using the “pinching” method, learn how to gauge clay proportions, and learn the basics of working with clay. Absolutely no experience necessary, but a great refresher course, too. Please allow 2 weeks between class and picking up fired pieces.
All materials supplied.
Instructor :: Tarie Minchak
Who :: 12 and up
Class Date and time :: Sunday, March 8th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee:: $50 - Register here and select from the Pottery Class dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
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 and Time:: Saturday, March 14th from 12 - 3pm
Fee:: $50 - Register here and select from the Mixed Media dropdown menu - We accept 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 !!!
Collage Art Cards
In this class, you will use fabric scraps, origami papers and washi tapes to create 3 1/2” x 4” art collages. Plenty of threads, beads, and buttons will be available to add some touches of whimsy and flair to your collages. We mostly use glue sticks and minimal sewing is optional. Envelopes and vinyl card protectors will be provided. There will be two demonstrations teaching you the steps to create your collage cards so you can relax and just have fun! All supplies are provided, no art experience is necessary. Ages 11+.
Instructor:: Stephanie Kelly
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 12 to 3 pm
Cost: $50 per person - Register here and select from Mixed Media Class dropdown menu- We accept 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 !!!
Pastel Still Life
Join Kathryn Bevier in this excellent opportunity to hone your pastel skills while working from still life settings. This class will focus on working with pastel using a value (light to dark) based approach. Kathryn will start each class with a demonstration of her process that uses the value scale as an armature. With this approach, you will be freer to explore colors that appeal to you. Establishing strong compositional skills will be at the core of your learning experience as well. Some materials are provided as well as weekly follow ups.
Instructor:: Kathryn Bevier
Who :: Teens and Adults
Fee :: $125
Date :: Interested in the next session? let us know millartcenter@gmail.com
***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 !!!