The following list shows all available classes in welding, glass, smithing and jewelry. Click on any of the class titles below to read more about the class and register.
WELDING CLASSES:
NEW! High School Welding Summer Camp 2023: $250: (12 Session Summer Program)
- 2023 Morning Camp: July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 (Tues.-Thurs., 8am-12N)
- 2023 Afternoon Camp: July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 (Tues.-Thurs., 1pm-5pm)
MIG Weekend Workshop $200: (8 Hour Weekend Class)
- Sunday, September 17th (8am-4pm)
TIG Weekend Workshop $200: (8 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, July 29th (8am-4pm)
- Saturday, October 21st (8am-4pm)
Stick Weekend Workshop $200: (8 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, August 12th (8am-4pm)
- Saturday, November 18th (8am-4pm)
Metal Sculpture Workshop $200: (7 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, July 22nd (9am-4pm)
- Saturday, October 28th (9am-4pm)
MIG Night Course $575: (10 Session Evening Class) (6pm-9pm)
- Summer 2023 Session: Jul. 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 Aug. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (Mon. & Wed., 6pm-9pm)
- Fall 2023 Session: Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Nov. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 (Mon. & Wed., 6pm-9pm)
TIG Night Course $575: (10 Session Evening Class) (6pm-9pm)
- Summer 2023 Session: Jul. 18, 20, 25, 27, Aug. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 (Tues. & Thurs., 6pm-9pm)
- Fall 2023 Session: Sept. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Oct. 2, 4, 9, 11 (Mon. & Wed., 6pm-9pm)
Stick Night Course $575: (10 Session Evening Class) (6pm-9pm)
- There are no sessions currently scheduled
Career Training Program:
Rochester Arc + Flame has partnered with Monroe Community College to offer a 20 Week Certificate program in welding and fabrication. To maximize our student’s job offers, we assist in resume writing, employer research techniques, and mock job interviews. To date, our graduates have been hired by over 100 different Rochester area employers. Two sessions are offered each year, beginning in February and August. For information on how to apply, please email info@rocafc.com, or call 585-349-7110
GLASS CLASSES:
NEW! Glass Flameworking Teen Summer Camp 2023: $320: (6 Session Summer Program)
- July 2023 Morning Camp: Jul. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 (Tues.-Thurs., 9am-12N)
- July 2023 Afternoon Camp: Jul. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 (Tues.-Thurs., 2pm-5pm)
Glass Beadmaking:
Glass Beadmaking Sampler: $90: (3 Hour Class)
- Saturday, July 22nd: Beads (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, September 16th: Plant Stake (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, October 21st: Wine Stopper (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, November 18th: Letter Opener (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, December 23rd: Pen (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
Glass Beadmaking Specialty Sampler: $100: (3 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, September 16th: Fall Harvest (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, October 21st: Halloween (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, November 18th: Christmas (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
Glass Beadmaking Workshop: $180: (8 Hour Saturday Class)
- Saturday, August 19th (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, October 28th (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, December 30th (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Flameworking:
Glass Flameworking Sampler: $90 (3 Hour Class)
- Saturday, August 5th (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, September 2nd (9am-12N) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, October 7th (9am-12N) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, November 4th (9am-12N) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, December 9th (9am-12N) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Flameworking Specialty Sampler: $100: (4 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, October 7th: Halloween (2pm-6pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, December 9th: Christmas Ornament (2pm-6pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Flameworking Workshop: $180: (8 Hour Weekend Class)
- Saturday, September 23rd (9m-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, November 25th (9m-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Flameworking Couple’s Date Night: $200: (4 Hour Class for a Couple)
- Friday, July 7th (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Friday, August 4th (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Friday, September 1st (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, September 2nd (2pm-6pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Friday, October 6th (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Friday, November 3rd (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, November 4th (2pm-6pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
Glass Flameworking Night Course | Level 1: $360: (8 Session Evening Class)
- September 2023 Session: Sept. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 (Tues. & Thurs., 6pm-9pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- November 2023 Session: Nov. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 22 (Wed.), 28, 30 (Tues. & Thurs., 6pm-9pm) *No class on 11/23 (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- February 2024 Session: Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 (Mon. & Wed., 6pm-9pm)
Glass Flameworking Night Course | Level 2: $395: (8 Session Evening Class)
- October 2023 Session: Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26, 31, Nov. 2 (Tues. & Thurs., 6pm-9pm) *No class on 10/17 and 10/19 (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Flameworking Night Course | Level 3: $800: (16 Session Evening Class)
