BOUNTIFUL -- Sometimes, the water people enjoy most during the summer months is the stuff they use to clean off their paintbrushes. At the Bountiful/Davis Art Center (BDAC), the summer months mean the coming of a whole new crop of art classes. From stained glass to oil painting, there's a little something for everyone interested in expanding their artistic side this season. "We have more classes this summer than we've ever offered before," said Trixee Buckingham, education coordinator at BDAC. "We've had a lot of requests for certain things, and we're trying to meet the needs of the community."

One of the new elements of the summer schedule is teen classes, designed for ages 12 and up and covering a wide variety of media including charcoal, oil painting and watercolor. There's even a class that teaches stained glass by way of mosaics, where students will take home a finished piece at the end of the session.

Another new element designed to take advantage of the season is the open forum classes. Available for both oil and watercolor artists, the forums are designed to give artists a chance to work in the company of their fellow painters without the restriction of formal instruction. Drop-in prices are also available for these forums.

"We've had people who want to work with other artists, but don't necessarily have the space," said Buckingham. A different class, called Studio Time, offers instruction along with the work environment. "The open forums give them that opportunity."

Local artist Lester Lee will even lend a hand, offering a one-day watercolor workshop in the middle of the summer. Anyone interested is recommended to register early, because seating fills up fast.

"It's a hot thing," said Buckingham. "Everyone's excited about it."

For prices, registration and other summer class information, please call 292-0367 or go online to www.bdac.org. Most classes start in mid to late June.