

Learning Impressionism: Acrylic Painting Class w/ Alan Rauch
Saturdays March 29, April 5 & 12 from 1-3 PM & April 19, 26, & May 3, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Already have some skills, but you want to fine tune them?
Join painter extraordinaire, Alan Rauch, for a six-week painting class on the basics of acrylic painting.
$100 or $90 for BW Members All ages and skill levels are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Supplies are not included. You should arrive to class with the following: Acrylics, 4 oz tubes, red, yellow, blue, green, black and white, 16×20 canvases, bristle brushes, assorted sizes, pack of white paper plates, water container

Wednesdays from 6 – 8:30 PM May 7 – July 23
Penciled Petal Works is a series of colored pencil workshops from instructor Natalka Barvinok. These workshops will teach participants how to create realistic floral drawings using colored pencils, exploring different techniques, color variations, and shading methods.
Flower Series:
Each session will focus on a different flower, allowing participants to develop their skills while working with a variety of forms and colors.
• May 7 – Snowdrop
• May 14 – Iris
• May 21 – Tulip
• May 28 -Daffodil
• June 4 – Apple Blossom Branch
• June 11 – Peony
• June 18 – Lily
• June 25 – Orchid
• July 2 – Periwinkle
• July 9 – Lily of the Valley
• July 16 – Magnolia
• July 23 – Dandelion
This series will offer a structured yet creative approach to drawing, helping participants improve their technique while enjoying the beauty of nature-inspired art.
All supplies are included. Ages 13 +. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
$35 or $30 per session for BW Members
Register for all 12 sessions and get the series for just $300 or $280 for BW Members!!!

Life Figure Drawing Workshop with Kyle
January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, & December 27, 2025
Draw from life in our Life Figure Drawing Workshop with artist Kyle Reidmiller!
The 4th Saturday of each month from 1-3:30 PM
Kyle will teach you the process of drawing the human figure. Students will learn the basics of working on a figurative drawing from life, a draped/partially clothed, or nude model. Gesture drawing, simplified shapes and forms, and contour drawing will be discussed; all methods to measure and proportion to achieve outstanding observational drawings. This workshop is intended to teach the basics, but all levels of experience are welcome. Those with experience can use the workshop as live model time.
Cost: $15 per session or $10 per session for BW Members.
You must be 18 years old to register or be registered and accompanied by a parent/guardian.
About the instructor/moderator:
Kyle Reidmiller is a figurative painter based in Western PA. He received his BFA in Studio Arts-Drawing from IUP in 2016 and his MFA Painting from Edinboro in 2019. As an emerging artist, his practice revolves around drawing and painting people; he has led classes and workshops on portraiture and figure drawing for the last four years.
Supplies:
Your supplies are up to you! A sketch pad and pencil are recommended for starters, but you can feel free to work in your preferred medium. (Charcoal, pastel, graphite, paint…etc.)
If you are interested in being an art model please email us at education@bottleworks.org
Please note that the Bottle Works engages in photography and recording of programs and events for its own print and online publication/promotional purposes. Staff and volunteers will make every effort to notify members of the public when filming and/or photography is taking place. Please notify a staff member/volunteer if you do not want to be photographed or filmed.