Explore still life oil painting in this workshop that looks specifically at painting a floral still life. Imploring the techniques and style of the Dutch Masters, both beginning, and more advanced oil painting students will enjoy learning how to set up a floral still life, will consider their composition and will learn how to take a floral still life painting from start to finish. Students will explore oil painting techniques, including brushwork, value and color. Students will work to develop their oil painting skills while exploring texture, light, shape and form.

Thursday and Friday, July 11 and 12
9 am – 2 pm

Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Instructor: Dee Kirkham

Supply List/Instructor Notes: 

Suggested place for purchasing oil paints: Nevada Fine Arts Store, Reno, NV  

Oil Paints (Rembrandt, Windsor Newton Oil (not student grade), Old Holland or Vasari Paints (800-932-9375)

• Naples Yellow Light
• Yellow Ochre
• Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon
• Cadmium Yellow Deep
• Cadmium Orange
• Cadmium Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Blue 
• Burnt Umber
• Raw Umber (prefer Windsor Newton)
• Ivory Black
• Transparent Oxide Red
• Titanium White (M Graham Alkyd Formulation – but any Titanium White will be fine)

Brushes

• Rosemary Brushes (can order only online www.rosemaryandco.com – Ivory Filberts Size 4, 6, 8 & 10 to start and/or Ivory Short Flats, size 4, 6, 8 & 10 to start
• Robert Simmons (www.blick.com)   Signet Bristle Brushes or Silver Grand Prix 
• Sizes:  3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
• Watercolor Nylon Brush or a very soft brush for smoothing – 1” to 2” – Rosemary & Co has a goat hair one that is perfect

Preferred Medium

• Prefer to not use turpentine – I will explain this and show you how to paint without it and how to clean your brushes.
• Gamblin Liquin
• Maroger Flemish Medium – can be ordered from Andre Lucero, www.andrelucero.com
• I will have this for you to purchase at the class.  Please let him know that I referred you.

Preferred Surfaces – Smooth

• Ampersand Museum or value Series, The Artist Panel for oil & acrylics, smooth finish or canvas texture, 1/8” flat panel.  Sizes preferred for class 8×10, 9×12, 11×14 or 12×16. Only need 2 canvases for class.Can order these at https://ampersandart.com or Nevada Fine Arts store (if they don’t have them, they can order them for you) or can be purchased at www.dickblick.com
• Inner Glow Panels – http://www.billewing.com/panels.htm (877-430-3639)
• These boards provide for a smooth surface giving the effect of the Old Dutch Masters style 
• Canvas Boards, if used should be Belgian Linen Portrait quality.  I recommend Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels which you can order from Jerry’s Artarama.
• Bring any sizes you prefer – Suggested sizes 9×12, 11×14, 12×16

Palette

• Plexiglas or glass palette is the best for seeing your color and cleaning.  The simplest is to buy a cheap frame with glass, 12×16 or 16×20, and use the glass for your palette.

Palette Knife

• Any size will be fine, short blade and a long pliable blade preferred.

Easel

• Please bring you own easel setup if you prefer, otherwise easels are provided.  If you prefer to sit when you paint, a table top easel will be fine.  
• Artwork Essentials – http://www.artworkessentials.com  – have several sizes of easels that are lightweight, easy to transport and very compact with tripod and accessories.  I will be using one at the workshop.

Paper Towels – Bounty (seem to be the best for not leaving residue on your brushes or painting).

Still Life Setups

• You will be painting your own personal still life setup.  If you have any special vases, flowers, or items that you would like to possible put in your painting, please feel  free to bring them.  I will be bringing a lot of items for you to choose from also.  
• Also bring a small & large box  and a dark colored cloth ( 2 yards minimum) preferably dark green, black or a neutral color.

NOTE: If you prefer not to buy extra supplies from this list, please just bring what you have.  I know art can get expensive.  I will be happy to share what I have with you and this will give an opportunity to try it before you buy.

