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. 

Saturday, November 23
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.

Join this class to learn how to paint a variety of skies in watercolor. Using mostly wet in wet approach, we will focus on several different types of skies, including multiple variations on clouds, stormy/rainy sky, early morning calm sky and sunsets. 100% cotton paper is highly recommended for wet in wet approach.

Tuesdays, October 22 and 29  
5 pm – 9 pm

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

Supply list:
Watercolor pallet including your preferred reds, yellows, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
Watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #6 OR # 8 round brushes
Graphite or mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Tracing paper
2 plastic water containers
spray bottle with water
Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton).
Roll of paper towels

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.

Tuesday, December 10

5 -9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply list: All materials included.

Please bring a sack lunch or snack.

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.

Saturday, December 7
9 – noon

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

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.

Tuesday, December 3
5 – 8 pm

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

Capture the beauty of autumn leaves with watercolors. Using the watercolor techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry and lifting, students will learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach. This class is open to all levels, beginners are welcome.

Tuesday, November 5
5 pm – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

•      Your personal watercolor pallet including your several different reds, yellows, greens, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
•      If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints: 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
•      Watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #4 and # 8 or #10 round brushes
•      Graphite or mechanical pencil
•      Kneaded eraser
•      Tracing paper
•      2 plastic water containers
•      Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton).
•      Roll of paper towels

Capture the beauty of autumn leaves with watercolors. Using the watercolor techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry and lifting, students will learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach. This class is open to all levels, beginners are welcome.

Sunday, November 3
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

•      Your personal watercolor pallet including your several different reds, yellows, greens, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
•      If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints: 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
•      Watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #4 and # 8 or #10 round brushes
•      Graphite or mechanical pencil
•      Kneaded eraser
•      Tracing paper
•      2 plastic water containers
•      Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton).
•      Roll of paper towels

Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student.

Tuesday, October 15
5 pm – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply List:

•    Your personal watercolor pallet
•    If you are a beginner getting ready to purchase your first watercolor paints: 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
•    2 sheets 11 x 15 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet)
•    Roll of paper towels
•    Drawing pencil (mechanical pencil works the best)
•    Kneaded eraser
•    2 Plastic water containers
•    1/4 or 1/2 inch flat brush (Silver/Black Velvet brush recommended – available at Nevada Fine Arts, dickblick.com, cheapjoes.com)

In this 2 day workshop students will create their own  marbled designs on 3 different silk scarves. During the first day we will discuss and practice patterns and color combinations that work well for marbled silk scarves. Students will have ample practice time to experiment and develop their vision in the standard marbling tray before moving on to the large scarf tray. Day two we will prepare two 20” x 72” trays for the silk. Students will take turns on these trays to execute each scarf with the assistance of the instructor.

Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3
10 am – 5 pm

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

CANCELED

Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging class. Students will learn to draw portraits from live, clothed models. Students will be taught classic drawing techniques using line, value and composition while focusing on the head, facial expression, hands and overall pose.

Tuesdays, September 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)