- January 2024 Session: Jan. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Feb. 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 (Tues. & Thurs., 6pm-9pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
Glass Fusing:
NEW! Family Glass Fusing Workshop: $200: (3 Hour Class for Families)
- Sunday, July 16th (AM): Name Plate (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Sunday, July 16th (PM): Name Plate (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Sunday, October 15th (AM): Halloween Plate (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Sunday, October 15th (PM): Halloween Ornament/Stake (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Sunday, December 17th (AM): Christmas Ornament (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Sunday, December 17th (PM): Christmas Ornament (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
Glass Fusing Sampler: $90: (3 Hour Class)
- Saturday, July 15th: Fruit Bowl (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, August 12th: Garden Stake (9am-12N) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, September 9th: Clear Stacked Mosaic Plate/Bowl (9am-12N) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, October 14th: Halloween Ornament/Stake (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, November 11th: Thanksgiving Plate (9am-12N) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, December 16th: Christmas Ornament (9am-12N) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
Glass Fusing Couples Date Night: $200: (3 Hour Evening Class for a Couple)
- Saturday, July 15th: Fruit Bowl (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, August 12th: Mosaic Cheese Plate (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Josh Hudak)
- Saturday, September 9th: House Number/Name (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, October 14th: Halloween Plate (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
- Saturday, November 11th: Thanksgiving Bowl (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Eunsuh Choi)
- Saturday, December 16th: Christmas Plate (2pm-5pm) (Instructor: Heather Behrendt)
Blacksmithing Sampler: $90: (3.5 Hour Class)
- Wednesday, July 12th: Key Fob (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Monday, September 18th: Key Fob (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Wednesday, October 4th: Centerpunch (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Brian Martens)
- Thursday, October 26th: Goblin (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Monday, November 20th: Carving Fork (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Brian Martens)
- Monday, December 18th: Tree Ornament (6:30pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Sunday, July 16th: Household Hardware: Utensils (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Sunday, July 23rd: Specialty Tools: Pre-Drifted Hammer Head (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley) **SEASONED BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL**
- Sunday, August 13th: Tongs (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Sunday, August 20th: Chisels & Heat Treatment (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Sunday, September 17th: Woodworking Tools - Chisel (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Brian Martens)
- Sunday, October 1st: Tongs (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Candace Martens)
- Sunday, October 8th: Tapers (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Saturday, October 14th: Woodworking Tools - Froe (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Brian Martens)
- Sunday, October 15th: Chisels & Heat Treatment (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Zach Tarbell)
- Sunday, October 22nd: Specialty Tools: Pre-Drifted Hammer Head (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley) **SEASONED BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL**
- Sunday, November 12th: Tapers (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Saturday, December 9th: Hooks (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
- Sunday, December 10th: Tapers (9am-5pm) (Instructor: Jon Kelley)
Blacksmithing 1.5-Day Workshop: $225: (2 Session Weekend Class)
- July 2023 Session: Damascus Billet: Friday, Jul. 28th (6pm-9pm) and Saturday, Jul 29th (9am-5pm)
Blacksmithing 4-Day Workshop: $395: (4 Session Weekend Class)
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
Bladesmithing 4-Day Workshop: $395: (4 Session Class)
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
Bladesmithing 6-Night Workshop: $395: (6 Session Class)
- August 2023 Session: Intro to Bladesmithing: Jul. 31, Aug. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (Mon. & Wed., 6:30pm-10pm)
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
Blacksmithing Couple’s Date Night: $200: (4-Hour Evening Class for a Couple)
- Saturday, July 1st: Curvy Bottle Opener (6pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Saturday, July 8th: Rose (6pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Friday, August 4th: Rose (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Saturday, September 9th: Horse Head Trinket (6pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Friday, September 15th: Rose (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Friday, October 6th: Skull (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Saturday, October 14th: Rose (6pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Friday, November 3rd: Rose (7pm-11pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
- Saturday, December 9th: Frederick's Cross (6pm-10pm) (Instructor: Joe Schmitz)
JEWELRY:
Enameling:
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
Chainmail:
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon
Metalsmithed Jewelry:
Jewelry Couple's Date Night: $200: (4 Hour Evening Class for a Couple)
- Currently unavailable, next session coming soon