Students will learn the basics of mosaics, including techniques, design and grouting. Using various materials, students will work towards a 10” x 10” mosaic mirror or 6 x 12 plaque project. All materials provided but students may bring other objects (stones, jewels, beads, etc.) to incorporate into their piece. This class is intended for those unfamiliar or new to mosaics but all skill levels are welcome. At the end of the workshop, students will be given a grouting demo and take home grout kit. Students can take the grout home or may choose to complete the project with guidance at a later date at Copper Cat Studios in Sparks. Please plan to  bring a sack lunch. Please wear close toed shoes, as we will be cutting glass and it doesn’t feel good to get glass between your toes! Also if you are bringing a beverage (non-alcoholic please!), make sure it is in a covered container.

Sunday, August 18 
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Katie Packham
Ages 15 and Up / All Levels

Supply list:
Sack Lunch
Close Toed Shoes

Canceled, please join us for our next amazing book arts class with Kellee Morgado on June 8-9.
Please see the link below:

Book Arts: Folds and Findings

 

Students will learn to make a hand stitched travel journal out of manila folders, reclaimed paper and discarded book covers. The finished journal will contain all the pages needed to document your next adventure, and enough pockets to store the treasures you collect along the way. By the end of the class, students will have gained the skills needed to turn any old or vintage book into a functional journal. Beginning and Intermediate students welcome.  

Saturday, May 11
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: TBD
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

• 4 File Folders, color of your choice
• Sack Lunch

CANCELED: Please see our listings for upcoming painting classes.

https://www.nevadaart.org/learn/e-l-cord-museum-school/class-schedule/?altru_sdate=05%2F09%2F2019&altru_edate=08%2F07%2F2019&altru_class_age=&altru_class_category=painting

 

This course is intended to introduce students to traditional  painting techniques using oils. Students will gain a good foundational working knowledge of how to setup subjects, blocking, brushwork, mixing color and the use of Neo Megilp medium. The “ala prima” (in one sitting) also called “direct painting” technique will be taught in making still life paintings. Each lesson begins with the concepts to be covered, demonstration of the techniques, hands on experience and ends with suggested homework to be critiqued at the next lesson.

Monday – Friday, May 13 – 17
9 am – noon

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome

SUPPLY LIST:

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

SUPPORTS – Inexpensive canvas boards or panels. Students who wish to do the homework will need to double the number of panels.

1 – 11″ x 14” (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework)

2 – 8″ x 10″ (OPTIONAL – add two more for homework)

3 – 6″ x 8″ (OPTIONAL – add three more for homework)

OIL PAINT – One (1) – 37 ml tube of ARTIST quality oil paint of each color, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLUE, CYAN, BLACK and WHITE.. The different manufacturers listed below are to enable accurate color matching between brands.

COLOR            NAME                                                  MANUFACTURERS

 

RED                             -Cadmium Red                                    Windsor Newton

-Cadmium Red Medium                      Gamblin

-Cadmium Berium Red (not deep)      Grumbacher

 

MAGENTA                   -Permanent Rose                                Windsor Newton

-Quinacridone Red                              Gamblin

-Quinacridone Red                              Grumbacher

 

YELLOW                      -Windsor Yellow                                  Windsor Newton

-Hansa Yellow Medium                       Gamblin

-Cadmium Yellow Light                       Grumbacher

 

BLUE                            -French Ultramarine Blue                   Windsor Newton

                                    -French Ultramarine Blue                   Grumbacher

-Ultramarine Blue                               Gamblin

 

CYAN                           -Thalo Blue                                          Grumbacher

-Phthalo Blue                                      Gamblin

 

BLACK                          -Ivory Black                                         Windsor Newton

-Ivory Black                                         Gamblin

-Ivory Black                                         Grumbacher

 

Two (2) – 37 ml tubes or One (1)- 150 ml tube

 

WHITE                         -Titanium White                                  Windsor Newton

-Titanium White                                  Gamblin

-Titanium White                                  Grumbacher

PAINTING MEDIUM – Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger

 

You may bring whatever oil paint you have as long as they are the correct hues or colors. If you are on a tight budget, you might try Windsor Newton Winton or Grumbacher Academe student oil colors.

