Came here just to spend time with friends. We chose to paint ceramics. It was fun, reasonable price…read moreand easygoing. Great way to spend time with friends and family. I highly recommend it.

Amazing experience. Had a blast painting pottery and very fairly priced! Owner was so nice and very…read morehelpful

Having our private class with Laura was one of the highlights of her trip to the finger lakes. She…read morehas a very patient and engaging personality and is quite talented in helping you design the best pottery pieces, even if you are at beginner level. We really enjoyed our conversation with her and learning how to "throw pots". It's great that she will arrange to have the pieces glazed per our color choices and shipped to us at a later date. This is something that we would definitely return to for our next trip to the finger Lakes.

My wife and I scheduled a class with Laura during our "Minimoon" after we got married…read more This turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip!! Laura is a great instructor!! Her enthusiasm and joyful personality made it an incredibly fun, informative and productive experience!! We both went in, very dubious about our pottery abilities, but she was patient and so helpful that we both made many pieces that came out so much better than we expected. Unfortunately our time restraints couldn't let us finish our pieces, but Laura finished and fired our pieces and happily shipped them to us. We were delighted and surprised to see how beautiful they all were when we unpacked them. I'd highly recommend her classes to anyone in the area, or traveling to the area!! You won't regret it!!

My friend and I went for a session at Kelly's place back in November and I honestly needed this! I…read morewas sad the ceramics studio in Ithaca had closed due to the pandemic but Kelly was gracious enough to open her home for a session. There are two wheels and she guided my friend and I amidst great conversation. The space is small and cozy but enough to be distanced while working (we all wore masks). She chooses the glaze on her own and I loved my items when I picked them up. Kelly is a very sweet person and I thoroughly enjoyed the session + her company :)

I haven't taken a class with Kelly, but I've purchased some of her pottery and I can't say enough…read moregood things about it! She's incredibly talented and the quality of the products she makes is out of this world. You can tell how passionate she is by the products she sells, and there's just something special about drinking coffee, tea, or hot chocolate out of a handmade mug. (I highly recommend her wine cups, too!)

The Flower City Arts Center is an amazing community space offering art opportunities for ALL…read morepeople: with classes for youth (pottery classes for ages 3 and up, teen classes, workshops and summer camps) and adults, for every level (beginner, intermediate and advanced), in several disciplines (photography, book arts and ceramics, plus offerings in drawing and painting) there is something for everyone! In the years since covid, the FCAC has not only survived, but they have thrived! Thanks in large part to a generous and supportive community of members and students, luck with grants, and a dedicated staff, they have weathered two leadership changes, have innovated with online course offerings and collaborations, and have upgraded the facility's security and air exchange systems to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, members, staff and community attendees. If you haven't visited in a while there are lots of things going on: -- check out exciting new class listings each quarter - weekend workshops, multi-day/week classes, artist talks -- join us on a First Friday when the galleries are open (and free!), highlighting local talent -- take part in our upcoming Flower City Pottery invitational (this year, Oct 13-15, 2023) - a 3-day ceramics event featuring artist talks, demos and a large and eclectic variety of items for sale -- Watch for community collaborations like the Clarissa Uprooted - Pythodd Tribute Mural Unveiling & Celebration on Main Street, in conjunction with Teen Empowerment The FCAC is a place I not only love and support (in case you can't tell from this review and my two others...), but as a 24/7 renter, I actively use the space too. I'd love to see more of your faces there - next time you are around ask for me and tell them I sent you!

I have only taken one class at Flower City Arts Center, but can't wait to get back and flex my…read morevisual art "skills." I was sent to Intro to Adobe Illustrator by my work, and had the best experience. There was a ton of content crammed into our semester, and I now confidently create advertisements, eblasts, and social media content for my organization in Illustrator exclusively. Working in Illustrator can often be frustrating, but Jeremy (the instructor) answered my questions with grace, patience, and a sense of humor. A gift certificate to this center makes for a great gift! There is a wide variety of class offerings, and many opportunities to push yourself or someone you love out of their comfort zone. Nonprofit art centers like Flower City are the backbone of ROC, and make it the cultural beacon that it is. I hope to someday become a member and make use of this facility on a more regular basis.

Spirits and Splatters can go to any venue (be it a restaurant, bar, or a person's home) and they…read morecome with canvas, paint, and an art instructor to teach you how to make a beautiful painting of your own. It's a lot of fun whether you want to go by yourself or with friends. Definitely recommend it!

From the owner: All Canadian company that teaches the Art of Drinking Creatively. We'll show you step by step how…read moreto complete a 16x20 canvas by our talented artists while you get to enjoy good food and drinks at your local pub or restaurant. We bring all the supplies, just come as you are, ready to have some creative fun. No experience necessary. We guarantee creative fun! Visit our website to register at a location near you. Life is a great big canvas, throw as much paint on as you can!