This class will look at ways in which artists in the later 20th and 21st centuries have actively interrogated the role of museums, including historical societies and museums of natural history as well as art museums, in art works, in installations and in interventions in the collections. Artists such as Fred Wilson, Hans Haacke, Andrea Fraser, Annette Meissonier have critiqued assumptions built into collections and modes of display and highlighted aspects of museums' collusion in colonial exploitation and racial and social discrimination. In addition to looking at artists' works, this 4-session class will review ways in which museums, such as the Victoria and Albert in its Storehouse, are reinstalling collections to acknowledge their complex legacies. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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January 13 – February 3 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomThis class will look at ways in which artists in the later 20th and 21st centuries have actively interrogated the role of museums, including historical societies and museums of natural history as well as art museums, in art works, in installations and in interventions in the collections. Artists such as Fred Wilson, Hans Haacke, Andrea Fraser, Annette... read more -
September 14 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterThis cult favorite is considered to be one of the very best films ever made about Italian Americans. Written and directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Anne Bancroft (Anna Maria Italiano), this hilarious but heartwarming story depicts the struggles of a man loved by friends and family alike who has just one problem. He can't stop eating.... read moreThis cult favorite is considered to be one of the very best films ever made about Italian Americans. Written and directed by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Anne Bancroft (Anna Maria Italiano), this hilarious but heartwarming story depicts the struggles of a man loved by friends and family alike who has just one problem. He can't stop eating. Join Dom Deluise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, and Candice Azzara to learn the lesson of a lifetime - it's not about food, it's about love. -
January 13 Wednesday12:30 PM → 1:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterExplore your whole self, discover what matters most to you, and envision a year filled with health, happiness, purpose, and... read moreExplore your whole self, discover what matters most to you, and envision a year filled with health, happiness, purpose, and possibility. -
January 13 – January 20 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterLouis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the most enduring icons of American Popular Culture. He was a poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in reform school. From that humble start, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s, a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, a Goodwill Ambassador to the... read moreLouis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the most enduring icons of American Popular Culture. He was a poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in reform school. From that humble start, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s, a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, a Goodwill Ambassador to the world in the postwar period and a beloved entertainer and friend to Americans in every segment of the culture. Join us for a swingin' good time. -
January 13 – January 20 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Lesley Shakespeare-BroganLocations: Oasis RochesterColored pencil can be very relaxing and many say it is the most meditative medium to work in. In recent years it has made a big come back with artists so here’s your chance to find out why. No drawing skills required here. We will review the importance of the art materials (all supplied) and use a pattern to lay down our initial drawing. We will practice... read moreColored pencil can be very relaxing and many say it is the most meditative medium to work in. In recent years it has made a big come back with artists so here’s your chance to find out why. No drawing skills required here. We will review the importance of the art materials (all supplied) and use a pattern to lay down our initial drawing. We will practice strokes, blending, layering, hi-lighting, shading while completing an adorable painting in colored pencil.
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October 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Owner, Create Art 4 GoodLocations: Central CreativesExplore drawing with colored pencils! Participants will discover techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending, and building colors. We will work on texture and details. Please have a few reference photos available to work from, landscapes are preferred. Materials needed: colored pencils, drawing paper, scrap paper,... read moreExplore drawing with colored pencils! Participants will discover techniques of colored pencil art including initial sketching, layering, blending, and building colors. We will work on texture and details. Please have a few reference photos available to work from, landscapes are preferred. Materials needed: colored pencils, drawing paper, scrap paper, reference photos, pencil sharpener - Instructors favorite is Derwent Studio or Prismacolor pencils- Papers - Strathmore artagain, or mixed media paper is recommended. Q-tips or a blending stump are also recommended. -
January 20 – January 27 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterShe was a TV star for six decades but will forever be remembered as Mary Richards, the independent young woman who went to Minneapolis to make it on her own. In our two class periods, we’ll delve into the people and stories that made this 1970s show an absolute classic. Best of all, we’ll sample the superb heartfelt comedy that made so many want to stay... read moreShe was a TV star for six decades but will forever be remembered as Mary Richards, the independent young woman who went to Minneapolis to make it on her own. In our two class periods, we’ll delve into the people and stories that made this 1970s show an absolute classic. Best of all, we’ll sample the superb heartfelt comedy that made so many want to stay home on Saturday nights from 1970-1977. -
January 12 – January 26 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomConditions for making art in the Netherlands, where artists painted for the market, differed from those in Italy. Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch and other women were respected professional artists. But expectations for women meant that they were more likely to paint flowers than other subjects. Defying expectations in the 18th century, Angelica Kauffman and... read moreConditions for making art in the Netherlands, where artists painted for the market, differed from those in Italy. Judith Leyster, Rachel Ruysch and other women were respected professional artists. But expectations for women meant that they were more likely to paint flowers than other subjects. Defying expectations in the 18th century, Angelica Kauffman and Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun specialized in history paintings and portraits of royalty. This three-session class will look at how the work of women artists connected with the ideology of femininity. Register for this class if you will only be viewing via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability. -
January 27 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! In this presentation, learn more about tasty protein treats to energize your day. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise... read moreHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! In this presentation, learn more about tasty protein treats to energize your day. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise coach. -
February 3 – February 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterThere are dozens of Hollywood film classics that reference numbers in their title so I thought, “How about that for a class theme?” It’s a wonderful opportunity to spotlight an eclectic choice of great films, legendary actors, respected directors, and brilliant screenwriters. Join us for four weeks of films that will include the talents of Jimmy... read moreThere are dozens of Hollywood film classics that reference numbers in their title so I thought, “How about that for a class theme?” It’s a wonderful opportunity to spotlight an eclectic choice of great films, legendary actors, respected directors, and brilliant screenwriters. Join us for four weeks of films that will include the talents of Jimmy Cagney, Billy Wilder, Henry Fonda, Sidney Lumet, Dolly Parton, Sterling Hayden, among others. That covers three of the movies we'll see. Can you guess them? -
February 10 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterDiscover simple ways to fuel your body, boost your energy, and feel your best throughout the... read moreDiscover simple ways to fuel your body, boost your energy, and feel your best throughout the day.
