CANCELED : 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.

Monday – Friday, March 16 – 20
8:30 am – noon

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

CANCELED: 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. This class will feature special discussion on art inspired by nature. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, March 23 – 27
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

CANCELED: 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. This class will feature special discussion of the artwork on display from the Smithsonian Museum. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Monday – Friday, March 16 – 20
9 am – noon

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

You’ll leave this one day workshop with a completed single signature journal! Combine beautiful papers with linen, twine, lace and more to make a memorable softcover keepsake or gift. No bookbinding experience required.

Sunday, February 2
9 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Please bring a sack lunch.

Wherever you are in your artistic process we all need dedicated time and space to work on our art. The instructor will demo a new technique each week for those who are interested. This class offers guided time to work on and complete your oil or acrylic paintings. Each student is encouraged to bring what they are currently working on, pick a new subject or have the instructor help them to find one. The experienced instructor will be giving individual coaching to help each student to the next level of their artistic journey.

Mondays, February 3 – 24
9 am – noon

Instructor: Rhiannon Wolfe
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply list:

Please bring whatever supplies you need for the type of work you are doing.

Learn or improve your perspective drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging class. Students will be taught classic drawing techniques using line, value and composition while focusing on perspective drawing skills.

Tuesdays, March 3 -24
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply list:

Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies

– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Thursdays, March 5 – 26
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.

Wednesdays, March 4 -25
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels

The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)

CANCELED: Learn about composition in painting and develop your watercolor skills while painting a winter landscape. This class will introduce different winter landscape elements such as snowy fields with vegetation, snow covered trees and barns in a few smaller paintings demonstrating several different compositional rules. During the last session students will use the knowledge of both topics to create their own unique winter scene. This class is ideas for beginners, or those wishing to refresh their skills. 

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Tuesday and Thursday, March 24 and 26
5 – 9 pm

Supply List:

• Your personal watercolor pallet including Cobalt blue or Ultramarine blue, Raw and Burnt sienna, Sap or Viridian green
• If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints we suggest: https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Cotman-Sketchers-14-Pieces/dp/B00004THXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1541442397&sr=1-1&keywords=windsor+newton+travel+watercolors
• Several sheets of 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (recommended professional grade such as Arches, Daler Rowney Langton Prestige, Kilimanjaro)
• Frisket or Masking fluid
• Roll of paper towels
• Drawing pencil (mechanical pencil works the best)
• Kneaded eraser
• 2 Plastic water containers
• At least 3 brushes: Rounds # 4 & 8, Rigger brush (recommended Silver/Black Velvet brushes)
• Supplies can be found at Nevada Fine Arts (limited supply), dickblick.com, cheapjoes.com

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. Open to all levels, beginners welcome.

Thursday, February 27

5 -9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply list: All materials included.