Ages 16 – adult
Art Abilities
Spotted Rabbit groups and classes are specifically designed to help teens and adults of all skill levels navigate social connections and special interests in a fun, engaging small-group environment.
Day /Time:
Every other Thursday
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Cost:
$125 per month
Payment options
Location:
Spotted Rabbit Studio │ Brighton Studio
2376 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Ages:
Ages 16+
Class Details:
Create, connect, and discover what you can do in a welcoming, supportive art-making space. Art Abilities offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of creative materials and projects while building confidence, independence, and new skills along the way.
Our art class will focus specifically on exploring the creative process, building technical skills, developing a personal style, and learning more about how to show artwork in the community.
Each session invites you to work at your own pace, try something new, and experience the satisfaction of bringing an idea to life. Through hands-on art-making and shared creative experiences, participants can practice communication, problem-solving, coordination, and self-expression while connecting with others and having fun.
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply curious to see what you can make, there's no right or wrong way to create here. Come explore your abilities, celebrate your strengths, and leave with something uniquely yours.
We will bring new materials and inspiration each week, and you are welcome to follow along or use the materials to make what calls to you. Media include, but are not limited to, painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, clay, sewing, fiber arts, collage, and printmaking.
Through art-making, Evelyn (from Spotted Rabbit Studio) will encourage you to engage socially with other students, practice skills important for independence, and strengthen your self-image.
Interested in this kind of class but for younger participants or on a different day/time? Please fill out the interest form below.
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ART SKILLS
- acrylic painting
- watercolor painting
- colored pencil drawing
- marker drawing
- hand-sewing
- weaving
- hand-built ceramics
- mixed-media
- sculpture
- collage
- printmaking
- color theory
- elements of design
- principles of design
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
- creative expression
- identity development
- community building
- social & communication skills
- fine and gross motor skills
- critical thinking
- frustration tolerance
- problem solving
- planning and prioritizing
- time management
- working memory
Evelyn believes everyone has the capacity to create. As a teaching artist, she enjoys helping participants discover new artistic interests, strengthen their skills, and build confidence in their creative voice. From painting and fiber arts to ceramics and mixed media, she offers thoughtful instruction, creative encouragement, and plenty of opportunities for exploration along the way.
In group settings, Evelyn supports participants in engaging with creative prompts, exploring materials, and developing personal expression within a structured, accessible studio environment. Her approach emphasizes clear guidance, steady pacing, and space for individual process within a shared creative experience. She brings particular care to creating an inclusive environment for people navigating different life transitions and lived experiences, including those related to identity, change, and connection.
Read Evelyn's blog on mindfulness-based art therapy for intrusive thoughts.