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Classes & Workshops

Film CLub Fridays

Creative Aging Photography Project

Monthly Kids Craft Series

Every Friday!


Join Visual Arts Director, Saja Montague, in our BAC Darkroom for Film Flub Fridays. This is an open studio time to develop 35mm, 120 or 4x5 film. There is a guided option for beginners or those wanting to learn. We also have access to a computer and scanner, for film scanning needs.

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Monthly Kids Craft Series

Creative Aging Photography Project

Monthly Kids Craft Series

Every Second Thursday of the month!


This month we will be making mixed media clay birds nests on April 13 at 6pm.


Join instructor, Rebecca Iscaro, for BAC's newest initiative, Kids Craft Series for ages 6+. This will be a class that meets every second Thursday at 6pm of each month. 


Look out for a new craft projects revolving around ceramics

Every Second Thursday of the month!


This month we will be making mixed media clay birds nests on April 13 at 6pm.


Join instructor, Rebecca Iscaro, for BAC's newest initiative, Kids Craft Series for ages 6+. This will be a class that meets every second Thursday at 6pm of each month. 


Look out for a new craft projects revolving around ceramics, printmaking, painting, collage, and much more throughout this series. Our prices and bundle options listed below.


$30 per class

$45 for siblings

$100 pre-payment for 4 months

$135 pre-payment 4 months for siblings

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Creative Aging Photography Project

Creative Aging Photography Project

Creative Aging Photography Project

Class Dates: Saturdays

April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13

with a Final Exhibition event on May 20


Time: 11 - 1pm


This project is for ages 55+ exclusively!


This photo project will consist of 6 photography classes covering a range of photographic processes. Including cyanotypes, holga film, 35mm film, and pinhole photography. At the conclusion of th

Class Dates: Saturdays

April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13

with a Final Exhibition event on May 20


Time: 11 - 1pm


This project is for ages 55+ exclusively!


This photo project will consist of 6 photography classes covering a range of photographic processes. Including cyanotypes, holga film, 35mm film, and pinhole photography. At the conclusion of the 6 classes, the instructor, Saja Montague, will take one favorite image from each student and create 24x26 wheat paste murals. We will have a final exhibition displaying the final images on the side of the Beckley Art Center building. Each student will also receive a book of collective images from class. 


This projects supported with financial assistance from the WV Department of Arts, Culture and History and the National Endowment for the Arts with the approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.


Half of the classes will be held at the BAC, and the other half will be photo field trips to easily accessible local spots.

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Sculpey Clay play

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Creative Aging Photography Project

April 29 from 2pm - 5pm


Join instructor, Sharol Batey, for this fun and instructive workshop working with 3D sculpey clay forms. Create your own small sculpture & decorate! Ages 14+

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Beginners Oil Painting

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Intro to Acrylic Painting

May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 5pm - 6pm


This BAC Basics class will be taught by Sandy Shaw, where she will cover the basics of oil paint. This class is for beginners of the medium and encouraged for ages 16+.

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Intro to Acrylic Painting

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Intro to Acrylic Painting

May 4, 11, 18 & 25

6pm - 7pm


Instructor Sharol Batey will be leading a beginners acrylic painting class! Students will explore color mixing, color theory, mixing tints, tones, and shades, acrylic techniques, and creating a completed composition. They will go home with at least one completed painting. Ages 18+


Location: Lower Floor of Beckley Art Center 

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Group Guitar Class

Intro to Acrylic for Teens

Songwriting Workshop

May 10

5pm - 6:30pm


Aspiring guitarists will learn from BAC music instructor, Zach Willis, the essential elements to playing the guitar, with a touch of music theory.


The class will cover:

  • Chords
  • Strumming Patterns 
  • Reading guitar tablature 
  • Playing the Pentatonic Scale 
  • Playing the Major Scale 

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Songwriting Workshop

Intro to Acrylic for Teens

Songwriting Workshop

May 20 & 27

12pm - 2pm


Students will learn basic songwriting techniques, including but not limited to, forming chord progressions and melodies, writing arpeggios, writing lyrics, instrumental solos, and finally arranging the song. Notepads and additional instrumentation will be provided by the instructor. Instruments of choice will be provi

May 20 & 27

12pm - 2pm


Students will learn basic songwriting techniques, including but not limited to, forming chord progressions and melodies, writing arpeggios, writing lyrics, instrumental solos, and finally arranging the song. Notepads and additional instrumentation will be provided by the instructor. Instruments of choice will be provided by the students. Ages 13+


Materials are limited and subject to being shared. If you would like to purchase personal materials, please feel free to reach out to the instructor for advice and recommendations.


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Intro to Acrylic for Teens

Intro to Acrylic for Teens

Intro to Acrylic for Teens

June 7, 14, 21 & 28


Join instructor, Alice Tener, for beginners acrylic painting class! Students will explore color mixing, color theory, mixing tints, tones, and shades, acrylic techniques, and creating a completed composition. They will go home with one completed painting, ready to submit to the next exhibition! Ages 11+


Location: Lower Floor of Beckley Art Center 

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Apply for Scholarships!


Our new program, BAC Basics, will be offering 5 scholarships opportunities per class. These scholarships are specifically intended for members of the community who may need it the most. 

BAC BAsics Scholarship Application

BAC Refund Policy

BAC Refund Policy: 

Full refunds may be requested 10 days prior to the event. A partial refund may be requested 9 to 3 days before the event. There are no refunds 2 days or less before the event. Any refunded amount will exclude fees.  Refund requests can be emailed here. 

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