Art Lessons

Art Lessons in Penfield, NY

Local Artists Teaching Children, Teens & Adults

The Art Stop LLC is a fine art supply store with a custom frame shop, art gallery, and a studio for art lessons for adults and children. We are proud to be a locally owned, small business in Penfield, NY. Fully employed by artists, we offer art lessons and classes for a variety of different interests. We also have Stop, Paint & Sip workshops where we provide all art supplies and instruction for acrylic paintings, alcohol ink on tile or acrylic pours! Art camp, and private events, are also conducted in our studio.

10% Discount for Seniors (65 or older), Multiple Family Member & Consecutive Class Sign-ups, just ask! Discount is for weekly lessons, not on all inclusive Stop, Paint & Sip Workshops.

None of our classes come with a registration fee. For more information about a particular art lesson or to learn more about our artists, call (585) 872-5710 or visit us today! We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Class Schedule (Click on any class for more info) | Class Registration Form

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January 26 - February 01
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  • 26
    26.January.Sunday
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  • 27
    27.January.Monday

    Flower City Figure Study

    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    01/27/2025
    The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
    Flower City Figure Study is a Fun & Friendly Drawing Group that meets every Monday Night (6-9pm). We are dedicated to trying to capture the nude human figure on paper – Artists of all levels and abilities are welcome! We meet in the upstairs 3000 sq. ft. studio of The Art Stop, located at 1822 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY 14526.
    The Studio can handle up to 30 artists – 12 work stations in the form of a drawing horse-style bench as well as adjustable easels and tables with chairs. We provide drawing boards and personal lighting for your use in the studio or you are always welcome to bring your own. Artists should bring their own paper and drawing medium and/or come early and get these at The Art Stop prior to a session.
    Currently we rotate thru 15 male and female models of all shapes and sizes to give variety to the artists to study and capture in artistic form. Poses start with quick gesture and then move on to short poses of 5-15 minutes and then longer poses of 20-35 minutes.
    Cost:
    $7/Hr ($20 for the whole night)
    $6/Hr Paid in Advance ($18 for the whole night)
    $5/Session Student Rate with a Valid ID.
    Paid in Advance Savings Punch cards can be purchased in advance/at the door and also be used the same night.
    $55 (which covers 3 full sessions) or $90 (which covers 5 full sessions)
    Punch Cards can also be used on an hourly basis.
    4 ways to pay:
    In-person
    Venmo @MamaMiaBell
    Venmo QR Code – See photo attached to scan
    PayPal http:/paypal.me/MamaMiaBell
    Pay Maria Bell using PayPal.Me
    Go to paypal.me/MamaMiaBell and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it’s easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
    paypal.me
    Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
    Flower City Figure Study
    Any questions, feel free to contact the organizer:
    Mia Bell
    MamaMiaBell@hotmail.com
    585.314.1111
  • 28
    28.January.Tuesday
    No events
  • 29
    29.January.Wednesday

    *New* Daytime Drawing 101

    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    01/29/2025
    The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
    Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz
    Weds: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
    Teen to Adult
    Cost: $129 for 7 Weeks

    Weds 11:00-12:30 1/8/25 – 2/26/25, skip 2/19

     

    Can’t draw but want to? Can draw but want to get better? In this class you will use pencil, charcoal, and pastel to learn basic forms, one and two point perspective, negative space, tonal value and proportion. Use these fundamentals to draw anything. Drawing accurately is the basis for all other fine art mediums. You need to be able to accurately sketch out your canvas or paper before going on the next step.

    • Materials List:
    • Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 X 14
    • hake brush
    • 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
    • metal sharpener
    • pink pearl eraser
    • kneaded eraser
    • blending tortillions
    • Vine Charcoal
    • Kit portfolio bag at cost with purchase of kit
    • Kits are available for purchase
  • 30
    30.January.Thursday

    Pastel Painting with Colette Savage

    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    01/30/2025
    The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
    Next Session: 1/16/25 -2/13/25  
    Thurs 6:00-8:00
    $139 5 weeks

    Join Accomplished Instructor Colette Savage in this versatile beautiful medium. Get a beautiful softness similar to a Degas’, or photographic realism. Pastels are considered a form of painting, yet you have the control of a stick or pencil, making it more like drawing. Learn about different substrates to paint on and different types of pastels and how they react. Beginner to intermediate.  Please feel free to bring along any pastels, paper…which you currently own to our first class.  A materials list is attached, but DO NOT purchase any new materials until AFTER the first class.

    • Soft Pastels- Your choice of brands, with a large assortment of colors and value (dark and light). If you already own pastels, bring what you have.
    • Pastel Paper- Your choice of brand and type
    • Drawing Board- A piece of Masonite is fine
    • Masking Tape
    • Baby Wipes
    • Pencil
    • Eraser
    • Small disposable dish to place the pastels you are using
    • Glove in a Bottle- Or another type of barrier lotion
    • Several reference photos
    • Glassine of other smooth paper-used to cover and protect the painting

    Optional Items:

    • Inexpensive craft brush
    • Rubbing Alcohol
  • 31
    31.January.Friday
    No events
  • 01
    01.February.Saturday

    Fun with Art (Saturdays)

    11:00 am-11:45 am
    02/01/2025
    The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Saturdays: 11:00-11:45 

    Next Session: Dec 14th 2024 – Feb 8th 2025 Skip Dec 28th

    Young artists will enjoy this lighthearted class. A huge variety of projects makes this class fun over and over again. Basic art concepts are introduced at an age-appropriate level, preparing the student for creative art class, when they are ready. A smock or apron is recommended for this class. Class limit 10

    Supply List:
    • Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
    • 1 set Cray-Pas any size, or 6 or 12 set of Playcolor (dry tempera sticks)
    •  2B pencil, eraser
    • All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop

    Creative Art Class Saturday

    12:00 pm-1:00 pm
    02/01/2025
    The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

    Next Session: Dec 14th 2024 – Feb 8th 2025,  Skip Dec 28th

    Cost: $115 for 8 weeks 

    Ages 9-12

    In this class, students learn to draw what they see. Proportion, perspective, composition, basic forms, negative space, and tonal value are emphasized. Pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint are used. Students will be given projects based on their ability. Class limit: 12

    Materials List
    • Drawing pad w/perforated top 9 x 12 or 11 x 14
    • Chalk pastel set of 24 or 48 student grade is fine
    • Medium and soft Charcoal pencil
    • 4 graphite drawing pencils, hard, med & soft
    • Metal sharpener
    • Pink pearl eraser
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Blending tortillions

    Kits are available for purchase, if you call ahead we will put one together. All other supplies will be supplied by The Art Stop

Private lessons available starting at $40 an hour for drawing lessons & $50 an hour for painting lessons, minimum 2 hours. Home school classes also available! Please call us and ask for Cindy to set up the class.

Team Building Workshops

Build team spirit by creating something together. Relieve stress and create a sense of accomplishment. In the end your team has a painting to hang in their office or a glass painting exercise to be proud of! Contact Cindy at the Art Stop LLC for more information.

Cancellation Policy: There will be no refund if cancellation isn’t at least 5 business days prior to first class. There will be a $10 administration fee for cancellation. Medical exceptions require a doctors note stating that you are physically unable to attend.
Behavior problems deemed sufficiently disruptive will result in a child’s removal from a class, no refunds are made in these cases. For all children’s classes, kids should bring a smock/old shirt. Classes may be cancelled at the discretion of The Art Stop LLC if class minimums are not met.