Sundays, February 25 – March 18 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors.Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing and a range of watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush work and “special effects.”

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper. (Single pieces can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 each).  We will use approximately four sheets.
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.
• Additional watercolor supplies (paints, brushes, etc) are welcome but not necessary.

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
Supplies available at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention class registration and save 10%

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome!

Wednesdays, February 21 – March 14 / 1 – 4 pm

This intermediate level open studio class is designed for returning students and experienced students. Students should have a personal work in progress to work towards completing in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction, and encouragement.

Supply list: Please bring any supplies you own for your specific project. A recommended basic supply list is as follows:
• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Your personal watercolor pallet
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Students

Tuesday, January 30 / 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment.  Learn techniques such as washes, glazing, wet on wet and much more.  Find out if watercolor is for you.  The class is great for beginners who would like to experiment with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners

Tuesdays, January 9 and 16 / 10 am – 2 pm

Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create illustrations while focusing on moths and butterflies. Explore the tradition of scientific illustration while referencing specimens and photographs in this two-day workshop. No experience necessary.

Supply List:

• Tablet of 140# Watercolor paper (Casson, Arches, or Strathmore). NOTE: Paper can be purchased from instructor during class for $2 per sheet.
• Small round 10 well pallet with plastic lid
• Sketch tablet or paper
• Basic watercolor set (Reeves or Richardson set of 12 is fine, or your own set)
• 2 drawing or mechanical pencils, and a rubber eraser
• Fine point (005) black ink pen, MUST be waterproof
• Two plastic water containers
• Roll of paper towels

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 0.5 in-service credit. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Fridays, January 5 – 26 / 10 am – 2 pm

Impressionism seeks to convey the experience and feeling of place. learn to capture the visual impression of a landscape in light, shape and color. While this class is open to students of all levels of skill, some watercolor experience is recommended.

Supply list: 

• Watercolor Kit to include the following colors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells.
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes:  #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)  and 1/2″ or 1″ flat brush
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper. (Single pieces can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 each)
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.                                                  
• Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net. All supplies are available at Nevada Fine Arts. Mention registration for 10% discount.
  

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience

Sundays, December 3 – 17 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

Supply List:

• Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
  Titanium White
  Ultramarine Blue
  Cadmium Red Medium or Light
  Lemon or Cadmium Yellow
  Light Yellow Ochre
  Burnt Sienna
• Selection of brushes
• Pallet
• Palette knife
• Painting Board or Canvas
• Container/jar water and brushes
• Paper towels
• Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Sundays, November 5 – 19 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy developing their painting techniques and skills in this observational open studio class.  Weekly subject matter will rotate between nude and clothed models and still-lifes. Each class will begin with brief instruction followed by an open studio format painting class. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Dry media is also welcome.

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (18+) / All levels

Supply List:

• Color recommendations are as follows though all mediums are welcome for this open studio class:
  Titanium White
  Ultramarine Blue
  Cadmium Red Medium or Light
  Lemon or Cadmium Yellow
  Light Yellow Ochre
  Burnt Sienna
• Selection of brushes
• Pallet
• Palette knife
• Painting Board or Canvas
• Container/jar water and brushes
• Paper towels
• Cheap Plastic Ruler
• Gamsol mineral spirits (if working in Oil)

Sunday, December 3 / 1 – 4 pm

Inspired by her Czechoslovakian heritage, instructor Iva Neveux will introduce student to basic painting techniques to create beautiful holiday ornaments. Each student will create two hand-painted ornaments using combinations of dots, lines, dashes and curves.  All materials included with registration.

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Sunday, November 12 / 1 – 3 pm

Join textile designer Casey Sibley for a fun and relaxed class creating a hand-painted travel pouch. Students will learn to work with a complimentary and bold color palette, mix inspired colors and play with dynamic patterns and lines. Final pieces are great as makeup bags, travel pouches or everyday wristlets and make excellent gifts! All materials, wine and small bites are provided with registration.

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: 21+ / All levels (or under 21 with permission)

Sunday, October 22 / 1 – 3:30 pm

Students are invited to tap back in to their creativity in a fun and relaxing environment. This is an inspirational class designed for beginners and painters of all levels who want to learn basic abstract techniques for creating beautiful and dynamic paintings. Students will learn to pick a complimentary and bold color palette, lay down a rich background for their painting, and use a variety of brush strokes and mixed media techniques to add forms in an appealing composition to their work. Students will work towards the completion of three 6 x 6” complimentary canvases.  All materials, wine and small bites are provided with registration.

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: 21+ / All levels (or under 21 with permission)