Bothwell Arts Center
Camps and Classes at the Bothwell
Many members and friends of the Bothwell have created arts programs designed to enrich the lives of your children—and some fun stuff for you, too!
These camps and classes don’t happen in a sterile environment—they happen at the Bothwell Arts Center, where art is actually created on a daily basis. Home to 11 studio artists, art gym members, music teachers, actors, cultural arts groups and the base for many performing arts groups, the Bothwell is all about freedom to create, and a place to make it happen.
Summer camps are in the process of being booked once again this year, from studio arts to arts & crafts for kids, theater, and magic. If you'd like more information, contact
info@bothwellartscenter.org for a referral. And, if you've ever thought about conducting your own summer camp, we'd love to talk with you, too!
STUDIO ARTS
Art in 2 and 3 Dimensions class, ages 6 and up, offers a combined course in drawing and clay to promote artistic study in 2 and 3 dimensions.
Contact Jen Lock at
jen@jenlock.com for further info.
Studio Arts Experience for Kids: Diana Marion offers her art teaching talents to provide arts for kids from kindergarten through high school. From drawing, painting, printing to special projects kids love, the limited-size classes give your children hands-on teaching and personal attention from Sunset Elementary’s favorite art teacher. See
www.dianamarion.com for pricing and further information.
Children’s Art: Barbara Stanton’s popular Friday afternoon Children’s art class is full, but you can e-mail to be put on the waiting list at microangelo@earthlink.net.
Teen to Adult Art Instruction and Painting Help: Working on a painting and having trouble? Why don't you just drop in for one or two sessions and Barbara will help you through it. Classes are small and intimate. You will get individual instruction in either drawing or painting in a variety of mediums, depending on your currant skill level or interests. The class is geared towards each student and their goals. Info and signups:
microangelo@earthlink.net.
6-9pm on Friday nights
Figure Drawing Workshop: Live nude models, no instruction. Artists bring their own materials. Open to all artists. Students under 18 need a parental permission to attend. Coffee and refreshments are available. Individual sessions are $20. If you sign up and pay for the month in advance it's $18. per session. If you are interested in being on the e-mail reminder list, send a note to
microangelo@earthlink.net. You will be sent an e-mail the day before telling you about the model we will be drawing. Friday mornings, 9:30am-12:30pm
Decorative Painting Society: This group holds quarterly workshops in decorative arts in a fun an friendly environment. Contact
lindasharpcda@gmail.com for more info.
Artist Show & Tell: Second Tuesdays of each month, 7pm to 9pm, share your work and get feedback or critique if you need it... or just come and enjoy the camaraderie with other artists. $5 donation suggested, you are encouraged to bring your own drink and/or snacks, or snacks to share. Contact danne_miller@sbcglobal.net for more information.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS!
Hand-Tinting Black & White Photographs Workshop: Award-winning photographer Lisa Rigge teaches techniques used to hand tint black and white photographs which were developed in the darkroom, along with some experimentation with coloring inkjet prints if desired. We will work with photo oils, oil pencils, and Conte pastels. It will be a day of exploration, creativity and fun! The instructor will provide darkroom prints and hand-tinting materials. You may also bring your own art supplies or photographs. This is open to artists or photographers at any level. No experience necessary.
Enrollment is limited to 10 people. See
www.lisarigge.com for further info.
NEW! Pee Wee Art Studio for 2 to 5 year olds!
Each lesson will feature a planned craft/art project and exploration of other art mediums, sharing and appreciation time, and a story. Designed for children 2-5 years old with parent participation - an adult must accompany child. 10am-11 Tuesdays. Contact Ava Chinn at
peeweeclasses@gmail.com to get on the waiting list or for more information.
PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
NEW! Hula Hoop Dance Class - Tuesday nights, 7:00 - 8:30, a fun way to get in shape. See www.tastyhoops.com for further information.
ActSmART Children’s Theater SmARTS Unlimited offers rehearsals and an upcoming performance at the Bothwell Arts Center, details to come. Contact www.SmARTSunlimited.com or call 925-245-0283 for information.
Dance: With classes for all ages, Livermore Dance Centre offers a variety of dance programs in a supportive environment, year-round. See www.livermoredancecentre.com for details, or call 925-447-4994.
Music Programs: Sycamore Strings Academy offers Wednesday afternoon and evening classes for youth through adult, private to group instruction, throughout the year. See www.sycamorestringsacademy.com full details or contact gberg518@comcast.net.
Allegria Music: Teacher Kirsi Miller also offers violin lessons on Monday afternoons. Contact kirsip@hotmail.com for more information.
TEACH A CLASS YOURSELF! Have something cool to share? Want to teach others? Read on and explore the possibilities.
RENT THE BOTHWELL
The Freedom to Create and a Place to Make it Happen
The Bothwell Arts Center serves as an arts incubator, offering affordable and rentable classroom, rehearsal, performance, event and studio rental space for artists, musicians, theatrical, acting, choral, and other individuals, groups or events with a cultural arts focus. We also offer an inexpensive Art Gym program, allowing artists working room without a large investment.
Since we opened our doors in late 2006, over 9,000 people have benefited from classes, workshops, performances and events at the Bothwell Arts Center, from children to adults. Frequent renters include the Sycamore Strings Academy, Livermore Opera, Shakespeare's Associates, Livermore Amador Symphony, Pacific Chamber Symphony, and many others. We've been the home to the award-winning City of Livermore's Pathways to Picasso Program, regular visual and performing arts teachers and students, and now an ongoing dance program.
How to Rent the Bothwell:
Should you be interested in passing on your skills, with to rent a studio, have need for an event or small performance space, there are several room rentals available, from the small visual artists’ classroom to the West End with movable staging and stage lighting to the main auditorium, which seats 425 in theater-style and 250 at tables. Contact us to find out room availability and rates, or to request a rental application at
bothwell@livermoreperformingarts.org, or 925-447-ARTS.
Overview:
The Bothwell Arts Center is the third component of the Performing Arts Center commitment to serving the entire Tri-Valley community. Through a generous arrangement with the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, LVPAC is turning the Bothwell Center into a home and arts incubator for the visual and performing arts. With space for artist studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms and several small performance venues, the Center is serving as a much needed support facility for the creation of arts and cultural programs that enrich the lives of adults and children. The Center also provides meeting space for area residents interested in arts and cultural activities.
We do depend on fundraisers for a good portion of our budget. Our main fundraisers are ArtWalk on the second Saturday of October, and an over-the-top Mardi Gras party we call New Orleans Bash at the Bothwell the Friday before Mardi Gras, generally in February. Both offer significant exposure for sponsors, opportunities for volunteers and interns who want to get involved in event production, and a lot of fun for the attendees.
Volunteers are always welcome!
Location:
2466 8th Street in Livermore, formerly the Bothwell Senior Center of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
Size:
Two performance venues, artists' studios, classroom, rehearsal, workshop, gallery, event rentals and meeting spaces.
Contact Information:
For rental and class information, contact Linda Ryan, Manager Bothwell Arts Center, at lryan@livermoreperformingarts.org or call 925-447-ARTS.
