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

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including rendering, figure drawing, and perspective. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing, teaching students how to realistically draw objects, environments and people. Each class will focus on different drawing techniques and strategies, beginning with rendering and shading objects in perspective to drawing a live model. 

Instructor: Rachel Stiff
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome!

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

Tuesdays, May 15 – June 5 / 1 – 4 pm

Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to introduce student to dry media with a focus on the still life. Students will work on approaches to textures like glass, fabric and metals while exploring drawing techniques. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing, teaching students how to realistically render objects, texture and light.

Instructor: Rachel Stiff
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

• 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

Wednesday, June 27 / 1 – 4 pm 

Learn to take your hand drawn artwork into digital format in this introduction to Adobe Illustrator using an iPad Pro. In this class, students will learn best practices for drawing design elements by hand. Students will review best practices for documenting work for digital manipulation and will be introduced to the tools in Illustrator that can be used to create professional results while maintaining the hand rendered quality of their work. Students will also review contemporary applications for their final digital artwork. 

NOTE: iPad Pro and Illustrator software is will be provided for students to use during class time. 

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Wednesday, June 13 / 1 – 4 pm

Learn the basics of pattern design using an iPad Pro and the Procreate app! This class will give you a crash course in pattern design on an iPad, while teaching you how to build a seamlessly repeating pattern tile that can be uploaded to platforms like Spoonflower and Society6 to create one-of-a-kind custom products featuring your designs. Participants will brainstorm pattern ideas through digital sketching and will build repeating pattern tiles in an easy to follow, digital format.

NOTE: iPad Pro and Procreate software is will be provided for students to use during class time. 

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Saturday, May 19 / 9 am – 12 pm

Learn the basics of the Procreate app while using an iPad Pro. Students will use the provided iPad Pro and app to create pattern designs from original artwork. This class will provide an introduction to digital design on an iPad, while diving into the fundamentals of pattern design and development. Participants will brainstorm pattern ideas through sketching, mocking up pattern ideas, and building cohesive collections, all in a perfectly portable, digital format!

NOTE: iPad Pro and Procreate software is will be provided for students to use during class time.

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Saturday, May 19 / 9 am – 12 pm

Learn the basics of the Procreate app while using an iPad Pro. Students will use the provided iPad Pro and app to create pattern designs from original artwork. This class will provide an introduction to digital design on an iPad, while diving into the fundamentals of pattern design and development. Participants will brainstorm pattern ideas through sketching, mocking up pattern ideas, and building cohesive collections, all in a perfectly portable, digital format!

NOTE: iPad Pro and Procreate software is will be provided for students to use during class time.

Instructor: Casey Sibley
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels

Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27 / 8:30 am – noon

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. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

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

Monday – Friday, June 18 – 22 / 8:30 am – noon

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. A daily snack and all materials are included with registration.

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

Sunday, June 24 / 10 am – 2 pm

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. 

Instructor: Audrey Frank 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.

Sunday, May 20 / 10 am – 2 pm

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. 

Instructor: Audrey Frank 
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.