(Updated 7/14/20) We have postponed recreational classes based on additional interpretation and advisement with New York State’s Phase 4 Guidelines. We remain hopeful/optimistic that we will receive approval from NYS to re-open within the month of July. Please read our re-open plan for more details!

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Learn Glass, Earn College Credit!

Arc + Flame has a glass flameworking class starting in January 2014 for those enrolled in a Rochester area college! The class is run through the College at Brockport, but students not enrolled at Brockport can simply contact Susan Derry (Special Sessions & Programs) at 585-395-2900. Susan will help you fill out the necessary paperwork so you'll receive credit at your college! 

The complete Brockport Course# is ART 491.61 (CRN #7849) Glass Techniques and it's a 3-credit course. The course itself is held at the Rochester Arc + Flame Center. See flier below for more information!

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Arc + Flame Featured in Roc City Newspaper

Looking for something to do this winter? Come to Arc + Flame! Rochester City Newspaper featured RocAFC in their Winter 2013 Guide for hot winter activities! Read the full article by clicking here.


Jennifer Hecker works a borosilicate rod into the flame. Arc + Flame Center features a variety
of classes for all levels of interest and ability! Photo by Mark Chamberlain
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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.

 

 

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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!



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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!


 

 

 

 



 


 

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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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