RocAFC Summer Classes

Class is now in session! The RocAFC Summer Schedule has been updated for welding, glass and blacksmithing. We've got a variety of new classes for glass and blacksmithing, so make sure to look through our class list to get all the details! Signup now while spots are still available.

RocAFC Featured in Rochester Business Journal

March 2012 Updates

March has been a busy month for RocAFC! 16 Klein Steel employees from across New York State spent Saturday at RocAFC learning about popular welding processes. This training will help them serve their steel customers better. Visit Klein Steel at http://www.kleinsteel.com/

We’ve also added a new Corporate Team Building program and a handful of new pictures to our Digital Gallery. Stay tuned for more updates to come!


RocAFC Featured in Gates Chili Post

The Gates Chili Post recently interviewed RocAFC Executive Director Michael Krupnicki. To read the full article click on the picture below or click here.



New Pics and a New Class

Winter classes have kept the RocAFC instructors quite busy! We've recently updated our digital gallery with new pictures from the last few weeks, so take a look! To view our gallery, click here.

We've also added new Glass Kiln Working Classes for the Winter and Spring. The two Night Courses will be taught by RocAFC Glass Director, Milon Townsend. The first class for Kiln Working starts on February 27th. Signup now before the class begins.




Mahany Welding Supply Named Business of the Month

Mahany Welding Supply has been named Monroe County’s "Business of the Month" for February 2012! Mahany's is currently featured on the Monroe County website at http://www.monroecounty.gov/home-index.php. The announcement also featured a direct quote from Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks with respect to RocAFC: “The Rochester Arc and Flame Center is the only facility of its kind in our region,” added Brooks. “The newly opened Center has already begun to attract visitors to our community for their top-notch recreational and professional training courses.” 

To read the full article, visit http://www.monroecounty.gov/?q=node/7184


Executive Director featured in MCC President's Report!

Executive Director Michael Krupnicki featured in MCC President's Report to the Community! View the full article on page 8 of the PDF:

http://mccpresidentsreport.com/2011_MCC_Presidents_Report.pdf

   

Monroe County Executive Visits RocAFC

County Executive Maggie Brooks stopped by to present Michael Krupnicki with this fine congratulatory flag to honor the opening of The Rochester Arc & Flame Center. View our digital gallery for more pictures!


YNN Covers Rochester Arc & Flame Center

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Rochester Business Journal covers RocAFC Grand Opening

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RocAFC Grand Opening in the Democrat and Chronicle

The Grand Opening for RocAFC was included in this morning's edition of the Democrat and Chronicle. Click on the thumbnail to read the online version:

 



January Construction Progress

With the building construction complete, our staff and volunteers are now preparing for the Grand Opening on January 7th. Make sure to stop by anytime from 10am-5pm at 125 Fedex Way, Rochester, New York, directly next to Mahany Welding Supply. We hope to see you there!



RocAFC Grand Opening!

Ready at last! Join us as we unveil to our community the Rochester Arc & Flame Center (RocAFC).  Come see the only facility of its kind in the northeast that offers training in welding, glass working and blacksmithing. Instructors will be on hand demonstrating their crafts and discussing course offerings. Classes begin January 10th. Please join us in celebrating the opening of this truly unique arts facility.

 

 

Construction Progress

The RocAFC construction is complete! Updated construction pictures will come soon. Arc & Flame Staff will now prepare for the public grand opening on January 7th, 2012. Tell us what you think about our new sign!



New Construction Updates!

It's almost ready! The Rochester Arc & Flame construction is winding down and should be completed in the next week. Excitement is building...Our Grand Opening to the public will be Saturday, January 7th. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!


 

 

 

 



 


 

When Sparks Fly....

Ah, the day after Thanksgiving. Most of you are probably recovering from eating copious amounts of turkey and midnight shopping. We figured this stunning picture of our Welding Director, Kevin Adair, would jump start your day!

 

 

Welcome to ROCAFC

Congratulations! You've discovered the Rochester Arc & Flame Center! We are the only training facility in upstate New York to offer recreational and professional classes in welding, flameworking, and blacksmithing. We are located down the street from our partner company Mahany Welding Supply. Our new facility will open January 2012, but class registration is available now online! Signup now before classes fill up!


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