Classes and Workshops

Yoga Classes

Class Schedule

Sunday mornings
8 am - 9:15 am

Thursday afternoons
5 pm – 6:15 pm (Online only, through Zoom)

Iyengar Yoga Classes are held in the beautiful Meditation Hall at the Folk Art Guild in Middlesex. These classes are based on the teachings of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar, and center around learning the art and science of asanas, or yoga postures. The class begins with simple opening positions using various props such as belts, blocks, and bolsters, and gradually progresses to more challenging poses, adjusting to meet the needs and physical conditions of each student. 

Through regular practice, students of yoga are guided towards increased awareness of their own physical, emotional, and spiritual lives. Students experience meditation in action, a state of being focused and present in the moment.

The Instructor

Annie Schliffer has been teaching yoga for 25 years at the Guild and welcomes her longtime students and new ones. She is a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who did her first Teacher Training with Francois Raoult at Open Sky Yoga Center in Rochester. She has since studied in Pune, India at the Iyengar Institute, where she has completed several month long Intensives over the last 12 years. She has also trained and worked with Rebecca and Dean Lerner in Pennsylvania. She loves teaching and sharing her love of yoga. Her aim is to integrate the practice of yoga with daily life, cultivating a deeper awareness of posture with a sense of finer relaxation.

Annie’s interviews with B. K. S. Iyengar and Abhijata Iyengar in Parabola Magazine.

Details

Call or text (585)233-8140 or write aschliffer@gmail.com to let Annie know you are coming or to be included on the yoga email list.

$15 drop in

$12 paying by class

$10 per class for a series of 8 or more

Pottery Lessons

We welcome local students from elementary through retirement age. Lessons are $35 for a 1½ hour hand building session, and $55 for a 2 hour wheel throwing. This includes materials and firing cost. Arrangements are made directly with the Guild potters, and group lessons are encouraged.

Woodturning

Learn To Turn

  • Green wood bowl-making on our fantastic Stubby lathe

  • Turn a plate from native or exotic woods

  • Spindle-turning between centers, sharpening skills

  • Beginning or advanced instruction, taught by a professional with 50 years of experience

  • Come with a friend and spend a day learning to make chips fly

Navajo Weaving Workshop

Exploring Tradition and
Technique with Marilou Schultz

Delve into the captivating world of Navajo weaving with this immersive four-day course led by acclaimed Navajo weaver Marilou Schultz at the Rochester Folk Art Guild. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people, Navajo weaving, or Dine weaving, is renowned worldwide for its distinctive designs and techniques utilizing natural and dyed handspun wool.

Under Marilou’s expert guidance, participants will embark on a journey of discovery, gaining insights into the cultural significance and technical intricacies of this revered art form.Participants will weave a small rug on an upright loom. Traditional preparations of wool–carding, spinning and dyeing–will be discussed when time permits. The Navajo culture, history of rugs, and way of life will be included in the discussions during the instruction. All experience levels are welcome in this class.

Artist Information

Marilou Schultz brings a wealth of experience and heritage to her role as instructor. Hailing from Leupp, Arizona, located on the Navajo reservation, Marilou is deeply connected to her cultural roots as a member of the Tabaaha and Tsi’naajinii clans. She draws inspiration from over four generations of weavers in her family, learning the art of weaving from her mother and grandmother. Marilou’s dedication to preserving and advancing the legacy of Navajo weaving is evident in her remarkable body of work, which has been exhibited in prestigious venues across the globe.

Marilou’s artistic achievements have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Santa Fe Indian Market Excellence in Weaving Award, the Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market’s Best of Division Award, and the Conrad House Special Award. Her work is not only celebrated within the Native American community but also within the broader art world, as evidenced by her inclusion in Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who of American Women.