Wednesdays, November 16 – December 14 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy exploring a variety of painting techniques using acrylic paint in this fun after-school series. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s exhibitions and sketch in the galleries before beginning their own works of art. All materials and a snack are included with registration. 

Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 / all levels

Wednesdays, October 12 – November 9 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will enjoy exploring the qualities of clay in this fun after-school series. Students will have the opportunity to hand build and experiment on the pottery wheel. All materials and a snack are included with registration. 

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 7 – 12 / all levels

Friday, October 21 / 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Learn about the Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and create and decorate colorful sugar skulls!  This centuries old tradition honors and celebrates the souls of those who have passed. This class will provide demonstration of the steps of making a sugar skull from scratch. Each student will receive two sugar skulls to decorate and take home.

Instructor: Maria Segura
Ages: 1 – 12 (ages flexible)

Friday, October 21 / 4 – 5 pm

Learn about the Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and create and decorate colorful sugar skulls!  This centuries old tradition honors and celebrates the souls of those who have passed. This class will provide demonstration of the steps of making a sugar skull from scratch. Each student will receive two sugar skulls to decorate and take home.

Instructor: Maria Segura
Ages: 1 – 12 (ages flexible)

Thursdays, October 13 – November 17 / 4 – 4:45 pm 

Children ages 4 to 7 will have fun learning Spanish through play, music, games, books and art. Each day, we will begin with circle time and will end with an original art activity. 

Instructor: Maria Segura 
Ages: 4-7

Saturdays, October 15 – November 12 / 9:30 am – noon

Teens will explore portrait-painting techniques while using sourced photographic imagery as point of reference. Course lessons will be designed around acrylic painting techniques.  if students are interested in working in oil, please e-mail claire.munoz@nevadaart.org for suggested supplies.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: 13 – 18

Supply List: 

• Artist Grade Acrylic Paint (Golden, Liquitex, or Grumbacher) *Not Liquitex Basics: Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber, Alizerin Crimson, Titanium White, Mars Black in  2, 3, or 5 oz tubes
• Jar for Water
• Palette Sheets
• Synthetic Brushes: Flat, Bright and Round Sizes 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12
• Palette Knives (Variety of Sizes)
• The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver 2.5 oz
• (5) 9 x 12” or 11 x 14” canvases or canvas boards

Monday, October 3 – Friday, October 7 / 1 – 4 pm

Teens ages 13 – 18 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay.  Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture.  In this 5 day intensive for teens, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class.  All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. All materials are included.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: 13 – 18 / All levels

Monday, October 3 – Friday, October – 7 / 8:30 am – noon

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5-day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included. 

Instructor: Karen Vetter 
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29 / 8:30 am – noon

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Instructor: Ashley Follmer
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15 / 8:30 am – noon

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this five-day camp, participants will have the opportunity to hand-build clay sculptures, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum galleries. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Instructor: Merry Mathers
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels