At the Guild, community, creativity and self-discovery intertwine.
The Rochester Folk Art Guild is a nonprofit artist community and craft education center in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
For nearly 70 years, craftspeople have lived and worked together here, producing high-quality craft shaped by a shared commitment to learning, growing, and experimenting with what it means to be human.
Visit East Hill Gallery to shop handmade work, or explore workshops, events, and stays on campus.
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Visit East Hill Gallery
The East Hill Gallery features handmade work from our studios, including pottery, woodworking, fiber, and more. Each piece reflects the materials, skills, and daily practice of a working craft community.
Opening weekend is May 9–10.
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Craft Weekend 2026
Join us this August for Craft Weekend, a four-day gathering of hands-on workshops, shared meals, and creative community at the Folk Art Guild.
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Lecture on the Lawn
Lecture on the Lawn is a free summer series of talks, performances, and gatherings held on the Guild’s campus. Artists, writers, and presenters share work and ideas in an informal outdoor setting.
Select Sundays at 2 PM, May through October.
East Hill Gallery
East Hill Gallery features finely crafted, functional work from the studios of the Rochester Folk Art Guild. The work reflects decades of skill, material knowledge, and daily practice across our community.
You’ll find pottery, woodworking, fiber, clothing, and other pieces made to be used and lived with.
The gallery is located on our campus in Middlesex, NY and is open weekends from May through October. Hours are Saturdays 11am–5pm and Sundays 1pm–5pm.
Opening weekend is May 9–10.
We also host occasional studio sales, and private visits can be arranged by appointment.
Select work is available online through our Etsy shops.
Your generosity makes this
community possible.
Your generosity makes this community possible. With your financial contributions, we cultivate a center for creativity, growth, and connection. Support us today with your donation, and together, we’ll shape a future where craft, sustainability, and community flourish.
Retreat Center
Host your next event at our Retreat Center, where you'll find solace in nature, creative inspiration, and a welcoming space to recharge and connect. Our facilities are perfect for groups to rent for wellness retreats, artist workshops, group meetups, offsite meetings, family reunions, and more.