Arts and Crafts | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

Mill Art Center and Gallery

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. Children and teen classes follow the public school calendar.
at the historic Lower Mill 61 North Main St.
Honeoye Falls , NY , 14472 42° 57' 21.5748" N, 77° 35' 19.4784" W
Mill Art Center & Gallery, North Main Street, Honeoye Falls, NY, USA

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511, United States

The Hochstein School

Providing excellent music and dance instruction to anyone who is interested – regardless of age, level of skill, background, or ability to pay. Year-round classes and summer camps in music, dance, and other aspects of the arts for toddlers through adults. We aim to nurture and inspire each individual, and to welcome all to our community.
50 N. Plymouth Ave
Rochester , NY , 14614
Phone: (585) 454-4596
43° 9' 21.24" N, 77° 36' 56.5596" W
The Hochstein School, 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614, USA

YMCA of Greater Rochester

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is a place where individuals and families from all walks of life are welcome and where they may learn, grow, and thrive together. Our branches offer swimming, sports, wellness classes, child care, and much more. Join our family today!
Multiple locations throughout
Rochester , NY , 14624 43° 5' 59.604" N, 77° 45' 32.868" W
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester

The JCC is a vibrant community center with a two-floor fitness facility, family pool, lap pool, and outdoor splash pool, 300-seat theater, and an array of programs and services for all ages. The JCC is the place for total wellness and provides sports and fitness programs, wellness services, early childhood education, before & after school care, summer camps, Jewish life, and adult learning programs. The JCC is open and welcoming to ALL in the community.
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-461-2000
43° 5' 46.2768" N, 77° 33' 57.0852" W

Wendell Castle Workshop

Wendell Castle Workshop is a woodworking and metalworking school in the longtime studio of Wendell Castle. Wendell is known as the "Father of the Art Furniture Movement" and has work in museums around the world as well as in private collections. His family started a nonprofit after his passing and opened the school. Our classes run from one to seven days consecutively. You can find beginner to advanced classes at WCW. We recently invested in equipment in order to offer blacksmithing, metal welding (forming and MiG welding), and bladesmithing.
18 Maple Ave.
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: 585-889-4710
43° 1' 49.1268" N, 77° 47' 0.96" W
Wendell Castle Workshop, 18 Maple Street, Scottsville, NY 14546, USA

CountryMax Stores

Does your child love animals? Then CountryMax is the perfect place to celebrate. You choose the event. We make it memorable. Kids’ birthday parties. Dog birthday parties. Small Pet Meet & Greet parties. Breyer® Horse painting parties. Even DIY Backyard Fun Kit parties, where kids can make their bird house, bird feeder or other crafts.
Rochester/Buffalo Area
. , NY , 14564
Phone: 585-924-4850
42° 58' 49.1628" N, 77° 25' 12.792" W

George Eastman Museum

The George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York, on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books.
900 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 5853274800
43° 9' 10.008" N, 77° 34' 48.4356" W
George Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, USA

Girls Rock! Rochester

Girls Rock! Rochester is a youth empowerment, music education program dedicated to using music creation and performance as a tool for cultivating self confidence in girls, trans, and LGBTQ youth, ages 5 to 17 years. By providing a supportive, inspiring community of peers and mentors, our youth are given an experience where their creative expression and authenticity are nurtured and encouraged, and music creation is provided as a source for learning, growth and positive wellness.
274 N. Goodman Street Suite D218
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: (585) 204-7775
43° 9' 30.7368" N, 77° 35' 3.5844" W
Girls Rock Rochester, 274 North Goodman Street Suite D218, Rochester, NY 14607, USA

Schenectady, NY 12309, USA

Organization:

Lives Made Easier

Location:

Schenectady
Schenectady, NY, 12309
United States

Phone:

518-847-7733

10th Annual Family Festival

Dates: 
02/07/2026
Time: 
12 -4

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Bottle Opener

Dates: 
03/06/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Cheese Knife

Dates: 
04/03/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
02/14/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
05/15/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
03/21/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
06/06/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Rose

Dates: 
04/25/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Steel My Heart

Dates: 
02/21/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

Blacksmithing Date Night: Wine Bottle Holder

Dates: 
05/02/2026
Time: 
6pm - 10pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Carving Fork

Dates: 
04/07/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Chipping Hammer

Dates: 
03/17/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Fire Poker

Dates: 
03/03/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Keychain Bottle Opener

Dates: 
06/16/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Kiridashi

Dates: 
04/24/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Music Note Hook

Dates: 
05/22/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Paper Towel Holder

Dates: 
05/05/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Pocket Tongs

Dates: 
02/20/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm

Rochester Arc + Flame Center, Fedex Way, Rochester, NY, USA

Location:

125 Fedex Way
Rochester, NY, 14624
United States

Phone:

585-349-7110

BLACKSMITHING SAMPLER: Smith's Knife

Dates: 
06/05/2026
Time: 
6:00 - 10:00pm