A.R.T.S. Training
Learn the craft. Hands-on.
Automotive refinishing training in Las Vegas — paint correction, ceramic coating, and spray work taught in partner shop space. Training runs on a rotating schedule that changes with instructor and shop availability. Apply or contact us for current times.
Looking for how participation works? See Student of the ARTS. More answers on the FAQ.
Currently running · Differentiator
Virtual Sim Spray
Simulated equipment that lets students handle a spray gun without being in a live shop. No dust, no hazardous chemicals, no risk of damaging a vehicle.
Spray gun training with no chemicals, no booth, and no vehicle at risk — so students can build technique before stepping into live shop work.
What we teach
Currently running
Paint Correction
Hands-on training on a live vehicle, correcting minor imperfections on exterior panels with no major damage.
Ceramic Coating
Hands-on training applying ceramic coating on a live vehicle. Currently using Opticoat products.
Offered depending on instructor and shop availability
Live Spraying
Refinishing on a live vehicle in a partner shop booth.
Bodywork
Panel repair and metal finishing.
Estimating
Writing and reading repair estimates.
Customer Service
Front-of-house communication and repair-order handling.
Parts Procurement
Sourcing, ordering, and verifying parts.
Disassembly & Reassembly
Teardown and rebuild as part of the full repair process.
No cost
Free training for veterans and CSN automotive students.
No tuition for anyone who meets one of the following.
- Current CSN automotive program student
- Veteran
- Returning citizens through prison ministry
- Anyone who donates to the cause
Other ways to fund training
If you do not meet a no-cost qualification, ask a representative about these paths.
- Sponsorship
- Sponsorship by your shop employer
- Personal projext