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  • Fun with Art (Saturdays)
    11:00 am-11:45 am
    02/01/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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

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  • Daytime Oil Painting
    11:00 am-1:00 pm
    02/03/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 11:00-1:00
    Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

    Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Flower City Figure Study
    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    02/03/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
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  • Daytime: The Wonders of Watercolor
    11:00 am-1:00 pm
    02/04/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Tues 1:00-3:00 1/07/25 – 2/04/25
    –5 weeks $139

    Anne Jurgens, award winning artist and certified instructor, will lead you through the wonders of watercolor. This class is intended for beginning and intermediate students with emphasis on expressing ourselves with paint. Beginning students will learn basic watercolor techniques including how to apply flat washes, graded washes, and glazes, wet in wet and dry brushing techniques. We will learn about composition, values, line, and color as elements in a painting. For intermediate students who wish to choose their own subjects, instruction will be individualized.- You can read the artist’s bio and see more of her work in the Gallery section.

    • Paper: Arches 11×14 100% rag, 140 Cold Press. and/ or Strathmore Series 500 mixed media
    • Brushes: Sable is best. Synthetic is okay Rounds #1, #5, #8 Flats: 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inch, Rigger
    • Water Container – One for clear, one to clean brushes can be as simple as a couple of
      cottage cheese containers.
    • Paper towels – to soak up excess water
    • Pencil – #2
    • Pallet : Make it large enough to hold 16 colors and have space to mix paints
    • Paints: Here are the basics. You can buy more, but we can build almost any color
      from these..
    • These consist of both cool and warm in the primary colors enabling us to
      be able to make the colors we need. Buy your colors In tubes or in cubes. Any brand,
      except where noted you usually get better results with Professional grade, you can use Cotman when brand isn’t noted.
    • Yellows: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna*
      Reds: Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarine Crimson, Permanent Rose
      Blues: Cobalt Blue, Winsor Newton Ultramarine Blue
      Others: Winsor Newton Sap Green, Winsor Newton Burnt Sienna
    • Waterproof board – To tape your painting to
    • Knife for scoring . I prefer an exacto knife, , and a small hair dryer

     

     

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  • *New* Daytime Drawing 101
    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    02/05/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz
    Tues: 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
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  • Pastel Painting with Colette Savage
    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/06/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
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  • Fun with Art (Saturdays)
    11:00 am-11:45 am
    02/08/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
    02/08/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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

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  • Daytime Oil Painting
    11:00 am-1:00 pm
    02/10/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 11:00-1:00
    Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

    Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Solvent Free Oil Painting
    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/10/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 6:00-8:00 $179  2/10/25 -3/24/25, Skip 2/17
     Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful.Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Flower City Figure Study
    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    02/10/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
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  • *New* Daytime Drawing 101
    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    02/12/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz
    Tues: 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
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  • Open Studio
    11:00 am-2:00 pm
    02/13/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    $10 Thursdays 11:00-5:00

    Want room to sprawl out in a spacious art studio? Or maybe you want to draw and paint with other artists in a relaxed social studio. For $10 you can spend the day up in our large studio with other artists. Bring whatever supplies you want except for solvents and use the tables and/or easels, kitchen and bathrooms.

    No Open Studio during Winter and Spring Break, Feb 20th & April 17th

  • Pastel Painting with Colette Savage
    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/13/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
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  • Winter Break Big Fat Messy Art Camp 2025
    9:30 am-3:30 pm
    02/17/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Big Fat Messy Art Camp Winter Break 2025

    February 17th-21st
    Half Day AM 9:30-12:00/ Half Day PM 1:00-3:30/ Extended Care 9:00-5:00
    Full Day 9:30-3:30

    Half Day $159 | Full Day $259 | Extended Care $45 (1.5 hours more per day)
    All Art Supplies Included
    This year we are only doing half day camps, so we can clean down everything in the afternoon. Everyone will be wearing masks and distancing, that is why we are limiting it to 10 children. With over 3,000 square feet, we have plenty of room to spread out!

    Your Child will be able to Experience many different mediums, doing a Large Variety of Projects; Pallet knife Painting, Landscapes, Cartooning, Flip Books, Stamping and more! Campers will use different, exciting mediums including: Acrylics, Clay, Gouache, Watercolor, Pastels, Marker, Fabric Painting, Colored Pencil and more! For more information click on over to our Big Fat Messy Art Camp page.

    Download the Winter 2025 Registration Form & Apply today!

  • Daytime Oil Painting
    11:00 am-1:00 pm
    02/17/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 11:00-1:00
    Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

    Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Solvent Free Oil Painting
    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/17/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 6:00-8:00 $179  2/10/25 -3/24/25, Skip 2/17
     Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful.Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Flower City Figure Study
    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    02/17/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
  • More events
    • Winter Break Big Fat Messy Art Camp 2025
      9:30 am-3:30 pm
      02/17/2025
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

      Big Fat Messy Art Camp Winter Break 2025

      February 17th-21st
      Half Day AM 9:30-12:00/ Half Day PM 1:00-3:30/ Extended Care 9:00-5:00
      Full Day 9:30-3:30

      Half Day $159 | Full Day $259 | Extended Care $45 (1.5 hours more per day)
      All Art Supplies Included
      This year we are only doing half day camps, so we can clean down everything in the afternoon. Everyone will be wearing masks and distancing, that is why we are limiting it to 10 children. With over 3,000 square feet, we have plenty of room to spread out!

