Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

Located in Rochester New York’s Neighborhood of the Arts for over 20 years

Classes and Workshops

Studio 34 Creative Arts Center and Gallery is located  at 34 Elton Street in the Neighborhood of the Arts, an internationally recognized cultural district in Rochester, New York. The studio offers a great class experience, fun environment, and opportunities for adventure and new learning experiences. The George Eastman Museum is around the corner! Studio 34 was nominated 10 Top Learning Facility in Rochester, New York.

Our public access studios are available to qualified artists. Private and our newly designed co-share space includes tools, torches, kilns, bench grinders, sanders and equipment. For information on bench and torch rental, or co-share model contact the studio.

We are a cooperatively managed creatively blessed blend of 28 local faculty. Visiting faculty from around the globe regularly offer master classes.

We are purveyors of fine art glass for fusing and casting, flame work, stained glass and mosaics. We stock borosilicate rod, tubing, and frit, soft glass rod, frit, noodles and stringers, Hot Stix, sheet glass for stained glass and mosaics, billets and color for fusing and casting, a huge assortment of dichroic glass, COE 33, 96 and 104 and 90.

Glass may be purchased in bulk or by the piece. Our scrap bins are full of contemporary and vintage glass for the discerning glass artist. Separate scrap bins for stained glass/mosaics  and  COE 90 and  COE 96 fusing.

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Register for a Class!

Please note:  Full tuition payment is due when you register for class.  Cancellations made 30 days before class date may receive a refund or credit towards another class.  Credit card fees are non refundable. There is a 10% processing fee for all  refunds.  Cancellations made less than 3 days notice may receive a credit towards another class if your seat can be filled by another student.  There are no refunds/credits for cancellations made less than 24 hours or no show/no call.

Membership Options

Please see Member page for details about discounts.  You Do Not need to be a member of Studio 34 Creative Arts Center to use our services.  Membership is for artists  who have projects to complete and can do so within a 30 day time period.  Membership offers discounted fees on open studio, supplies, etc.   Memberships may be extended for any number of 30 day time periods.

Mentorship, Artist in Residence, Internship

Contact the studio director for an  application  and  details.

Contact the studio director for more information about open studio opportunities to meet your needs.

Private Classes & Parties

Traveling to take classes?   Let us know what you want to learn and when.  We will custom design a learning experience for you.   Private class sessions are available days/evenings and weekends including Sunday,   Please give us as much notice as possible.  Home school,  scouts,  team building workshops.  Age appropriate projects for ages 4 to 104.

Traveling to Rochester and want to do open studio?    Give us a head’s up.

Places to visit while in Rochester

George Eastman,  the father of modern photography, lived just around the corner from  the studio.  Literally!  Really!  It’s a three minute walk from our door.  The International Museum of Photography & Film is located on his estate.  The estate gardens and photography exhibits are a must see while in Rochester whether you are a photographer or not. There are  hands on exhibits suitable for young children.  Year round beauty and inspiration!

The Strong Museum of Play is an  internationally recognized for collections and exhibits that are family oriented.

The Corning Museum of Glass is 1.5 hours away.  Another must visit for glass artists and collectors.

Traveling to Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

Rochester Internation Airport is a short 20 minute drive.

Amtrack & Trailways stations are 5 minutes away.

After more than 17 years of offering classes and students coming from around the world, we have gathered a list of local and nearby hotels and are happy to share student/faculty experiences with you. Recommended accommodations available upon request.

General Info

Studio 34 is first and foremost a teaching facility and store. We carry glass in all it’s forms, metals , tools, books, Olympic kilns, findings, and more.

Neighborhood of the Arts

Our studio is located in the  Neighborhood of the Arts, an internationally recognized cultural district in Rochester, New York. The studio offers a great class experience, fun environment, and opportunities for adventure and new learning experiences. The George Eastman Museum is around the corner!

Public Access Studio

  • available to qualified artists
  • co-share space
  • includes tools, torches, kilns, bench grinders, sanders and equipment
  • For information on bench and torch rental, or co-share model contact the studio.

Top 10 Learning Facility in Rochestester

Studio 34 was nominated 10 Top Learning Facility in Rochester, New York.

Faculty & Visiting Artists

Studio 34 is proud that students and faculty come from around the world to attend our unique classes.

Open Studio & Private Class Guidelines

Enjoy flexible open studio times to work on your projects!

What Students are Saying

Location

34 Elton Street
Rochester, NY 14607

Hours

The studio is not currently open for regular retail hours. Please call or text to let us know you want to come by and to make an appointment.

Phone & Email

585-737-5858
info@studio34artists.com

Owner

Studio 34 Creative Arts Center was established in 2001 by Marilynne Lipshutz, who continues as executive director. Classes in diverse media are available for beginner through master level . Taught by world class faculty to students from around the globe, Studio 34 is known for small class size that keeps student's learning needs as #1 priority.

Marilynne Lipshutz

Owner