This introductory painting class is designed for adults with little or no previous experience. Students will explore foundational painting skills while working with a variety of media, including acrylic, watercolor, and gouache and more.

The class covers essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment.

Each session builds confidence and creativity, allowing participants to experiment and discover their preferred medium while developing their personal style.

Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in this relaxed, supportive drawing class designed for adults of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner exploring the basics or a practiced artist looking to refine your technique, this course offers guidance in line, form, shading, perspective, and composition.

Each session includes hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and time for personal exploration using a variety of materials—graphite, charcoal, ink, and more. Enjoy the freedom to experiment and develop your own artistic voice in a welcoming community setting at the Bothwell Arts Center.

Come draw with us and discover how rewarding it can be to slow down, observe, and create.

Children’s Art Class; Drawing and painting

Instructor: John Iacono * Mondays 4-5:30 pm * By the month $140 ($35/class)

Our children's after-school drawing and painting class is designed for kids ages 7-10, welcoming all skill levels from beginners to more experienced young artists.

In this fun and supportive environment, students will explore various techniques and mediums, including pencils, watercolors, and acrylics. Each session includes guided instruction, creative projects, and opportunities for self-expression.

The goal is to build confidence, develop artistic skills, and foster a love for art.

Questions? email education@lvpac.org

Take your painting skills to the next level in this dynamic class designed for artists with some previous experience.

Explore a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, oil, gouache, and mixed media while building on fundamental techniques like composition, color theory, layering, and brushwork.

Each session offers guided instruction, creative challenges, and time for personal exploration. Whether you’re refining your style or experimenting with new materials, this class provides the tools, support, and inspiration to grow your artistic voice.

Ages 18+

Teen Art Studio: Exploring Techniques & Mediums

This dynamic art class is designed for teens who want to build their creative skills and explore a wide range of artistic mediums. From drawing and painting to sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, students will experiment with different materials while learning foundational art techniques.

Each session will focus on developing key artistic skills such as composition, shading, color theory, and perspective, all while encouraging personal expression and creativity. Get creative and explore!

This class offers a supportive environment to grow as an artist and create a strong, diverse portfolio.

This introductory painting class is designed for adults with little or no previous experience. Students will explore foundational painting skills while working with a variety of media, including acrylic, watercolor, and gouache and more.

The class covers essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, layering, and composition in a supportive, step-by-step environment.

Each session builds confidence and creativity, allowing participants to experiment and discover their preferred medium while developing their personal style.

Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in this relaxed, supportive drawing class designed for adults of all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner exploring the basics or a practiced artist looking to refine your technique, this course offers guidance in line, form, shading, perspective, and composition.

Each session includes hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and time for personal exploration using a variety of materials—graphite, charcoal, ink, and more. Enjoy the freedom to experiment and develop your own artistic voice in a welcoming community setting at the Bothwell Arts Center.

Come draw with us and discover how rewarding it can be to slow down, observe, and create.

Dive into the exciting world of visual storytelling in this in-depth, structured class designed for aspiring comic book artists and storytellers.

Students will explore every stage of the comic creation process—from concept development, character design, and world-building to storyboarding, penciling, inking, and coloring.

Through hands-on projects and guided critique, participants will learn how to combine expressive illustration with compelling narrative pacing, dynamic composition, and dialogue that brings stories to life.

Whether you’re creating a superhero epic, a slice-of-life graphic novel, or an experimental zine, this class provides the creative tools and professional techniques to turn your ideas into polished, publishable pages.

For Ages 16+

Class Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26