      Your Child will be able to Experience many different mediums, doing a Large Variety of Projects; Pallet knife Painting, Landscapes, Cartooning, Flip Books, Stamping and more! Campers will use different, exciting mediums including: Acrylics, Clay, Gouache, Watercolor, Pastels, Marker, Fabric Painting, Colored Pencil and more! For more information click on over to our Big Fat Messy Art Camp page.

      Download the Winter 2025 Registration Form & Apply today!

    • Daytime Oil Painting
      11:00 am-1:00 pm
      02/17/2025
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
      6 week Class $179
      Mondays 11:00-1:00
      Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

      Course Description:

      In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

      • Supply List:
      • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
      • Paints
        Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
        Ultramarine Blue –
        Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
        Titanium White
      • Surfaces
        Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
        Filbert
        Flat
        Round
      • Palette Knife
      • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
      • Masterson Sealed Palette
      • Gamsol
    • Solvent Free Oil Painting
      6:00 pm-8:00 pm
      02/17/2025
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
      6 week Class $179
      Mondays 6:00-8:00 $179  2/10/25 -3/24/25, Skip 2/17
       Course Description:

      In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

      • Supply List:
      • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
      • Paints
        Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
        Ultramarine Blue –
        Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
        Titanium White
      • Surfaces
        Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful.Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
        Filbert
        Flat
        Round
      • Palette Knife
      • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
      • Masterson Sealed Palette
      • Gamsol
    • Flower City Figure Study
      6:00 pm-9:00 pm
      02/17/2025
      1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526
      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
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  • Winter Break Big Fat Messy Art Camp 2025
    9:30 am-3:30 pm
    02/19/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Big Fat Messy Art Camp Winter Break 2025

    February 17th-21st
    Half Day AM 9:30-12:00/ Half Day PM 1:00-3:30/ Extended Care 9:00-5:00
    Full Day 9:30-3:30

    Half Day $159 | Full Day $259 | Extended Care $45 (1.5 hours more per day)
    All Art Supplies Included
    This year we are only doing half day camps, so we can clean down everything in the afternoon. Everyone will be wearing masks and distancing, that is why we are limiting it to 10 children. With over 3,000 square feet, we have plenty of room to spread out!

    Your Child will be able to Experience many different mediums, doing a Large Variety of Projects; Pallet knife Painting, Landscapes, Cartooning, Flip Books, Stamping and more! Campers will use different, exciting mediums including: Acrylics, Clay, Gouache, Watercolor, Pastels, Marker, Fabric Painting, Colored Pencil and more! For more information click on over to our Big Fat Messy Art Camp page.

    Download the Winter 2025 Registration Form & Apply today!

  • *New* Daytime Drawing 101
    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    02/19/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz
    Tues: 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
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  • Winter Break Big Fat Messy Art Camp 2025
    9:30 am-3:30 pm
    02/20/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Big Fat Messy Art Camp Winter Break 2025

    February 17th-21st
    Half Day AM 9:30-12:00/ Half Day PM 1:00-3:30/ Extended Care 9:00-5:00
    Full Day 9:30-3:30

    Half Day $159 | Full Day $259 | Extended Care $45 (1.5 hours more per day)
    All Art Supplies Included
    This year we are only doing half day camps, so we can clean down everything in the afternoon. Everyone will be wearing masks and distancing, that is why we are limiting it to 10 children. With over 3,000 square feet, we have plenty of room to spread out!

    Your Child will be able to Experience many different mediums, doing a Large Variety of Projects; Pallet knife Painting, Landscapes, Cartooning, Flip Books, Stamping and more! Campers will use different, exciting mediums including: Acrylics, Clay, Gouache, Watercolor, Pastels, Marker, Fabric Painting, Colored Pencil and more! For more information click on over to our Big Fat Messy Art Camp page.

    Download the Winter 2025 Registration Form & Apply today!

  • Open Studio
    11:00 am-2:00 pm
    02/20/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    $10 Thursdays 11:00-5:00

    Want room to sprawl out in a spacious art studio? Or maybe you want to draw and paint with other artists in a relaxed social studio. For $10 you can spend the day up in our large studio with other artists. Bring whatever supplies you want except for solvents and use the tables and/or easels, kitchen and bathrooms.

