Thursdays, October 11 – November 15 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Wednesdays, October 10 – November 14 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past.  Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available.  All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.

Sunday, October 14 / 10 am – 5 pm

This popular marbling workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes. Students will begin the day by working on basic marbling skills. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.

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

Monday – Wednesday, August 20 – 22 / 9 am – 1 pm

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring a variety of art mediums in this fun and interactive camp. Over this three-day camp, participants will have the opportunity work on their drawing skills, paint mini-masterpieces and sketch in the Museum’s galleries. All materials are included with registration. Please bring a sack lunch and bottle of water

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Monday – Friday, October 1 – 5 / 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

Wednesdays, October 10 – November 14* / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

NOTE: There will be no class on October 31.

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun practicing and improving on art practice in this mixed media after school series while using animals as their reference. Students will also have an opportunity to explore and sketch in the Museum’s galleries while looking for inspiration for their own work. A snack and all materials are included with registration. 

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Wednesdays, August 29 – September 26 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun developing their art skills while examining the work of modern masters in the galleries. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Joan Mitchell and Mark Rothko students will explore different mediums and approaches to approaches to making art. A snack and all materials are included with registration. 

Instructor: Jen Henry
Ages: 7 – 12 / All levels

Thursdays, October 25 – November 8 / 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Meditation is a technique for inner peace and wellness. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life. Everyone can do it. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you. It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you can take home and use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students. 

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs 
Ages: Adult (15+) 

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. Students will meditate while seated in chairs

Learn the techniques of botanical illustration to capture the bounty of winter gourds in watercolor.  Students with watercolor experience and those new to watercolor are welcome.

Thursday, December 6
10 am – 3 pm

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

Supply List:

– Basic watercolor set that includes yellows, sap green and reds (Beginner’s Reeves or Richardson Set is fine)
– Small round 10-well pallet
– No 6 or No 8 pointed/round watercolor brush
– Graphite or mechanical pencil
– Rubber eraser
– 2 plastic water containers
– Roll of paper towels
– Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (2 sheets will be used in class). Students may opt to purchase single sheets of watercolor paper from the instructor for $2/sheet

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

This one-day workshop will present techniques in watercolor to express the beauty of sunsets, starry nights and early dawns.  Both impressionistic and realistic approaches will be explored.  

Friday, November 30
10 am – 3 pm

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

Supply list:

• Watercolor paper cold press 140 lb (Arches suggested)
• Small bottle of Frisket/Mask
• 2 toothbrushes
• Watercolor Brushes including #8 OR #6 pointed and ½” OR 1” flat
• Pallet that includes indigo and thalo blue
• HB pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Roll of paper towels

For questions about the supply, please email Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net