Can’t wait to take Molly Colegrove’s Rug Hooking workshop.   Molly’s art is widely known.  Thank you,   Marilyn Lipshutz and  Studio 34 for offering this.   I’ve wanted to learn hooking for a long… Read more “Rug Hooking Workshop”

Our class was put on hold in March, 2020 due to COVID.   We received lots of updates from the studio manager throughout those long months.  The best update  told  us classes had resumed. We just completed our projects and they  are pretty good .   It took 10 months from the date we began.  Our instructor reviewed and reviewed.    We were given all the time we needed and extra practice time between classes. I am grateful for how well connected we felt during the lock down.  They offered  a refund if we wanted it and assured us classes would resume.   … Read more “So nice to be back in the studio!”

Vacationing in Rochester looking for something unusual. Found the proverbial jackpot at this place. They customized two classes with little notice. The whole family had fun, learned something new, and left with some pretty interesting ideas for more projects at home. This was a gift we gave ourselves. We’re thinking of next year’s visit… Read more “Found the proverbial jackpot at this place”

What can you do with your family that everyone wants to do? Two teenagers and a golf addicted husband? Studio 34!  Our private class set up by Marilyn and taught by her was a “blast” according to both teens. We blew glass ornaments in the morning session.  The afternoon session was more glass.  We had to come back next day to get our glass when cooled off.  It really was “cool” according to both teens.  It’s been a challenge to find a family activity for this group, especially in summer.  But we intend to do it as long as we… Read more ““Cool” according to both teens”

Our instructor made us feel calm and relaxed while we played with fire in our first flamework class. Kudos to Lindsey for her patience. They advertise Serious Fun and it really… Read more “Serious Fun!”

This place offers surprises.   If you are interested in taking up a new hobby or just want to explore an interest but you don’t know much before you delve into it,  you can take their “appetizer” classes.   My wife and I wanted  to  make holiday ornaments to give as gifts.   So they have three different  ornament classes and after the first one,  we signed up for the other two.   Can’t wait to do it again next year. The flamework icicles class  is our favorite.  Samantha also taught blown glass ornaments.   Two other teachers taught used glass ornaments. (check out Mr.… Read more “Unexpected atmosphere”

Date Night was nothing like we expected. Last time we did a date night art event with 14 couples, this was 2 couples including me and my girlfriend. We thought no one else signed up or maybe it was the weather because it was only 4 people. But they said this is their policy for small classes. We both liked the way the teacher was interested in both teaching and making sure we had… Read more “Small class policy”

Dear Marilynne and Maya, Thank you for the wonderful feedback. Both boys enjoy being at the studio, and they will be back soon. What you have there at Studio 34 is pretty awesome. Thank… Read more “Will and Hayden”

We took a Date Night class at Studio 34 about 15  years ago.  There were only 3 couples and we had fun. Now that we have kids,  we wanted to try something new f0r  a birthday party.   The staff here are helpful and patient.  They put together a class that was safe and interesting for our three kids.  They planned  extra  time for refreshments and cake. Some of the staff are retired teachers.   It shows.  They know how to teach. I am a full time educator and I know high standards of teaching when I see it. Thank you,  Staff… Read more “Great party. Nice people”

I never heard of this place when  I saw it on the list of Rochester’s top places to learn.   Out of curiosity,  I checked their web page.   Then I signed up for a class.  Then I signed up for more.   Studio 34 earns that place on the list.   They are known for small class size and that’s probably the best thing ever.   My first class had three students and one heck of an excellent instructor.   Barbara DeYoung could not have been better, more attentive, patient.     My next class,  enameling,  was with Yvone Copolo.   This artist is one of the best… Read more “Upstate New York has the best place to learn”

My daughter and I took  lots of classes at Studio 34.  Our last class was 7 months ago and we can’t wait until they reopen again.  Most of our classes were glass projects.  Then we took a class  working with metals. Now we want to do more with Maya who is one of the best teachers around.   Class was just the two of us  and Maya, which seems to be the way this studio works.     We eagerly await the reopening of this lovely… Read more “Missing some Serious Fun”

I’d been looking for something unique for a summer family outing and found Studio 34 Art Center in Rochester, New York. Our experience could not have been better. The studio director suggested different options and she was easy to talk to. She even sent pictures so we could decide what to learn. Wish there was a place like this closer to home, but the travel was worth it.… Read more “Unique for a summer family outing”

Husband wanted to do something different for our first night out since the new baby in December. A coworker said he’d been to this place and we went on his recommend. Our first time we made glass marbles and little sculptures. We already signed up for the metalsmith rings class and want to bring another couple with us. Most of their classes are pretty small. This gem is Rochester’s best kept… Read more “Rochester’s best kept secret”

Know what this is? This is a small section of glass colored rod at Studio 34 Creative Arts Center. They have a terrific assortment of different kinds of glass to choose from. It’s overwhelming, really, to see their shelves loaded with delicious colors. As an intermediate flameworker, this place is like a candy store. Tools and books and glass, oh… Read more “This place is like a candy store”

Wow!  Thank you for the excellent workshop.   Ray took a comprehensive subject and broke it down into categories with lots of eye popping examples.   Looking forward to taking this to the next level.  Thank you for opening my mind to gems and… Read more “WOW!”

Jeremy and I got a gift certificate and we used it for a class at Studio 34.  If we hadn’t received the certificate, we might not have discovered this place on our own.  Our class had 4 other students besides ourselves and two teachers.  Both teachers were enthusiastic and friendly and it looked like they were having as much fun as we were.   I took a class before the holidays at a different studio.  There were too many  students in that class  and one teacher.  She probably was a good teacher.  But it was crowded and she was stretched thin.… Read more “Why they are the best in Rochester is obvious”

Studio 34 Art Center is an extraordinary place in Rochester, New York. Summer, 2017 we decided on a summer staycation within 50 miles from our home in Buffalo. We researched and found Studio 34 which was 60 miles from home. Glad we expanded our boundary our boundary. For beginners with little, experience, these teachers are patient and instilled confidence. We planned to take one class and ended up signing up for three more. Studio 34 is one of Rochester’s 10 best places to learn, and it’s well deserved . The owner, Marilyn, leads this group of creative artists who know… Read more “An extraordinary place in Rochester, NY”

Thank you Studio 34 for bringing Molly Colegrove. I watched my grandma make hooked rugs and I’ve wanted to learn the technique. Molly teaches a “painterly approach” to rug hooking. Please please do an advanced class. I want to incorporate different materials and textures now… Read more “I’m a hooker! Rug Hooking”

Cool… Read more “Cool place”

Just took my 10th class! Thanks for the encouragement to step out of my comfort zone. I love melting glass but your metalsmith teachers are tempting me to do more. The only thing wrong about this place is the fact that they have too much to choose… Read more “Too much to choose from.”