Art

Looking for a gift for that person who has everything? Maybe create a utensil holder designed by you to match their kitchen? Or maybe you need to take your hostess gift game up a notch? The project can also be a custom ceramic wine cooler. Make it a homemade holiday this year with the help of our creative clay team! Suitable for beginners, ages teen+. An alternate session is available from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Local Artists and Vendors are sure to have a gift for everyone on your list this Holiday Season! Join us at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute on November 22, 5pm-8pm* and November 23, 10am-4pm for our first RTPI Holiday Gift Market! Shop local this holiday season! *Nov. 22 is a ticketed event in conjunction with Art After 5. For tickets and more information, please visit https://rtpi.org/

Make your holiday table or football get togethers a little more special with this set of custom crafted cracker/cheese trays. You can customize with texture using our selection of stamps and rollers, or add text if you choose. Maybe this would make a great gift for that hard to buy for person on your list? Suitable for beginners of all ages. Alternate class times available on November 26 from 3pm-5pm, or 6pm-8pm.

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Friday, November 22, Art After 5 welcomes back local favorites Bill Ward and John Cross for what is sure to be a lively and entertaining evening! These two consummate performers know how to reach a crowd with their unique blend of talents and many years of combined performances. A ticket to this Art after 5 gets you 2 hours of live music, light bites provided by Elegant Edibles Catering, and a complimentary beer provided by our friends at the…

Crafted using the slab building technique, this ceramic snowflake plate is a charming addition to your collection. Adorned with intricate snowflake designs, this small plate is perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your table setting. An alternate class time is available on November 23 from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Crafted using the slab building technique, these snowflake napkin rings are a charming addition to your collection. Adorned with intricate snowflake designs, they will add a little winter magic to your table setting.

Dive into the art of wet felting and create a unique, handcrafted basket that blends rustic charm with personal flair. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn to craft a beautiful, functional basket using wet felting techniques. Debbie Penley will guide you through each step of the process, from the initial felting to shaping and adding a natural branch handle. Then once your basket is completed - Deb Eck will join us to add embroidered accents…

Make an ornament - every Saturday except Dec 7th -NO RESERVATION REQUIRED - drop in between 11am-3pm to make a customized ornament. We will provide a small slab of pre-rolled clay - and access to all our fun texture tools and type-faces to create a personalized holiday ornament. We have a wide variety of cookie cutters to choose from or you can sculpt your own shape. A member of the clay team will be available to offer help and creative advice!…