Valley Art Workshop Youth Program

Valley Art Workshop Youth Program offers weekly youth classes for ages 9 to 18. Students work on drawing and painting skills, critical and creative faculties, cultural literacy, and design. The program also includes field trips to local museums and parks for landscape painting, and students assist in public art projects produced by Miles Lewis or associated artists through 11:11 A Creative Collective.

Programs

• Pre-Teen — Ages 9-13 · Sundays, 10-12PM or 12.30-2.30PM · Instructor: Miles Lewis. Max: 12 students. Required materials: sketchbook, pencil, pen. Homework is optional but highly recommended.
• Teen — Ages 14-18 · Sundays, 3-5PM or 5.30-7.30PM · Instructor: Miles Lewis. Max: 12 students. Required materials: sketchbook, pencil, pen. Homework is optional but highly recommended.
• College-Prep — Ages 12-18 · Fridays, 4-6PM · Instructor: Miles Lewis. Max: 12 students. Required materials: sketchbook, pencil, pen. For students determined to become creative professionals and/or who show a high degree of dedication.

At a glance

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly youth classes ages 9-18. Free trial for all weekly instructed classes.

About the provider

The program is led by Director Miles Lewis. It opened in 2009 and has hosted over 100's of young artists, with many graduates going on to art colleges and programs around the country. The program also collaborates on educational programming with 11:11 A Creative Collective and Reseda Rising.

Age listings are guidelines only; students are welcome to try whichever time is most convenient. Homework is optional but highly recommended for best results.

Last updated September 24, 2026.