Welcome to Summer Art at the Bothwell, where creativity flourishes in a welcoming and professional environment!

Embark on an inspiring journey filled with a diverse range of artistic mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, collage, mixed media, clay, charcoal, pencil, and more. Whether you're a budding artist or a serious student looking to expand your skills and portfolio, our camp offers the perfect blend of guidance and exploration.

Nestled within the inviting ambiance of the Bothwell Arts Center, our camp fosters a relaxed and casual environment brimming with boundless creativity. Led by talented artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise, our classes inspire and guide children to unlock their artistic potential through enjoyable and engaging activities.

Open to ages 6-15, our camp ensures personalized attention with a maximum of 15 students per classroom across two vibrant spaces. Camp hours from 10am to 3:30 pm provide ample time for immersive learning, with a special Friday exhibition at 3pm to showcase the week's masterpieces before they're taken home.

Don't forget to pack a lunch and water bottle, while we provide snacks and all necessary art materials. If weather permits, we'll even enjoy lunch breaks in the nearby park, adding an extra touch of outdoor enjoyment to our creative endeavors.

Please note our policy: refunds or credits are only available in the event of camp cancellation.

Join us for a summer filled with art, friendship, and endless inspiration at the Bothwell Arts Center!

4 sessions:

June 24 - June 28

July 8 - July 12

July 22 - July 26

Aug 5 - Aug 9

Artopia offers a dynamic art class experience for middle schoolers, promoting individuality and creativity. The curriculum spans various artistic mediums, encouraging students to express themselves authentically. The program goes beyond traditional education, inspiring imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. With a focus on building a supportive community, Artopia allows students to share and learn from one another, fostering confidence in their artistic journey.

Artopia is an engaging and dynamic art class designed specifically for middle schoolers, fostering a vibrant environment where individuality, creativity, and self-expression take center stage. In this innovative program, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their unique artistic voices, providing a platform for them to express themselves authentically. Artopia goes beyond traditional art education by embracing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, allowing students to discover their preferred modes of creative expression.

The curriculum of Artopia is carefully crafted to inspire imagination and critical thinking, empowering students to develop their artistic skills while expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, participants not only refine their technical abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse world of art. Artopia creates a supportive community where students can share their creations, learn from one another, and build confidence in their artistic journey. This middle school art class is a celebration of individuality, encouraging young artists to explore, innovate, and embrace their unique perspectives within the colorful realm of Artopia. The class aligns with the California Arts Standards and is taught by an instructor John Iacono who has a California Teaching Credential K-8.

Open to all middle school age children, public, private, charter and home schoolers. Drop in basis.

Scholarships available.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Artopia offers a dynamic art class experience for middle schoolers, promoting individuality and creativity. The curriculum spans various artistic mediums, encouraging students to express themselves authentically. The program goes beyond traditional education, inspiring imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. With a focus on building a supportive community, Artopia allows students to share and learn from one another, fostering confidence in their artistic journey.

Artopia is an engaging and dynamic art class designed specifically for middle schoolers, fostering a vibrant environment where individuality, creativity, and self-expression take center stage. In this innovative program, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their unique artistic voices, providing a platform for them to express themselves authentically. Artopia goes beyond traditional art education by embracing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, allowing students to discover their preferred modes of creative expression.

The curriculum of Artopia is carefully crafted to inspire imagination and critical thinking, empowering students to develop their artistic skills while expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, participants not only refine their technical abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse world of art. Artopia creates a supportive community where students can share their creations, learn from one another, and build confidence in their artistic journey. This middle school art class is a celebration of individuality, encouraging young artists to explore, innovate, and embrace their unique perspectives within the colorful realm of Artopia. The class aligns with the California Arts Standards and is taught by an instructor John Iacono who has a California Teaching Credential K-8.

Open to all middle school age children, public, private, charter and home schoolers. Drop in basis.

Scholarships available.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Linda Ryan will share what she’s learned in pioneering layered pour paintings – how to use various paints, mediums and tools to create loose, flowing artworks. You will start with basic small pours using transparent and opaque pigments, learn successful layering glazes with a simple hack, and move on to creating one to two larger, light-filled artworks. This workshop will give you the tools to begin exploring this interesting medium in a new and more directed, but still freeing, way, as well as avoiding some of the pitfalls of the medium.

About the instructor:

A graphite and pen and ink artist most of her life, Linda Ryan (Gordon) met her mid-life crisis head-on by learning to paint at age 40 and soon became active in community arts, starting ArtWalk Livermore in 2002, helping to start and run the Bothwell Arts Center, and the Art Exhibition Program at the Bankhead until 2015.Ryan had been painting abstract figuratives for almost 14 years when a hand injury – and an upcoming art exhibition – convinced her to take the pour painting she’d been playing with and make art.  Eventually, after falling in love with northern California coastal rocks and the waves that sculpt them, she used a 7-month stint as Artist in Residence in Mendocino to further develop the unique layered pour method she’s become known for.  Her work is in collections in 6 countries and across the states.

