Thursdays, August 9 – 30 / 1 – 4 pm

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.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 
Ages: Adults (18+) / 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)

Wednesdays, August 8 – 29 / 6 – 9 pm

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.

Instructor: Jerry Stinson 
Ages: Adults (18+) / 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)

Wednesday, August 15 / 10 am – 5 pm

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of European marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classical patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructors. All materials included with registration.

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

Saturday, September 15 / 10 am – 4 pm

Tuesdays, August 21 – September 25 / 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.

Monday – Wednesday, August 27 – 29 / 1:30 – 4:30 pm

This three-session course will focus on the importance of value and depth in landscape paintings. The subject of lavender fields will first be explored in a monochromatic painting, focusing on value as well as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolor techniques. In the following sessions students will explore color mixing and will apply the value lessons learned from monochromatic study to full color spectrum paintings.

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome!

Supply list: 

• Watercolor paper: 140 lb, cold press (professional grade such as Arches or Daler-Rowney Langton Prestige suggested)
• Brushes: 1/2 or 1 flat brush, round brushes # 4 and 10 (or any smaller and larger round brush with a point)
• Palette that includes Cerulean Blue, Permanent Rose, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Sap Green, Burned Sienna, Indigo
• HB pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Paper towels
• 2 containers for water
• Old ice cube tray or small containers for mixing colors

Wednesdays, August 22 – September 26 / 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, August 5 / 10 am – 2 pm

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. No experience necessary. All materials included with registration.

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners

Monday – Friday, July 30 – August 3 / 9 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 8 – 12  will enjoy exploring design concepts as they work on both digital and handmade art projects. Campers will work through concepts by hand using paint, drawing materials and clay and then will apply those concepts which will then be realized as a digital design assets as they use (provided) iPad Pros.  Campers will enjoy finding inspiration in the galleries and will also have an opportunity to get their work moving with fun animation projects using the iPad Pros. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Instructor: Charlotte Semmes
Ages: 8 – 12 years (ages are firm)

Monday – Friday, June 18 – 22 / 9 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 8 – 12  will enjoy exploring design concepts as they work on both digital and handmade art projects. Campers will work through concepts by hand using paint, drawing materials and clay and then will apply those concepts which will then be realized as a digital design assets as they use (provided) iPad Pros.  Campers will enjoy finding inspiration in the galleries and will also have an opportunity to get their work moving with fun animation projects using the iPad Pros. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

Instructor: Charlotte Semmes
Ages: 8 – 12 years (ages are firm)