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March 2 – March 9 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the... read moreFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the film made his way, the casting, the audience's response, and the impact it had on popular culture then and now. It's a class you can't refuse.
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March 2 – March 9 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: ZoomFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the... read moreFrancis Ford Coppola's famous, and occasionally infamous, screen classic turns 50 in 2022. Join film historian Otto Bruno (and Oasis' resident Sicilian) as he surveys the film's origins, creation, and incredibly lasting and influential cultural impact. Topics of discussion will include Mario Puzo and his titular novel, the struggles of Coppola to get the film made his way, the casting, the audience's response, and the impact it had on popular culture then and now. It's a class you can't refuse. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with video and audio capability.
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February 17 – March 10 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: Oasis RochesterIn the later 19th century, commercial photographers found multiple avenues for selling photographs beyond the ever-popular portrait. Landscapes, travel photographs, and pictorial fictions were made for an expanding market. Photographers such as John Thomson and Thomas Annan documented the urban poor, while PH. Emerson made artistic photographs in the... read moreIn the later 19th century, commercial photographers found multiple avenues for selling photographs beyond the ever-popular portrait. Landscapes, travel photographs, and pictorial fictions were made for an expanding market. Photographers such as John Thomson and Thomas Annan documented the urban poor, while PH. Emerson made artistic photographs in the Norfolk Broads and contributed to debates about the nature of photography. Parallel to commercial photography a group of Pictorialists claimed photography as art. You do not have to have taken Grace's previous class to enjoy this one. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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February 17 – March 10 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: ZoomIn the later 19th century, commercial photographers found multiple avenues for selling photographs beyond the ever-popular portrait. Landscapes, travel photographs, and pictorial fictions were made for an expanding market. Photographers such as John Thomson and Thomas Annan documented the urban poor, while PH. Emerson made artistic photographs in the... read more
In the later 19th century, commercial photographers found multiple avenues for selling photographs beyond the ever-popular portrait. Landscapes, travel photographs, and pictorial fictions were made for an expanding market. Photographers such as John Thomson and Thomas Annan documented the urban poor, while PH. Emerson made artistic photographs in the Norfolk Broads and contributed to debates about the nature of photography. Parallel to commercial photography a group of Pictorialists claimed photography as art. You do not have to have taken Grace's previous class to enjoy this one. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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February 17 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Fiber up with a colorful, nutritious veggie hummus wrap. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise... read moreHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Fiber up with a colorful, nutritious veggie hummus wrap. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise coach.
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October 26 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesLocations: Central CreativesParticipants will focus on becoming comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Skill Level:... read moreParticipants will focus on becoming comfortable with watercolor painting techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Skill Level: Beginners -
March 3 – March 24 Wednesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterHollywood’s quintessential movie gangster was one of the first great film stars of the Sound Age. An accomplished stage actor, he burst onto the screen in Little Caesar in 1931 and never looked back. He was in countless film classics, praised by the critics, loved by film fans, and yet, - he was never nominated for a single Academy Award! His story also... read moreHollywood’s quintessential movie gangster was one of the first great film stars of the Sound Age. An accomplished stage actor, he burst onto the screen in Little Caesar in 1931 and never looked back. He was in countless film classics, praised by the critics, loved by film fans, and yet, - he was never nominated for a single Academy Award! His story also includes a run-in with the Blacklist and one of the great modern art collections. Join us as we view at least 5 performances from this master thespian.
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March 10 Wednesday12:30 PM → 1:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterBuild a stronger body to support your independence, mobility, and confidence at every... read moreBuild a stronger body to support your independence, mobility, and confidence at every age.
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March 17 Wednesday12:00 PM → 1:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie BauerLocations: Oasis RochesterHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Carbs are our friends…easy filing healthy salad or main dish. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise... read moreHave fun in the kitchen as we prepare easy, tasty recipes, share good company, and discover simple, healthy ways to use food to nourish our bodies and support our health! Carbs are our friends…easy filing healthy salad or main dish. No oven or kitchen experience required. Katie is a health, wellness and exercise coach.