Learn the basics of the Procreate app while using an iPad Pro. The class will be focused on what each tool does and how to utilize them to create finished digital illustrations, typography and short form animations. 

Saturday, January 25
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joe Morales
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supplies: An iPad Pro and Procreate software is will be provided for students to use during class time.

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, January 7 – February 4
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Create decorative and functional pottery in this five-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, February 11 – March 10
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Intermediate and advanced level students will enjoy developing their hand building and/or wheel throwing techniques in this open studio ceramics class. Instructor will introduce students to new techniques, will encourage experimentation and will assist students with independent challenges.  Studio, clay and glazes are provided.

Saturdays, January 11 – February 15
9:00 am – noon

*Class will not be held Saturday February 1 but an alternate time will be agreed upon during the previous class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate levels – Some experience and familiarity with hand building and wheel throwing techniques.

This popular marbling workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes. Students will begin the day by working on basic marbling skills. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.

Sunday, February 16
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank’s native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop. 

Sunday, February 16
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Audrey Frank 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.

Have fun and learn the skills to create wheel thrown or hand built pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner or those hoping to improve their ceramic skills. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Wednesdays, October 16 – November 20
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Tuesdays, October 15 – November 19
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact Jen.henry@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Thursdays, October 11 – November 15 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Wednesdays, October 10 – November 14 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.