    No Open Studio during Winter and Spring Break, Feb 20th & April 17th

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  • Daytime Oil Painting
    11:00 am-1:00 pm
    02/24/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 11:00-1:00
    Next Session: 2/3/25-3/17/25 Skip 2/17

    Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful. Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Solvent Free Oil Painting
    6:00 pm-8:00 pm
    02/24/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
    6 week Class $179
    Mondays 6:00-8:00 $179  2/10/25 -3/24/25, Skip 2/17
     Course Description:

    In this class we’ll explore materials, fundamentals, and best practices of oil painting, with an emphasis on direct or “alla prima” techniques. Color mixing and creating a range of colors from a limited palette will be taught. For students with previous experience in color mixing, a more complex palette will be used. Paint from your own sketches, photos, or studio still life. We’ll have demos in each class that will cover various topics such as various ways to start an oil painting, oiling out, stretching a canvas, preparing a panel, glazing, and varnishing.

    • Supply List:
    • If you already have  oil paints, please bring them to class and we will work with your selection. If you don’t have supplies, here is the  minimum to get started!
    • Paints
      Napthol Red (or equivalent) –
      Ultramarine Blue –
      Hansa Yellow Light (or equivalent)
      Titanium White
    • Surfaces
      Canvas panel or gessoed panels in a variety of sizes, preferably 11 x 14 and smaller. Since we will be working alla prima, aim for smaller sizes if possible. 8x 10 is wonderful.Brushes: a least one of each, not too small! (4-6). We will discuss the individual marks that each type of brush makes, and you can add to your collection as you go.
      Filbert
      Flat
      Round
    • Palette Knife
    • Gray Matters Disposable Palette Pad 12 x 16
    • Masterson Sealed Palette
    • Gamsol
  • Flower City Figure Study
    6:00 pm-9:00 pm
    02/24/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    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
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  • Daytime: The Wonders of Watercolor
    1:00 pm-3:00 pm
    02/25/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Tues 1:00-3:00 2/25/25 – 3/25/25
    –5 weeks $139

    Anne Jurgens, award winning artist and certified instructor, will lead you through the wonders of watercolor. This class is intended for beginning and intermediate students with emphasis on expressing ourselves with paint. Beginning students will learn basic watercolor techniques including how to apply flat washes, graded washes, and glazes, wet in wet and dry brushing techniques. We will learn about composition, values, line, and color as elements in a painting. For intermediate students who wish to choose their own subjects, instruction will be individualized.- You can read the artist’s bio and see more of her work in the Gallery section.

    • Paper: Arches 11×14 100% rag, 140 Cold Press. and/ or Strathmore Series 500 mixed media
    • Brushes: Sable is best. Synthetic is okay Rounds #1, #5, #8 Flats: 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 2 inch, Rigger
    • Water Container – One for clear, one to clean brushes can be as simple as a couple of
      cottage cheese containers.
    • Paper towels – to soak up excess water
    • Pencil – #2
    • Pallet : Make it large enough to hold 16 colors and have space to mix paints
    • Paints: Here are the basics. You can buy more, but we can build almost any color
      from these..
    • These consist of both cool and warm in the primary colors enabling us to
      be able to make the colors we need. Buy your colors In tubes or in cubes. Any brand,
      except where noted you usually get better results with Professional grade, you can use Cotman when brand isn’t noted.
    • Yellows: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna*
      Reds: Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarine Crimson, Permanent Rose
      Blues: Cobalt Blue, Winsor Newton Ultramarine Blue
      Others: Winsor Newton Sap Green, Winsor Newton Burnt Sienna
    • Waterproof board – To tape your painting to
    • Artist tape to tape down your painting
    • Knife for scoring . I prefer an exacto knife, and a small hair dryer

     

     

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  • *New* Daytime Drawing 101
    11:00 am-12:30 pm
    02/26/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz
    Tues: 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
  • Teen to Adult Acrylic Painting Class
    7:00 pm-9:00 pm
    02/26/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    Teen-Adult $155  6:30-8:30  6 weeks 2/26/25 – 4/02/25

    Join Artist and owner of The Art Stop, Cindy Corrigan, to explore the many possibilities at your fingertips when you paint with acrylics. Learn about the many different mediums and what they can do for you to enhance your paintings. Learn about working with color, contrast, composition and negative space, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginner to Intermediate. Supplies: Bring something to do a tonal study (if you want to transfer your sketch onto your canvas, make your paper the same size as the canvas you wish to paint) Reference material is optional, we have many photo reference as well as still life material. Bring the acrylic supplies you have and Cindy will go through your supplies with you to see if you need anything additional after she sees your subject matter. No Liquitex Basics or paints from a Batat set.

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  • Open Studio
    11:00 am-2:00 pm
    02/27/2025

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

    $10 Thursdays 11:00-5:00

    Want room to sprawl out in a spacious art studio? Or maybe you want to draw and paint with other artists in a relaxed social studio. For $10 you can spend the day up in our large studio with other artists. Bring whatever supplies you want except for solvents and use the tables and/or easels, kitchen and bathrooms.

    No Open Studio during Winter and Spring Break, Feb 20th & April 17th

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