 

PAINTING MEDIUM – Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger

BRUSHES – Any artist quality long handled bristle brushes will do. Recommend Connoisseur brand #2106 pure synthetic oil paint brushes (VERY IMPORTANT
One (1) each #6 and #8 Long-Handled Filberts (OPTIONAL – add a #4 and #10)

PALETTE – Gray Matters, palette paper or equivalent

 

CLEANING JAR – Silicoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid

CLEANING SOLUTION – 1 – 8oz bottle of artist grade Walnut oil

BRUSH CLEANER – 2.5 OZ small cake of The Masters Brush Cleaner

PAPER TOWELS – 1 roll of BLUE shop paper towels (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework)

WET PANEL CARRIER – inexpensive cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil or aluminum roasting pan for wet painting transport

 

Students will be taught traditional drawing techniques while focusing on the structure and form of the body. Classroom instruction and drawing exercises without a live model will happen in the first several weeks of class and will culminate in classroom instruction and drawing from a live nude model. Individual instruction and critique are fundamental to this course. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals while returning students will be able to improve on and refine their skill.

Tuesdays, April 16 – May 21
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Austin Pratt
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

 

Supply List:

• Charcoal Pencils or Sticks 2B-6B Soft & Medium, 1 White Charcoal Pencil
• Graphite Pencils HB, B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
• Pencil Sharpener
• Kneaded Eraser, Pink Eraser
• Paper Blending Dowels (Various Sizes)
• Newsprint Pad
• Heavyweight White Drawing Paper
• Optional: Drawing Board

The Young Artist Series is for kids ages 11 – 15*

Want to learn some of the secrets behind your favorite characters design and even create your own? This class will teach you some basic techniques used by character designers to help make your characters stand out and through their design. If you love comic’s, video games, or just love characters this is the class for you. This is an open studio course designed to teach students how to ask questions and design your own character! From charismatic hero’s to dastardly villains and all the weirdness in-between come join artist C.J. Norris as he introduces you to the wonderful world of character design.

Wednesdays, June 5 – 26 
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Instructor: C.J. Norris
Ages: 11 and Up

*Younger students may register with instructor approval.

This class will explore the origins of yarn. Taking raw wool freshly sheared from local sheep, students will wash it, card it, spin it into yarn and dye it. Students will finish the class with a custom skein of yarn that they have made from start to finish.

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Learn how to create your own paintbrushes using a variety of natural materials. Crafting your own paintbrushes allows you to create a wide range of textures and qualities with your brushstrokes. Students will create the handle from clay or bamboo shoots and experiment with textures created by an assortment of natural bristles.

Mondays, June 3 and 10
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Lauren Gandolfo
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

Please bring a variety of potential bristles from home.
Suggestions: twine, feathers, pipe cleaners, plant fibers, flowers, animal hair, human hair, string, wire, twigs etc.

All other supplies provided by the instructor.

This class will focus on painting the vibrant colors of southwest sunsets in watercolor. Instruction will be given in creating deeply saturated colors by layering multiple washes. A combination of wet and dry brush painting will be used to create the stark contrasts of desert landscapes. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

Sunday, August 25
10 am – 3 pm

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

Required Supplies:
•    Watercolor pallet with a variety of pigments
•    Number 6 or 4 pointed watercolor brush
•    ½” or larger flat watercolor brush
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Roll of paper towels
•    Arches (or other artist’s grade) 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger
*single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class for $2.00/sheet
For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net  

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

This class will focus on painting the vibrant colors of southwest sunsets in watercolor. Instruction will be given in creating deeply saturated colors by layering multiple washes. A combination of wet and dry brush painting will be used to create the stark contrasts of desert landscapes. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

Sunday, August 4
10 am – 3 pm

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

Required Supplies:
•    Watercolor pallet with a variety of pigments
•    Number 6 or 4 pointed watercolor brush
•    ½” or larger flat watercolor brush
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Roll of paper towels
•    Arches (or other artist’s grade) 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger
*single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class for $2.00/sheet
For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net  

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)