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Alessandra Otero
Alessandra Otero (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and librarian from Puerto Rico, now based in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
ALLISON ZUKOSKI
Allison is passionate about connecting and growing community with the story of chocolate.
AMY BONNER OLIVERI
Amy is an arts educator and owner of Little Bee Designed, helping people express themselves through traditional and innovative art.
ASHLEY REHLER
Ashley is a graphic designer, printmaker, and artist who has taught over 1,000 students since 2015.
Assisi Team
The Assisi Institute is a wellness center of stillness silence and peace.
Bobby Padilla
Bobby Padilla is a Rochester-based artist who uses painting as a way to bring people together and celebrate community.
Brady Frazer
Brady Frazer is a metrology engineer by day, but a blacksmith at heart.
BRENDON FRAZER
Brendon Frazer is an experienced marketing strategist and AI innovator who loves helping people make practical, everyday use of emerging technology.
BRITTANY REA
Brittany creates modern interpretations of timeless jewelry pieces focusing on the natural qualities of metal paired with elegance through minimal design.
CAMERON PHELPS
Cameron co-founded The Daily Refresher in 2012 and has been in the craft cocktail movement ever since.
CAROLE AGOSTO
Carole is a painter, member of the Greater Rochester Plein Air group, and has competed in many art competitions.
CHRISTIN ORTIZ
Christin Ortiz has been working in restaurants since she was 19. She revamped Joe Bean Roastery's menu with her Latin-American heritage, sharing her passion for cooking.
CRAIG ZAREMBA
Craig is a longtime instructor at the Rochester Arc + Flame Center, with over 6 years of teaching experience and 14 years of self-taught chainmaille artistry.
Danielle Sanford
Danielle Sanford is the owner of Plastic Free Curiosities, where she has spent the past six years handcrafting eco-friendly home goods, skincare, and haircare products, and she is also co-owner of Monroe Mushroom Co.
Dawn Bertman
Dawn Bertman brings nearly three decades of experience in corporate sales and leadership, including senior roles in sales and marketing.
Eunsuh Choi
Eunsuh Choi is a Korean-born glass artist with over 27 years of experience, known for her flameworked pieces that explore and reflect personal narratives and transformation.
Flower City Drinksmiths
Explore upcoming classes with Flower City Drinksmiths.
Heather Behrendt
Heather Behrendt, with eleven years of experience in glass work, has been an instructor at the Rochester Arc + Flame Center for 8 years, where she helps students develop their own glass skills and style.
Homesteads Team
Homesteads for Hope is a unique community farm along the Erie Canal that combines beautiful outdoor spaces with a mission of inclusion and empowerment.
JAMIE SNYDER
Jamie's business, Creative Gardens, reflects her passion for plants, flowers, and color.
JENN SUBA
Art should be fun, freeing, and full of surprises—and that spirit is at the heart of TicketyBoo Cre8tive, the business Jenn Suba proudly owns and operates
JESSICA BOOTH
Jessica runs a business from home, creating unique pieces with resin, glitter, and bling that capture the spirit and fun of teaching.
Joanne Lachiusa
Joanne Lachiusa is a jewelry artist and educator based in Rochester, New York, with a passion for helping others bring their creative ideas to life.
JOE SCHMITZ
With over a decade of experience, Joe brings blacksmithing to life through radiant, ornamental metalwork.
Julie Purpura
Julie Purpura has spent more than half her life in hospitality and, as a proud Finger Lakes native, has followed her twin passions for education and wine for the past two decades.
Kayla Carpitella
Check out all of our upcoming classes with Kayla Carpitella.
Laughing Gull Chocolates
Check out all of our classes coming at Laughing Gull Chocolates.
LAURA ALLEN-PANNELL
Laura is a Rochester-based glass artist creating beautiful, functional works for everyday use and meaningful spaces. Her pieces range from dishes and bowls to window art, candle holders, and garden décor.
Laura Cott
Laura Cott is an artist and owner of LaCott Fine Art, living and working in Western New York.
LAUREN BARLEY
Lauren is the owner of Light My Candle Co. and a high school math teacher in the Rochester City School District.
Lauren Mohn
Lauren Mohn holds a PhD in Botany and is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).
Laurentide Clay Team
Laurentide Clay is a welcoming ceramics studio, classroom, and gallery located in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts.
Linda Lawrence
Linda Lawrence is an artist, longtime art educator, and yoga and meditation instructor who loves bringing creativity and mindfulness together.
LINDSAY TARNOFF
Lindsay uses her delicious confections to connect chocolate lovers to the source in a united mission to help save the world.
Manisha Mande
Manisha Mande is the maker behind Petal & Fold, where nature meets artistry through handmade cards and delicate paper creations.
MARISA KROL
Marisa Krol is the co-founder of The Adorned Studios, and founder of Interstellar Love Craft Adornment.
MATT ROGERS
Matt has been sharing stories of Rochester for the past eleven years as the artist behind The Lost Borough.
Melissa LeBeau
Melissa LeBeau is a jewelry artist based in Rochester, NY with over 20 years of experience.
Michele Ramsey
Michele Ramsey is a stained-glass artist who brings color, light, and creativity together in every piece she creates.
MIKE KRUPNICKI
Mike, founder of Rochester Arc + Flame, brings metalsmithing and flameworking together to ignite curiosity and craft.
MOLLY HARTLEY
Molly is an accomplished pastry chef. Together with a friend, she created Scratch Bakeshop a local boutique bakery.
REBECCA KESTER
Rebecca is the owner of Daydream Cakes, where she currently makes custom cakes, cookies and cupcakes.
Rochester Fencing Club Team
An indoor fencing facility and education center where people of all abilities can discover this Olympic sport.
Rose VanTyne
A Rochester, New York native, Rose earned her BS in elementary education, SUNY Brockport and MS in art education, Nazareth College.
Ruth Sternberg
Ruth Sternberg is a collage artist, writer, career coach, and lifelong collector of interesting scraps, images, words, and ideas.
Sara Jane Komendat
Sara Jane Komendat is an intuitive guide, Human Design reader, and the founder of SJK Intuitive Services, based in Honeoye Falls, NY.
SIERRA WEST
Sierra's passion lies in educating others on the art of designing, pairing, and fun discussions on cheese.
Sigriet Ferrer
Sigriet “Sig” Ferrer launched Prismatic Gardens in 2013, giving outward expression to her lifelong obsession with botany, science, and curiosities of all kinds.
STEPHANIE KELLY
Stephanie is a full-time artist and instructor who works in hand-painting, mixed media and digital art.
STRAWBERRY PAYNE
Strawberry is a life-long fiber artist and DIY crafter.
Suzie Quinn
Suzie Quinn is a full time artist who sells her work at juried art markets and galleries in the greater Rochester area.
Tami Fuller
Tami Fuller is a modern fiber artist and educator.
TYLER LUCERO
Tyler connects people to nature and history through roles as an interpreter, teacher, and naturalist across Western NY.
WENDY SMITH
Wendy is certified in Qigong through the Center for Taiji Studies, and certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis through Tai Chi Productions.
William Rivera-Bloodworth
William Rivera-Bloodworth is a Rochester-based abstract artist and graphic designer who picked up a paintbrush during the pandemic and hasn't stopped since.
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