This is a four part workshop; 4 sessions, 1 workshop

Ages:  16+

Days, Dates & Times:

Sat   9/14 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thur 9/19 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sat   9/21 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thur 9/26 6:30pm - 8:30pm

ADDITIONAL $65 MATERIALS FEE IS DUE ON THE FIRST DAY

Artopia offers a dynamic art class experience for middle schoolers, promoting individuality and creativity. The curriculum spans various artistic mediums, encouraging students to express themselves authentically. The program goes beyond traditional education, inspiring imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. With a focus on building a supportive community, Artopia allows students to share and learn from one another, fostering confidence in their artistic journey.

Artopia is an engaging and dynamic art class designed specifically for middle schoolers, fostering a vibrant environment where individuality, creativity, and self-expression take center stage. In this innovative program, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their unique artistic voices, providing a platform for them to express themselves authentically. Artopia goes beyond traditional art education by embracing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, allowing students to discover their preferred modes of creative expression.

The curriculum of Artopia is carefully crafted to inspire imagination and critical thinking, empowering students to develop their artistic skills while expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, participants not only refine their technical abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse world of art. Artopia creates a supportive community where students can share their creations, learn from one another, and build confidence in their artistic journey. This middle school art class is a celebration of individuality, encouraging young artists to explore, innovate, and embrace their unique perspectives within the colorful realm of Artopia. The class aligns with the California Arts Standards and is taught by an instructor John Iacono who has a California Teaching Credential K-8.

Open to all middle school age children, public, private, charter and home schoolers. Drop in basis.

Scholarships available.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Artopia offers a dynamic art class experience for middle schoolers, promoting individuality and creativity. The curriculum spans various artistic mediums, encouraging students to express themselves authentically. The program goes beyond traditional education, inspiring imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. With a focus on building a supportive community, Artopia allows students to share and learn from one another, fostering confidence in their artistic journey.

Artopia is an engaging and dynamic art class designed specifically for middle schoolers, fostering a vibrant environment where individuality, creativity, and self-expression take center stage. In this innovative program, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their unique artistic voices, providing a platform for them to express themselves authentically. Artopia goes beyond traditional art education by embracing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, allowing students to discover their preferred modes of creative expression.

The curriculum of Artopia is carefully crafted to inspire imagination and critical thinking, empowering students to develop their artistic skills while expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, participants not only refine their technical abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse world of art. Artopia creates a supportive community where students can share their creations, learn from one another, and build confidence in their artistic journey. This middle school art class is a celebration of individuality, encouraging young artists to explore, innovate, and embrace their unique perspectives within the colorful realm of Artopia. The class aligns with the California Arts Standards and is taught by an instructor John Iacono who has a California Teaching Credential K-8.

Open to all middle school age children, public, private, charter and home schoolers. Drop in basis.

Scholarships available.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Artopia offers a dynamic art class experience for middle schoolers, promoting individuality and creativity. The curriculum spans various artistic mediums, encouraging students to express themselves authentically. The program goes beyond traditional education, inspiring imagination and critical thinking through hands-on projects. With a focus on building a supportive community, Artopia allows students to share and learn from one another, fostering confidence in their artistic journey.

Artopia is an engaging and dynamic art class designed specifically for middle schoolers, fostering a vibrant environment where individuality, creativity, and self-expression take center stage. In this innovative program, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their unique artistic voices, providing a platform for them to express themselves authentically. Artopia goes beyond traditional art education by embracing a wide range of artistic mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, allowing students to discover their preferred modes of creative expression.

The curriculum of Artopia is carefully crafted to inspire imagination and critical thinking, empowering students to develop their artistic skills while expressing their thoughts and emotions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, participants not only refine their technical abilities but also gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse world of art. Artopia creates a supportive community where students can share their creations, learn from one another, and build confidence in their artistic journey. This middle school art class is a celebration of individuality, encouraging young artists to explore, innovate, and embrace their unique perspectives within the colorful realm of Artopia. The class aligns with the California Arts Standards and is taught by an instructor John Iacono who has a California Teaching Credential K-8.

Open to all middle school age children, public, private, charter and home schoolers. Drop in basis.

Scholarships available.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Join us for ART at the Bothwell and feed your child’s creative side.

The camp runs Monday & Tuesday Dec. 30&31, 2024 and Thursday & Friday Jan. 2&3, 2025 - children are to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle.

Bothwell will provide all of the art materials and a snack in the morning and the afternoon.

No refunds or exchanges unless the camp is cancelled.

Class Capacity is 15.  2 Classrooms are available - 30 students total.